Behind the scenes

Whitehall insider suggests travel secretary will ‘eat s**t’ over travel confusion

Ministers could have made ‘very different decisions’ with accurate figures, says scientist

Ministers reportedly feared that Covid-19 measure was hobbling the economy

Growing number of backbenchers set to shun annual meeting if jab documents are condition of entry

The pursuit of unique whiskies has become a growing trend for collectors

Joe Biden accused of ‘total surrender to Putin’ over controversial gas pipeline

New book sets out alleged contact between Microsoft founder and disgraced billionaire

Streaming service looks beyond TV and film after membership growth slows

The introduction of vaccine passports for clubbers is the latest U-turn from Johnson’s Covid-embattled government

Number of health workers in self-isolation now ‘significantly impacting’ patient care, NHS chief warns

Jacob Rees-Mogg joins the dispute that is testing the broadcaster’s independence

Halpern joins group of London fashion designers for ROH Unlocked

Change in rhetoric about Freedom Day from ministers as Covid cases soar

The UK’s Brexit ‘divorce bill’ could be £5bn higher than anticipated

Factory 5 collection celebrates the fragrance’s centenary

Swiss watchmaker’s support of contemporary arts continues apace

Made of glass, a new creation illuminates a glamorous chapter of Dior’s biography

Angela Rayner said to be ‘on manoeuvres’ ahead of Batley and Spen by-election

Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran rethink the historic address

Benoît-Pierre Emery finds a joyful expression for Hermès’ longstanding mascot, the horse

Health secretary apologises after breaking Covid restrictions during kiss with aide

Milan-based brother-sister duo explain their lifestyle brand

England set to drop face masks and social distancing from 19 July

Ministers urging PM to consult them on key decisions as ‘difficult autumn nears’

Leaked Whitehall documents reveal proposed measures to stop the spread after final step out of lockdown

Tensions high as two leaders meet today for first time since US president took office

Panel investigated claims of corruption, freemasons and systemic failings

Brexit spat with Emmanuel Macron dominates headlines on the summit’s final day

With secluded grounds, pools and golf course, the hotel is ‘ideal setting’ for Joe Biden and Co. to enjoy some downtime

Ancestral treasures shape contemporary designs in the hands of the jeweller

European heavyweights aiming to agree ‘international tax system fit for the 21st century’ at G7 meeting in London today

Eight opposition parties trying to seal deal that would oust Israel’s longest-serving leader

Dominic Cummings has ‘documentary evidence’ that PM feared he was misled over care home testing

The PM’s former right-hand man gave damning evidence against him today - so how did it come to this?