Sunak-backer Dominic Raab rubbishes argument – amid criticism of campaign for undermining UK’s ‘net zero’ commitment

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

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The man reportedly arrived in the Italian city on Friday night with the 43-year-old woman.

Former chancellor vows to fast-track ripping up EU laws if he becomes prime minister

Here is everything you need to know about coping with the soaring mercury.

Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday.

Foreign secretary wants ‘bold new approach’ in policies

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch will face off in Sunday’s second debate.

Downing Street aspirants and extreme weather dominate the national papers.

The Cop26 president said the next Tory leader must be committed to tackling climate change.

Steve Barclay said additional contingency support has been arranged to prevent services from becoming overwhelmed.

The Resolution Foundation said some hope friends or family will bail them out if necessary, while others will simply be unable to cope.

Nadine Dorries is calling for the change after the Government heard evidence on in-game purchases.

Ms Mordaunt was backed by Baroness Williams, who was junior equalities minister at the time.

Newspaper publishes details of note from senior civil servant in July 2019 to Ms Mordaunt on self-ID

His latest intervention comes as the remaining five contenders still in the contest are preparing for the second televised debate.

Police were called at around 6.15pm to the emergency at the quays near Media City.

New polling finds former chancellor is the overwhelming choice of voters in seats Conservatives must retain to keep a grip on power

Demonstrators across the UK opposed the Government’s plan to deport some migrants to Rwanda, in a series of protests on Saturday.

A three-year-old boy died after he was involved in a collision with a tractor on a farm in Bury, Greater Manchester, on Saturday, police said.

The teenager died in hospital

The students faced a ‘nerve-wracking’ experience as they sought to launch from the remote moor.

Predicted high temperatures have prompted warnings from officials.

The former chancellor said curbing spiralling prices is the ‘number one economic priority’ following clashes in the first TV debate.

Former chancellor says curbing spiralling prices is ‘number one economic priority’

An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday.

Prime minister ‘missing in action’ again – after skipping vital Cobra gatherings on Covid at start of premiership

Driver of tractor helping police with inquiries

The Sinn Fein vice president will travel to the US on Monday for a series of meetings with Congressional members and Irish American leaders.

Temperatures could rise as high as 30C on Monday.

A woman died and a man suffered serious injuries after a dog attacked them in Rotherham on Friday night, South Yorkshire Police said.

Latest inident comes after experts told The Independent that increasing numbers of serious maulings constituted an ‘unrecognised public health crisis’

Conservative MPs are supporting different candidates for leader across a broad field

Rising bills ‘elephant in the room’ in Tory contest dominated by Thatcherite economics and culture war issues

Foreign secretary explores help of up to £2,500 for people off work to look after family members

Fire service calls incident ‘unacceptable’ and urges anyone with information to contact police

Level four warning is in force across England for Monday and Tuesday

Scrapping planned hike could cost around £16 billion

Canine attacks, including fatal incidents, are skyrocketing in the UK. But why - and what exactly should be done about them - are much debated issues

Greater Manchester Police called for information after a blaze last weekend that swept across part of Saddleworth Moor.

Ben Houchen, the influential Tees Valley mayor, had criticised failure of contest to focus on Boris Johnson’s ‘levelling up’ pledge

A high temperature warning has been issued for Ireland beginning on Sunday.

British Army medical officer Preet Chandi became the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unaided trip to the South Pole in January.

Foreign secretary vows to axe tax hike and national insurance rise

Analysis: Female activists fear looming ‘avalanche of sexism’

Race favourite has repeatedly advocated use of natural substances to help body heal itself despite no evidence they work

Members of the Aslef union walked out on Saturday.

A new book by Tom Bower cites unnamed sources claiming the Queen made the comment to aides before the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

Temperatures are predicted to climb over the weekend and into next week, the Met Office has said.

Police and crime commissioners fear smaller forces will not be able to compete with offer

The former prime minister has predicted a need for increased defence spending as the era of Western dominance draws to a close.

Exclusive: Kent farming giant reports 8% fall in harvest due to lack of seasonal pickers – saying it’s easier to import fruit

Exclusive: Kent farming giant reports 8% fall in harvest due to lack of seasonal pickers – saying it’s easier to import fruit

Dr Claire Bronze said she is worried about the effect the hot weather will have on patients and staff.