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DWP should not be ‘marking its own homework’ over benefit claimants’ deaths, says MP

By Richard Wheeler, Reporter23rd March 2020News England

Concerns over deaths linked to benefits system difficulties should prevent a Government department “marking its own homework”, ministers have been told. Labour MP Debbie Abrahams claimed there is “growing evidence”

Health, social care, charity and childcare staff among those on Covid-19 ‘essential’ workers list

By Aine Fox, Alison Kershaw, Emma Bowden and Alexander Britton, Reporters20th March 2020News England

Frontline health and social care staff, people involved in food production and delivery, and utility workers are among a list of workers deemed “essential” to the Covid-19 response. The Government

Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

By Jane Kirby, Harriet Line and Sam Blewett, Reporters18th March 202018th March 2020News England

Schools across the UK are to close to all pupils except those of key workers in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19, Boris Johnson has said. Schools in

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

By Adam Hale and Claire Hayhurst, Reporters18th March 2020News Wales

All schools in Wales will close for an early Easter break by Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Welsh Government has announced. Schools will be re-purposed in order

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

By Tom Eden and Douglas Barrie, Reporters18th March 202018th March 2020News Scotland

All schools in Scotland are to close at the end of this week, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. In a briefing at St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh, she also said a

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

By Adam Hale and Claire Hayhurst, Reporters18th March 2020News Wales

Household isolation and social distancing measures are “proportionate” to delay the coronavirus outbreak, the chief medical officer for Wales has said. Dr Frank Atherton said the steps would buy time

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

By Harriet Line, Reporter18th March 2020News England

Boris Johnson will face questions from MPs on his coronavirus strategy after the Government announced an “unprecedented” £350 billion package of support to help businesses survive the crisis. The Prime

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter17th March 2020News Scotland

Scotland’s NHS has been formally placed on an emergency footing to help it deal with a “substantial and sustained” increase in coronavirus cases. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed the move

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

By Rod Minchin, Reporter17th March 2020News Wales

The Welsh Government’s health minister has self-isolated for 14 days after his son developed a cough. Vaughan Gething will continue to work from home to lead the Welsh NHS’s response

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th March 2020News England

“Unnecessary” care home visits should stop, the Prime Minister said, as health experts warned that protecting residents will be one of the most challenging parts of the coronavirus outbreak. Boris

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DWP should not be ‘marking its own homework’ over benefit claimants’ deaths, says MP

Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Government / Politics

DWP should not be ‘marking its own homework’ over benefit claimants’ deaths, says MP

Health, social care, charity and childcare staff among those on Covid-19 ‘essential’ workers list

Governments announce closure of schools, nurseries and colleges across the UK as death toll hits 104

All schools in Wales to close by Friday but childcare settings will remain open for now

All schools and nurseries in Scotland to close by end of week as third Covid-19 patient dies

Isolation and social distancing moves proportionate to delay virus – Wales chief medical officer

Boris Johnson to face MPs after unveiling ‘unprecedented’ £350 billion coronavirus package

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Welsh health minister self-isolates over coronavirus fears after son develops cough

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents