Covid spending pushes deficit to highest levels since Second World War
The Government has spent more on furlough than its entire deficit in the year before the coronavirus pandemic.
The Government has spent more on furlough than its entire deficit in the year before the coronavirus pandemic.
Permanent secretary Sir Tom Scholar told MPs that David Cameron rang him directly on his mobile phone.
If Boris Johnson isn’t prepared to give his business number to all 66 million UK citizens, he shouldn’t give it to anyone.
“He told me not to interfere in the debate in the UK. I made a mistake because I did not defend the EU’s point of view in the UK."
George Eustice said there might be “tweaks” required, but claimed the system is "pretty good" already.
The scandal-hit ex-PM tried to arrange a meeting with Germany's deputy finance minister - but was turned down.
Lord Pickles said the Bill Crothers case highlighted "a number of anomalies within the system".
Member of Government lobbying watchdog, Andrew Cumpsty, operates his own lobbying service.
You get the impression the Conservatives aren't as bothered about cracking down on cronyism as they insist.
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