Liz Truss: UK will have ‘no choice but to act’ if EU does not show ‘flexibility’ over NI protocol
The UK will have "no choice but to act" if the EU does not show the "requisite flexibility" over the Northern Ireland Protocol, Liz Truss has warned.
Partygate fines: At least 50 more fixed penalty notices have been issued as part of investigation of COVID law breaches
At least 50 more fines have been issued as a result of the police investigation into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and Whitehall during coronavirus restrictions.
Ukraine war: Finland to apply to join NATO for the first time amid Russia’s ongoing invasion
Finland’s president has said the country needs to apply to NATO "without delay" as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Ukraine war: Kyiv offers to swap Russian prisoners for injured Mariupol steelworks fighters
Ukraine has offered to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for the safe evacuation of the badly injured fighters trapped inside a steel mill in the ruined city of Mariupol.
‘No option is off the table’ when considering windfall tax on oil and gas firms, Rishi Sunak says
The chancellor has said "no option is off the table" when asked about the possibility of a windfall tax on oil and gas firms to help ease the cost of living.
Inflation takes toll as UK economy contracts in March
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in March, as surging inflation took a toll on demand to offset the boost that had been expected from the end of COVID restrictions.
Minister does not agree with Tory MP Lee Anderson’s comment about food bank users
A minister has said she does not agree with a Conservative MP who has been heavily criticised for claiming that people who use food banks do not know how to cook or manage their finances properly.
Stella Creasy: Labour MP reveals gang rape threat while at Cambridge University and two-year campaign of sexual harassment
A Labour MP has revealed that she was threated with gang rape and subject to sexual harassment while at Cambridge University.
Tax cuts could be announced before summer recess at the end of July, Sky News understands
Tax cuts could now be announced before the summer recess, Sky News understands.
Ukraine war: Finland expected to announce NATO bid – as both sides in Ukraine conflict are accused of using cluster bombs
Finland is today expected to say it wants to join NATO, in a major shift of security policy.