Boris Johnson says easing of restrictions will be welcome relief for businesses that have been closed Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People should enjoy new freedoms but remain wary of the risks, Boris Johnson has said, as beer gardens, alfresco restaurants, shops and salons prepared to […]

Ex-PM says he acted within rules but admits there are ‘important lessons’ to be learned Timeline: David Cameron and Greensill Capital David Cameron has broken his 30-day silence over lobbying ministers on behalf of the scandal-hit company Greensill Capital, accepting he should have acted differently and used only “the most […]

Scottish first minister tells Guardian fresh poll impossible to resist should her party land majority next month Nicola Sturgeon: No 10 cannot stand in the way of independence Boris Johnson will not oppose a second independence referendum if the Scottish National party wins a majority in the election next month, […]

Boris Johnson accused of dropping pledge to ‘follow data not dates’ and urged to wait for more vaccinations before easing restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Leading scientists warned last night that the government was risking a third wave of Covid-19 by easing the lockdown at […]