Taxpayer raises £1.1bn from discounted sale of NatWest shares

The taxpayers' stake in NatWest has been reduced after the chancellor authorised the first sale to private investors since 2018.

From house building to voter ID – what to expect in the Queen’s Speech

The government will set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the Queen's Speech today.

Rules on face masks could be changed next month – health secretary

The government could change the rules around mask wearing next month, the health secretary has told Sky News.

Israel launches airstrikes on ‘Hamas military targets’ as it responds to rocket attacks

The Israeli military has insisted it does all it can to avoid civilian deaths after 22 people, including nine children, were killed overnight in the Gaza Strip.

What to expect in the Queen’s Speech

The government will set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the Queen's Speech today.

Israel launches airstrikes on ‘Hamas military targets’ as it responds to rocket attacks

The Israeli military has insisted it does all it can to avoid civilian deaths after 22 people, including nine children, were killed overnight in the Gaza Strip.

US regulators authorise use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 15

US regulators have approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12.

Lex Greensill prepares for questions from MPs over lobbying scandal

Lex Greensill, the billionaire founder of the now bankrupt finance firm Greensill Capital, is to be questioned by MPs later in relation to the ongoing Westminster lobbying scandal.