PM ‘acting more like a mafia boss’ as pressures brought to bear on critics of behaviour

High number of close contacts still having to self-isolate after nearly all restrictions lifted

End of Covid social-distancing rules to be delayed for four weeks until July 19th

Irish nationals and others with residence rights exempted from measure

While Labour has called for a national ‘circuit-break’ , many Conservatives want to stick with a localised three-tier strategy

London Letter: Polls show UK public eager to impose harsh restrictions to suppress virus

Prime minister makes no bid to sweeten the pill as he announces new local lockdown measures

Strong group of critics ahead of MP vote on renewal of powers vested in UK government

PM’s chief adviser heavily criticised for alleged breaches of Covid-19 lockdown rules

UK prime minister rejects ‘Leave alliance’ idea, saying it risks putting Corbyn in No 10

English nationalism is changing the political architecture of these islands

British government source says ‘whipping is going to be medieval’ for commons vote

‘Basic foundations’ of agreement ready ahead of summit of EU leaders, says Tusk

Confidence mounts that EU and UK close to announcing sought-after departure deal

EU halts technical discussions on Brexit details with David Frost over weekend

Johnson tells parliament Brexit offer to EU a ‘broad landing zone’ for eventual agreement

Success for Jane Dodds in Brecon and Radnorshire shrinks Tory majority to one

PM’s campaigning style during early days in office fuelled speculation of snap election

Boris Johnson extends his lead by winning backing of leading hardline Brexiteers

Leadership contender promises aggressive stance on divorce bill and Border backstop