UK Politics

COVID-19: MPs approve new coronavirus tiers - but PM suffers major Tory rebellion

England's new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions has been approved by MPs, although more than 50 Tory MPs rebelled against the measures.
A smooth vaccine roll out will mean the 'seismic' Tory revolt is forgotten

Boris Johnson suffered the worst rebellion since the election, on what will be the defining issue of his premiership.
COVID-19: Government refuses to publish dossier on economic impact of coronavirus

Government officials have drawn up a detailed dossier looking at the impact of coronavirus on every economic sector which it is refusing to publish.
Brexit:'Risk of serious disruption' at Channel crossings after transition period ends, MPs warn

There is a "risk of serious disruption and delay" at Channel crossings delivering the majority of the UK's fresh food once the Brexit transition period expires at the end of the month, MPs have warned.
COVID-19: Michael Gove rules out 'vaccine passports' for pub, theatre and sport stadium visits

Britons will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to go to the pub, theatre or sport stadium in the future, a senior minister has promised.