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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:56:49 GMTWho is Suella Braverman? Home secretary who returned to cabinet six days after resigning
Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:56:42 GMTJust Stop Oil activists cover Bugatti and Ferrari car showrooms in London with orange paint
Climate activists target Mayfair showrooms
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:50:18 GMTRishi Sunak news – live: Braverman return criticised as cabinet meets for first time
Home secretary is reappointed after breaching ministerial code
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:49:17 GMTInquiry demanded over Suella Braverman’s return as Home Secretary after breach
Rishi Sunak brought her back just six days after she was forced out for breaking the ministerial code.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:42:08 GMTBoris Johnson was ‘begging people for votes’ in a ‘demeaning’ way, says Iain Duncan Smith
Party grandee describes ‘almost an exclamation of relief’ among MPs as Rishi Sunak crowned leader
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:39:18 GMTRishi Sunak cabinet: Who’s in and who’s out, from Jeremy Hunt to Jacob Rees-Mogg
Jacob Rees-Mogg steps down as business secretary as new prime minister forms top team
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:25:57 GMTSuella Braverman ‘amps up cruelty’ of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet as sacked minister returns
Refugee charities say they will fight home secretary’s ‘dream’ of seeing asylum seekers forced to Rwanda
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:13:22 GMT‘Budget’ announced for next week likely to be delayed, foreign secretary suggests
‘That date was set by the previous prime minister....obviously things have changed’
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:09:37 GMTHalloween fiscal statement may be delayed as Suella Braverman’s return defended
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly argued the reappointed Home Secretary had apologised for a breach of the rules.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:07:33 GMTUK leader Sunak faces opposition in Parliament for 1st time
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is holding the first meeting of his new Cabinet before facing the opposition in Parliament for the first time as leader
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:38:22 GMTForeign secretary denies Rishi Sunak did ‘grubby’ deal to bring back scandal-hit Braverman
James Cleverly accused of ‘insulting ‘intelligence’ of ‘public by denying home secretary was rewarded for endorsement
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:17:07 GMTWho are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles
The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to UK’s PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:15:12 GMTWhat the papers say as Rishi Sunak appoints new cabinet
UK papers react to Rishi Sunak becoming newest resident of Number 10 and his ‘unity’ cabinet
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:13:03 GMTBrewery warns price of a pint could hit £7 and ‘become the norm’
War in Ukraine and inflation are among main drivers of increasing prices
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:12:51 GMTHalf a million Universal Credit claimants refused £326 cost of living payment
New figures reveal how many claimants missed out on £326 payment intended to help with cost of living crisis
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:12:42 GMTRoyal Navy officer who died after fitness test ‘given ultimatum to compete or leave’
Ian Fleming, who served tours in Iran and Afghanistan, was described as an ‘exemplary’ officer
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:12:27 GMTHalf a million Universal Credit claimants refused £326 cost of living payment
New figures reveal how many claimants missed out on £326 payment intended to help with cost of living crisis
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:10:56 GMTOfficer suspended over alleged rape at police college
An investigation by a team of specialist officers is under way.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:04:14 GMTPeers question how Harry and Andrew can stand in for King despite not being ‘working’ royals
Government urged to consider whether a stand-in for the King should be ‘somebody who actually undertakes royal duties’
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:03:38 GMTPeers question how Harry and Andrew can stand in for King despite not being ‘working’ royals
Government urged to consider whether a stand-in for the King should be ‘somebody who actually undertakes royal duties’
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:53:47 GMTWhat the papers say – October 26
The papers cover Rishi Sunak becoming the newest resident of Number 10 and appointing a ‘unity’ Cabinet.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:37:32 GMTDominic Raab’s comeback as Justice Secretary branded ‘concerning’ by opponents
Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed among those asking why Raab is back only two months after being sacked
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:24:58 GMTRishi Sunak cabinet: Who’s in and who’s out, from Jeremy Hunt to Jacob Rees-Mogg
Jacob Rees-Mogg steps down as business secretary as new prime minister forms top team
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:53:29 GMTEverything you need to know about Rishi Sunak’s family
New PM’s parents emigrated from East Africa in 1960s to join British medical profession
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:50:59 GMTRishi Sunak news – live: New PM ‘to delay fiscal statement’ as plans still in balance
Prime minister and his chancellor Jeremy Hunt will meet today to discuss ways to plug ‘£40bn’ hole in UK economy
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:50:51 GMTEverything you need to know about Rishi Sunak’s family
New PM’s parents emigrated from East Africa in 1960s to join British medical profession
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:38:28 GMTWho are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles
The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to the UK’s former chancellor and likely next PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:36:07 GMTWho is Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty?
