Month: February 2022

EPA British nationals in Ukraine are being told to leave the country now while commercial means are still available. The UK Foreign Office’s warning came as the US said that Russia could invade “any day now” and told its own citizens to leave in the next 48 hours. Russia has denied any plans to invade

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Russia has the troops in place to invade Ukraine “at any time” and American citizens should leave within the next 48 hours, the US has warned. An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The search for a new Metropolitan Police Commissioner is under way after the resignation of Dame Cressida Dick. Dame Cressida said she had been left with “no choice” after London Mayor Sadiq Khan made it clear to

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick is leaving her role after a series of damaging controversies. Dame Cressida said she had been left with “no choice” after London Mayor Sadiq Khan made it clear to her he

Getty Images Russia and Belarus are due to start 10 days of joint military drills as concerns rise over the buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s borders. Nato says the joint drills mark Russia’s biggest deployment to ex-Soviet Belarus since the Cold War. The White House called the drills an “escalatory” action in the tensions

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. All remaining Covid restrictions in England – including the legal rule to self-isolate – could end later this month, Boris Johnson has said. Under the current rules, anyone who tests positive must self-isolate for at least five

Getty Images UK firms have been hit by “increased costs, paperwork and border delays” as a result of Brexit, MPs have said. A report from parliament’s spending watchdog, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said it “was clear” that leaving the EU was having an impact on UK trade volumes. It also warned things could worsen

PA Media Jacob Rees-Mogg has been given a new role in government as the minister for Brexit opportunities, as Boris Johnson carries out a cabinet reshuffle. The PM promised a rejig in No 10 amid ongoing pressure over parties held in Downing Street during lockdown. Chris Heaton-Harris becomes the new chief whip, in charge of

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls from some of his own MPs to apologise for making a false claim about Sir Keir Starmer, after protesters surrounded the Labour leader near Parliament. Some of the mob were heard

PA Media Two people have been arrested after clashes between protesters and police protecting Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir was taken away by car near Parliament shortly after 17:00 GMT on Monday, having been surrounded by a group of demonstrators. A man and a woman were arrested after a traffic cone was thrown

This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. A last minute intervention in Whitehall has delayed plans to tackle the backlog of patients on hospital waiting lists in England. Details of the NHS England scheme were expected to be published on Monday but that has

Reuters The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee for the “remarkable achievement” of reaching 70 years on the throne. Prince Charles welcomed his mother’s wish that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, be known as Queen Consort when he becomes King. He said he and his wife were “deeply conscious

Chris Jackson The Queen has said she wants Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King. In a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign, the Queen said it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla would have that title. There had been suggestions Camilla would be

Reuters Boris Johnson has announced two new appointments to his backroom staff following a wave of resignations earlier this week. Cabinet Office minister Steve Barclay will become the PM’s chief of staff. And Guto Harri – a former BBC correspondent and adviser to Mr Johnson when he was mayor of London – will become director

Getty Images Another Conservative MP has called for Boris Johnson to resign as the turmoil at 10 Downing Street continues. Former minister Nick Gibb is the latest Tory to submit a letter of no confidence in the prime minister. He said his constituents were furious that No 10 had been “flagrantly disregarding” the Covid rules

No 10 Downing Street Boris Johnson still has control of Downing Street after a string of close aides quit their jobs, his official spokesman has insisted. Mr Johnson quoted The Lion King as he attempted to rally remaining staff, telling them “change is good”. His spokesman said No 10 was “not currently” expecting more resignations