Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky warns Russia: We will defend ourselves

The cities of Kharkiv and Chernihiv suffer fierce shelling despite talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Some 10,500 foreign lorry drivers and poultry workers will be able to work in the UK until Christmas Eve.

Ex-Chief Whip Mark Spencer becomes Commons leader, as Boris Johnson seeks to shore up MPs’ support.

The peer says she was “honest” with the government over contracts for personal protective equipment.

Ukraine’s president says in an interview his country would “lose a lot of people” if it attacks now.