The UK takes over from Germany as leader of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force on January 1.

An independent report warned ministers that children face the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other health issues.

The Liberal Democrats said that the number of pothole claims has grown significantly in the last year.

Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has previously dismissed the bid to deport some asylum seekers to the African nation as a ‘gimmick’.

Rishi Sunak has revealed that he takes charge of cooking the turkey on Christmas day, while Sir Keir Starmer heads to his local pub.

Sir Keir Starmer and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting are stepping up pressure on Rishi Sunak over his pledge to cut waiting lists.

It comes amid growing fears about the number of local authorities facing effective bankruptcy.

Funding for testing kits and training for door staff all form part of a package ministers hope will crack down on spiking.

Several schemes are set to benefit from the £6 billion announced in the 2022 autumn statement for energy efficiency measures.

David Rutley will stress the Government’s backing for Guyana when he meets the country’s president later.

Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has added his voice to the growing chorus of concern about Israeli tactics.

The trial of the 76-year-old British citizen is being watched closely around the world.

Labour has pledged to ‘ramp up’ weekend hospital appointments as it seeks to pile pressure on Rishi Sunak over lengthy NHS waiting lists.

An emergency ban should be introduced on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, the Liberal Democrats have said.

The party wants Michael Gove to face questions from MPs before Christmas recess after he was namechecked by Baroness Mone.

The 61-year-old comedian had hoped to contest Brighton Pavilion at the next general election.

Baroness Mone admitted she did not tell the truth about her links to Medpro, but insisted that she and her husband have ‘no case to answer’.

The Prime Minister has in the past been criticised and mocked for his fondness for helicopter travel.

She told the BBC she is a beneficiary of her husband Doug Barrowman’s financial trusts, which hold around £60m of profit from the Covid-19 deal.