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Johnson's 'Jaws' yarn resurfaces at Covid inquiry

People who attended the 2019 Pendulum Summit in the Convention Centre Dublin will be familiar with Boris Johnson's yarn about the movie "Jaws".

Analysis and Comment • 27 May 21

Dominic Cummings gave evidence to the Commons health and science committees

'Thousands died unnecessarily' from Covid-19 - Cummings

A former senior aide to the British Prime Minister has said tens of thousands of people died unnecessarily because of the UK government's failings over coronavirus.

UK • 26 May 21

Dominic Cummings left Boris Johnson's staff suddenly late last year

Cummings denies leaking Boris Johnson's text messages

Dominic Cummings, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's former top adviser, has denied he leaked communications between Mr Johnson and businessman James Dyson after the government launched an inquiry into their release.

UK • 23 Apr 21

Dominic Cummings seen leaving Number 10 this evening

Cummings 'quits with immediate effect' - reports

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has left Downing Street carrying boxes amid reports he has quit his post earlier than expected.

UK • 13 Nov 20

Dominic Cummings is flanked by photographers as he gets into his car outside his home earlier this week

Cummings might have committed 'minor breach' - police

British police have said Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings might have committed a "minor" breach by driving to a scenic spot at the height of the coronavirus lockdown and have closed the politically explosive case.

Coronavirus • 28 May 20

Dominic Cummings spoke to the media yesterday but the fallout continues

UK police interview witness in Cummings investigation

A witness to an alleged lockdown breach by Boris Johnson's top aide said he has been interviewed by police, as the British Prime Minister faces pressure from within his own party over Dominic Cummings' Durham trip.

UK • 26 May 20

Dominic Cummings speaking to the press this afternoon

I don't regret what I did, Cummings says over travel

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings has said "I don't regret what I did", as he responded to allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Coronavirus • 25 May 20

The prime minister last appeared at the daily briefing, which more often sees a minister face questions, on 11 May

Johnson backs Cummings following lockdown travel breach

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for travelling 400km during the country's Covid-19 lockdown.

UK • 24 May 20

Sajid Javid resigned on February 13 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded he sack his team of advisers

Keep spending under control, pleads Javid

Former British finance minister Sajid Javid urged the UK government to stick to its fiscal rules in a personal statement to parliament to explain his sudden and unexpected exit from government.

Business • 26 Feb 20

Enemy of the people: Britain's government and the media

If the Boris Johnson regime in London appears to be a government of journalists, by journalists, it is certainly not a government for journalists, writes London Correspondent Sean Whelan.

Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 20

Mr Javid said that 'no self-respecting minister' could accept the conditions being imposed on him

Sterling jumps after UK finance minister resigns

The pound extended gains today after the resignation of British finance minister Sajid Javid, as investors bet that his replacement would pave the way for a more expansionary budget next month.

Business • 13 Feb 20

Dominic Cummings is yet to respond to a request for comment on the letter

Dominic Cummings facing questions over whistleblower

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings is facing questions from Labour over his past in Russia after an apparent whistleblower came forward with "serious concerns".

UK Election 2019 • 03 Nov 19

Dominic Cummings, the man many think to be behind Boris Johnson

Dominic Cummings: Downing Street's disruptor-in-chief

Dominic Cummings, picked last week by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be his top adviser, is a combative and unorthodox political strategist credited with masterminding the unexpected 2016 Brexit vote victory.

Brexit • 30 Jul 19

One can go only so far in divining the strategy of someone with a history of contradictory positioning and flamboyant posturing

Guessing Johnson's intentions, and the risk of No Deal

For Europe, anticipating Boris Johnson as prime minister has been defined by the difficulty in reading his intentions.

Brexit • 27 Jul 19

Dominic Cummings