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Simon Clarke will serve as Minister for the North, Tory chairman says

Simon Clarke will serve as Minister for the North, Tory chairman says

Simon Clarke will serve as Minister for the North, Tory chairman says

07 September 2022

There was some doubt over whether Liz Truss would follow through on her reported pledge to create the position.


Children’s TV show Peppa Pig introduces its first lesbian couple

Children’s TV show Peppa Pig introduces its first lesbian couple

Children’s TV show Peppa Pig introduces its first lesbian couple

07 September 2022

In an episode aired on Channel 5 titled Families, Penny the polar bear introduced her two mothers to her classmates.


No gun found in car of man shot dead by police, watchdog confirms

No gun found in car of man shot dead by police, watchdog confirms

No gun found in car of man shot dead by police, watchdog confirms

07 September 2022

Chris Kaba died after a chase that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night.


Long-serving Labour MP Nick Brown has whip suspended

Long-serving Labour MP Nick Brown has whip suspended

Long-serving Labour MP Nick Brown has whip suspended

07 September 2022

Former chief whip says a complaint has been made against him, the nature of which is unknown.


Afghan boy, 11, reunited with twin brother in UK after a year stranded in France

Afghan boy, 11, reunited with twin brother in UK after a year stranded in France

Afghan boy, 11, reunited with twin brother in UK after a year stranded in France

07 September 2022

Obaidullah was stuck on his own in Strasbourg ‘unhappy and scared’ for a year following the Kabul airport bombing last August.


Truss set to announce ‘bold’ plan to guard against spiralling bills

Truss set to announce ‘bold’ plan to guard against spiralling bills

Truss set to announce ‘bold’ plan to guard against spiralling bills

07 September 2022

Labour accuses the new Prime Minister of writing a ‘blank cheque’ to oil and gas giants by ruling out a windfall tax.


Charles pledges partnership with experts to eradicate allergies after girl’s death

Charles pledges partnership with experts to eradicate allergies after girl’s death

Charles pledges partnership with experts to eradicate allergies after girl’s death

07 September 2022

His Royal Highness met with Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse’s whose 15-year-old daughter Natasha died after eating a Pret sandwich in 2016.


Rail union leader Mick Lynch to appear on BBC’s Have I Got News For You

Rail union leader Mick Lynch to appear on BBC’s Have I Got News For You

Rail union leader Mick Lynch to appear on BBC’s Have I Got News For You

07 September 2022

The general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will be a panellist on the programme on September 23,


Family of man shot dead by police question role of race in events

Family of man shot dead by police question role of race in events

Family of man shot dead by police question role of race in events

07 September 2022

Chris Kaba died after a chase involving armed officers that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday.


Backlash as arch-Brexiteer appointed to Northern Ireland Office

Backlash as arch-Brexiteer appointed to Northern Ireland Office

Backlash as arch-Brexiteer appointed to Northern Ireland Office

07 September 2022

Decision branded ‘obnoxious’ and a ‘red flag’ by SDLP MP Claire Hanna.


EU ready to be ‘flexible and responsive’ over Northern Ireland Protocol: Martin

EU ready to be ‘flexible and responsive’ over Northern Ireland Protocol: Martin

EU ready to be ‘flexible and responsive’ over Northern Ireland Protocol: Martin

07 September 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Liz Truss in the coming days.


Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland

Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland

Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland

07 September 2022

Dr Peter Coshan was reported missing on August 12 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh.


Government considering withdrawing rail operator Avanti’s West Coast contract

Government considering withdrawing rail operator Avanti’s West Coast contract

Government considering withdrawing rail operator Avanti’s West Coast contract

07 September 2022

Transport minister Trudy Harrison told the Commons that ‘all options’ about the future of the service were being considered


Queen postpones Privy Council duties after being urged by royal doctors to rest

Queen postpones Privy Council duties after being urged by royal doctors to rest

Queen postpones Privy Council duties after being urged by royal doctors to rest

07 September 2022

Buckingham Palace said the monarch had a ‘full day’ on Tuesday after appointing Liz Truss PM and bidding farewell to Boris Johnson.


Sending asylum seekers to Rwanda not a penalty, High Court told

Sending asylum seekers to Rwanda not a penalty, High Court told

Sending asylum seekers to Rwanda not a penalty, High Court told

07 September 2022

The UN Refugee Agency has previously told judges that the Government’s Rwanda plan is ‘incompatible with UK’s fundamental obligations’.


Fresh strikes in Royal Mail dispute over pay and conditions

Fresh strikes in Royal Mail dispute over pay and conditions

Fresh strikes in Royal Mail dispute over pay and conditions

07 September 2022

Members of the CWU will stage two 48-hour walkouts in the worsening row.


People cancelling therapy sessions because they can no longer afford them – BACP

People cancelling therapy sessions because they can no longer afford them – BACP

People cancelling therapy sessions because they can no longer afford them – BACP

07 September 2022

Two thirds (66%) of therapists say cost-of-living concerns are causing a decline in people’s mental health, a BACP survey of members found.


Actor Noel Clarke drops legal action against Bafta

Actor Noel Clarke drops legal action against Bafta

Actor Noel Clarke drops legal action against Bafta

07 September 2022

In a statement at the time, Clarke said he “vehemently” denied “any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing”.


Energy leaders write to PM urging action on legislation

Energy leaders write to PM urging action on legislation

Energy leaders write to PM urging action on legislation

07 September 2022

Bosses at eight trade bodies said passing the Energy Bill could help overcome ‘the unprecedented challenges the sector faces today’.


Truss holds out olive branch to Sunak backers as she recasts junior team

Truss holds out olive branch to Sunak backers as she recasts junior team

Truss holds out olive branch to Sunak backers as she recasts junior team

07 September 2022

Several MPs who supported the former chancellor in the Tory leadership contest have been handed ministerial roles.


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