Today's daily politics briefingThe EU has told the UK it will act “firmly and resolutely” if London reneges on its commitments in the Northern Ireland protocol.This comes amid reports that the “grace period” for chilled…
Covid vaccine: Over-25s can book jab from tomorrow,…
People aged 25 and over in England will be invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations from Tuesday, the health secretary has announced – as questions remain over whether the government’s plan to lift lockdown by 21…
Madeleine McCann disappearance ‘could be solved within months,’…
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann believe the case could be solved in months.German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters has said his team is “pleased” with the progress of the investigation since they announced Christian…
Boris Johnson dodges potential defeat on foreign aid…
Boris Johnson has dodged a the immediate threat of a House of Commons defeat on international aid cuts after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle rejected calls for a vote in parliament on Monday evening.But the Speaker…
Covid rules to be axed as planned ‘if…
Remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted as planned later this month if there is no increase in hospital admissions in the coming days, Matt Hancock has suggested.The health secretary said the number of serious illnesses…
Bafta TV awards – live: Follow the night’s events…
Trailer for Billie Piper satire: I Hate SuzieThe 2021 Bafta TV awards are taking place this evening (6 June).Richard Ayoade will present the ceremony, which will also feature a series of guest presenters including Fresh…
England vs Romania LIVE: Euro 2020 friendly latest…
Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson before kick-off (Reuters)Follow all the action as England host Romania in their final Euro 2020 warm-up friendly at the Riverside Stadium. Gareth Southgate’s side defeated Austria 1-0 in their first…
Foreign aid cuts ‘cast shadow’ over G7 summit,…
UK foreign aid cuts cast a shadow over the nation’s role at the G7 and risk undermining its credibility on the world stage, hundreds of charities, academics and business leaders have warned.Families are going hungry,…
Matt Hancock denies claiming to have ‘thrown a…
Matt Hancock has denied claiming to have “thrown a protective ring around care homes” from the start of the pandemic – despite saying it live on television.The now-notorious statement – which ignored the discharge of…
G7 tax deal ‘sets bar far too low’,…
A “historic” agreement by G7 leaders that aims to force internet giants to pay more tax sets the bar far too low, campaigners have warned.Finance ministers from the group of seven wealthy nations struck a…