Taxpayers will help pay for the operating costs of a US-owned fertiliser manufacturer amid the ongoing energy crisis – just weeks after the government announced it was cutting Universal Credit and raising National Insurance contributions.
The prime minister is expected to continue his reshuffle on Thursday, concentrating on the lower ministerial ranks, with vaccines minister and schools minister among the roles yet to be filled.
Boris Johnson has been accused of avoiding a clear strategy on China for fear it will force him to make difficult decisions that put human rights ahead of enhanced trade with the world’s second largest economy.
Boris Johnson is set to announce a bespoke resettlement scheme for those “most in need” in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s dramatic takeover of the country, Downing Street has said.
Pensioners are expecting a weekly increase of up to £14 a week, equivalent to more than £700 a year, because the pandemic has skewed the figures used to calculate the rise. It would leave the Treasury scrabbling to find at least £3billion more than it had budgeted for. Downing Street said the Government had to […]
Boris Johnson is urging world leaders to dip into their pockets to boost children’s education across the globe and help avoid a “legacy of wasted talent” as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to allow fully vaccinated people who have been identified as close contacts of coronavirus cases to be exempt from isolation.
Fans, football legends, celebrities and politicians have praised the England team after their 2-0 Euro 2020 victory over Germany at Wembley.
Boris Johnson is expected to rule out an early easing of coronavirus restrictions today, as ministers meet to review the latest data and assess whether there is scope to relax rules in England before 19 July.
Boris Johnson will plead with the nation to make “one last heave” to freedom as he announces a delay of four weeks in lifting lockdown restrictions in England.