Believed to be richer than the late Queen, the 42-year-old daughter of Indian IT billionaire NR Narayana Murty captured the heart of Britain’s chancellor during their time at Stanford University
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:34:22 GMTWho is Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty?
Believed to be richer than the late Queen, the 42-year-old daughter of Indian IT billionaire NR Narayana Murty captured the heart of Britain’s chancellor during their time at Stanford University
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:06:52 GMTI became depressed and withdrawn while making my debut album, says Stormzy
The rapper opened up to Louis Theroux on issues including his dating life and faith.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:35:06 GMTSean Penn to be honoured with humanitarian award by the Television Academy
The award-winning actor and documentary maker will be recognised for his ‘decades of activism’ at the organisation’s 26th Hall of Fame event.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:28:27 GMTMartin Lewis’s advice to check state pension entitlement crashes government website
Money Saving Expert founder shared links to pensions and national insurance areas of gov.uk website and caused it to crash
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:15:47 GMTRishi Sunak to face first Prime Minister’s questions as he commences premiership
The new Prime Minister will square off against Sir Keir Starmer later, fresh from appointing a new Cabinet.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:09:31 GMTMore than two-thirds of Channel migrants ‘could have asylum claims granted’, report claims
The government refuses to consider asylum claims from people who have travelled through safe countries like France
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:13 GMTAcademy says its British pilots are not passing classified information to China
Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA) has issued a statement to clarify its position.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTGovernment legacy bill risks breaches of human rights law, committee finds
The Government has been urged to reconsider its legislation on dealing with Northern Ireland’s Troubles.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTReview finds ‘very serious abuse and neglect’ of children with disabilities
An expert panel is calling for urgent action to ensure all children with complex needs and disabilities in similar homes are safe.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTCharles tells Repair Shop lack of schools vocational education ‘a great tragedy’
The special episode was filmed at Dumfries House in Scotland when Charles was the Prince of Wales.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTNHS leaders call for clarity over funding to prevent winter bed blocking
Warning from NHS leaders comes as ministers say half of £500m fund aimed at freeing up hospital beds will be from savings made in existing budgets.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTKate becomes patron of Army officer’s Antarctica challenge
Captain Preet Chandi is aiming to become the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTNHS trusts routinely fail to hit urgent cancer target – data
Some 93% of patients should be seen within two weeks of a GP referral, but trusts are failing to meet this.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:48:06 GMTMartin Lewis shares tip on how to save money while paying off credit card debt
Using this method can help stop a high-charging debt from increasing faster
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:34:25 GMTScrubs co-executive producer pleads not guilty to counts of sexual assault
Eric Weinberg, 62, was denied bail by a US judge after appearing in a court in downtown Los Angeles to enter his pleas on Tuesday.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:15:23 GMTRishi Sunak holds ‘constructive’ talks with Scottish and Welsh first ministers
Rishi Sunak spoke to both Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford on his first day in office after Liz Truss failed to during her brief spell in office.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:34:49 GMTBraverman and Raab return and Hunt stays on as Sunak targets Truss ‘mistakes’
Rishi Sunak overhauled his predecessor’s Cabinet on his first day as Prime Minister.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:27:20 GMTUK remains ‘closest ally’, Biden tells Sunak
The new Prime Minister, who took over from Liz Truss on Tuesday, will meet Joe Biden in the coming weeks at the G20 summit in Indonesia.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:02:16 GMTLess diverse but some surprise comebacks: Key statistics about the new Cabinet
The UK is now on its 10th education secretary in 12 years.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:38:13 GMTJohnny Mercer returns as veterans’ minister in Sunak reshuffle
Mr Mercer, who was a vocal critic of the impact Liz Truss’s mini-budget had on the public, was sacked as veterans’ minister by Liz Truss.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:38:11 GMTUK support for Ukraine ‘as strong as ever’, Sunak tells Zelensky in call
On Tuesday evening the new Prime Minister said the UK’s support would be “steadfast” under his leadership.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:37:37 GMTPeter Tatchell ‘arrested in Qatar while protesting against LGBT rights record’
The Peter Tatchell Foundation said the campaigner was detained as he demonstrated against ‘one of the most homophobic regimes on Earth’.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:31:09 GMTPeers pay tribute to Baroness May Blood following death aged 84
Lady Blood was a peace activist, civil rights campaigner and trade unionist.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:22:40 GMTWill Rishi Sunak reintroduce austerity?
