Summary

  • Barack Obama says David Cameron was 'distracted' after the 2011 intervention in Libya

  • In a magazine interview, the US president also says he told the PM to 'pay your fair share' on defence spend

  • The White House issues a statement praising the close relationship between the PM and the president

  • Labour is to announce a new "fiscal credibility rule" to balance "day-to-day" spending with the amount it raises in taxes

  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says people worried about immigration are not racists

Live Reporting

Gavin Stamp

  1. Frost: UK relations with EU 'more than bumpy'

    The UK's chief Brexit negotiator says Brussels must adopt a "different spirit" towards its neighbour.

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  2. Brexit worse than feared, says JD Sports boss

    Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.

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  3. NI port staff to return after security concerns

    Officials were withdrawn from post-Brexit checks at border posts after claims of intimidation.

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  4. Lord Frost calls for 'different spirit' from EU

    The UK's chief Brexit negotiator says the relationship with the EU has been "problematic" post-Brexit.

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  5. Where does Salmond no-show leave Holyrood inquiry?

    A tight remit and the absence of a key witness are sure to leave this committee with more questions than answers.

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  6. Free port status 'would mean £1.7bn boost'

    Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council believes low-tax status would boost the local economy.

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  7. 'Under-loved' fish renamed to boost British sales

    The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of "negative connotations".

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  8. NI manufacturers 'significantly' hit by Brexit

    More than a quarter of firms felt a negative impact from the NI Protocol in January, a survey suggests.

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  9. Empty shelves: No custard creams for Brits in Belgium

    A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.

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  10. Lennon and Sarwar clash on indyref2 mandate

    Monica Lennon says it is a "matter for Scotland" but Labour leadership rival Anas Sarwar says Covid recovery is key.

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  11. Scottish Labour leadership candidates on indyref2

    Candidates Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar discuss the possibility of another referendum on Scottish independence.

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  12. Lobster firm blames new Brexit rules for closure

    Baron Shellfish, which has been trading for 40 years, exported live lobsters to the continent.

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  13. Music stars raise pressure over EU touring

    Radiohead, Ronan Keating and Sir Elton John call for the government to "renegotiate" Brexit terms.

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  14. Port workers 'used as pawns in very cruel game'

    Sinn Féin accuses the DUP of allowing the threat narrative around checks at Larne port to continue.

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  15. 'No credible threats' against NI port workers

    PSNI chief says police have no evidence of credible threat against Belfast or Larne staff.

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  16. Gove: 'Northern Ireland Protocol needs refining'

    Michael Gove says the protocol's "application on the ground" needs to be scrutinised.

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