Image copyright Reuters Image caption Protesters chant “Black Lives Matter” and “no justice, no peace” Boris Johnson has urged the country to “work peacefully, lawfully” to defeat racism and discrimination. Writing in The Voice, the PM said the government could not ignore the anger and “undeniable feeling of injustice” sparked by George Floyd’s killing. But […]
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has told BBC Breakfast that a tiered local approach is more effective than a national lockdown. Mr Raab added that the “option for taking further measures” is in reserve. Nottinghamshire has become the latest region to join the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions, after an overall rise in infection rates, with […]
Image caption The motion was opposed by unionist parties at Stormont The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favour of extending the Brexit transition period. The transition is due to end on 1 January and a new “trade border” will begin operating between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The UK government can […]