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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:53:05 GMTRishi Sunak news – live: Braverman-MI5 ties ‘must be sorted ASAP’ amid ‘security breach’ fears
It comes after home secretary accused of ‘multiple breaches’ of ministerial code
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:38:31 GMTRishi Sunak reverses Truss plan to allow immigration to rise
New PM ditches predecessor’s plans for series of supply-side reforms to boost growth
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:37:57 GMTSuella Braverman deserves ‘second chance’ as Home Secretary, says Tory chairman
Nadhim Zahawi defended Rishi Sunak’s controversial decision to bring her back into the Cabinet, saying she deserves a shot at ‘redemption’.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:37:16 GMTFord Fiesta: Britain’s most popular car to be axed after four decades
‘Shame to see the end is in sight’ for motoring icon
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:28:41 GMTSuella Braverman ‘was probed over national security leak’ in January
Opposition claims Home Secretary is nicknamed ‘leaky Sue’ by officials on Whitehall
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:48:36 GMTGPs sound the alarm over ‘over-the-counter, unregulated blood tests’
The tests can cost up to £800.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:17:13 GMTSajid Javid says it was a ‘mistake’ to back Liz Truss for Tory leader
Former chancellor accuses ex-PM of failing to show respect for ‘our key economic institutions’.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:16:27 GMTMan beats dog with mop in ‘horrendous’ attack
Adam Wardle is now banned from keeping animals for 10 years
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:45 GMTPublishing owner ’emotional’ seeing young people create representative books
Winsome Duncan launched the ‘Look Like Me Book Challenge CIC’ in 2019 to help teach young people literary and social skills.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:06:25 GMTUK government fracking U-turn ‘sets a good tone’, say climate activists
Reversal comes as MPs warn national security is being jeopardised by climate-fuelled extreme weather
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:24:48 GMTLucy Letby trial: Premature baby ‘murdered by nurse’ stopped breathing ‘without warning’
Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:09:08 GMTNato ally Estonia urges Rishi Sunak to increase UK defence spending
Mr Sunak has not matched a pledge by his predecessor Liz Truss to boost defence spending from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:36:26 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
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:36:03 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
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:16:05 GMTKing visibly moved after clock chimes restored on The Repair Shop
The Repair Shop: A Royal Visit aired on BBC One on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:27:45 GMTRishi Sunak news - live: Gove insists ‘boring’ politics is back despite Braverman row
Government ‘utterly determined to be as dull as possible’ after months of chaos
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:09:47 GMTWhat the papers say – October 27
The front pages focus on the new Prime Minister, Ukraine and the upcoming World Cup.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:14:50 GMTSuella Braverman accused of ‘multiple’ breaches of ministerial code by former Tory chair
Starmer accuses new PM of ‘grubby deal’ to secure right-winger’s support
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:52:00 GMTSunak rewards loyalists and demotes Truss allies in ministerial shake-up
The Prime Minister tore up his predecessor’s growth plan and delayed the highly-anticipated autumn budget in a packed first full day in the top job.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:03:13 GMTUnscrupulous providers housing the vulnerable ‘making excessive profits in taxpayer-funded gold-rush’
Damning report comes after an investigation earlier this year by The Independent and openDemocracy revealed more than £132m paid in housing benefit since 2018 to rogue providers for exempt accommodation
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:51 GMTAssembly to be recalled in last-gasp bid to avoid Stormont election
The DUP will block an attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTCharity launches campaign to raise awareness of stroke warning signs
A survey found 54% of British teenagers were unaware of the Fast (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 999) acronym.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTWaterstones Book of the Year shortlist unveiled
The selection includes the first graphic novel to make it onto a Book of the Year shortlist.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTCharities and community groups seeing drop off in donations as demand spikes
Nearly one in 10 people (9%) said they held back from donating last month, according to figures from the Charities Aid Foundation.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTRadio 4 and 5 Live suffer drop in listeners over past year
All the major BBC stations have seen a decline in audience.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTTwo thirds to cut back on Christmas to cope with cost-of-living rises
Despite spending the last two Christmases under restrictions, some 75% of adults are not planning a “big celebration” and 70% are cutting back.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTUK Government urged to back campaign for paid miscarriage leave
