UK and Japan look to seal trade deal within month<br />

UK and Japan look to seal trade deal within month ->

The two sides say the "major elements" of a post-Brexit agreement are in place after productive talks.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:59:17 GMT)

Coronavirus: London's commuter towns see sharp rise in benefit claims ->

The drop in office-based working has affected commuters in London's hospitality sector, experts say.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:00:07 GMT)

Coronavirus: Chancellor rules out extending furlough ->

Rishi Sunak says it's wrong to "keep people trapped" in the government's job support scheme.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:42:48 GMT)

MPs launch inquiry into increase in Channel migrant crossings ->

It comes amid a sharp increase in the number of people attempting to cross the Channel illegally.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:47:08 GMT)

Eric Joyce: Ex-Labour MP sentenced for child sex offence ->

Eric Joyce had a video clip on a device showing the "sexual abuse of young children", a court hears.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:24:53 GMT)

Brexit: Government pledges £355m to ease GB-NI trade ->

Ministers are setting up a new service to help businesses which want to import goods after 1 January.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:17:47 GMT)

Foreign Office cat Palmerston retires to countryside ->

The famous mouser will spend more time "away from the limelight", he "tells" officials in a letter.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:46:09 GMT)

Coronavirus: UK 'will not hesitate' to add nations to quarantine list ->

Chancellor warns there is "always the risk" holidays may be disrupted, as virus cases climb in France.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:10:47 GMT)

Coronavirus: Test and Trace puts people in 'difficult position' ->

People are worried about taking 14 days off work and losing pay, says Greater Manchester's mayor.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:37:52 GMT)

Westferry: Jenrick 'regrets' texts messages to Tory donor ->

The housing secretary says there are "lessons to be learnt" from his involvement in controversial planning case.

(Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:24:26 GMT)

UK names new top diplomat to United Nations ->

Dame Barbara Woodward, current British ambassador to China, will become UK permanent representative.

(Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:12:30 GMT)

Boris Johnson defends 'long overdue' planning overhaul in England ->

Critics fear the government's plans will rob local people of a say and create low-quality homes in England.

(Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:47:38 GMT)