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Public Outcry as Angela Rayner Defends £68,000 Photographer: 'Good for Democracy' or Wasteful?

Deputy PM Angela Rayner defends hiring a £68,000 taxpayer-funded photographer, igniting controversy over government spending.

Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal

This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".

Boris Johnson Joins Tory Rebels Demanding Amendments To Rwanda Bill

The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.

Government Spent £27,000 On Alcohol During Covid-19 Pandemic: Report

The report was published on Thursday after repeated delays.

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Rishi Sunak Looks to Ban Smoking Products

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Proposes Gradual and Annual Increase to Smoking Age

The proposal was first introduced by former Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan during former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's term.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his home, in London

Boris Johnson and wife hosted friend at Chequers during Covid restrictions: Report

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has again come under fire for violating COVID restrictions.

British government faces deadline in Boris Johnson COVID-19 inquiry

The British government must provide Boris Johnson's personal messages to the COVID-19 inquiry or face legal action. The inquiry will examine the UK's pandemic response, with Johnson set to testify.

Boris Johnson's opposition of the new EU-Northern Ireland trade terms could rekindle divisions among Britain's Conversatives

UK lawmakers overwhelmingly back key element of N.Irish trade pact

The refusal to support the government threatens to reawaken deep divisions within the governing party over Brexit.

Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

A combative Boris Johnson fought for his political career on Wednesday, as the former British prime minister said "hand on heart" he did not lie to parliament over COVID-19 lockdown parties at a hearing with lawmakers.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson says he did not 'intentionally' mislead parliament

UK's Johnson denies lying over lockdown parties as showdown looms

Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he inadvertently misled parliament over the "Partygate" scandal but blamed top aides, ahead of a televised grilling that could determine his political fate.

'I'm going to find it very difficult to vote for something like this myself,' said Johnson

UK's Johnson says 'difficult' to back new N.Irish Brexit deal

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he would find it "very difficult" to vote for successor Rishi Sunak's new EU deal overhauling post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland.

Rishi Sunak 'Windsor Framework' did the impossible - but is it enough?

'Windsor Framework' marks a new chapter for UK-EU relations but DUP support remains uncertain.

Liz Truss argues that the 'powerful economic establishment' took her down as UK leader, and that her replacement Rishi Sunak had made a mistake in rejecting all of her tax-cutting measures

Former UK PM Truss criticises Sunak policies as pressure builds

Truss came to power in September, immediately implementing a radical tax-slashing agenda.

Former British PM Johnson visits the town of Borodianka

Boris Johnson to meet U.S. Republicans, push Ukraine aid

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with Republican lawmakers this week as he presses the United States to sustain aid to Ukraine as it fights off Russia's assault.

Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson claims Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to target him with a missile

Boris Johnson: Putin threatened to lob missile at me

The apparent threat came in a phone call just ahead of the invasion on February 24, according to a new BBC documentary to be broadcast on Monday.

David Lammy, foreign affairs spokesman for the main opposition Labour party, wants the UK to reconnect with overseas partners

UK Labour party outlines its vision for government

Labour's slogan contrasts with the "Global Britain" promised by Boris Johnson when he took the country out of the EU at the start of 2020.

Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a speech on his last day in office in London

Davos 2023: Ex-UK PM Johnson urges allies to double down on Ukraine support

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday urged allies to double down on sending military equipment to support Ukraine and speed up an end to the war with Russia.

Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's last day in office

Boris Johnson to write memoir about his time in Downing Street

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher Harper Collins to write a memoir that will cover his role at the centre of one of the most dramatic periods in recent British history.

The protocol was signed separately from the trade and cooperation deal that cemented Britain's formal departure from the European Union

EU, UK discuss N. Ireland post-Brexit trading problems

Monday's talks in London were described as "cordial and constructive."

Eton boys 'jeered at' visiting state schoolgirls, forcing college to apologise

Eton College, which boasts many British royals among its alumni, has been forced to issue an apology.

Michael Bloomberg COP26 in Glasgow, November 2, 2021

Michael Bloomberg apologises for Boris Johnson speech criticising China

Michael Bloomberg apologised last week at a business forum hosted by the news agency he founded for remarks by British former Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticising China as autocratic.

Boris Johnson was paid more than $325,000 for one speech in the US

Boris Johnson on post-PM earnings spree in US

The former prime minister was paid more than $325,000 for just one speech at a US insurance industry event.

(FILES) Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson

No comeback yet, but UK's Johnson vows still 'much to offer'

Johnson had hinted when resigning in July that he would likely attempt a second stint in office -- though even his allies would have thought it unlikely so soon.