Politics

COVID-19: 1% pay rise for NHS staff 'the most' the government can afford, says minister Nadine Dorries

A 1% pay rise for NHS workers is "the most" the government can afford due to the economic cost of the COVID crisis, a health minister has told Sky News.
Brexit: European Parliament declines to fix date of EU-UK trade deal vote amid new row over Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Parliament has declined to set a date to ratify the Brexit trade deal following a row over the UK's action in relation to arrangements for Northern Ireland.
Sir Philip Rutnam: Former top Home Office civil servant settles employment tribunal claim against government

A former top civil servant at the Home Office has settled his employment tribunal claim against the government.
Dominic Raab: 'Worrying' number of children and teenagers recruited to terrorist groups during lockdown

A "worrying" number of children and teenagers are being recruited to terrorist groups during the coronavirus lockdown, the foreign secretary has told MPs.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to 'get on with the job' as she awaits Alex Salmond inquiry ruling

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to "get on with the job" after answering eight hours' of questions over her government's handling of harassment claims against her predecessor Alex Salmond.