Policy

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?

Recipients of benefits including jobseekers’ allowance and employment support allowance have “slipped down the list of priorities”, says committee chair

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.

EHRC legal action will review whether immigration measures complied with equality law

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt says report reveals 'no one appeared to consider the clinical risk to care homes'

Group will ensure care homes have the support they need to control this virus, health secretary says

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

The Regulatory Policy Committee exists to ensure departments effectively weigh up the costs, benefits and risks of new regulations. Its interim chair, Stephen Gibson, tells Beckie Smith why it’s important to tell departments what they need to hear – even if it’s not what they want to hear

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

Director general Alison Pritchard says GDS still has a key role to play in building services

Building new partnerships and changing perceptions – does government need a fresh approach to reducing county lines activity?

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.

PM tells MPs government has “scaled back” work on integrated review as resources are diverted to tackle the coronavirus response