Gove accuses Brussels of refusing to engage over Brexit talks
Michael Gove has accused the EU of refusing to engage in negotiations on a new Brexit deal amid a deepening war of words between Westminster and Brussels.
Matt Hancock
Number 10 demands EU rethink amid claims UK focused on no-deal Brexit
Downing Street has insisted the EU must “change its stance” to secure a Brexit deal, as officials in Brussels reportedly suggested Britain is focused on a no-deal exit.
Corbyn says he will call no confidence vote in Government, as PM rules out poll
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will call for a vote of no confidence in the Government this autumn in an attempt to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Rebel MPs cannot block a no-deal Brexit, Hancock warns
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has issued a fresh warning to rebel Tory MPs that they cannot stop Boris Johnson taking Britain out of the EU in a no-deal Brexit.
‘Full plans in place’ to deliver medicines in event of no-deal Brexit
The Government has guaranteed “full plans” are in place to deliver an unhindered supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
‘Full plans in place’ to deliver medicines in event of no-deal Brexit
The Government has guaranteed “full plans” are in place to deliver an unhindered supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Government plans to end smoking by 2030 – report
The Government plans to eliminate smoking from Britain by 2030, leaked documents reportedly show.
Boris Johnson ‘turning back clock’ on obesity fight with ‘sin tax’ review
Boris Johnson has been accused of “turning back the clock” on the fight against childhood obesity with his pledge to review so-called sin taxes.
Boris Johnson pledges to halt hikes on ‘sin taxes’
Boris Johnson has pledged to halt hikes on so-called sin taxes, which include levies on tobacco, alcohol and sugar.
Former Tory leadership contender Hancock backs Johnson to be next PM
Boris Johnson’s hopes of winning the Tory leadership race have been given a boost after former rival Matt Hancock backed him to be the next prime minister.
Health Secretary orders NHS food review after listeria outbreak
A “root and branch” review of NHS food has been ordered by the Health Secretary after two more patient deaths were linked to a listeria outbreak.
Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has withdrawn from the Tory leadership race as candidates seek a way to defeat front-runner Boris Johnson.
Matt Hancock bids to nurture more ‘unicorn’ companies
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he wants Britain “to be the world leader in unicorns”.
Hancock would risk Commons showdown over his Brexit plan
Matt Hancock would put his premiership on the line within days of entering Number 10 by putting his Brexit plan to the Commons.
Gove issues attack on Johnson as 10 Tory leadership candidates nominated
Michael Gove has issued a personal attack on his Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson in a bid to move attention away from his cocaine admission, as 10 candidates were nominated to go through to the first round of voting.
Ten MPs enter first round of voting in Tory leadership race as Gyimah quits
Ten candidates have secured the necessary nominations to enter the first round of voting in the Tory leadership race.
Jeremy Hunt’s leadership campaign bolstered as rivals set out their stalls
Jeremy Hunt’s campaign to become the next prime minister has been bolstered by the backing of two Cabinet ministers, as he and his rivals set out their leadership visions.
Hancock pledges increased living wage in ‘fresh start’ for the UK
Tory leadership contender Matt Hancock has pledged to increase the national living wage to more than £10 an hour.
Tory leadership contest formally begins with Gove under pressure
The battle for Number 10 has officially begun, with candidates to be the next prime minister launching their campaigns.
Tory leadership hopeful Hancock vows to boost national living wage
Conservative Party leadership contender Matt Hancock has pledged to increase the national living wage to more than £10 an hour.
Gove insists he is ‘ready to be PM’ despite cocaine row
Michael Gove was battling to stay in the Tory leadership contest after his admission of cocaine use led to calls to withdraw.
Gove insists he is ‘ready to be PM’ despite cocaine row
Michael Gove was battling to stay in the Tory leadership contest after his admission of cocaine use led to calls to withdraw.
Hancock pledges ‘fresh start’ as he launches bid to become next PM
Matt Hancock is promising to offer the “fresh start” the country needs as the Health Secretary launches his campaign to become the next Prime Minister.
Tory leadership hopeful Matt Hancock pledges tax cut for small retailers
Tory leadership hopeful Matt Hancock has pledged to scrap business rates for small retailers and increase a tax on internet companies to “level the playing field” for high streets.
Hancock vows to ‘take a hard look’ at human rights of allies if he becomes PM
Tory leadership runner Matt Hancock has vowed to take a “hard look” at human rights of allies if he gets the top job.
‘Believe in Brexit’ to be in my cabinet, says Tory leadership hopeful McVey
Conservative MPs must “believe in Brexit” to join the top table if Tory leadership hopeful Esther McVey gets her way.
Inquest into death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis to open
The inquest into the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis will open today.
Chief medical officer considers taxing all unhealthy food
England’s chief medical officer is considering taxing all unhealthy food products to discourage parents from buying them in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
Tory leadership contenders up to 12 as former chief whip enters race
The crowded field in the race to replace Theresa May now has another runner as Mark Harper launched his bid to be the next prime minister.
Jeremy Hunt warns against sending ‘ultra hardliner’ to Brussels for Brexit talks
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt insisted he would be more likely to succeed in Brexit negotiations with Brussels than an “ultra hardliner”.