The outcome has been described as "peak Grayling" after the minister failed to get elected chair in a rigged vote where his party had a majority and controlled the process.

Short-lived growth rebound will be interrupted by continued risk aversion, restrictions on activities and higher unemployment.

It comes after Primark rejected around £30 million in bonus payments for bringing furloughed staff back into work.

Ending the transition period in 2020 could remove £3 billion from the Scottish economy in just two years – on top of the impact of coronavirus.

The Health Secretary claimed the photos were taken before he announced the change in policy, when they were actually taken after.

The Wythenshawe-born striker said his family relied on free school meals when he was growing up.

It comes amid warnings that nature is declining at unprecedented rates, with report authors saying there is no future for 'business as usual'.

“This is going to continue the conversation. I can’t see it coming down in a hurry.”

Supporters of the new face covering rule in English shops believe it could help save lives.