Policy

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