Politics
Ministers facing calls for more openness over Covid-19 scientific advice
Opposition parties react angrily after disclosure that Boris Johnson’s top political aide attended meetings of key scientific advisers.
Hammond calls for Government blueprint for Britain to return to work
The former chancellor said the country cannot afford to wait for a coronavirus vaccine before re-starting the economy.
Dominic Cummings ‘attended meetings’ of key scientific group on Covid-19
The Prime Minister’s chief adviser is reported to have been attending the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
Progress in post-Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ – Michel Barnier
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the ‘clock was ticking’.
‘Doctor Donald’ suggests injecting disinfectants into people to fight Covid-19
The president said he is “here to present ideas”.
EU leaders must work together to boost coronavirus recovery – parliament chief
European Parliament President David Sassoli has called for action ahead of a video-conference summit.
France joins Denmark and Poland in banning tax haven firms from coronavirus relief
There are now mounting calls for the UK government to follow suit.
Germany praised for handling of Covid-19
Chancellor Angela Merkel in turn says her country took lessons from South Korea.
Starmer: “There is a pattern emerging” with government’s response
"We were slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on protective equipment, and now slow to take up offers from firms for PPE."