The petition could lead to a debate on the issue in Westminster should it receive enough support.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTHolyrood debates gender recognition reform legislation
A stage one debate on the Bill will take place on Thursday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTCharity sounds alarm over ‘worrying rise’ in liver cancer
Cases have risen by 45% in the last decade.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTPupils should not be ‘unfairly singled out’ at school because of their afro hair
Policies which ban certain hairstyles without making exceptions on racial grounds ‘are likely to be unlawful’, the equalities watchdog said.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:01:00 GMTExempt housing system ‘a complete mess’ which fails vulnerable residents – MPs
People in need of support are being exploited, while providers make excessive profits by capitalising on loopholes, MPs said.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:47:09 GMTPrince Harry’s memoir ‘finally gets release date’ after Queen’s death
Duke of Sussex’s first book promises to be “definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses and life lessons that shaped him”
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:42:21 GMTTruss allies accept demotions in new-look ministerial team as Sunak seeks unity
Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chris Philp have been made ministers in the Foreign Office and Home Office, respectively.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:28:50 GMTPM tells Taoiseach he wants ‘negotiated outcome’ to NI Protocol
The two leaders held a phone conversation on Wednesday evening.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:27:03 GMTEx-Tory chair accuses Braverman of ‘multiple breaches’ of ministerial code
The newly-reinstated Home Secretary admitted to a ‘technical infringement’ of the rules as she was forced out prior to Liz Truss’s downfall.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:10:57 GMTShoreham ‘murder’: Man charged after woman dies following ‘serious assault’ in home
James Gumbrell appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court in connection with the death of Deborah Gumbrell
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:05:07 GMT‘The sky is the limit’: From free school meals to top earner at 27
Feed the Future: In another story about how #FreeMadeMe, David Cohen speaks to data scientist Razzia Gafur
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:53:58 GMTQatar’s UK ambassador says gay people ‘should not expect to kiss in public’ at World Cup
Diplomat said holding hands and sharing rooms would be ‘fine’ but strongly suggested kissing was not
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:45:26 GMTMinister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:33:03 GMTSocialite James Stunt tells court he loved his ex-wife Petra Ecclestone, ‘not her bank account’
The former son-in-law of F1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone is one of eight defendants on trial over alleged multimillion-pound money-laundering
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:32:15 GMTForeign Office minister calls on Iran to release British-born environmentalist
Lord Ahmad has called for the release of British-Iranian dual national Morad Tahbaz.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:27:42 GMTLGBT+ fans should be ‘respectful’ of Qatar during World Cup, UK foreign secretary says
James Cleverly criticised for ‘abhorrent’ remarks ahead of sporting event
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:14:10 GMTUniversal credit Christmas bonus explained - how much and when to claim
The four day Christmas weekend will affect when recipients receive payment
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:41:00 GMT‘More jobs for the boys’: Labour MP accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘silencing women’s voices at top table’
‘Representation matters, but let’s be clear: more Tory women in the cabinet wouldn’t change the damage their policies are doing to our communities,’ Kate Osborne says
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:33:32 GMTLabour mayor says appointment of first British-Asian PM is ‘source of pride’
Sadiq Khan said people must ‘put aside party politics’ when such milestones come around.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:18:21 GMTLabour attacks ‘disgraceful’ delay as Online Safety Bill dropped from schedule
Government ‘can’t decide if it wants to keep children safe online’, says Labour’s Lucy Powell
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:15:40 GMTLondon council to start issuing £130 speeding fines in 20mph zones
The scheme could be rolled out across London if successful
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:13:31 GMTDecember election looms in Northern Ireland as minister holds last-ditch talks to restore Stormont
DUP ‘ready to fight’ fresh election – as Sunak government insists winter vote will go ahead if powersharing not resumed by Friday
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:48:55 GMTBaby allegedly murdered by nurse stopped breathing ‘without warning’ - OLD
Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:40:47 GMTSunak refuses general election as Starmer mocks PM for losing to Truss ‘who lost to lettuce’
Leaders clash over need for snap election, as survey finds 83% of young people want fresh vote
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:38:00 GMTUniversity student stabbed to death in Fallowfield – Greater Manchester Police
The force said a 19-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the student area in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:31:14 GMTRoyals permitted to deputise for the King likely to be increased – reports say
