Politics

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

Downing Street denies having such a goal - but others note that ‘it’s very much the virus’s’

From Matt Hancock to John Profumo, politicians have found themselves caught out time and again

Only one other MP tops Boris Johnson in the quarterly YouGov rankings

Boris Johnson warns the public not to get ‘demob happy’ as restrictions look set to be lifted

Heather Wheeler reportedly has support of ministers to replace Sir Graham Brady

Chancellor under growing pressure to continue £20-a-week hike beyond scheduled October cut-off

Downing Street accused of trying to ‘dismantle’ the deal set up to avoid hard Irish border

Former president appears to concede that his company dodged tax payments

Parties from 15 member states combine to challenge Brussels ‘superstate’

Approach to face coverings after Freedom Day will ‘cause the greatest confusion’

Third reading of controversial legislation likely to present further obstacles to its passing

Much-needed Labour victory pauses challenges to leadership - for now

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

Former health secretary facing Tory revolt in West Suffolk constituency following affair breach

Government accused of making ‘mockery’ of sacrifices of ordinary people during pandemic

Conservatives take six-point lead over the incumbent Labour party

Former chancellor said to favour more ‘bullish’ approach to ending lockdown restrictions

Labour calls for investigations into social distancing breach and Gina Coladangelo’s employment

Clear priorities and realism are essential to avoid 'sausage trade war' scenarios

Media coverage of former health secretary’s affair has reawakened debate about press intrusion

Health secretary apologises after breaking Covid restrictions during kiss with aide

The Russian and US presidents met last week, but didn’t look into each others’ souls

Five years on from the Brexit vote, whose campaign claims have aged the best?

Complex geopolitics and costly negotiations may mean the deal will not rank as a post-Brexit benefit

Labour officials fear that controversial campaigner could split left-wing vote in tight by-election

After the shock by-election defeat the prime minister has had a ‘wake-up call’

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

‘Home counties middle-class voters’ abandon Tories in Lib Dem by-election coup

Former adviser offers evidence that PM had doubts about Matt Hancock

Surge of violence poses early test for Israel’s fragile new coalition government

HS2 and planning reforms could swing Tory safe seat

Major constitutional reform planned in bid to ‘save the union’

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

Approach to China could be crucial to the organisation’s chances of future success

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