Chris Mason: Can weakened Johnson turn things around?
The prime minister tries to tackle the rising cost of living while grappling with leadership challenges....
Rishi Sunak accused of wasting billions servicing government debt
The Treasury has been caught out by interest rate rises, a research institute says....
Coronavirus: Spending watchdog questions plan to burn unused PPE
Billions have been “splurged” on PPE some of which is now going to be burned, a committee of MPs says....
Michael Gove vows to end ‘scourge’ of empty second homes
Owners of unoccupied properties would be hit with higher council tax under “levelling up” plans....
Success not all about getting to top, says social mobility chief Birbalsingh
Social mobility chief Katherine Birbalsingh says debate too fixated on getting poor to top universities....
British Virgin Islands: UK decides against direct rule of territory
A new administration will be able to make reforms after a report found gross failures of governance....
Ministry of Defence acquires government’s first quantum computer
The Ministry of Defence is embarking on a year-long project into the possibilities of quantum computing....
Smoking age of sale should rise by year each year
Review suggests year by year increases until no-one is allowed to buy tobacco and cigarettes....
Sir Cliff Richard urges anonymity for sex offence suspects
The singer calls for a change in the law, speaking of “how desperate it is to be accused of something you never did”....
Jonathon Seed: Charges dropped against PCC accused of making false declaration
The CPS has dropped its case against ex-Wiltshire police and crime commissioner Jonathon Seed....