Britain has suffered worst death toll in Europe but enjoyed fastest vaccine rollout

Culture secretary pledges to oppose breakaway plan and to seek ways to empower fans

Johnson’s government in crosshairs for cronyism after Cameron lobbying scandal

Welsh first minister criticises aggressive unilateralism of London government

Former PM says Britain and EU need constructive, practical solutions for NI difficulties

Shape of agreement is sketched out but differences over governance, fair competition and fisheries could yet prove insurmountable

James Matthews was one of the Croke Park shooting victims buried in an unmarked grave

Former top official claims parts of controversial Bill designed to exert leverage in talks

Peers back by huge margin amendment saying Bill would ‘undermine the rule of law’

Labour leader says the government has lost control of the virus, and is no longer following scientific advice

‘Seasons against us’ as revolt brews among Tory MPs over Johnson’s six months of curbs

UK government has changed course 12 times in major policy areas during pandemic

Senior MP says Ofqual ‘not fit for purpose’ as Gavin Williamson defends grades U-turn

SNP leader at Westminster accuses prime minister of staging a power grab

New strategy to encourage ‘social distancing’ likely to see more people working from home

28-page plan said authorities would attempt to contain and delay spread of virus

PM regards political declaration as having less binding status to withdrawal agreement

Downing Street rejects EU call for ‘level playing field’ pledges on contentious issues

Resignation comes weeks before budget after Javid refuses to allow advisers to be sacked

Taoiseach says focus should now be on reviving powersharing institutions in North

Confederation of British Industry expresses worries over Conservative immigration plans and skills shortages

Ex-senior Tory sensationally quits in latest blow to Boris Johnson

PM criticised over expulsion of 21 rebels on Tuesday, while latest rebel Spelman is spared

Phillip Lee defects to Liberal Democrats as cross-party alliance moves to block no-deal Brexit

UK Labour leader wants to lead ‘time limited’ government to prevent no-deal Brexit

Sterling falls to near two-year low over fears UK will exit EU without trade agreements

Taoiseach says no-deal exit a ‘British threat’ and Irish and EU positions have not changed

Ex-minister says Britain is giving up ‘our voice, our veto and our vote’ in Europe

Ex-groundsman sprayed large quantities of weed killer Roundup made by Monsanto

Journalist turned educationalist said his appointment had ‘become a distraction’

Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava said they ‘never felt like they were truly in distress’

Pills were found throughout his home, including in the laundry room, court papers reveal

UK and Scottish governments must proceed rationally, and pursue the national interest

British polar research ship to be called RSS Sir David Attenborough despite public vote

Minister to ‘review’ name suggestions for polar research vessel produced by online poll

Judge did not believe collie Charlie escaped ‘death sentence’ by ‘coincidence’

Police stormed cafe ending siege by Man Haron Monis after he shot cafe manager

Australia’s prime minister urges public to remain alert over festive season

US says new measures would include additional inspection of passengers shoes and property