It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states.

A standards investigation says the home secretary breached the ministerial code, sources say.

A committee urges the government not to limit virtual participation to the "clinically vulnerable".

Sir Keir Starmer wants to draw a line under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, but it won't be easy.

The ex-leader's friends say he must return as a Labour MP, after Sir Keir Starmer rules this out.

He is self-isolating after coming into contact with a Tory MP who tested positive for coronavirus.

Children's comic the Beano features the PM's chief adviser in a strip aimed at cheering up adults.

Iain Malcolm began serving on South Tyneside Council in 1988 and had led the authority since 2008.

No 10 has not denied reports that Boris Johnson described devolution as a "disaster" in a meeting with Tory MPs.

No 10 does not deny reports the PM made the comment in a meeting with Tory MPs.

The prime minister's reported comments appear to be ignorant of his own party's stance on devolution.

Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear.

Boris Johnson is trying to get a grip on his government after a crazy few days.

A committee of six will work out what to buy the monarch to mark her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Labour's shadow minister criticised the government for "focusing on internal battles" in Downing Street.

The mass resignation of pro-democracy lawmakers has raised concerns about the city's future.

Labour's leader will have to deal with new union leaders and an internal shake-up, writes Iain Watson.

This Downing Street argument feels different, like a final act is playing out after months of building tension.

All new expenditure at the authority is halted amid "severe ongoing financial challenges".

What the fate of these street corner fixtures tells us about the fate of the city's proudly free media.