CBI conference: Boris Johnson veers off road in speech to business leaders
Boris Johnson’s mentions of Peppa Pig, Lenin, and his car impression, was called “shambolic” by a No 10 source....
Social care: Boris Johnson defends his plan amid criticism over the cost cap
New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest....
Children in care in England could hit almost 100,000 by 2025
The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says....
Social care: MPs to debate plan for cap on care costs
New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest....
Priti Patel failing over small boat Channel crossings, Labour says
But former Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he is confident his successor is doing everything she can....
Šefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of ‘political posturing’
The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not “bring more problems to the table”....
Covid: Javid orders probe into medical device racial bias
The health secretary’s review follows research suggesting oximeters work less well in darker-skinned people....
Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic
An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS....
MPs back raising minimum marriage age to 18 to protect children
Tory Pauline Latham says outdated laws allow child marriage in the UK, which is tantamount to child abuse....
Serious intent in EU to fix Northern Ireland border row, says Irish PM
But Micheál Martin says he is “frustrated” post-Brexit talks are hindering the UK-EU relationships....