Downing Street has finally confirmed that Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds married on Saturday.“The prime minister and Ms Symonds were married yesterday afternoon in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral,” a No 10 spokesperson said.“The…

Over-50s to have both jabs by 21 June lockdown exit date, says ZahawiThe government is considering making coronavirus vaccines compulsory for NHS staff, vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has said. Mr Zahawi told the BBC’s Andrew…

Boris Johnson has married his partner Carrie Symonds in a small secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral, according to reports.The Sun reported on Saturday that the prime minister and Ms Symonds tied the knot at a…

Labour have written to Boris Johnson's sleaze watchdog challenging his decision to clear the prime minister of breaking the rules over his lavish Downing Street flat refurbishment. Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner called on Lord…

An adviser to the government has warned that confusion over its approach is undermining efforts to control coronavirus. Professor Stephen Reicher, a psychologist on the Sage sub-committee on behavioural science, also accused ministers of appearing…

Chinese city locks down neighbourhood amid virus surgeEnding coronavirus restrictions will be a “gradual process” even if the final stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown is reached on 21 June, a JCVI scientist…

Boris Johnson’s independent ethics adviser has said the PM acted “unwisely” in the handling of his flat refurbishment but found that despite a “significant failing” in his approach, there was no breach of the ministerial…

Pressure is intensifying on Boris Johnson to delay England’s planned release from lockdown restrictions on 21 June, after new figures showed rising infections and hospitalisations and scientists warned premature relaxation could lead to a dangerous…