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The Home Office Chief Has Clamped Down On Civil Servants' Twitter Use After A Post About 'Activist Lawyers'
Home affairs
The Home Office Chief Has Clamped Down On Civil Servants' Twitter Use After A Post About "Activist Lawyers"
The Home Office’s permanent secretary has said new measures have been put in place to prevent “political” messages being shared on official accounts, after a tweet that made mention of "activist lawyers".
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
Brexit
The EU Has Told The UK To Ditch Its Withdrawal Agreement Changes By The End Of The Month Or It'll End The Brexit Talks
The EU has reacted with fury to the UK’s proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement and said if they are not ditched they will end the Brexit talks altogether.
Young Opposition MPs Tell Matt Hancock: Stop Pointing The Finger Over Covid And Fix Your 'Unforgivable' Test and Trace Problems
Coronavirus
Young Opposition MPs Tell Matt Hancock: Stop Pointing The Finger Over Covid And Fix Your "Unforgivable" Test and Trace Problems
Younger opposition MPs have warned the government to stop pointing the finger of blame over a spike in Covid-19 cases, as latest figures revealed its test and trace service reached less than half of close contacts.
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Brexit
Michael Gove Will Hold Key Talks With A Top EU Official On A Crunch Day For Brexit
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is set for an emergency meeting with a senior EU official following anger at the UK's plans to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Economy
Boris Johnson Has Been Accused of “An Absolute Betrayal of Low-Paid Workers” By The TUC Boss
Boris Johnson has been accused of an “absolute betrayal of low-paid workers” by TUC boss Frances O'Grady, after he refused to rule out cancelling a planned rise in the National Living Wage.
Boris Johnson Has Introduced New Coronavirus Rules And Says The Country May Not Be Back To Normal By Christmas
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Introduced New Coronavirus Rules And Says The Country May Not Be Back To Normal By Christmas
Boris Johnson introduced new restrictions on social gatherings on Wednesday, with Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty warning they may not be “a short-term thing”.
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were 'All Over Twitter' Before Parliament Knew About Them
Coronavirus
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were "All Over Twitter" Before Parliament Knew About Them
A furious Lindsay Hoyle has threatened to drag Matt Hancock to the Commons to answer questions every day after new lockdown restrictions were announced to the media before Parliament.
Matt Hancock Says New Social Gathering Rules Will Be 'Absolutely Vital To Protect Life'
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says New Social Gathering Rules Will Be "Absolutely Vital To Protect Life"
The health secretary has told people it is "incredibly important" to follow new social gathering limits in England amid a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Labour Backbenchers Are Divided On Whether Keir Starmer Should 'Stay Silent' Or Speak Up On Brexit
Brexit
Labour Backbenchers Are Divided On Whether Keir Starmer Should "Stay Silent" Or Speak Up On Brexit
Labour MPs are split over how Keir Starmer should approach the latest Brexit clash, with some in leave seats willing him to “stay silent”, despite the remarkable scenes in parliament this week.
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
Brexit
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
The former Prime Minister Theresa May and a number of senior Tories have criticised the Government’s plans to break international law with an update to the Brexit divorce deal.
Matt Hancock Has Blamed Young People For A Spike In Covid Cases And Imposed Tougher Restrictions In Bolton
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Has Blamed Young People For A Spike In Covid Cases And Imposed Tougher Restrictions In Bolton
Matt Hancock has introduced tough new restrictions in Bolton after a wave of new coronavirus infections, which he blamed on “socialising by people in their 20s and 30s”.
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Environment
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Dawn Butler has doubled down on her support for Extinction Rebellion as she claimed her tweet praising their newspaper protest was removed "accidentally".
The UK's Top Legal Civil Servant Has Quit Over A Brexit Deal Change That Breaks International Law
Brexit
The UK's Top Legal Civil Servant Has Quit Over A Brexit Deal Change That Breaks International Law
The head of the government’s legal service has reportedly quit over changes to the Northern Ireland protocol, becoming the sixth senior Whitehall official to resign this year.
