The government has privately admitted the UK faces an increased likelihood of “systemic economic crisis” as it completes its exit from the European Union in the middle of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. A confidential…
Queues of trucks stretching for five miles unexpectedly built up in Kent on Tuesday after the French started a trial of post-Brexit checks in Calais. Lorries on their way across the English channel were forced to stop in long lines up to junction…
Where there is chaos, the government will multiply it. Where people are pushed to the brink, it will shove them over. Boris Johnson ignored the pleas of businesses and politicians across the UK – especially in Northern Ireland – to…
The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, acted unlawfully in removing safeguards for children in care at the start of the Covid pandemic without consulting children's rights organisations, the court of appeal has ruled. The children's rights…
Up to three households can meet indoors during a five-day Christmas period of 23-27 December, UK leaders agree This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
