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Partygate: Boris Johnson urged…

Boris Johnson's standards adviser says there is a "legitimate question" over whether the PM broke the ministerial code after getting fined for… Read more

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Civil service pauses fast-track…

The civil service is pausing its fast-track recruitment process for graduates for at least a year in a move to reduce staffing numbers.

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Partygate: PM says he will not…

Boris Johnson has insisted he will remain as prime minister despite the "bitter and painful" judgement of a report into parties held in Downing Street… Read more

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Cost of living: Government plan…

A government plan to help support people with the rising cost of living could come as soon as Thursday, the BBC understands.

The PM and chancellor… Read more

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Afghanistan: UKs withdrawal a…

The UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan last year was a "disaster" and a "betrayal" that will damage the nation's interests for years, an inquiry… Read more

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Partygate: Boris Johnson facing…

Boris Johnson is facing fresh questions after photos showing the prime minister drinking at an event during a Covid lockdown were published.

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Conservative MP bailed after arrest…

An unnamed Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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Northern Ireland: Truss to set…

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to set out the UK government's strategy for changing the post-Brexit trade deal for Northern Ireland.

It… Read more