Scientists and mathematicians to be given fast-tracked entry to UK from February
Top scientists, researchers and mathematicians will be given fast-tracked entry to the UK from next month, the Prime Minister has announced.
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No progress on ‘Boris bridge’ across Irish Sea, minister confirms
Boris Johnson has yet to commission a study examining the viability of a bridge between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Britain will not align with EU rules after Brexit, Home Secretary insists
Britain will not align with European Union rules after Brexit, the Home Secretary has insisted, as the UK prepares to leave the bloc on Friday.
Don’t ‘rub our noses in it’, remainer Heseltine urges Johnson
Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine and other politicians have reportedly accused Boris Johnson of rubbing the noses of remainers in their defeat through plans to celebrate Brexit.
Boris Johnson: Britain will become global, trail-blazing country after Brexit
Boris Johnson has said Britain will become a global, trail-blazing country after it leaves the European Union as he unveiled the Government’s full plans to mark Brexit day.
Johnson and Trump discuss telecoms security amid Huawei decision
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have discussed telecommunications network security as the Government prepares to make a final decision on allowing Huawei to help build Britain’s 5G infrastructure.
Boris Johnson hails end of ‘years of argument’ as he signs Withdrawal Agreement
Boris Johnson has heralded the end of “far too many years of argument and division” as he signed the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of Britain’s departure from the EU next week.
EU prepares to sign off on Withdrawal Agreement as Brexit day approaches
The presidents of the European Commission and European Council are due to sign the Withdrawal Agreement as Britain’s divorce from Brussels is finalised in the coming days.
UK headed for January 31 Brexit as legislation given royal assent
The Queen has given royal assent to the legislation for Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU with an agreement at the end of January.
No breakthrough, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband after meeting with PM
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband has said there was “no breakthrough” with Boris Johnson when they discussed efforts to free the British-Iranian mother from imprisonment in Tehran.
Boris Johnson to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband on her Iran detention
Boris Johnson is to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband to discuss efforts to secure the release of the British-Iranian mother imprisoned in Tehran.
PM seeks end to ‘rancour and division’ after Parliament approves Brexit deal
Boris Johnson has called for “rancour and division” to be left behind after Parliament approved his Brexit deal, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU with an agreement this month.
Corbyn accuses Johnson of dodging questions over Universal Credit
Boris Johnson was accused of dodging questions as Jeremy Corbyn urged him to scrap the Government’s flagship welfare reform.
Facebook told do more to tackle online abuse in meeting with Johnson
Facebook’s second in command has been told that social media companies must do more to tackle online abuse, in a meeting with Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Boris Johnson sets date to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband
Boris Johnson is due to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband to discuss efforts to secure the release of the British-Iranian mother who is in prison in Tehran.
Boris Johnson pledges ‘regular’ Africa summits after meeting with leaders
Boris Johnson has vowed to invite African leaders to the UK “regularly” following the investment summit in London this week.
Cabinet to meet in the North to mark Brexit day
Boris Johnson has said next week’s meeting of the Cabinet will be held in the North of England on Friday to mark Britain’s departure from the EU.
Sturgeon to issue update on independence plans within days
Nicola Sturgeon will issue an update on her next steps for independence within days after the Prime Minister’s refusal to allow a second referendum.
Government suffers three defeats on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal has suffered three defeats in the Lords and will now have to go back to the Commons.
We need his passion not his title – charity chief backs Harry’s decision
The Duke of Sussex’s decision to step back from royal life has been given a ringing endorsement by the chairman of his flagship charity, who said they needed their co-founder’s “passion” not his “title”.