Covid-19
Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people's lives. History must never be repeated
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Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people's lives. History must never be repeated
On the anniversary of lockdown, a disabled woman shares her story and how people's lives were forever changed by the pandemic. She warns that the government must learn lessons from this, or the impact could, once again, be catastrophic
Doctor behind ITV's vital new drama Breathtaking on 'horrendous' truth about Covid in hospitals
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Doctor behind ITV's vital new drama Breathtaking on 'horrendous' truth about Covid in hospitals
Scandal after scandal plunges UK to lowest-ever position in corruption index: 'The wrong direction'
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Scandal after scandal plunges UK to lowest-ever position in corruption index: 'The wrong direction'
Disabled people like me were forgotten during the pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry makes that clear
Disabled people like me were forgotten during the pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry makes that clear
Education isn't an exact science – but proper investment is vital
Education isn't an exact science – but proper investment is vital
In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat
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In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat
When Covid strikes, the only thing to do is turn off the phone and pull up the covers – and it's strangely liberating
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When Covid strikes, the only thing to do is turn off the phone and pull up the covers – and it's strangely liberating
Enter Shikari: Doing their bit to keep live music venues open
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Enter Shikari: Doing their bit to keep live music venues open
‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview
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‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview
How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
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How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
The High Court ruling on legacy benefits is a bitter blow for disabled people
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The High Court ruling on legacy benefits is a bitter blow for disabled people
Regrets, we have a few. But this Christmas we must focus on present need, not past mistakes
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Regrets, we have a few. But this Christmas we must focus on present need, not past mistakes
Why people are furious about Matt Hancock's Pandemic Diaries book
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Why people are furious about Matt Hancock's Pandemic Diaries book
Why do people hate Matt Hancock? Oh, let us count the ways
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Why do people hate Matt Hancock? Oh, let us count the ways
The UK is on course for the worst post-pandemic jobs recovery of all rich Western nations
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The UK is on course for the worst post-pandemic jobs recovery of all rich Western nations
Like art, sometimes it's difficult to see the logic in politics
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Like art, sometimes it's difficult to see the logic in politics
Ministers do ‘not know’ if the £486million Covid traffic light system for international travel worked
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Ministers do ‘not know’ if the £486million Covid traffic light system for international travel worked
Covid stole my sense of smell – but I never gave up hope of finding it
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Covid stole my sense of smell – but I never gave up hope of finding it
Exclusive: Government has spent £1.5m on art for official buildings since start of pandemic
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Exclusive: Government has spent £1.5m on art for official buildings since start of pandemic
Government is 'burning taxpayers money by the billion' as £4bn of PPE set to go up in flames
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Government is 'burning taxpayers money by the billion' as £4bn of PPE set to go up in flames
'Wine time Fridays', 'excessive drinking' and leaving via the back door: The Sue Gray report is out
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'Wine time Fridays', 'excessive drinking' and leaving via the back door: The Sue Gray report is out
Long Covid cases 50% higher in most deprived households than in the richest
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Long Covid cases 50% higher in most deprived households than in the richest
Government accused of 'complacent disregard' for taxpayers' money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
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