NHS to get £5.4bn extra to deal with Covid backlog
Boris Johnson says the money will “go straight to the front line” in England over the next six months....
Afghanistan: PM pledges not to abandon UK allies left behind
Boris Johnson promises help for them to leave safely – but is accused of not showing leadership....
Social care reform plans facing Tory tax backlash
The PM is in talks on how to fund changes, but Conservative MPs warn against a National Insurance hike....
Afghanistan: Boris Johnson to face MPs over handling of crisis
Boris Johnson will vow to to use “every economic, political and diplomatic lever” to help Afghans....
Social care: Plans for reform in England likely this week – sources
Government talks are continuing through the weekend, following reports of a National Insurance hike....
Brexit: Lord Frost warns of ‘cold mistrust’ if NI Protocol swept away
The UK’s Brexit minister however repeats calls for the EU to accept “substantial change”....
Covid: Call for clarity on vaccines for children
But Labour says measures including masks and ventilation are also needed to prevent school disruption....
Covid-19: Final decision on jabs for children due in days
There is a “strong case” for vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds, the government believes....
Government communications are failing, says ex-No 10 adviser
The PM’s ex-adviser says inexperienced staff and leaks damaged the government’s Covid response....
National Insurance: Minister refuses to deny reports of tax hike for social care
The justice secretary says social care must be properly funded but declines to “speculate” on plans....