Politics

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.

The president is reportedly looking for a place to hide when Joe Biden gets sworn in on 20th January.

By comparison, there are just 2,260 civil servants working for the Treasury - and 2,290 at the Department for International Trade.

Housing minister Christopher Pincher suggested a bottle of Krug Grand Cru Curvée as an “alternative vaccine” against the “memory of last year”.

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

According to Ofcom estimates more than 880,000 children live in a household with only a mobile internet connection.

"We’re following the science but only if you replace the ‘ience’ bit with ‘ottish’."

“Much as I don’t like Tony Blair he does get things done, he commands respect, he is seriously bright."

The statement, to be made at 8pm on Monday, will be followed by the recall of Parliament on Wednesday so MPs can debate the measures.