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England’s regional mayors have welcomed a £6.9bn spending boost for local transport – but they are also being warned of a “massive sting in the tail” to come from Chancellor Rishi Sunak. At next week’s budget and spending review, Mr Sunak is expected to announce £5.7bn will be put into transport settlements for city regions,

The government will not change the six-month gap between second doses of the coronavirus vaccine and the booster jab unless the UK’s vaccine advisory body recommends it, a health minister has said. Care minister Gillian Keegan told Kay Burley on Sky News that ministers will “do whatever” the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)

Anti-vaccination and anti-lockdown protesters are organising themselves online to confront MPs in person, Sky News has found. One online group is going after politicians because of their “evil actions” – and shares tips on how to find constituency offices and MP’s homes. Photos and videos of members and other like-minded protesters approaching politicians or their

Boris Johnson has admitted the level of COVID cases is “high” and he is “watching the numbers very carefully every day” – but insisted he is “sticking with our plan”. The government has so far resisted calls to move to Plan B of its autumn and winter COVID response for easing pressures on the NHS.

Capitol police officer Michael Fanone was brutally beaten during the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol. He joins CNN’s Brianna Keilar to discuss Trump supporters who believe conspiracy theories that the attack was not orchestrated by Trump supporters. #CNN #News

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks with CNN’s John Berman after the White House unveiled its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, pending US Food and Drug Administration authorization. #CNN #News

The government is being “wilfully negligent” by refusing to enforce its Plan B strategy for tackling rising COVID infections, doctors have claimed. Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed yesterday that additional coronavirus restrictions – which could include face coverings becoming mandatory in some public places – are not going to be introduced in England. But the

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Boris Johnson has committed to bringing the Online Harms Bill back to the Commons “before Christmas” in the first PMQs following the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Sir Keir Starmer called on Boris Johnson to bring forward the second reading of the Online Harms Bill by the end of the calendar year in

“Plan B” coronavirus restrictions must be enforced immediately to prevent the UK “stumbling to a winter crisis”, an NHS leader has warned. NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the government to bring back certain measures, including mandatory face coverings in public places. His remarks came as the UK recorded 223 COVID-related deaths on

Households will be able to apply for a £5,000 grant to swap their gas boiler for a low-carbon heat pump, as part of government plans to cut emissions. The government announced that the £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which is part of the more than £3.9bn funding to cut carbon from heating and buildings, will be

Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Bernie Sanders say they are now “talking” as President Biden’s domestic agenda remains gridlocked by divisions in the Democratic party. CNN’s John Berman discusses efforts to strike a deal between moderate and progressive Democrats with US Representatives Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman. #CNN #News

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told MPs that Southend-on-Sea will be given city status – a long-running campaign of Sir David Amess – as he led tributes to the murdered MP. Mr Johnson described Sir David as a “steadfast servant” of the House of Commons, a “prodigious campaigner” for his chosen causes, and a “dear

The deputy prime minister has said online hate is “out of control” but a wedge should not be put in between MPs and their constituents after the murder of Sir David Amess. Dominic Raab called for the vilification of MPs to stop as he paid tribute to the “big-hearted” Sir David, who was stabbed to

The House of Commons is going to pay tribute to Sir David Amess today. A morning of prayers will be followed by a minute’s silence this afternoon – and politicians will be able to share their memories of the Conservative MP. Most of the planned timetable for the day is going to be rescheduled. Image:

MPs could be given police protection while they carry out constituency surgeries, the Home Secretary has told Sky News. Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sunday, Priti Patel said the measure was under consideration in the wake of the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Watch special Trevor Phillips on Sunday on killing of Sir

The name the police have of the terror suspect arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of a senior Conservative MP is Ali Harbi Ali, Sky News understands. The 25-year-old, who is a British citizen, with Somali heritage, is not thought to have been previously known to the security services. However, the investigation into

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses Kyrie Irving’s refusals to get vaccinated for Covid-19 and his subsequent suspension from the Brooklyn Nets. #CNN #News

In the wake of a Southlake, Texas, district administrator telling teachers that if they have books about the Holocaust they should also include books with “opposing” views of the Holocaust, one teacher tells CNN’s Ed Lavandera that educators are in fear of their livelihood if they speak out against the policy regarding vetting books. #CNN

President Biden paid tribute to fallen police and law enforcement officers at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor the 491 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2019 and 2020. #Biden #CNN #News