Policy

Boris Johnson says country’s “long hibernation is coming to an end”

Boris Johnson has announced a major relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England. But what are the details of the new plans and how will it impact on our day-to-day lives?

Inquiry comes after Race Disparity Audit, which was published in 2017 when Theresa May was prime minister

The PM will be joined on the call by Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and UK’s chief negotiator David Frost.

Details emerge as SAGE member says government was too slow to enter lockdown

Rise partly mitigated by Universal Credit changes announced in March, according to analysis

Work and pension committee chair to follow up with No.10 after PM ‘clearly surprised to hear that people in this situation can’t claim Universal Credit or other benefits’

System launched ahead of NHS app intended to help people find out if they have came into contact with anyone with Covid-19 symptoms

Prime minister plans to backtrack on previous decision to allow Chinese giant to play a role in next-generation telecoms

New guidelines to be published by governemnt as part of retail re-opening

Cabinet Office minister says there will be “some limited additional process on goods arriving in Northern Ireland” under the Brexit deal

Cabinet considers plans ahead of prime ministerial statement on Sunday, with new 'Stay Safe, Save Lives' message

As health service app moves towards nationwide launch, regulator sets out principles that should be followed

The spike in usage prompted by the surge in Universal Credit claims has prompted the Treasury to approve another tranche of funding

New deputy national security adviser Alex Ellis sets out government’s plans for landmark review broadsided by coronavirus

Continuing our series of videeo discussions with experts around the world exploring how governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Prof Colin Talbot speaks to Emily St Denny and Paul Cairney about the role and limitations of preventive policy making.

Department teams up with individuals, charities, and businesses to break down barriers and increase participation

Move comes as event venue is turned into a temporary hospital as part of Covid-19 response

BEIS perm sec will move to become Cabinet Office perm sec as he takes on roles held by John Manzoni

Chancellor hints at changes to the way the self-employed are taxed once crisis is over to ensure “all pay in equally in future”

MPs and campaigners say department will not be trusted after report said the department had shown decades of "ignorance and thoughtlessness" on race.

Business and employee support schemes open for business this week

Critics say government is failing to provide clear guidance to public on social distancing as PM threatens lockdown

Current operators will run services under new ‘emergency measures agreements’