13th December

Harriet Harman, MP for Camberwell and Peckham, has joined calls for people with information to come forward

‘He is treating the British public like he has his previous relationships and it’s not an edifying sight’

More stringent restrictions may be needed to prevent coronavirus from overwhelming hospitals, scientists say.

The Deputy First minister says the government is "wrestling with the challenge" of surging Omicron cases.

A friend of the second murder victim of Stephen Port accuses the Met Police of being homophobic.

A video of Allegra Stratton and ‘party’ surfaces and she quickly resigns.Massive news coverageA video of @Jacob_Rees_Mogg appears on Monday at the IEA mocking about parties appears - nothing.No press coverage at all & he has gone into hiding.Why is Mogg being protected?— John West 🕯💙 (@JohnWest_JAWS) December 11, 2021

The Met already seemed slow to investigate last year’s reported festivities – then the prime minister promised to help out, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Siccar Point Energy's decision to pause the project off Shetland comes a week after Shell pulled out.

Spaces are open for referrals through partner organisations akt, Galop and Stonewall Housing BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE BY THE OUTSIDE PROJECT London’s first LGBTQI-specific shelter, The Outside Proje…

Following todays news we have released the following statement:Read more here: https://t.co/aAyiuDjo2u pic.twitter.com/UvA2lV8VzK— LGBT Foundation (@LGBTfdn) December 9, 2021

I'm delighted that the #BordersBill, which will break the deadly business model of the people-smugglers, has passed in the House of Commons just now.It will deliver a new, firm but fair asylum system to deter illegal migration.#NewPlanForImmigration🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/Fxo7Q73ry2— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) December 8, 2021

The Prime Minister's promised investigation into parties in Downing Street already looks to be a whitewash, reports Adam Bienkov

The Ethiopian civil war has been accompanied by harrowing reports of sexual violence

The former journalist has quit as an adviser after fury over the Christmas gathering at Downing Street.

Wondering about the timing of the leak which must have come from someone inside ParliamentDesigned to undermine and make it difficult to bring in any measures that might be necessary in the coming weeks?#r4today https://t.co/iV5D4ZKqwx— Karam Bales🐝🚫🐄 (@karamballes) December 8, 2021

Good evening, Prime Minister! 👀🤭@antanddec #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/cekIFiwx8N— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) December 7, 2021

Another @pippacrerar scoop - Tory Gavin Williamson hosted party as millions faced Christmas Covid ban misery Notable that upon being approached with her information, the DFE admit that it happened and express regret. Is anyone in No10 taking notes? https://t.co/k9QnLX2Ob9— Dan Bloom (@danbloom1) December 7, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Video obtained by ITV News shows Downing Street staff joking about a Christmas party on 18th December last year. No 10 has spent the past week denying any rules were broken. This new evidence calls that into question. pic.twitter.com/nKYK0tG0dQ— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) December 7, 2021

Businesswoman had made claims about journalist’s inclusion in a contact book owned by Jeffrey Epstein

Nato not sending a clear signal would mean ‘glue that keeps us together’ has failed, says foreign minister

.@LibDems will be supporting removal of Clause 9 - my amendment would also remove Clause 10 from the Nationality and Borders Bill. Both are harmful and regressive steps which undermine the basic rights of UK citizens. https://t.co/3qpnBdWFKJ— Alistair Carmichael MP (@amcarmichaelMP) December 7, 2021

The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine.

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.

The new variant is spreading in multiple regions of England, the health secretary says.

Former PCs Deniz Jaffer and Jamie Lewis pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office for their actions following the sisters’ murder in June 2020

Proposed register would come into effect in January, a year after near-total ban on abortion

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader of Myanmar, who faces a total of 11 charges.

Senior figures in the Opposition believe they can overturn the Tories’ traditional polling lead on issues of law and order