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Exclusive: former government insider said it was believed serious breach ‘could have only come from Gavin’

Source says PM was given ‘general description’ of alleged incident but gave Williamson a job anyway

Rishi Sunak, backed by British allies, could use the upcoming G20 summit to “confront” Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, Downing Street has said. It is not yet clear whether the Russian leader, who has faced unanimous condemnation by Western leaders for the invasion of Ukraine, will attend the…

It is not yet clear whether the Russian leader will travel to the G20 summit this month

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris will make a statement to the House of Commons on the impasse on Wednesday.

Former chief whip and education secretary was accused of telling senior civil servant to ‘slit your throat’

No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Rishi Sunak regards bullying allegations against cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson as “serious” and is considering whether any action should be taken on them, Downing Street has said.

The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into Government despite a bullying investigation.

As Margaret Thatcher knew, a PM’s success depends on wise advice – and Sunak should look to his backbenches to find it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

A public holiday will be held to mark the coronation of King Charles III in May, eight months after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, the British government said Sunday. The national holiday will be held on Monday May 8, two days after the ceremony at Westminster Abbey,…