Politics
England to gain 10 more MPs while Wales and Scotland see numbers reduced
The South East and South West – two regions where the Conservatives traditionally poll well – will both have new seats created.
GCSE and A-levels cancelled as government’s position on schools rapidly escalates
Schools were declared safe on Monday, by Wednesday summer exams had been cancelled. Ros Atkins takes a look at the rapid evolution of the government's position on education.
Sturgeon tells Trump to stay away from Scotland during Biden inauguration
The president is reportedly looking for a place to hide when Joe Biden gets sworn in on 20th January.
More than 2,000 consultants – costing £375m – are working on Test and Trace
By comparison, there are just 2,260 civil servants working for the Treasury - and 2,290 at the Department for International Trade.
‘Out of touch’ Tory minister suggests drowning Covid sorrows with £170 champagne
Housing minister Christopher Pincher suggested a bottle of Krug Grand Cru Curvée as an “alternative vaccine” against the “memory of last year”.
Rees-Mogg caught flouting Covid rules after crossing tiers to attend Latin mass
While those in Tier 4 areas were able to attend church, the government’s own guidance was that people should not travel from one tier to another
Corbyn’s ‘broadband communism’ plans resurface as govt grapples with stay-at-home learning dilemma
According to Ofcom estimates more than 880,000 children live in a household with only a mobile internet connection.
Johnson called out for following Sturgeon’s lead as UK heads into third lockdown
"We’re following the science but only if you replace the ‘ience’ bit with ‘ottish’."
Nigel Farage calls for Tony Blair to become UK’s vaccination Tsar
“Much as I don’t like Tony Blair he does get things done, he commands respect, he is seriously bright."