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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Labour Drops 'NHS Is Not For Sale' Wording For Manifesto
Health
Labour Drops "NHS Is Not For Sale" Wording For Manifesto
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Health
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Rishi Sunak Issues 'Unequivocal' Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Health
Rishi Sunak Issues "Unequivocal" Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
Health
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
Health
Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld
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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Political parties
No 'Bounce' In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Health
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
Health
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
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Regions Under Tier 2 Covid Restrictions Are Demanding Millions From The Treasury To Save Their Businesses
Coronavirus
Regions Under Tier 2 Covid Restrictions Are Demanding Millions From The Treasury To Save Their Businesses
Tier 2 local authorities will this week ask the Treasury for millions of pounds to help their businesses cope with the fallout from tighter coronavirus restrictions and run local contact tracing.
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Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Pilot key worker scheme for relatives of care home residents announcement: Alzheimer's Society comments
Today (Tuesday 13 October), at the first session of the ‘Coronavirus: lessons learnt’ inquiry, Minister for Care Helen Whately announced a key worker pilot scheme for those with family members in care homes.
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
Coronavirus
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
The government may have to “go even further” and introduce stricter measures than unveiled yesterday to tackle areas with high levels of coronavirus, Robert Jenrick has admitted.
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Coronavirus
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Compelling Evidence on Vitamin D status and severity of Covid-19 symptoms prompts MP David Davis to speak out
“A cheap way of tackling covid-19 is being ignored” warns British MP and former cabinet minister David Davis in the face of mounting evidence that Vitamin D status reduces Covid-19 severity.
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Coronavirus
By Huw Merriman MP
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Airport testing on arrival is unlikely, but if the government adopts testing mid-way through quarantine, it would cut the potential for community transmission whilst steadily resuming flights.
Boris Johnson's 'Simplified' Three-Tier System Has Left One Constituency Split In Two
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson's 'Simplified' Three-Tier System Has Left One Constituency Split In Two
New "simplified" coronavirus restrictions announced by Boris Johnson has left one constituency operating under two different sets of rules.
Boris Johnson Has Unveiled A New Three-Tiered Lockdown System With Liverpool Under The Harshest Restrictions From Wednesday
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Unveiled A New Three-Tiered Lockdown System With Liverpool Under The Harshest Restrictions From Wednesday
Boris Johnson has unveiled a new three-tiered lockdown system, with Liverpool put under the harshest coronavirus restrictions.
MPs And Northern Leaders Still Don’t Think There’s Enough Scientific Evidence To Justify Shutting Down Pubs
Coronavirus
MPs And Northern Leaders Still Don’t Think There’s Enough Scientific Evidence To Justify Shutting Down Pubs
MPs and local leaders are continuing to express frustration at the lack of evidence being provided amid plans to shut down pubs in Liverpool and surrounding areas.
Partner content
Health
By Compassion in Dying
Half of people do not understand DNRs, new polling from Compassion in Dying finds
More than half of people do not understand DNR orders (Do Not Resuscitate, also known as Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or DNACPR), new polling from Compassion in Dying has found.
Three Nightingale Hospitals In The North Have Been Mobilised To Take Covid Patients Again
Coronavirus
Three Nightingale Hospitals In The North Have Been Mobilised To Take Covid Patients Again
Three of the makeshift Nightingale hospitals are being mobilised in the North of England to accept Covid-19 patients as cases continue to spike.
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Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
CQC to investigate 'do not resuscitate' orders in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comments
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:
Greater Manchester Is Reportedly Going To Be Placed In A 'Tier 2' Lockdown After Local Politicians Argued Pubs Should Not Be Shut
Coronavirus
Greater Manchester Is Reportedly Going To Be Placed In A "Tier 2" Lockdown After Local Politicians Argued Pubs Should Not Be Shut
Greater Manchester is reportedly going to avoid the harshest new coronavirus restorations after its local politicians argued pubs and restaurants should not be shut to try and reduce the spike in infections.
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Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
BGC statement following Chancellor's statement
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s announcement on support for businesses forced to close as part of the Government’s Covid response, a spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said:
Boris Johnson’s leadership throughout this crisis has been reckless, we need to pursue a ‘zero Covid’ strategy
Coronavirus
By Richard Burgon MP
Boris Johnson’s leadership throughout this crisis has been reckless, we need to pursue a ‘zero Covid’ strategy
A ‘Zero Covid’ strategy would avoid the cycle of lockdowns by instead locking down cases and contacts instead of the whole country. If other countries can do it, there is no reason why we can’t too.
The Tories Gave The North More Power. Coronavirus Means It Has Come Back To Bite Them
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
The Tories Gave The North More Power. Coronavirus Means It Has Come Back To Bite Them
When the metro mayors sat down with Boris Johnson in September 2019 for their first ever joint meeting, he is reported to have said: “I get what you do, I’ve been a mayor, I want to work with you.”
The justice system is as fundamental a part of our social services as health and education
Coronavirus
By Sir Robert Neill MP
The justice system is as fundamental a part of our social services as health and education
We need greater investment in prisons and probation, courts and legal aid if we’re to uphold the rule of law
Downing Street Has Officially Told Northern Leaders More Lockdown Measures Are On The Way
Coronavirus
Downing Street Has Officially Told Northern Leaders More Lockdown Measures Are On The Way
Downing Street has tonight written to local council leaders and regional mayors in the north of England to say it is "very likely" some areas will face further lockdown restrictions.
Exclusive: Just A Fifth Of The Public Think NHS Test and Trace Is Effective, Polling Shows
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Just A Fifth Of The Public Think NHS Test and Trace Is Effective, Polling Shows
The NHS Test and Trace system has suffered another blow as fresh polling shows just 20 percent of the public think it is effective.
Rishi Sunak Will Give Extra Cash To Businesses Forced To Close Due To Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Fury From Northern Leaders
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Will Give Extra Cash To Businesses Forced To Close Due To Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Fury From Northern Leaders
The government has promised to pay two-thirds of employees' salaries if their business is forced to close due to local or national coronavirus restrictions.
Tory Minister Nadhim Zahawi Has Condemned The 'Corrosive' Leaking Of The Government's Latest Lockdown Proposals
Coronavirus
Tory Minister Nadhim Zahawi Has Condemned The "Corrosive" Leaking Of The Government's Latest Lockdown Proposals
Tory business minister Nadhim Zahawi has called for an end to "corrosive" leaks after it was reported that ministers were set to announce new lockdown measures on Monday.
The 10pm curfew is putting public health and jobs at risk
Coronavirus
By Daisy Cooper MP
The 10pm curfew is putting public health and jobs at risk
There is no evidence that the 10pm curfew is helping protect public health. It throws throngs of pub-goers onto the streets and onto public transport at the same time, as well as putting three million hospitality jobs at risk.
Rough sleepers could face a deadly choice this winter
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Rough sleepers could face a deadly choice this winter
If the government allow non-Covid secure communal shelters to open, they will be putting homeless people’s lives at risk; forcing rough sleepers to choose between cold streets or catching Covid. The solution is simple – extend ‘Everyone In’.
Exclusive: Polling Shows The Majority Of Brits Do Not Think The 10pm Curfew Is Justified
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Polling Shows The Majority Of Brits Do Not Think The 10pm Curfew Is Justified
New polling shows more than half of the British public do not feel the government has justified its 10pm pub curfew rule and want MPs to have a greater say on coronavirus restrictions.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM issues urgent warning as hospitals near capacity
Responding to publication of performance data for Emergency Departments in England in September 2020, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson said:
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