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A 'Period Of Particular Concern' Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Coronavirus
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A "Period Of Particular Concern" Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Robert Jenrick has warned the UK is entering a "period of particular concern" following a fresh surge in coronavirus cases.
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
Coronavirus
Up To £3.5bn Has Been Lost Through Fraud And Error In The Government's Furlough Scheme
Up to £3.5bn from the government's furlough scheme could have been paid out in error or due to fraudulent claims, HM Revenue and Customs has said.
This Is How State Aid Became The Major Stumbling Block To A Deal With The EU
Brexit
This Is How State Aid Became The Major Stumbling Block To A Deal With The EU
As the deadline to sign a Brexit free trade deal ticks creeps ominously closer, the issue of state aid has emerged as the biggest obstacle to an agreement, with the UK insisting on rejecting the EU’s rules.
The UK Says It's Making 'Minor Clarifications' To The Brexit Deal, As The EU Says Any Changes Risk Peace In Northern Ireland
Brexit
The UK Says It's Making "Minor Clarifications" To The Brexit Deal, As The EU Says Any Changes Risk Peace In Northern Ireland
The UK government has claimed it is only making “minor clarifications in extremely specific areas” to the Withdrawal Agreement, after the EU accused it of trying to tear up the existing Brexit deal and in the process threaten peace in Northern Ireland.
Seven Greek Islands Have Been Added to England's Coronavirus Quarantine List
Coronavirus
Seven Greek Islands Have Been Added to England's Coronavirus Quarantine List
Holidaymakers arriving in England from seven Greek islands will be forced to self-isolate under a new "regional" approach to travel corridors, Grant Shapps has announced.
The Environment Secretary Says Another Lockdown Would Be An 'Absolute Last Resort', Despite A Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Coronavirus
The Environment Secretary Says Another Lockdown Would Be An "Absolute Last Resort", Despite A Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Environment Secretary George Eustice has said reimposing a full-scale nation lockdown was "an absolute last resort" despite a jump in coronavirus cases.
Boris Johnson Says No-Deal Brexit Would Be A 'Good Outcome' And Has Set October 15 As A Deadline For Talks
Brexit
Boris Johnson Says No-Deal Brexit Would Be A "Good Outcome" And Has Set October 15 As A Deadline For Talks
The Prime Minister is set to ramp up pressure on the post-Brexit trade talks as he will say there is "no sense" in continuing negotiations if an agreement cannot be reached by his mid-October deadline.
Exclusive: The Lib Dems Have Urged The Attorney General To Intervene Over Priti Patel’s 'Activist Lawyer' Tweet
Home affairs
Exclusive: The Lib Dems Have Urged The Attorney General To Intervene Over Priti Patel’s "Activist Lawyer" Tweet
The Liberal Democrats have written to cabinet ministers urging them to condemn the home secretary Priti Patel for claiming “activist lawyers” were preventing the removal of migrants in the Channel.
The UK's Brexit Negotiator David Frost Says He Is “Serious” About No-Deal As Faith In The Talks Recedes
Brexit
The UK's Brexit Negotiator David Frost Says He Is “Serious” About No-Deal As Faith In The Talks Recedes
The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator has said the UK is not “scared” of ending the transition period without an EU trade deal ahead of the latest round of talks.
The Stage Is Set For A Westminster Battle Over The Survival Of The “Pret Economy”
Coronavirus
The Stage Is Set For A Westminster Battle Over The Survival Of The “Pret Economy”
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister assured his Cabinet that “people are going back to the office in huge numbers across our country.”
After Days Of Controversy Over 'Sexist and Homophobic' Comments, Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Is a UK Board of Trade Adviser
Brexit
After Days Of Controversy Over "Sexist and Homophobic" Comments, Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Is a UK Board of Trade Adviser
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott has been made an adviser to the UK board of trade despite days of controversy over his comments on women and LGBT people.
