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Boris Johnson will unveil plans to help workers learn new skills as ministers brace themselves for a rash of redundancies this winter.  The chancellor Rishi Sunak has already warned he cannot save every job from the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of thousands of Britons are expected to lose…

Publishedduration28 Septembermedia captionPM Boris Johnson signs a UN pledge, saying UK government "absolutely committed" to global problem.An extra 400,000 hectares of English countryside will be protected to support the recovery of nature under plans announced by Boris Johnson.The prime minister made the commitment at a virtual United Nations event. He…

By Roger HarrabinBBC environment analystPublishedduration26 Septemberimage copyrightGetty Imagesimage captionCan the government see its way to a greener future?A huge breakthrough in climate policy was signalled this week when China announced it will reduce its emissions to net zero by 2060. It's a potentially game-changing leap, following in the footsteps of…

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson has announced that frontline workers who played a key role in the fight against coronavirus will be recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours next month. The Prime Minister praised the “dedication, courage…

Labour have moved ahead of the Conservative Party for the first time since Boris Johnson became prime minister, an opinion poll has indicated.The survey by Opinium for The Observer newspaper gave Labour a three-point-lead over the Tories, with 42%, compared to 39%. It suggested Labour was ahead for the first…

With two hours to go before showtime, musical theatre star Jay McGuiness should be doing his vocal warmups. Instead, a nurse is inserting a swab deep into his nasal passage for his daily COVID-19 test.Key points:Boris Johnson wants to test 10 million people a day by 2021It could cost the…

(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has frayed the bonds between nations, and urged world leaders to unite against the “common foe” of COVID-19. Johnson, who made the remarks in a prerecorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly, said that, nine months…

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has frayed the bonds between nations, and urged world leaders to unite against the “common foe” of Covid-19. Johnson, who made the remarks in a prerecorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly, said that, nine months into…

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The search to find the prime minister's new spokesperson is reaching its final stages, with interviews for the £100,000-a-year role due to conclude in the coming days.Allegra Stratton, the mastermind behind Rishi Sunak's press operation, remains the favourite, with other contenders including Angus Walker, the media adviser who helped education…