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Visa extensions for NHS workers an admission that we need migrant workers
In February Priti Patel heralded an end to free movement, saying "we are taking back control of our borders and delivering the people's priorities".
Rail privatisation ‘is over’ – Labour
Shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald has set out Labour’s proposals to reform Britain’s railways.
Ministers urged to step up Covid-19 testing as boy, 13, joins soaring death toll
NHS staff are frustrated as the Government fails to meet its target of 10,000 tests a day.
PM urged to give compensation to families of NHS staff who die in Covid-19 fight
A group of 50 ex-ministers and senior MPs have written to Boris Johnson in support of a compensation scheme.
Frustration as care workers and community nurses still lack protective gear
Unions said many workers are being given only ‘the same protection that they use to make a sandwich’.
Online donations to food bank social enterprise rise 5,000% in a month
Bankuet founder Robin Ferris said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the public’s generosity and offers of help.
Planned £1.60 Sick Pay rise labelled ‘an unfunny joke’
The Coronavirus crisis has shone a light on the inadequacy of Statutory Sick Pay says GMB Union
MP slams ‘piecemeal’ Visa extension for migrant NHS health workers
The extension will apply to around 2,800 migrant health professionals who are working for the NHS and have work visas due to expire before October 1.
Shun China once killer coronavirus pandemic over – claims senior Tory
The former de facto deputy prime minister said it is ‘undeniable’ that lax hygiene practices in the Communist country were behind the outbreak.