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Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
Coronavirus
Downing Street has warned of the risks of a second wave of coronavirus infections as it played down the chances of lockdown measures being eased in the near future..
Number 10 accuses Sunday Times of ‘falsehoods and errors’ after claims government was too slow to act on coronavirus
Coronavirus
Number 10 accuses Sunday Times of ‘falsehoods and errors’ after claims government was too slow to act on coronavirus
Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Coronavirus
Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Brits urged to join minute's silence for frontline workers killed by the coronavirus
Coronavirus
Brits urged to join minute's silence for frontline workers killed by the coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘wary of easing lockdown too soon’ amid fears of second coronavirus wave
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘wary of easing lockdown too soon’ amid fears of second coronavirus wave
Front-line NHS staff should get £29-a-day bonus for coronavirus service, say Lib Dems
Coronavirus
Front-line NHS staff should get £29-a-day bonus for coronavirus service, say Lib Dems
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Casework in a crisis
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Casework in a crisis
Coronavirus: A vacuum of global leadership
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Coronavirus: A vacuum of global leadership
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Kate Green MP
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Even in the toughest of times, we can do better by Britain’s kids Member content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Even in the toughest of times, we can do better by Britain’s kids
How is Covid-19 affecting people’s ability to feed themselves and their families?
Coronavirus
By Neil Parish MP
How is Covid-19 affecting people’s ability to feed themselves and their families?
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20 Apr
Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
06:55
20 Apr
Number 10 accuses Sunday Times of ‘falsehoods and errors’ after claims government was too slow to act on coronavirus
06:23
20 Apr
Boris Johnson ‘wary of easing lockdown too soon’ amid fears of second coronavirus wave
06:03
20 Apr
Brits urged to join minute's silence for frontline workers killed by the coronavirus
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Michael Gove hits back at 'grotesque' reports Boris Johnson missed crucial coronavirus meetings
Coronavirus
Michael Gove hits back at 'grotesque' reports Boris Johnson missed crucial coronavirus meetings
Michael Gove has branded reports Boris Johnson missed a series of crucial early coronavirus meetings "grotesque".
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle urges MPs to 'stay away' from Westminster after unveiling 'virtual' Parliament plans
Coronavirus
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle urges MPs to 'stay away' from Westminster after unveiling 'virtual' Parliament plans
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has urged MPs to "stay away" from Parliament after he unveiled plans for a "hybrid" system to allow meetings to be conducted remotely.
Boris Johnson urged to reveal ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown after revelation he failed to attend key early coronavirus meetings
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urged to reveal ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown after revelation he failed to attend key early coronavirus meetings
Boris Johnson has been urged to reveal the “roadmap” for bringing the UK out of lockdown after accusations he was slow to act in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson appoints PPE 'tsar' amid growing concerns over shortages for frontline NHS staff
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson appoints PPE 'tsar' amid growing concerns over shortages for frontline NHS staff
Boris Johnson has appointed a PPE 'tsar' to boost manufacturing of protective equipment needed to protect NHS staff amid growing concerns supplies in hospitals are running low.
Ministers launch new vaccine taskforce in bid to stop coronavirus ‘as soon as possible’
Health
Ministers launch new vaccine taskforce in bid to stop coronavirus ‘as soon as possible’
Britain is launching a new taskforce in a bid to find a coronavirus vaccine “as soon as possible”.
Rishi Sunak extends ‘lifeline’ coronavirus wage guarantee by a month as lockdown continues
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak extends ‘lifeline’ coronavirus wage guarantee by a month as lockdown continues
The Treasury will continue to pay the bulk of wages for staff put on furlough by the coronavirus crisis until at least the end of June, Rishi Sunak has announced.
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Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Coronavirus
A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
By Tulip Siddiq MP
Coronavirus
Number 10 accuses Sunday Times of ‘falsehoods and errors’ after claims government was too slow to act on coronavirus
Number 10 accuses Sunday Times of ‘falsehoods and errors’ after claims government was too slow to act on coronavirus
Coronavirus
Brits urged to join minute's silence for frontline workers killed by the coronavirus
Brits urged to join minute's silence for frontline workers killed by the coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson ‘wary of easing lockdown too soon’ amid fears of second coronavirus wave
Boris Johnson ‘wary of easing lockdown too soon’ amid fears of second coronavirus wave
Coronavirus
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The broken care system is getting attention that is long overdue
Coronavirus
By Charlotte Nichols MP
The broken care system is getting attention that is long overdue
Our care workers want better pay, safer working conditions, and to be able to give the people they look after the quality of care they deserve.
It is critical to overcome the challenges of remote working to push a virtual Parliament over the line Member content
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
It is critical to overcome the challenges of remote working to push a virtual Parliament over the line
What are the challenges facing House authorities in getting Parliament up and running during this time of national crisis?
