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Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

By David Hughes, Reporter14th July 2021News England

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have seen off a Tory revolt over cuts to aid funding, leaving charities angry at the prospect of an indefinite reduction in spending. Former prime

Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter14th July 2021News England

Out of work families will be left with just over half the income the public believes they need for an acceptable standard of living when the Universal Credit (UC) uplift

MPs back compulsory care worker Covid vaccinations without seeing key impact assessment

By Richard Wheeler, Elizabeth Arnold and David Lynch, Reporters14th July 2021News England

Compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for care home staff in England have been approved by MPs – despite them not seeing a key document detailing the policy’s impact. From the autumn, anyone

Scotland to move to lowest lockdown level but face coverings and one-metre distancing will remain

By The Press Association13th July 2021News Scotland

Coronavirus restrictions are to ease in Scotland on Monday as Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the country will move to Level 0 of lockdown measures, with some changes to original plans. The

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns

By The Press Association13th July 2021News England

New guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will leave many feeling they are “on their own” without support when remaining coronavirus restrictions are eased in England next week,

Long-term detainment of autistic people ‘national shame’ and must be banned, say MPs

By Sam Blewett, Reporter13th July 2021News England

The long-term detainment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities must be banned, a cross-party committee of MPs has said. Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who chairs the Commons

Doctors’ leaders warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ over PM’s lockdown lifting

By Gavin Cordon, Reporter13th July 2021News England

Doctors’ leaders have condemned Boris Johnson’s “irresponsible” decision to press ahead with lockdown lifting in England despite Covid-19 infections continuing to surge. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned of “potentially

Sajid Javid announces end of lockdown in England despite forecasting soaring coronavirus cases

By David Hughes, Reporter12th July 2021News England

The use of domestic vaccine passports and face masks will be encouraged as ministers set out a cautious approach to England’s “freedom day” on July 19 in response to soaring

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

By The Press Association12th July 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the head of a gender equality charity who died last week. The First Minister described Emma Ritch, the executive director of women’s rights organisation

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates

By David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters9th July 2021News Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers have agreed a further wave of Covid-19 relaxations for Northern Ireland. The measures, which include the end of social-distancing requirements for outdoor activities and a reduction of the

Tag: Government / Politics

Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

MPs back compulsory care worker Covid vaccinations without seeing key impact assessment

Scotland to move to lowest lockdown level but face coverings and one-metre distancing will remain

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns

Long-term detainment of autistic people ‘national shame’ and must be banned, say MPs

Doctors’ leaders warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ over PM’s lockdown lifting

Sajid Javid announces end of lockdown in England despite forecasting soaring coronavirus cases

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Government / Politics

Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

Universal Credit cut ‘leaves families with half income needed for acceptable living standard’

MPs back compulsory care worker Covid vaccinations without seeing key impact assessment

Scotland to move to lowest lockdown level but face coverings and one-metre distancing will remain

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns

Long-term detainment of autistic people ‘national shame’ and must be banned, say MPs

Doctors’ leaders warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ over PM’s lockdown lifting

Sajid Javid announces end of lockdown in England despite forecasting soaring coronavirus cases

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Stormont ministers agree new Covid-19 relaxations on July 26 despite rising infection rates