Tax rises and public sector funding cuts widely expected as new PM seeks to balance books
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:21:05 GMTComings and goings in full as Rishi Sunak embarks on Cabinet reshuffle
The new Prime Minister is assembling his team.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:54:58 GMTRe-appointed Wallace has said military spending must rise
The Defence Secretary said he will work with the PM to deliver a ‘safe and prosperous’ UK.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:47:01 GMTSunak ally and former education secretary Gavin Williamson returns to Government
Williamson becomes a minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:29:21 GMTSturgeon and Sunak to speak as Scottish political leaders react to reshuffle
Nicola Sturgeon and Rishi Sunak will speak over the telephone on Tuesday evening before Mr Sunak concludes his first day in office as Prime Minister.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:24:35 GMTRishi Sunak urged to rethink Northern Ireland Protocol Bill at Westminster
The legislation has been likened to ‘placing a gun on the table’ at negotiations with the EU aimed at finding a solution
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:22:03 GMTStormont Assembly set for recall debate hours before election deadline
The latest bid to resurrect the powersharing institutions is set to fail due to the ongoing DUP block on electing a speaker and nominating ministers.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:10:56 GMTVoters demand general election now as Sunak becomes third prime minister of 2022
Almost two-thirds of voters and two-fifths of Tories want a fresh ballot
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:50:44 GMTAlister Jack ‘very pleased’ to be reappointed as Scottish Secretary
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has been re-appointed to his role in Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:38:32 GMTRishi Sunak paves way for new era of austerity in first statement as prime minister
New PM and chancellor Jeremy Hunt have days to finalise Monday’s package of cuts and tax hikes
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:38:10 GMTDiwali fireworks masked gunshots in fatal double shooting, says resident
Shots fired in a fatal double shooting in east London were drowned out by Diwali fireworks, a resident said.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:32:13 GMTRestoring Stormont executive ‘should be priority for reappointed NI Secretary’
Downing Street has announced Chris Heaton-Harris is to keep his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:17:23 GMTGove returns to Cabinet after sacking by Johnson
Rishi Sunak appoints the Tory veteran as the Levelling Up Secretary in his new Government.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:15:13 GMTSuspected members of Channel crossings people smuggling network arrested
The National Crime Agency worked with French police as part of the operation.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:14:48 GMTShock return of Suella Braverman taints Rishi Sunak’s vow to lead government with ‘integrity’
Reward for home secretary who broke ministerial code – six days ago – seen as evidence of new PM’s dependence on Tory right
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:42:11 GMTCrown alleges Child A suffered an air embolism that led to his death
Lucy Letby denies all the alleged offences said to have been committed between June 2015 and June 2016.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:38:00 GMTSuella Braverman returns as Home Secretary, days after dramatic exit - OLD
The new Home Secretary threw her support behind Rishi Sunak in the contest to replace Liz Truss.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:35:25 GMTRubens masterpiece leads collection of Baroque paintings going under the hammer
The painting last sold at auction 25 years ago for 5.5 million dollars (£4.8 million).
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:17:32 GMTRishi Sunak appoints fifth education secretary in just under four months
Gillian Keegan was drafted into the post during Mr Sunak’s reshuffle on Tuesday.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:23:06 GMTRishi Sunak brings Dominic Raab and Suella Braverman back into the Cabinet
The pair who were forced out under Liz Truss were given prominent Government jobs under the new Prime Minister.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:11:31 GMTMichael Gove back in cabinet just two months after calling time on career
Rishi Sunak has stressed commitment to troubled levelling up agenda – and Mr Gove want to ‘finish the job’
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:55:34 GMT‘Our lives would be a complete disaster without free school meals’
Feed the Future: A mother who had to flee her home with her children is clear about the importance of her children getting a meal while at school, writes David Cohen
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:49:36 GMTSuella Braverman re-appointed home secretary six days after exit over security breach
Right-winger had been forced out for breaking code in dying days of Truss government
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:29:59 GMT202 MPs backed Sunak - but more than 400,000 of you vote for a General Election Now
Independent readers demand democracy
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:25:36 GMTFirst inquiry preliminary hearing into M9 crash FAI set for December
Lamara Bell, 25, and John Yuill, 38, died after the car they were in left the M9 near Stirling in July 2015.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:19:24 GMTLiz Truss doubles down on disastrous ‘growth’ plan in farewell speech OLD
