Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to set out plans for recovery
The chancellor will promise to “whatever it takes” to help the UK’s pandemic-damaged economy....
Furlough support scheme to be extended until September
The chancellor is set to extend the wage support scheme, while more self-employed will be eligible for help....
Sir Keir Starmer’s critics in Labour become increasingly vocal
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say....
Swinney agrees to publish Salmond case legal advice
The deputy first minister was facing a vote of no confidence over the government’s advice from Alex Salmond’s civil case....
Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the ‘North-South divide’?
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown....
Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended – Kwasi Kwarteng
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget....
Brazilian variant: Boris Johnson defends UK Covid border measures
It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant....
Budget 2021: PM has ‘no doubt’ about strong jobs recovery
Boris Johnson’s comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget...
Local elections: Door-to-door campaigning to be allowed
Activists are urged to show “social responsibility” during campaigning for England’s local elections....
Alex Salmond says there is ‘no doubt’ Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code
The former first minister makes the claim during his long-awaited appearance at a Holyrood inquiry....