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The report highlighted the lack of a line of command within the government, and "untraceable and unaccountable political interventions".

Earlier on Sunday, Ireland's foreign minister Simon Coveney urged Johnson not to introduce new trade laws that he said could undermine the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Johnson's friendship with the Russian-born businessman dates back to his eight years as mayor of London from 2008.

Charles delivered the Queen's Speech from the consort's throne, symbolically an inch shorter than the monarch's sovereign throne

Johnson and his government are keen to return the focus on what they call the "real issues" and turn the page on scandals

Britain said the extra spending on Ukraine will come from a reserve used by the government for emergencies.

The results, expected from Friday, could have huge constitutional implications for the four-nation UK's future

The elections are seen as a test of support for Johnson, who became the first British leader in living memory to have broken the law while in office

The British leader has established close ties with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, regularly emphasises the independence struggle as a vital component of India's national identity.

One national survey suggested around two-thirds of the public spoke negatively about Johnson

The hacking activity connected to the British prime minister's office was investigated by the UK National Cyber Security Centre

Opponents have urged the prime minister to resign over the issue.

Johnson has already apologised for the parties, which included Christmas celebrations -- and a drink-fuelled gathering the evening before Prince Philip's funeral.

The Biden administration in October reached a deal to end the tariffs on the European Union, and in early February did the same with Japan.

UK's new "kleptocracy" unit has launched an investigation to identify assets that are allegedly kept by Russian President Vladimir Putin in London.

The Russian has been subjected to government sanctions due to alleged close ties with Vladimir Putin

Senior members of the royal family are due to visit eight of the 14 Commonwealth countries outside the UK

The 95-year old is doing "light duties" as she isolates in Windsor Castle.

The five banks targeted -- Rossiya, IS Bank, General Bank, Promsvyazbank and the Black Sea Bank -- and three people sanctioned will see any UK assets frozen.

News of her illness came the day before Johnson announced all pandemic legal curbs in England would end later this week.

"She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all appropriate guidelines," the Palace said.

Johnson will also give more details on how Britain will guard against future coronavirus variants

Palace officials clarified that they would have needed the government's official only if a change in the law was required to make Camilla the next Queen.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the report reflected the "lived experiences" of more than 1,000 small- and medium-sized firms trading with the EU.

Downing Street confirmed that chief of staff Dan Rosenfield was leaving, just over a year after he took on the role

Weeks of revelations since December have seen leaked photographs and emails indicating repeated breaches of social distancing rules the government set for the country.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week called "Bloody Sunday" a "tragic day in our history".

The 95-year-old was of the opinion that bending the restrictions for her would be unfair to the many people who had also lost loved ones during the crisis.

In parliament, Johnson again urged all sides to await the findings of an inquiry he has ordered into the Downing Street parties.