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Priti Patel fills vacant security minister role responsible for oversight of Covid fraud; Labour calls for Elliot’s removal as Tory co-chair

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Home secretary Priti Patel’s permanent appointment as security minister “is a clear sign” the government has little concern for the safety of citizens, claims Labour. Patel fills the vacant security minister post –the most senior role outside cabinet – and will take on 17 responsibilities, as listed on the government’s website, that include: economic crime, […]

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Sunak U-turns on furlough – 3 million workers still excluded; Bank of England’s (extra) £150bn to bolster UK economy

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his fourth winter economic plan in six weeks by announcing the extension of the furlough scheme until March. It means the government will pay 80% of workers’ wages with companies paying national insurance and pension contributions. Support for self-employed had also been extended and the amount increased from previous Treasury statements. […]

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