Afghanistan: UK nationals warned not to travel to Kabul airport
The updated Foreign Office advice says there is an “ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack”....
Dominic Raab regrets holiday during Afghanistan crisis
The foreign secretary says “with hindsight” he would not have been away as the Taliban seized Kabul....
Afghanistan: Taliban must allow evacuees past 31 August deadline – Boris Johnson
The UK will continue evacuating people from Afghanistan “until the last moment”, Boris Johnson says....
Universal credit: Labour promises shake-up to benefit
The party says it would allow low income workers on universal credit to keep more of their take-home pay....
Afghanistan: PM to urge G7 leaders to step up support for refugees
Boris Johnson will also ask the US to delay the withdrawal of its troops, at a virtual meeting of the G7....
Scotland hospital car parking charges to be scrapped
The Scottish government has struck deals worth £35m to buy out the car parks at Ninewells Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary....
Social care charges: Disabled and vulnerable adults hit by steep rises
Many are facing a significant rise in the money they have to pay towards the support they receive....
Afghanistan: Tony Blair says withdrawal was driven by imbecilic slogan
The ex-PM criticises the US decision to withdraw its military as “tragic, dangerous, and unnecessary”....
Afghanistan: Every minute counts, says UK minister
James Heappey says the Taliban is co-operating with evacuations but the UK takes “nothing for granted”....
Afghanistan: PM to press Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal
Boris Johnson will request more time to evacuate people during a G7 meeting on Tuesday....