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. Island to get more control over fish management

    The Isle of Man will take responsibility for licensing EU vessels in Manx waters.

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  2. ‘No winners in Brexit process - only losers’

    UK-EU trade deal mitigates only the most negative consequences, a European Parliament official says.

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  3. A Hogmanay like no other as UK cuts ties with EU

    The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

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  4. Beyond Brexit and Covid: Year ahead in Parliament

    Covid and Brexit look set to dominate the early months of 2021 - but what happens after that?

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  5. 'No customs declarations' for GB to NI parcels

    Uncertainty had led to some online retailers cancelling or pausing orders to NI customers.

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  6. Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

    Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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  7. Brexit: How Northern Ireland is different

    From citizens' rights to trade, Northern Ireland will have a different Brexit to the rest of the UK.

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  8. Hours to go before new NI trade border begins

    All commercial goods entering NI from GB will need a customs declaration from Thursday night.

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  9. Senedd needs 'fresher faces' post-Brexit

    Welsh Parliament does not represent "the people of Wales' wishes" over Brexit, says Caroline Jones.

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  10. Brexit, but with couples therapists

    Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists for their advice on Brexit.

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  11. UK's best years lie ahead, says Starmer

    Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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  12. Post-Brexit trade deal signed into law

    The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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  13. MPs overwhelmingly back post-Brexit deal with EU

    The PM's agreement is on its way to becoming law after the Commons approves it by 521 votes to 73.

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  14. Brexit bows out with a whimper, not a bang

    A calm conclusion to Brexit's dramas, as the UK-EU trade deal law sails over parliamentary hurdles.

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  15. What happens now that a deal's been done?

    The UK and EU begin a new relationship on 1 January 2021.

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  16. Can I still go to Spain? And other Brexit questions

    We answer some of your questions about Brexit.

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  17. Music touring proposals were 'rejected by the EU'

    The government says it tried to secure better conditions for UK musicians in the Brexit negotiations.

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  18. 'Cakeist' Johnson challenged on Brexit and Covid

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the BBC's political editor, Laura Kuenssberg.

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  19. Moment MPs voted to back EU-UK Brexit trade deal

    The deal was approved by 521 to 73 votes after Parliament was recalled.

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  20. European press bids farewell to Britain

    While some commentators are relieved, others fear Europe has been weakened.

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