Daniel Boffey

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock have been criticised by bereaved families at the Covid inquiry for trying to mislead the public by “brazenly” claiming “things went reasonably well” in the NHS.

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock have been criticised by bereaved families at the Covid inquiry for trying to mislead the public by “brazenly” claiming “things went reasonably well” in the NHS.

Opening day of inquiry hears how the NHS was already buckling at the start of the coronavirus outbreak

Oliver Campbell exonerated more than 30 years after conviction that followed false confessions in police interviews

University’s outgoing chancellor says it is a mistake to try to turn election for his successor ‘into a left-right issue’

Chris Patten has described Peter Mandelson's claim that it is time for a non-Tory chancellor of the University of Oxford as “a sort of stupid argument” and a “real mistake”, as Patten retires from the prestigious role.

A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber. Moscow is dependent on foreign-made tyres for its planes. Photograph: AP

David Beckham joined mourners at the funeral of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson in his home town of Torsby in Sweden to hear tributes to

The head of the Muslim Council of Britain has called for an explanation and a review of the government's policy of non-engagement with the body after her appeals for contact during the summer riots were ignored.

Zara Mohammed calls for review of Downing Street’s non-engagement policy with Muslim Council of Britain