The UK Nations Are Split Over Their Approach To Coronavirus Quarantine Rules And It's Causing Chaos For Holidaymakers
Coronavirus
The UK Nations Are Split Over Their Approach To Coronavirus Quarantine Rules And It's Causing Chaos For Holidaymakers
Holidaymakers and travel firms have been left baffled by increasingly divergent approaches taken by the UK, Welsh and Scottish governments to imposing quarantine restrictions on those returning from abroad.
British Supply Chains Facing 'Severe' Disruption From Brexit, Industry Groups Warn Ministers
Brexit
British Supply Chains Facing "Severe" Disruption From Brexit, Industry Groups Warn Ministers
Britain's supply chains are at risk of "severe" distruption from new post-Brexit rules unless ministers take urgent action, industry groups have warned.
After Calls For Him To 'Consider His Position', How Much Trouble Is Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard In?
Political parties
After Calls For Him To 'Consider His Position', How Much Trouble Is Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard In?
Rachel Reeves sparked an internal party row after she called on Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard to "consider his position".
Labour And The Tories Are Having A Furious Row Over Tony Abbott's 'Homophobic And Misogynistic' Comments
Foreign affairs
Labour And The Tories Are Having A Furious Row Over Tony Abbott's "Homophobic And Misogynistic" Comments
Liz Truss has hit back at Labour over criticism of Tony Abbott’s planned appointment to a Government role, bringing up John McDonnell’s “lynching” comments and attacking the party for never electing a female leader.
Coronavirus: Mass Testing To Be Trialled In England As Workers Urged To Return To The Office
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Mass Testing To Be Trialled In England As Workers Urged To Return To The Office
Ministers are set to trial a mass coronavirus testing programme, which will see the general population screened weekly for the virus, as people are urged to return to work and school.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
Economy
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Are Trying To Soothe The 2019 Intake – But Can They Keep The Shires And The Red Wall On Side?
In a meeting with new Tory MPs the Prime Minister and the Chancellor admitted there were “choppy waters” ahead and the tough times are “likely to get tougher”.
Ofqual Chairman Says It Was A 'Fundamental Mistake' To Believe Algorithm Grades 'Would Ever Be Acceptable'
Coronavirus
Ofqual Chairman Says It Was A "Fundamental Mistake" To Believe Algorithm Grades "Would Ever Be Acceptable"
Roger Taylor defended his organisation’s response to the exams crisis, which saw calculated grades replaced with teacher predictions last-minute following a backlash.
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
Education
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
The Government is set to launch its £2bn ‘KickStart’ scheme on Wednesday as fresh data show the number of young people claiming benefits doubled during lockdown.
Reports: Foreign Aid Budget To Be Diverted To Cyber Weapons Amid Ongoing Whitehall Shakeup
Defence
Reports: Foreign Aid Budget To Be Diverted To Cyber Weapons Amid Ongoing Whitehall Shakeup
The Chancellor is reportedly pushing for international aid spending to be diverted towards upgrades to the UK’s intelligence capabilities amid an overhaul of foreign and defence policy.
Government considering benchmark tests to reveal student ‘learning gaps’ amid calls to delay summer exams
Coronavirus
Government considering benchmark tests to reveal student ‘learning gaps’ amid calls to delay summer exams
The Education Secretary has suggested that students could undergo "benchmarking" assessments to understand the effects of school closures on their education.
Boris Johnson faces backbench pressure on tax, schools and coronavirus as Parliament returns after summer of U-turns
Political parties
Boris Johnson faces backbench pressure on tax, schools and coronavirus as Parliament returns after summer of U-turns
As Parliament returns from summer recess Boris Johnson is facing pressure from his backbenchers on planned tax rises, getting schools back open and a raft of policies in response to the coronavirus.
Next year's exams could be pushed back to allow pupils to catch up, says Education Secretary
Coronavirus
Next year's exams could be pushed back to allow pupils to catch up, says Education Secretary
Following the A Level and GCSE fiasco next year’s exams could be pushed back to help pupils catch up with the syllabus after the coronavirus disruption, the Education Secretary has suggested.