Counsellors of State are authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the Sovereign.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:24:51 GMTRochdale grooming gang members lose appeal against deportation to Pakistan
Adil Khan, 51, and Qari Abdul Rauf, 52, have been involved in a seven-year legal battle
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:24:12 GMTRochdale grooming gang members lose appeal against deportation to Pakistan
Adil Khan, 51, and Qari Abdul Rauf, 52, have been involved in a seven-year legal battle.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:19:52 GMTMajority of Sunak’s Cabinet educated at fee-paying schools
Analysis shows only 23% went to a comprehensive school, while 13% attended a grammar.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:08:51 GMTWoman who vandalised Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial spared jail
Madeleine Budd, 21, targeted the life-sized statue of the World War Two veteran in Hatton.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:08:45 GMTKeir Starmer meets Bill Gates in Parliament
The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire met Sir Keir on Wednesday, with the pair discussing climate change and global health.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:02:58 GMTFootball fans to drive to Qatar World Cup in electric car
The team of four drivers will stop at football-themed landmarks on their 5,000-mile journey.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:39 GMTDUP leader says party ‘ready to fight’ election after talks with NI Secretary
Chris Heaton-Harris is holding discussions with NI party leaders as a deadline for calling an Assembly election approaches.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:44:30 GMTMother hospitalised with malnutrition after eating one meal a day so children don’t starve
Kelly Thomson lives on £40 per week to feed herself and her two children and like many in the cost of living crisis is struggling
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:32:02 GMTAfghan family detained in tent for a month amid ‘chaotic’ Home Office response to Channel boats
Young children sleeping on mats because Home Office has nowhere to move them to – despite £7m spent on hotels a day
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:22:40 GMTTeenage girl dies after being hit by car which veered off road in Leicester
Another girl and a man in his 30s were also injured, and police are appealing for witnesses of the crash.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:11:47 GMTClimate activist who poured human faeces over memorial to Captain Tom spared jail
Maddie Budd pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage following protest earlier this month
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:03:05 GMTTwo young men guilty of killing teen stabbed to death in raid on his own home
Camron Smith, 16, was unarmed and in his underwear when attackers stormed into his home armed with knives, the Old Bailey was told.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:01:48 GMTAlbanian gang murdered man to protect ‘valuable hoard’ of cannabis, trial told
Five men have gone on trial at Newport Crown Court for the killing of Tomasz Waga.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:46:00 GMTQatar to scrap mandatory Covid-19 tests ahead of World Cup
The country’s health ministry released a statement on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:39:44 GMTDelayed UK budget may impact Scottish spending plan process – Swinney
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that the statement he was due to deliver on October 31 will now be made on November 17.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:38:30 GMTMurder accused’s type was ‘drop dead girls with mental health issues’, court told
Mark Brown also admitted in messages to a friend that he had done ‘monstrous things’.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:28:36 GMTParents urged to take flu spray offer for children after warning from Australia
Australia saw an early and sharp spike in flu cases, particularly affecting children.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:27:19 GMTGirl, 14, killed and another hurt after car veers off road and hits children
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident to come forward
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:09:44 GMTEqualities minister Kemi Badenoch attacks LGBT magazine in parliament
Minister uses first parliamentary appearance in role to blast PinkNews founder
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:25:08 GMTWhere national insurance stands after a year of political chaos
Tax on earnings already amended three times in 2022
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:19:29 GMTMore than half of Britons on £80,000 to £100,000 a year think they earn ‘about average’
Polling reveals Britons attitudes about their own incomes, just as soaring living costs bite into wages across the country
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:18:31 GMTMore than half of Britons on £80,000 to £100,000 a year think they earn ‘about average’
Polling reveals Britons attitudes about their own incomes, just as soaring living costs bite into wages across the country
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:06:48 GMTMother hospitalised with malnutrition after eating one meal a day so children don’t starve
Kelly Thomson lives on £40 per week to feed herself and her two children and like many in the cost of living crisis is struggling
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:05:53 GMTSunak ally and former education secretary Gavin Williamson returns to Government
