Analysis: tangible gains were hard to come by but PM will have enjoyed the up close and personal politicsBoris Johnson has flown back to the UK after his transatlantic jaunt reassured about his personal relationship with Joe Biden after the pair sought…
‘Donnez-moi un break’: Johnson deepens rift with France over defence deal
UK prime minister hits out after Paris reacted with fury to announcement of defence pactBoris Johnson has reopened the rift with Paris over the Aukus defence and security deal, urging the French to “prenez un grip about this and donnez-moi un break”, a…
Britain’s hopes of early post-Brexit trade deal with US appear dashed
Little likelihood of progress on free-trade agreement as Biden focuses attention elsewhere, say insidersBritain’s hopes of a post-Brexit trade deal with the US have all but evaporated barring a dramatic change of heart from Joe Biden, it emerged on Tue…
From climate to Covid rules: how Johnson and Biden match up
Analysis: the two leaders have found common ground in some areas, though dividing lines remainOn Boris Johnson’s first trip to meet Joe Biden in Washington, the prime minister was on a charm offensive as he attempts to nurture the special relationship …
Boris Johnson admits he has six children
Prime minister, previously coy about his complex family life, answers interviewer during US visitBoris Johnson has admitted for the first time that he has six children, claiming in an interview on US television that he “changes a lot of nappies”.The pr…
Johnson defends trade secretary after climate crisis denial tweets
PM admits he used to be a climate sceptic and says Ann-Marie Trevelyan will do ‘outstanding’ jobMeeting Cop26 finance goals ‘going to be tough’, says Boris JohnsonBoris Johnson has acknowledged that he has altered his views about the climate crisis ove…
Boris Johnson to address Amazon’s tax record with Jeff Bezos on US visit
PM is making three-day trip during which he will give speech to UN general assembly and hold talks with Joe Biden at White HouseBoris Johnson plans to press Amazon boss Jeff Bezos on the tech giant’s tax record when the pair meet face to face in New Yo…
Boris Johnson lays groundwork for general election with ruthless reshuffle
Cabinet reshuffle clears out failing ministers and rewards those with positive publicityWho’s in, who’s outAnalysisLive updatesBoris Johnson has laid the groundwork for the next general election with a ruthless cabinet reshuffle, designed to clear out …
Who is on the move in Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle?
What we know so far about who is in and who is out of key positions in the UK governmentCabinet reshuffle – live updatesA reshuffle of Boris Johnson’s cabinet is under way. Here’s what we know so far of who is in and out of key positions. Continue read…
Treasury to decide how much of social care levy goes to NHS after 2025
In first three years, less than one pound in six will go to social care sector, then chancellor will allocateThe chancellor will decide what proportion of the £12bn annual proceeds from the health and social care levy will go to the NHS after 2025, leg…