Central Politics

Fewer than 10,000 daily tests are currently being carried out across the UK, compared to around 70,000 in Germany.

He says he has "mild symptoms" and is self-isolating but will "continue to lead the government’s response" to Covid-19.

The Government has published a list of "key workers" on Friday, whose children will be cared for at school amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Chancellor has said government-backed loans worth £330bn will be made available to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A £30bn package to stimulate the economy has been announced in the Budget in a bid to protect jobs and livelihoods during the virus crisis.

The Prime Minister was heckled on a trip to Bewdley in Worcestershire.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it is ‘right that we invest to protect towns, families, and homes across the UK’.

There are "several weeks" before coronavirus could cause school closures and the cancellation of events, the health secretary has said.

Sajid Javid has been replaced by the former chief secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak.

With at least another decade to go until the project is completed, the journey to HS2's final stop will likely include plenty more debate.