HS2 bosses accused of being ‘blindsided by contact with reality’
Westminster’s Public Accounts Committee has urged the Government to give ‘regular, accurate and open updates’ on problems faced by the project.
Schools reopening debate – Gove contradicts himself over teacher safety
The mixed messages from the Government appear to have continued this morning.
Opposition MPs write to EU negotiator to seek Brexit talks extension
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford and Liberal Democrat acting leader Sir Ed Davey are among those who have signed the letter to Michel Barnier.
James Dyson richest in UK making an extra £3.6bn last year
A record 25 female billionaires make the list.
New Zealand PM turned away from cafe as social distancing limits capacity
Jacinda Ardern has won wide praise for her handling of the pandemic.
Another council says schools will not re-open on June 1
Hartlepool Council has followed Liverpool City Council in saying it will not let schools partially re-open next month.
Easing lockdown may result in ‘fracturing’ of UK, PM warned
It comes as a new survey suggests public approval for the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis has fallen.
Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for London, Sunday 17 May 2020
This is the weather forecast for London today.
Trump fires critical State Department watchdog
The removal of Steve Linick is the latest of the president’s moves against those who have found fault with his administration.