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Which top officials have quit under Boris Johnson?

Which top officials have quit under Boris Johnson?

Sir Alex Allan resigned after the PM contradicted his advice that Home Secretary Priti Patel had failed to live up to the ministerial code.

Train crash caused by driver ‘distracted by coronavirus lockdown texts’

Train crash caused by driver ‘distracted by coronavirus lockdown texts’

The collision happened near Bromsgrove station in Worcestershire on March 23, shortly after Boris Johnson announced the UK was going into lockdown.

Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge

Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge

The pair are in court over claims Mrs Vardy leaked ‘false stories’ from Mrs Rooney’s personal Instagram account.

‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says

‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says

Eamonn Harrison, of Co Down, Northern Ireland, has denied the manslaughter of 39 migrants.

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

A second round of lockdown restrictions have been in place in the UK for several weeks and different rules remain in place in each of the nations.

Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility

Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility

The service could help passengers travelling to destinations requiring them to produce evidence of a recent negative test.

New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon

New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon

The First Minister gave the daily update ahead of new coronavirus restrictions taking effect from 6pm on Friday.

Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee

Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee

The Scottish Deputy First Minister has said two members of Government staff cannot answer questions from MSPs.

Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice

Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice

Sir Alex Allan said the Home Secretary’s behaviour met the definition of bullying adopted by the civil service.

Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner

Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner

Steve Dymond, 63, is suspected to have taken his own life seven days after filming The Jeremy Kyle Show.

How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?

How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?

The UK’s debt is now more than 100% of national income.

Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS

Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS

New increases appear to be driven by infections in younger people, the Office for National Statistics said.

William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying

William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying

The programme was set up in memory of the princess and her belief that young people have the power to change the world.

Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code

Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code

A Government statement said Mr Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Ms Patel and ‘considers this matter now closed’.

Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact

Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact

Former minister Steve Baker said scientists had been clear that the effect of England’s second lockdown was not known yet.

In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure

In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure

The zoo’s Christmas lights display will run from November 20 until January 3.

British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute

British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute

Company makes clear negotiations have ended after putting forward a revised proposal.

Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election

Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross hopes delegates at this weekend’s Tory conference would celebrate the win.

Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity

Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity

Age UK said it is worrying that older people appear to be receiving less support, given that the need for social care is only likely to increase.

Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated

Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated

A survey by a cycling charity indicates only 19% of people disapprove of schemes, but 29% think there is opposition across the general public.

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