Many workers have been “incredibly flexible” working through the Covid pandemic says Labour’s deputy leader. Angela Rayner was explaining the party’s bid to give people more rights to work from home and with flexible hours, and the right to “switch off” at home. Source link
Politics
Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation
Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says. Source link
First minister security review call after home protest
Anti-lockdown protest branded “totally unacceptable” by former head of security for the Royal Family. Source link
Daily tests not self-isolation for police, fire, borders, transport and freight staff
Police, fire, borders and transport staff are now eligible in England, with 200 new test centres promised. Source link
Covid: Lockdown protest at Mark Drakeford's home 'crossed line'
Mark Drakeford’s predecessor says protesters used “a favourite tactic of the far right in America”. Source link
Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013. Source link
National Adoption Strategy: £48m to improve services in England
A new National Adoption Strategy aims to enhance support to families and end a postcode lottery. Source link
Migrant boats getting bigger, says Home Office
Some 378 people crossed the Channel on Sunday, after record numbers made the journey last month. Source link
Politician complaints double 'largely due' to Neil McEvoy
Of the 216 complaints made about Welsh politicians in 2020-21, 97 were about one man. Source link
Senior doctors in England to be consulted on NHS pay offer
The BMA doctors’ union says the 3% pay rise offer for NHS staff in England is “bitterly disappointing”. Source link