Peter Mandelson: I’m glad we stayed and fought during Labour’s darkest hour
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
Peter Mandelson: I’m glad we stayed and fought during Labour’s darkest hour
Peter Mandelson was a key figure in the Labour Party’s long march back to power in the late 1980s and 1990s. As Keir Starmer embarks on a similarly arduous task, Mandelson is hopeful a new generation can climb the “steep mountain” ahead
The world must work together: Save the Children UK responds to DFID’s coronavirus announcement Member content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
The world must work together: Save the Children UK responds to DFID’s coronavirus announcement
Governments around the world are grappling with how best to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Beyond the immediate health crisis, COVID-19 is hurting economic growth and driving vulnerable people into poverty and insecurity.
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Matt Hancock defends ‘ambitious’ 100,000 a day coronavirus testing target as he expands checks to police and council staff
Matt Hancock defends ‘ambitious’ 100,000 a day coronavirus testing target as he expands checks to police and council staff
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps branded 'thoughtless' after warning families not to book a summer holiday during outbreak
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps branded 'thoughtless' after warning families not to book a summer holiday during outbreak
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer criticised for claiming Dominic Raab 'reluctant' to take decisions while Boris Johnson recuperates
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer criticised for claiming Dominic Raab 'reluctant' to take decisions while Boris Johnson recuperates
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak expands government loan scheme to support large businesses
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak expands government loan scheme to support large businesses
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer 'right' to call for lockdown exit plan, says free market think thank
Keir Starmer 'right' to call for lockdown exit plan, says free market think thank
Coronavirus
EXCL Lord Mandelson accuses Labour officials behind leaked anti-semitism report of trying to 're-write history'
EXCL Lord Mandelson accuses Labour officials behind leaked anti-semitism report of trying to 're-write history'
Political parties
Dominic Raab: UK coronavirus lockdown will remain in place for at least another three weeks
Dominic Raab: UK coronavirus lockdown will remain in place for at least another three weeks
Coronavirus
EXCL Town hall leaders call for Government to subsidise council tax bills during coronavirus pandemic
EXCL Town hall leaders call for Government to subsidise council tax bills during coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Labour staff 'no longer confident' party's general secretary has their safety as her top priority after leaking of anti-semitism report
Labour staff 'no longer confident' party's general secretary has their safety as her top priority after leaking of anti-semitism report
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A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
Coronavirus
By Tulip Siddiq MP
A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
Childcare is a fourth emergency service in this crisis, but it is being overlooked, warns the Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years.
Peter Mandelson: I’m glad we stayed and fought during Labour’s darkest hour
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
Peter Mandelson: I’m glad we stayed and fought during Labour’s darkest hour
Peter Mandelson was a key figure in the Labour Party’s long march back to power in the late 1980s and 1990s. As Keir Starmer embarks on a similarly arduous task, Mandelson is hopeful a new generation can climb the “steep mountain” ahead
MPs must not allow government behind closed doors to continue
Coronavirus
By Harriet Harman MP
MPs must not allow government behind closed doors to continue
Select Committee chairs should act now and establish a Liaison Committee – whether Parliament is sitting or not
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Free education resources to help with home schooling launched by Young Money and the BSA
By Building Societies Association
Economy
Alzheimer's Society responds to Office for National Statistics mortality figures of people with dementia from Covid-19
By Alzheimer’s Society
Coronavirus
Bringing pupils into school to undertake assessments is unacceptable, says the NASUWT
By NASUWT
Coronavirus
Covid-19: Access to full mobile data and telecommunications in Myanmar and Bangladesh is essential to save lives
By Save the Children
Coronavirus
CIOB welcomes measures to ensure delivery of Exchequer-funded capital projects
By Chartered Institute of Building
Coronavirus
Respect your vet team during Covid-19, says BVA
By British Veterinary Association
Coronavirus
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Coronavirus: How are parliaments worldwide working during the pandemic?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus: How are parliaments worldwide working during the pandemic?
In the face of Covid-19, how are parliaments across the world using technology to continue government scrutiny and parliamentary procedure?
We need to celebrate the contribution British-Chinese people make to our country
Communities
By Alan Mak MP
We need to celebrate the contribution British-Chinese people make to our country
We’ve launched The Blossom Awards to recognise the British-Chinese community’s amazing successes in the UK
How can the Commons meet during coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
How can the Commons meet during coronavirus?
As preparations for a virtual Parliament get underway, what are the options for socially-distanced parliamentary scrutiny?
This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis
The delay to COP26 gives us a chance to change course and show what climate leadership means in the wake of a pandemic and global economic crisis.