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Ministers will be handed powers to set up no-go zones and cancel sporting events as part of a "battle plan" to tackle a major outbreak of coronavirus.

Rishi Sunak has been forced to re-write his Budget amid increasing concerns that the UK is on the verge of a major coronavirus outbreak.

A former Tory health minister has hit out at the Government's decision to quit the EU's pandemic warning system after Brexit.

Ministers and health chiefs "will stop at nothing" to tackle the spread of the deadly coronavirus, Boris Johnson will say as he finally chairs an emergency meeting on the crisis.

Here is Sir Philip's full statement announcing his resignation as Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.

The Home Office's top mandarin has quit his job and vowed to sue the Government for "constructive dismissal".

Jeremy Corbyn has called on Keir Starmer to reveal who is financing his Labour leadership campaign.

Ministers have defended the decision to ditch an EU-wide agreement on the speedy extradition of criminals after Brexit.

Keir Starmer is under pressure to reveal who is financing his Labour leadership campaign after Lisa Nandy joined Rebecca Long-Bailey in publishing a list of her donors.

The UK government has warned the EU it is prepared to walk away from trade talks in June unless clear progress is being made in the negotiations.

Len McCluskey has called on Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy to provide a full list of those donating to their Labour leadership campaigns.

Keir Starmer is on course for a comfortable victory in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn, according to a new poll.

The UK and EU are on a fresh collision course after Number 10 cast doubt on the Brexit deal struck by Boris Johnson last year.

Angela Rayner has accused Jeremy Corbyn of failing to win the "respect" of voters as she launched a bitter attack on his leadership.

Boris Johnson will prioritise "taking back control" of the UK's laws from Brussels over agreeing a free trade deal with the EU, it has emerged.

Rebecca Long-Bailey has sparked a Labour split after challenging her leadership rivals to match her plans for a "council house building boom".

Richard Burgon has vowed to increase the number of Labour Party members to one million if he becomes deputy leader.

Sadiq Khan has ruled out backing Rebecca Long-Bailey to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader.

John McDonnell has defended his decision to compare the Julian Assange's situation to a Jewish soldier falsely accused of spying.

Labour members accused of anti-semitism should not be given a vote in the contest to elect the party's new leader and theiri deputy, according to a senior MP.

Boris Johnson has been warned that he faces a Tory backbench rebellion if fuel duty is increased in next month's Budget.

Jeremy Corbyn has said he would be willing to remain a member of the Shadow Cabinet after he quits as Labour leader.

Labour will have to "build a new progressive coalition" with the Lib Dems if it wants to regain power in the future, according to Tony Blair.

Labour needs "head to toe renewal" if it is to once again be a party of government, according to Tony Blair.

Theresa May's former chief of staff has criticised Number 10 after it accused the EU of reneging on its offer of a Canada-style trade deal with the UK after Brexit.

Priti Patel has been forced to deny that Boris Johnson is a racist after he was criticised by the rapper Dave.

A key adviser to Jeremy Corbyn has resigned as Labour prepares to elect its new leader.

Boris Johnson’s plans for a points-based immigration system have been rubber-stamped by the Cabinet.

A key ally of Boris Johnson has quit the Government after turning down a new job in the reshuffle.

Some public sector workers should be allowed access to their pension pots before they retire, Emily Thornberry has declared.

Labour has demanded that Parliament's sleaze watchdog launch a probe after a row erupted over Boris Johnson's New Year holiday in the Caribbean with his girlfriend.

Boris Johnson will hand promotions to a string of female Conservative MPs as he carries out a major Cabinet reshuffle.

Labour will maintain its pledge to scrap tuition fees if Keir Starmer becomes leader.

Bus services and cycling routes are to receive a £5bn government boost as Boris Johnson sets about holding on to voters who switched to the Conservatives at the last election.

Labour Party officials have been urged to drop allegations that members of Keir Starmer's leadership campaign broke strict data laws.