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Ian Paisley apologises after a parliamentary inquiry into 2016 trip but he will not face sanctions.

Boris Johnson apologises after failing to clarify the detail of new tighter coronavirus restrictions.

A bill giving the UK the power to override parts of EU deal is set to pass, despite some Tory opposition.

Shortages in social care staff are also highlighted in a report from government migration advisers.

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been asked to clarify the rules after confusion over restrictions in north-east England.

Coronavirus has “massively accelerated changes that were already happening in the UK economy”, the PM has said.

New Covid-19 restrictions in north-east England will affect about two million people from Wednesday.

The government must choose between more austerity and permanently higher spending, a think tank warns.

Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.

The government offer will be available from April and aims to support jobseekers during the pandemic.

MPs are calling for a say over lockdown restrictions before they come into force.

The Liberal Democrat leader says it is “not easy” to talk about his experience of caring for his family.

PM Boris Johnson signs a UN pledge, saying UK government "absolutely committed" to global problem.

Claudia Webbe, the Labour MP for Leicester East, is due to appear in court in November.

Greater Manchester mayor says the curfew is doing "more harm than good", but ministers defend it.

Talks in Brussels about implementing the UK-EU exit deal are described as “constructive” by Michael Gove.

The UK position in trade talk negotiations is still "far apart from what the EU can accept", says the European Commission vice-president.

Shadow education secretary Kate Green admitted her comments were "hurtful and offensive".

No alcohol will be sold after 10pm after it emerged Parliament is exempt from the hospitality curfew.

Despite new guidelines Scotland's education minister does not expect a "mass exodus" from campuses.