No contrition from outgoing prime minister – despite failure of 49-day premiership which crashed the economy and shredded public trust
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:17:33 GMT‘Mistakes were made’: Sunak vows to ‘fix’ Truss errors and earn UK’s trust OLD
Rishi Sunak was today installed as prime minister, with a promise to restore economic stability and regain trust after the “mistakes” of Liz Truss’s brief time in office.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:10:01 GMTRishi Sunak could be forced out in six months, says Labour as ‘fuming’ Tories cancel membership OLD
Angry Conservative members say Sunak coronation left them ‘fuming’
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:06:32 GMTRishi Sunak re-installs Dominic Raab as justice secretary and deputy prime minister
Appointment raises questions about whether shelved Bill of Rights will be brought back to parliament
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:03:18 GMTRishi Sunak must avoid ‘doom loop’ of austerity cuts, says CBI boss OLD
New PM must not repeat mistakes of 2010s, says Tony Danker
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:57:40 GMT‘Indian son rises over the empire’: PM Rishi Sunak makes history and headlines in Delhi OLD
He is the first non-white British prime minister
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:55:19 GMTJeremy Hunt stays Chancellor as Rishi Sunak vows to fix Liz Truss’s ‘mistakes’
The new Prime Minister launched a Cabinet reshuffle after being appointed by the King.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:06:08 GMTUK may need IMF bailout unless Brexit renegotiated, says City finance chief OLD
Britain on path to become ‘sick man of Europe’, says former Tory donor
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:49:38 GMTLady Leshurr attacked ex-girlfriend and her new partner, court told
Prosecutors claim artist attacked Chante Boyea and Sidnee Hussein after she left club in Hackney Wick
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:44:13 GMTBlackford: New PM Sunak is ‘feart of voters’ and ‘running scared of democracy’
Rishi Sunak ruled out a general election prior to taking office in Number 10.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:40:51 GMTConservative MP holds back tears sharing her experience of baby loss
Jill Mortimer said hospitals ‘simply need more midwives’ in a plea to the Government for investment.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:37:52 GMTTwo men killed and one fighting for life after ‘horrific’ triple shooting in Ilford
There have been no arrests made yet
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:31:49 GMTJust Stop Oil protesters spray paint HQ of climate sceptic think tank in London
Two protesters sprayed orange paint across the facade of 55 Tufton Street in Westminster at around 11am on Tuesday.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:30:13 GMTRishi Sunak re-appoints Jeremy Hunt as chancellor
Dominic Raab walks up Downing Street ahead of return to top cabinet job – as deputy prime minister
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:22:18 GMTSunak ally sent packing in Truss reshuffle returns to frontbench
Dominic Raab, who supported the new PM in both Tory leadership contests, is back in the Cabinet.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:19:36 GMT‘Savage’ attacker who inflicted ‘torture’ on pensioners guilty of woman’s murder
Vasile Culea, 34, forced his way into the pensioners’ home, murdering Freda Walker and seriously wounding Ken Walker.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:17:10 GMTJoe Biden muddles up Rishi Sunak’s name and mocks Tory chaos
’As my brother would say, ‘Go figure!’’ – US President says with a grin, after three prime ministers in seven weeks
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:14:24 GMTJoe Biden muddles up Rishi Sunak’s name and mocks Tory chaos
’As my brother would say, ‘Go figure!’’ – US President says with a grin, after three prime ministers in seven weeks
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:05:11 GMTConvicted drug dealer denies killing Leah Ware
Jack Tyler, who sold drugs to Leah Ware, denied killing her or hurting her in any way.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:57:47 GMT‘Critical step’: UK government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland amid gridlock
‘We are glad to support those who currently travel from Northern Ireland to England for abortion care, but the fact is, the journey shouldn’t be necessary in the first place,’ campaigner says
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:50:01 GMTJacob Rees-Mogg ‘sacked’ as business secretary by Rishi Sunak
Boris Johnson loyalist had called Sunak ‘socialist’ and claimed he would refuse to serve
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:33:24 GMTWorld leaders call for cooperation as they congratulate Sunak on appointment
Topics from climate change to the Northern Ireland Protocol are all in Mr Sunak’s in-tray as he takes up his new role on the world stage.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:29:01 GMTCharles appoints Sunak as PM during palace audience featuring Diwali sweets
Mr Sunak’s rise to power has prompted a sense of pride among Indians.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:19:05 GMTUK failing to investigate cotton imports from Uyghur labour camps, court told
China has previously strongly denied international claims about human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims.