Tributes paid to MP and ‘proud Irishman’ Jack Dromey after death aged 73Former trade unionist who was married to Harriet Harman MP died in BirminghamFri Jan 07 2022 - 20:33
Johnson admits forwarding Tory donor’s ‘great exhibition’ planLord Brownlow, who originally paid for part of PM’s flat refurbishment, met culture secretaryFri Jan 07 2022 - 16:45
Labour’s stand on the cost of living crisis may be more crucial to it than Starmer’s speechesLondon Letter: the Labour leader drove home his rejection of the left-wingers who helped make him leader by praising BlairFri Jan 07 2022 - 01:00
Ethics adviser asks for greater powers following Johnson apologyUK PM apologised for not disclosing messages with Tory donor about flat refurbishmentThu Jan 06 2022 - 19:57
Rayner hits Johnson where it hurts: Britain’s cost of living crisisLabour’s deputy leader forced the PM away from coronavirus successes during PMQsWed Jan 05 2022 - 20:50
One in 10 people in London had coronavirus last week, data showsJohnson acknowledges surge in cases nationwide posing problems for NHSWed Jan 05 2022 - 20:30
Coveney to meet British foreign secretary for North protocol talksLiz Truss has taken charge of Brexit negotiations following David Frost’s resignationWed Jan 05 2022 - 18:54
UK can ‘ride out’ Omicron with no new measures, Johnson saysCovid figures hit new record as PM criticised by Starmer over shortage of antigen testsTue Jan 04 2022 - 20:24
Irish-born director of Wigmore Hall awarded CBE in honours listJohn Gilhooly’s ‘immense contribution to classical music’ marked by Queen ElizabethFri Dec 31 2021 - 22:31
Johnson faces turbulent new year as threats to his premiership growLondon Letter: Covid restrictions, cost of living and local elections spell peril for PMThu Dec 30 2021 - 22:48
Pressure on British government to prioritise health workers for Covid testsHealth secretary Sajid Javid warns that tests may have to be rationed over the next two weeksThu Dec 30 2021 - 20:44
Boris Johnson defends decision not to impose fresh restrictions before new yearBritish government resists calls to reduce isolation times amid record Covid casesWed Dec 29 2021 - 19:27
UK in 2021: Johnson in freefall and annus horribilis for the royalsFew would bet on the PM remaining in office another year or the royal family making upFri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00
Omicron cases far less likely to be hospitalised, says British health bodyAgency warns infections could still overwhelm hospitals as UK records 119,789 new casesFri Dec 24 2021 - 00:01
Silent nights in London as city drifts into unofficial shutdownLondon Letter: Shops, restaurants, theatres struggle as gloomy message takes holdThu Dec 23 2021 - 20:30
Wales sets limit of six on groups in bars, restaurants, cinemas from SundayCountry joins Scotland, Northern Ireland in introducing post-Christmas Covid restrictionsWed Dec 22 2021 - 17:26
Johnson accused of putting party before public as Omicron cases soarPM rejects calls to tighten restrictions but hints at new measures after ChristmasMon Dec 20 2021 - 19:39
Tory MPs warn Johnson he is running out of friends after Frost quitsMore trouble for PM as photo emerges of him at cheese and wine gathering during lockdownSun Dec 19 2021 - 20:54
Liz Truss to lead UK Brexit negotiations after Frost quitsBritain’s foreign secretary to take role of negotiating London relationship with EUSun Dec 19 2021 - 20:06
Frost’s resignation introduces dangerous uncertainty into Brexit negotiationsRejoicing in Brussels and Dublin may be misplaced as Liz Truss takes over role with own issuesSun Dec 19 2021 - 19:21
Johnson takes personal responsibility for crushing Tory byelection lossPM ‘totally understands’ frustrations as Lib Dems’ Helen Morgan wins North Shropshire seatFri Dec 17 2021 - 20:04
Denis Staunton: Tory MPs begin to ask if Boris Johnson has lost his magicAnalysis: British PM’s rambling speech about Peppa Pig cost his party votes in North Shropshire byelectionFri Dec 17 2021 - 13:49
For first time since January, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere in LondonShows, restaurants and shops slacken off in game of snakes and laddersFri Dec 17 2021 - 01:00
Britain’s daily hospital admissions could soon hit record high, Whitty warnsMedical adviser says speed of Omicron’s spread will place hospitals under strainThu Dec 16 2021 - 20:28
Omicron takes an axe to UK’s Christmas and Johnson’s political fortunesAs medical experts warn of dangers, PM seeks to reassure MPs who voted against his planWed Dec 15 2021 - 20:00
Brexit: Latest British move serves practical, political and diplomatic purposesImplementing arrangements for goods moving from Ireland to Britain is complexWed Dec 15 2021 - 19:05
Johnson defends handling of Covid as UK breaks record for daily cases78,610 infections in 24 hours as experts warn Omicron variant will break more recordsWed Dec 15 2021 - 18:56
Tory rebellion highlights lack of trust between Johnson and MPsTuesday’s votes limit the PM’s room for manoeuvre in face of Omicron variant surgeTue Dec 14 2021 - 20:45
Johnson suffers huge rebellion as over 100 Tory MPs reject Covid passLabour backing sees measures through after prime minister’s pleading falls on deaf earsTue Dec 14 2021 - 19:45
Johnson faces biggest backbench revolt over Covid measuresMore than 70 Tory MPs threatening to vote against government over new restrictionsMon Dec 13 2021 - 22:30
Britain drops demand for removal of ECJ role from NI protocolNegotiators made important shift in position recently, says senior British officialFri Dec 10 2021 - 20:55
Johnson backs colleague as Christmas party scandal ragesStarmer urges Conservative MPs to topple PM, claiming he is unfit for officeFri Dec 10 2021 - 20:18
Labour accuses Johnson of lying over Downing Street flat refurbishmentElectoral commission suggests PM may have misled ethics adviser over funding of flatThu Dec 09 2021 - 21:06
Conservatives are panicking but they are unlikely to abandon chaotic captainLondon Letter: Shape-shifting Johnson amid mayhem is still deemed genius campaignerThu Dec 09 2021 - 20:00
Tories squirm amid Johnson’s absurd intervention on Downing Street party claimsBritish prime minister’s announcement of an investigation draws immediate ireWed Dec 08 2021 - 20:34
Johnson announces new Covid restrictions as he apologises for Downing Street videoAllegra Stratton, former press secretary pictured joking in footage, resigns as adviserWed Dec 08 2021 - 19:20
Britain’s most senior diplomat remained on holiday for 11 days after Kabul fellFormer official at foreign office claims Johnson intervened to ensure domestic animals were evacuated from Afghan capitalTue Dec 07 2021 - 19:28
British scientists warn of Omicron surge as Tories bicker over Christmas partiesConservative party chairman says he is pressing ahead with a staff Christmas party and urged others to do the sameFri Dec 03 2021 - 19:55
Delay in law aimed at ending prosecutions over Troubles-related crimesCoveney urges Northern Ireland secretary to get broader support for reformsThu Dec 02 2021 - 23:08
Clubbable, shy and eccentric unite to do what the English do bestLondon Letter: The club has met twice a year for dinner since the 1890s – the vilification of the guests proving the usual highlightThu Dec 02 2021 - 20:00
Johnson ‘taking British public for fools’ over Christmas party, says StarmerLabour leader accuses PM of ‘worthless’ promise to build 40 new hospitalsWed Dec 01 2021 - 19:56
NI protocol deal before Christmas ‘unlikely but possible’, says CoveneyMinister expresses confidence Frost and Sefcovic could make progress on issuesWed Dec 01 2021 - 19:41
Starmer allies defend Labour reshuffle that blindsided RaynerFigures on left of party criticise tilt ‘to right’ but Nandy dismisses characterisationTue Nov 30 2021 - 18:54
Covid-19: Johnson rejects health adviser’s warning on Christmas gatheringsPM looks to booster vaccines as at least 14 cases of Omicron variant reported in BritainTue Nov 30 2021 - 18:12
Britain and EU are both sliding into place on a dangerous track amid deep riftLondon Letter: The EU would view the UK’s use of article 16 as particularly aggressiveFri Nov 26 2021 - 01:00
Britain and France to ‘intensify’ co-operation to prevent migrant deathsPriti Patel to meet with French counterpart after 27 people drown in English ChannelThu Nov 25 2021 - 20:14
Keir Starmer leads guffaw patrol after Boris Johnson’s Peppa Pig speechLabour leader revels in PM’s discomfort as rift with chancellor Rishi Sunak widensWed Nov 24 2021 - 20:33
Downing Street denies rift between Johnson and chancellor of the exchequer SunakLabour leader accuses prime minister of introducing ‘working class dementia tax’Wed Nov 24 2021 - 19:56
Johnson survives second backbench revolt in weekEighteen Conservatives call for independent assessment of NHS staffing needsTue Nov 23 2021 - 20:06
A UK Labour government would stay neutral in a Border poll – shadow NI secretaryLouise Haigh says Belfast Agreement means British government should not act as a persuader on one sideTue Nov 23 2021 - 18:50
