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Chris Whitty referred to ‘Eat out to help out’ as ‘Eat out to help out the virus’, UK Covid inquiry told – as it happened

UK’s chief medical officer said to have attacked Treasury scheme launched by Rishi Sunak that subsidised meals out in August 2020

The Guardian - UK

Treasury secrecy hindered aspects of Covid-19 response, think tank says

The Institute for Government said the Treasury’s unwillingness to share analysis undermined Government decision-making in response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Reaction to Raab bullying probe will discourage future complaints — IfG chief

The Institute for Government’s director said the Prime Minister had missed an opportunity to reinforce professionalism within his administration.

The Independent UK

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Government ‘squeamishness’ over tackling obesity ‘will lead to higher taxes’

The Institute for Government said rising UK obesity rates are harming people’s health, burdening the NHS and seriously damaging the economy.

The Independent UK

OPINION - The Tories should be truly terrified because New Labour is back

In Downing Street in the first decade of this century we used to tally how many times New Labour had been declared dead. Rarely did a week go by without an article suggesting that the once all-conquering New Labour had bitten the dust. For a long while, under Ed Miliband…

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper evokes Blair as she sets out modern ‘bobby on the beat’ vision

The shadow home secretary unveiled Labour’s ‘neighbourhood policing guarantee’ in a keynote speech at the Institute for Government think tank.

The Independent UK

MPs’ pay rise: How much do MPs get paid and what is their new salary?

MPs’ pay is set for a new increase after they were awarded a pay rise last year.

Evening Standard

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Whitehall shake-ups may not always go to plan, say experts

Rishi Sunak is far from the first prime minister to come to office hoping to reconfigure how Whitehall wields power, but such reform brings risks.

The Independent UK

Mordaunt: Democracy ‘hangs in balance’ if trust in politics is not restored

The Leader of the House of Commons called for greater collective responsibility in a speech to the Institute for Government’s conference.

The Independent UK

Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Historic England chairman Sir Laurie Magnus is replacing Lord Gedit six months after his resignation.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s cuts will be more brutal than austerity. Remember: they are a choice, not a necessity

Can voters forgive the gutting of services already at breaking point, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

UN poverty chief warns cuts will cost lives as experts say there's 'no fat to trim'

Liz Truss has been hit by multiple warnings of what'll happen if she slashes public spending - as her new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned every department could face cuts to balance the books

Daily Mirror

‘Niche activity’: MPs not turning up to scrutinise important Brexit legislation

European Scrutiny Committee barely attended by Labour MPs

The Independent UK

‘Ticking time bomb’: Tory mayor ‘speechless’ at Liz Truss’s plans to cut public sector pay

Ben Houchen claims proposals will result in a ‘massive pay cut for 5.5 million people’ including nurses and police officers outside London

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Truss defends Foreign Office’s response to Russia after critical report

The Institute for Government said the Foreign Office’s focus on Russia had ‘softened’ since the Cold War.

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office under Liz Truss has failed to regain global footing, report finds

Institute for Government says morale low, expertise on Russia lacking, and merger with DfID has not worked

Manchester Evening News

Government wastes more cash than councils do, Andy Burnham says in bid for more power

The mayor described the 'distrust' in local government as 'dangerous'

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer considering promising to resign if found to have breached rules

Labour leader wrestling with decision whether to say he will quit over possible Covid lockdown breach in DurhamAll the developments live

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The Guardian - UK

No evidence Keir Starmer broke Covid rules, says shadow minister

‘Ludicrous’ to suggest Labour leader is trying to avoid scrutiny over issue, says Wes Streeting

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's 'unambitious' levelling up plan at risk of failing, experts say

The Institute for Government has urged the Conservative's to rethink their strategy to reduce inequality with clear measurable targets

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