Former officials must inform watchdog over new work after leaving governmentDominic Cummings has been criticised by a watchdog for failing to seek approval before setting up his paid-for blog, which he uses to make revelations about his time as the pri…
BBC director of news criticises furore over Jess Brammar appointment
Fran Unsworth speaks out after hiring process of former HuffPost UK editor was hindered by media attacksThe BBC’s director of news has defended its impartiality and criticised abuse directed at a journalist whose appointment to run the BBC’s rolling ne…
We’ve had a reshuffle, but no change of direction for this hapless government | Polly Toynbee
The fall guys have been skewered, but the key problems remain at the top with Boris Johnson himself Will this reshuffle make a scrap of difference? Of course not. The most damaged of the prime minister’s dented shields of inadequates are out, to be rep…
Universal credit cut is a cruel blow for the poor | Letters
The planned abolition of the £20 uplift is the latest attack on claimants caught in an unfair benefits system, says Mark Newbury. Plus letters from Jane Middleton and Manuela GonnermannYour editorial (14 September) is correct in highlighting the link b…
Government’s callous approach to Covid deaths | Letter
The UK has suffered one of the worst death tolls in the world, largely due to a prime minister who wants us to ‘live with the virus’, writes Giles du BoulayI doubt whether your headline (Bring in measures soon or risk 7,000 daily Covid hospitalisations…
‘Russia should go away and shut up’: Gavin Williamson’s biggest blunders
Sacking as education secretary in PM’s reshuffle comes after a cabinet career littered with gaffesFollow the latest developments – politics liveGavin Williamson’s career in the cabinet has been so littered with gaffes that likening him to the hapless 1…
PMQs: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer ahead of rumoured cabinet reshuffle – UK politics live
Latest updates: prime minister faces Labour leader in Commons before a rumoured cabinet overhaul later todayBring in measures or risk 7,000 daily Covid hospitalisations, Sage warnsCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.0…
UK Covid live: Boris Johnson says he will not rule out ‘plan B’ of vaccine passports, masks and homeworking
Prime minister sets out more details of government winter plans after announcement of ‘plan A’ booster jabsMandatory masks could return this winter, says Sajid JavidCovid booster jab to be offered to those at most risk and over-50s in UKNadhim Zahawi: …
The Tory cabinet of mediocrities – cartoon
They all seem to be making it up as they go along, from immigration to social care• You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading…
Johnson aims to beat Thatcher’s record with another decade in power – reports
‘Levelling up’ British society will take 10 years, the prime minister writes as Tories slip in pollsReports that Boris Johnson has ambitions for another decade in power as he aims to outlast Margaret Thatcher’s 11-year tenure in No 10 have been met wit…