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Covid-19: Empowering women in the recovery from the impact of the pandemic

Monday, 08 March, 2021

Women have been specifically affected by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Reasons for this include that they are over-represented in some of the worst-hit sectors, and that they do a greater share of unpaid care. The Government has said it wants women’s economic empowerment to be a focus in the post-pandemic recovery period. But it has faced criticism for not taking enough account of gender equality in its approach.
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Current Affairs Digest: Coronavirus (March 2021)

Monday, 08 March, 2021

Catch up on Covid-19 developments with a selection of articles you may have missed. Articles this month focus on vaccine nationalism, and how different life could look after restrictions are lifted.
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Royal Albert Hall at 150

Friday, 05 March, 2021

This article looks at the history of the Royal Albert Hall, opened 150 years ago this month, and the impacts on the hall of Covid-19.
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Lockdown 1.0 and the pandemic one year on: What do we know about the impacts?

Friday, 05 March, 2021

The first lockdown was implemented across the UK in March 2020. On the first anniversary, what evidence is there on the impact of the pandemic and initial lockdown on public health, the economy and education?
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House of Lords: Impact of virtual and hybrid sittings in 2020

Thursday, 25 February, 2021

In 2020, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the House of Lords made several changes to the way it conducted its business. This included the use of virtual proceedings and sittings which featured both physical and remote participation. This briefing looks at the impact of those changes on member participation over the course of 2020.
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Covid-19: Planning for the May 2021 elections to go ahead safely

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

A number of elections are due to be held across Great Britain on 6 May 2021. This includes local council elections, mayoral elections and elections to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. In light of concerns about whether these elections can go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government recently published guidance on how they can be run safely and securely.
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Fashion retail: Time for a new look?

Tuesday, 09 February, 2021

As part of measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus, many retail outlets were closed for long periods during 2020. In conjunction with changes in consumer behaviour resulting from reduced socialising and travel, this had a big impact on the global fashion industry. There are concerns about job losses in clothing stores and in the supply chain as a result of these changes. But ahead of London fashion week this month, people are also asking if this is an opportunity for the fashion industry to make permanent changes to how it operates, for the good of both people and the planet.
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Covid-19 and the US election: The presidential inauguration

Tuesday, 09 February, 2021

President Joe Biden began his term as US president on 20 January 2021. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and heightened security concerns, his inauguration looked different to those before. This article outlines some key information about presidential inaugurations in the US and looks at how recent events impacted this year’s ceremony.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Impact of Covid-19

Wednesday, 03 February, 2021

Many health professionals and organisations have raised concerns about the negative impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on cancer survival rates in the UK. This is mainly due to delays and cancellations in screening and diagnostic services. Concern has also been raised about the impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients and their weakened immune systems. This article will look in more detail at the impact Covid-19 is having on cancer in the UK.
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Coronavirus: Extending the ban on residential evictions in England

Friday, 29 January, 2021

The Government has extended protections against the enforcement of residential evictions until at least 21 February 2021 because of the third national ‘lockdown’ in England. However, the measure has been criticised by Labour and others for not going far enough to prevent renters from losing their homes during the pandemic. The House of Lords will debate the regulations that extend the ban on 2 February 2021.
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Social care funding: Debate on the Economic Affairs Committee report

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

On 28 January 2020, the House of Lords is due to debate the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee report Social Care Funding: Time to End a National Scandal, published in July 2019. The report argues that increased funding for the sector is urgently needed, alongside long-term reform.
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Church Action for Tax Justice reports: Tax for the Common Good and Fair Tax Now

Friday, 15 January, 2021

The campaign organisation Church Action for Tax Justice published two reports entitled Tax for the Common Good and Fair Tax Now, containing proposals on creating a fairer tax system. The House of Lords will debate these reports on 21 January 2021. This article summarises the reports' recommendations, the Government’s current tax policies and the impact of Covid-19 on fiscal policy.
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Covid-19: Changes to the self-isolation period and the areas in tier 3

Monday, 21 December, 2020

These coronavirus regulations reduced the length of the self-isolation period from 14 days down to 10 and added new areas, including London, to the list of places in tier 3. They are part of the Government’s ongoing strategy to control the spread of coronavirus. The regulations need to be approved by both Houses of Parliament or they will cease to be law.
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Covid-19: Suspension of wrongful trading liability provisions

Wednesday, 16 December, 2020

The Government has implemented new regulations to suspend wrongful trading liability rules for a time-limited period to assist businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. They must be approved by both Houses of Parliament to remain in force.
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World Aids Day 2020: HIV and Covid-19

Wednesday, 09 December, 2020

This article looks at the World Health Organisation's latest findings on the prevalence of HIV globally, studies into HIV status and Covid-19 and UNAIDS' call for global solidarity and shared responsibility.

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