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Whitehall insiders say civil servant Sue Gray’s inquiry is not expected to end PM’s career
Brussels urges London to engage over post-Brexit trade or face retaliatory measures
The genetic technology bill is a moment to cheer new global benefits from the UK’s agricultural science research
The row over Northern Ireland risks a deeper decline in UK trade in response to threats of violence from a tiny minority
DUP refuses to join power-sharing government in Belfast until UK legislation to override trade deal is enacted
As Boris Johnson proposes legislation to suspend parts of the deal, we look where Brussels and London disagree
Move comes despite warnings it could collapse talks with Brussels and spark trade war with EU
Crackdown on free soft drink refills and limits on junk food advertising also postponed
Weakening the institutions which hold politicians to account is reckless
PM tells cabinet ministers to reduce departmental staffing levels in push to lower government spending
Number of referrals for fixed-penalty notices handed out by London’s Met reaches 100
Chancellor set to outline state help this summer when further rise in energy price cap due to be unveiled
Conservatives warn that other divisive issues are a distraction from putting money in people’s pockets
Move puts UK on collision course with EU, whose leaders warn PM not to act unilaterally
Legislative programme fails to tackle cost of living crisis, says opposition
PM’s deputy chief of staff has been a key influence over which bills are in the Queen’s Speech
The Labour leader has struggled to define himself with voters. By offering to resign if he is fined by police he stands in sharp contrast to Boris Johnson
PM seeks to woo voters with Queen’s Speech bills package after Tories suffer losses in UK local elections
London plays down possibility of a quick referendum on Irish unification after Sinn Féin electoral success
Labour gains in some parts of country marred by police investigation of ‘potential’ lockdown breaches
Tory MPs show little appetite to try to remove PM as Labour makes limited gains at councils outside London
Party should heed alarm signals even if the prime minister’s job seems safe
Kishida warning echoed by UK counterpart Johnson at London meeting
Unions say move could cost hospitality staff thousands in lost earnings
Local elections are expected to be stern test for the Conservatives in south west England
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