Williamson becomes a minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:05:49 GMTRishi Sunak ally and former education secretary Gavin Williamson returns to Government
Williamson becomes a minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:57:55 GMTWatchdog describes unsafe and wretched conditions at migrants processing centre
The Manston short-term holding facility opened in January.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:51:41 GMTSunak says Braverman’s security breach was ‘mistake’ amid calls for inquiry
The Prime Minister defended reappointing her as Home Secretary days after she was forced to resign.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:50:25 GMTMichael Gove promises ‘staunch defence’ of media freedom
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has used a speech in central London to offer a robust defence of media freedom.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:50:16 GMTMadame Tussauds removes Kanye West wax figure from public view
The West and Kim Kardashian figures were originally launched by the museum in 2015.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:49:09 GMT‘Boring is back’, Michael Gove says after surprise Cabinet return
Mr Gove, who made a return to Cabinet yesterday as Levelling Up Secretary, spoke at the London Press Club Awards on Wednesday
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:38:26 GMTPakistanis hope Sunak will push India on Kashmir resolution
Britain’s new prime minister has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage but he also has roots in present-day Pakistan, in the city of Gujranwala, where his paternal grandparents lived during Britain’s colonial rule
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:32:23 GMTMartin hopes new PM will agree that negotiation best way out of NI Protocol issues
‘I’m in no doubt that Europe stands ready to be flexible in terms of all matters pertaining to the protocol,’ Micheal Martin said.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:29:53 GMTRishi Sunak accused of leaving pensioners in ‘limbo’ after No 10 refuses to rule out scrapping triple lock
Inflation link on the table in talks ahead of chancellor’s tax-and-spend statement
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:14:02 GMTSuella Braverman ‘runs away’ from parliament as minister confirms she will not be investigated
Minister claims that if Rishi Sunak appoints ethics adviser it would ‘not be proper’ for home secretary to be investigated
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:48 GMTRishi Sunak and his family to return to No 10 flat
They moved out six months ago to be closer to their daughters’ school in west London.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:58:26 GMTSuspect named in double stabbing which left woman dead
Miguel Angel Alvarez Florentino, 38, is wanted in connection with the murder of Yolanda Saldana Feliz, 53, and the attempted murder of another woman.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:56:44 GMTWhy are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?
A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:56:01 GMTNI Secretary holding talks with Stormont parties as election deadline looms
If no ministerial executive is in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another election in Northern Ireland.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:55:13 GMTSunak vows to protect the vulnerable as he rebuilds economic stability
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the Halloween fiscal plan is to be delayed to November 17.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:54:50 GMTSunak tears up Truss’s economic vision and refuses to back pensions triple lock
The new Prime Minister also reimposed the fracking ban controversially scrapped by his predecessor.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:53:41 GMTSunak reintroduces fracking ban as he vows to ‘stand by manifesto’
His predecessor Liz Truss had lifted the moratorium, arguing it would strengthen the country’s energy supply.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:48:02 GMTLord Blunkett urges Labour to prepare skills ‘revolution’
A new national taskforce should form part of efforts to trigger a ‘revolution’ in skills, former education secretary David Blunkett has said.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:45:54 GMTMan denies manslaughter of retired teacher
Peter Ormerod died after suffering serious injuries at Burry Port in Carmarthenshire in September.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:47:47 GMTGovernment spending £6.8m a day housing asylum seekers in hotels
The figure has risen since early this year and costs could continue to grow, MPs were told.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:32:46 GMTRishi Sunak refuses to deny officials raised fears about Suella Braverman return
Keir Starmer accuses PM of doing ‘grubby deal’ with Braverman to secure Tory leadership
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:29:33 GMTRishi Sunak commits to appointing new ethics adviser
Under Boris Johnson’s tenure, two ethics advisers quit within two years.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:26:32 GMTLabour accuse Braverman of undermining ‘stalled’ trade talks with India
Labour shadow international trade secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said Braverman caused ‘offence’ through remarks made about Indians overstaying visas.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:20:06 GMTMurder accused called ‘controlling’ by girlfriend, court told
Tamsin Gregory, a friend of Leah Ware, said she had ‘concerns’ about how she was treated by her partner, Mark Brown.