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Rishi Sunak quits as chancellor in blow to Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak quits as chancellor in blow to Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak quits as chancellor in blow to Prime Minister

05 July 2022

The chancellor resigned shortly after 6pm on Tuesday evening, shortly after Health Secretary Sajid Javid.


Sunak and Javid resign as Johnson’s leadership faces fresh crisis

Sunak and Javid resign as Johnson’s leadership faces fresh crisis

Sunak and Javid resign as Johnson’s leadership faces fresh crisis

05 July 2022

Boris Johnson apologised for his handling of the Chris Pincher row but chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid have quit.


Kate cheers on Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon quarter final

Kate cheers on Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon quarter final

Kate cheers on Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon quarter final

05 July 2022

Kate arrived at No 1 Court at Wimbledon to watch the British men’s number one after his opponent Belgium’s David Goffin won the third set.


Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Victim tells of foster mother’s cruelty and lies

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Victim tells of foster mother’s cruelty and lies

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Victim tells of foster mother’s cruelty and lies

05 July 2022

Stewart Wilson said he was physically abused and told lies about his real family.


Six in court charged over track invasion at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Six in court charged over track invasion at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Six in court charged over track invasion at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

05 July 2022

Protesters stormed the fastest point of the Northamptonshire track, before sitting down during the opening lap of Sunday’s race.


Johnson apologises for handling of Pincher row as he faces Tory backlash

Johnson apologises for handling of Pincher row as he faces Tory backlash

Johnson apologises for handling of Pincher row as he faces Tory backlash

05 July 2022

The Prime Minister said it was a mistake to keep Chris Pincher in government after being told of allegations against him in 2019.


Flats may not be searched for ‘significant’ time after explosion

Flats may not be searched for ‘significant’ time after explosion

Flats may not be searched for ‘significant’ time after explosion

05 July 2022

One person has died and a number of people remain unaccounted for after Monday’s blast and fire at the block of 20 flats in Redwood Grove, Bedford.


Government looking at size of armed forces, says Ben Wallace

Government looking at size of armed forces, says Ben Wallace

Government looking at size of armed forces, says Ben Wallace

05 July 2022

The Defence Secretary faced questions on his department’s budget when he faced the Defence Committee.


Johnson ‘did not immediately recall’ being told about Pincher groping claims

Johnson ‘did not immediately recall’ being told about Pincher groping claims

Johnson ‘did not immediately recall’ being told about Pincher groping claims

05 July 2022

Boris Johnson faces mounting Tory fury as the row over Chris Pincher’s conduct continued.


Charles and Camilla pull pints on tour of Welsh valley high street

Charles and Camilla pull pints on tour of Welsh valley high street

Charles and Camilla pull pints on tour of Welsh valley high street

05 July 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited Treorchy on the first day of their annual week-long tour of Wales.


Keith Brown hits out at UK Government after meetings snub during London trip

Keith Brown hits out at UK Government after meetings snub during London trip

Keith Brown hits out at UK Government after meetings snub during London trip

05 July 2022

The Justice Secretary said five requests to meet UK ministers were either declined, ignored or had not been recorded.


Sussex Police explain why speeding charge against Katie Price was dropped

Sussex Police explain why speeding charge against Katie Price was dropped

Sussex Police explain why speeding charge against Katie Price was dropped

05 July 2022

The 44-year-old had been charged with exceeding a 60mph speed limit.


Irish premier due to travel to Kyiv

Irish premier due to travel to Kyiv

Irish premier due to travel to Kyiv

05 July 2022

Details of the trip emerged after the Taoiseach did not appear in parliament for Leaders’ Questions.


The Open: Golf fans told to avoid railways when considering travel plans

The Open: Golf fans told to avoid railways when considering travel plans

The Open: Golf fans told to avoid railways when considering travel plans

05 July 2022

ScotRail will still be operating a limited timetable during the tournament because of a dispute with the train drivers’ union, Aslef.


Lucian Freud exhibition to feature family photos and childhood drawings

Lucian Freud exhibition to feature family photos and childhood drawings

Lucian Freud exhibition to feature family photos and childhood drawings

05 July 2022

To honour what would have been the painter’s centenary year, the Freud Museum in London is staging an exhibition from July 6 until January 23.


Anne attends garden party at Hillsborough Castle

Anne attends garden party at Hillsborough Castle

Anne attends garden party at Hillsborough Castle

05 July 2022

The Princess Royal also visited an equine rehabilitation centre during her one-day trip to Northern Ireland.


Warning of ‘tsunami of online child abuse’ as figures show grooming cases rise

Warning of ‘tsunami of online child abuse’ as figures show grooming cases rise

Warning of ‘tsunami of online child abuse’ as figures show grooming cases rise

05 July 2022

The NSPCC has called for the Online Safety Bill to be further strengthened to more actively tackle the online sexual abuse of children.


New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force

New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force

New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force

05 July 2022

The technology is activated when it detects that a vehicle is being driven over the speed limit.


Ex-BBC radio presenter stalked former colleagues and Jeremy Vine, court told

Ex-BBC radio presenter stalked former colleagues and Jeremy Vine, court told

Ex-BBC radio presenter stalked former colleagues and Jeremy Vine, court told

05 July 2022

Prosecutors allege that Alex Belfield caused alarm and distress to eight victims after his contract with BBC Radio Leeds was not renewed in 2011.


Three-legged tortoise settles into new life on wheels at zoo

Three-legged tortoise settles into new life on wheels at zoo

Three-legged tortoise settles into new life on wheels at zoo

05 July 2022

The animal, nicknamed Hope, was rescued from smugglers.


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