The prime minister knew that he couldn't run the English national lockdown beyond 2 December.

Jeremy Corbyn has been told by Labour's chief whip to apologise "unequivocally, unambiguously and without reservation" for his reaction to a damning…

The EU has thanked US president-elect Joe Biden for his "clear support" amid the bloc's dispute with Britain over Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit…

Boris Johnson does not think MPs should get a pay rise, Downing Street has said.

The home secretary was out on a dawn raid this morning with Kent Police, keen to refocus on her job after nearly losing it.

The health secretary has defended his department spending almost £50,000 of taxpayers' money on takeaways from an east London restaurant in the…

Boris Johnson was probably right to kick off a much-needed conversation about devolution of power last week, even if the manner of doing so - saying…

Boris Johnson is poised to announce up to a week of relaxed COVID-19 restrictions at Christmas - but tough rules will remain in force in England after…

A £3bn package of new spending to support the NHS in recovering from the pandemic is expected to be announced by the chancellor at next week's…

A legal challenge alleging that the prime minister and health secretary acted "unlawfully" when appointing key figures to top posts during the coronavirus…

Boris Johnson attempted to water down the official inquiry that found Home Secretary Priti Patel bullied staff, Whitehall sources have confirmed to…

The much-delayed National Infrastructure Strategy for £100bn of long-term investment will be unveiled by Rishi Sunak next week.

The Cabinet Office report into whether or not Priti Patel bullied her civil servants has been sitting on the prime minister's desk for months.

Priti Patel was advised not to "swear and shout" at staff last year, a civil servant who resigned amid bullying allegations against the minister has…

A man has been jailed for two years after threatening to kill Theresa May with "a knife or a gun" while she was prime minister.

Britain and the European Union are making better progress in talks on their future relationship, the president of the EU Commission has said.

The results of an inquiry into bullying accusations against Home Secretary Priti Patel have finally been revealed.

Boris Johnson is set to reveal the conclusions of an inquiry into bullying allegations against Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Six thousand foreign medics will have their UK visas extended for a year to help battle coronavirus over winter.

Jeremy Corbyn has been told he will be barred from being a Labour MP for three months, Sky News understands.

A report into allegations Priti Patel bullied staff has found she broke the ministerial code - but the home secretary is unlikely to be sacked, sources…

Rules on whether coronavirus restrictions will be eased so families can meet at Christmas will be revealed next week, Downing Street has said.

Jeremy Corbyn needs to make a "full apology" in order to be readmitted as a Labour MP, former prime minister Gordon Brown has told Sky News.

Boris Johnson risks trashing Britain's reputation "across the world" if he cuts the UK's foreign aid spending, former prime minister Gordon Brown has…

30 Labour MPs have demanded that Jeremy Corbyn be allowed to rejoin them, as the threat of another civil war loomed.

When Sir Keir Starmer was elected Labour leader he said his aim was to unify his party and rebuild trust with the Jewish community.

Britain and Australia share an "eagerness" to sign a trade deal before Christmas - but Boris Johnson has been warned not to let "theological" climate…

History has been made as Boris Johnson answered Prime Minister's Questions virtually from Downing Street, unable to be physically present in parliament…

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not have the party's whip restored, his successor Sir Keir Starmer has announced.

The under-pressure head of NHS Test and Trace is having to self-isolate after being pinged by the scheme's smartphone app.

Boris Johnson's virtual appearance at Prime Minister's Questions is a "second best" option but the country cannot afford for him to skip it, the Commons…

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be readmitted to the party following a row over antisemitism complaints.

A peer, who allegedly exploited a vulnerable woman, has resigned after a House of Lords report found he breached the code of conduct.

Boris Johnson has tested negative for coronavirus but will continue to self-isolate and answer this week's Prime Minister's Questions remotely, Number…

The UK's foreign aid spending target could temporarily be cut in order to help pay for the coronavirus crisis, it has emerged.

Jeremy Corbyn has sought to clarify his previous claim that antisemitism allegations against Labour were "dramatically overstated".

A row has erupted after Boris Johnson reportedly condemned devolution in Scotland, saying it had been "a disaster north of the border".

Five million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine have been ordered by the UK, the health secretary has announced.