The Government has “got into the habit of ruling by decree”, the chairman of the 1922 Committee has claimed, amid signs of a new rebellion on the backbenches. Boris Johnson is expected to introduce new lockdown measures this week, putting him on a collision course
A consultant who had a leading role in the campaign for an alternative to Theresa May’s Irish border “backstop” is in the running for all or part of a £200m government contract related to the post-Brexit checks down the Irish sea. Shanker Singham, one
Boris Johnson is under pressure from Conservative MPs over the new “rule of six” coronavirus restrictions – with senior Tories calling for children to not be included in tallies. From Monday, gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England after the
Diane Abbott has revealed she turned down an invite to appear on Strictly Come Dancing because she does not have “natural rhythm”. The Hackney MP – who was shadow home secretary under Jeremy Corbyn until he stood down as Labour leader earlier this year
Simon Case has been appointed as the UK’s new Cabinet Secretary, the Government has confirmed. He will begin his role on September 9. It was reported yesterday that Mr Case would replace Mark Sedwill, who is standing down. Mr Case is a former private
Matt Hancock has defended the Government’s new ‘pay to stay’ support for people who have to self-isolate, as a council leader in one of the pilot areas has branded them “a slap in the face”. People on Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit will
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New Zealand has complained about the lack of progress in trade talks with the UK, claiming the Government was not “match fit” for the negotiations. Winston Peters, New Zealand’s deputy prime minister, said he was “very frustrated” with the progress made on a post-Brexit
Judge blocks Trump bid to delay suit from woman alleging rape A New York judge knocked down President Donald Trump’s bid to delay a lawsuit from a woman who accused him of rape, ruling in a decision released Thursday that the presidency doesn’t shield him
