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The new variant is spreading in multiple regions of England, the health secretary says.

The investigation focuses on the six-year-old tortured and killed by his father and stepmother.

The health secretary tells the Commons there are now cases with no links to international travel.

The former Tory leader had been accused of a conflict of interest over his role writing a report.

No government can legislate for evil “but we will take actions where we can”, the education secretary says.

Power has been restored to 99.8% of those affected by Storm Arwen, but it is “not good enough” says Greg Hands.

A lawyer for victims of the 2017 fire says the "concealment" of safety risks is a "major scandal".

Anthony Allen becomes the first elected official of Reclaim, the party set up by actor Laurence Fox.

The FDA is to "reflect" on losing the High Court challenge over Priti Patel bullying charge as it considers an appeal.

Boris Johnson kept his home secretary in place, saying she had not broken ministerial rules.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock says he understands why people were angry at him.

The government is pledging to dismantle county line gangs in a drugs policy overhaul.

Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislation.

A 10-year drug strategy will also see increased investment in treatment and recovery, the government says.

One hundred years ago British and Irish delegates gathered in 10 Downing Street to sign it.

The former health secretary Matt Hancock tells the BBC he is "sorry for all the people I let down".

The treaty created an independent Irish Free State but led to the Irish Civil War.

The woman says there were serious failings in the handling of her rape case by a military court.

Labour accuses the government of being in "disarray", but ministers promise to tackle regional inequality.

The return of pre-departure Covid tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on Tuesday.