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Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role

Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role

Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role

05 July 2022

Michelle Donelan will take up the role following a move by Nadhim Zahawi to Number 11.


Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay?

Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay?

Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay?

05 July 2022

Sajid Javid resigned from the role after saying he had lost faith in the Prime Minister’s leadership.


New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister

New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister

New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister

05 July 2022

Mr Zahawi was born in Baghdad to Kurdish parents and his family came to the UK when he was nine years old.


Rows and resignations: is this the end for Boris Johnson?

Rows and resignations: is this the end for Boris Johnson?

Rows and resignations: is this the end for Boris Johnson?

05 July 2022

Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor, Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary and Boris Johnson was forced into an apology on a dramatic day.


Kate and William hail ‘brilliant’ Cameron Norrie after quarter-final triumph

Kate and William hail ‘brilliant’ Cameron Norrie after quarter-final triumph

Kate and William hail ‘brilliant’ Cameron Norrie after quarter-final triumph

05 July 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cheered the British men’s number one while crowds on The Hill roared as he won match point.


Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership

Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership

Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership

05 July 2022

Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.


Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

05 July 2022

He played down the scale of the crisis within the party, suggesting that ‘losing chancellors is something that happens’.


Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events

Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events

Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events

05 July 2022

The Manchester-born rapper created the scheme to ensure young fans do not miss out on experiences due to rising living and transport costs.


How the Conservatives and Boris Johnson are faring in the opinion polls

How the Conservatives and Boris Johnson are faring in the opinion polls

How the Conservatives and Boris Johnson are faring in the opinion polls

05 July 2022

A year ago the Tories were eight points ahead – now they are six points behind.


Tory Party vice-chairman quits live on air

Tory Party vice-chairman quits live on air

Tory Party vice-chairman quits live on air

05 July 2022

Bim Afolami said he could no longer support the Prime Minister after his handling of the row over Chris Pincher.


‘End might be nigh’ for Boris Johnson, says Nicola Sturgeon

‘End might be nigh’ for Boris Johnson, says Nicola Sturgeon

‘End might be nigh’ for Boris Johnson, says Nicola Sturgeon

05 July 2022

The Scottish First Minister said “the end might be nigh” for Boris Johnson’s time in Downing Street.


Sir Keir Starmer backs general election calls after ministerial resignations

Sir Keir Starmer backs general election calls after ministerial resignations

Sir Keir Starmer backs general election calls after ministerial resignations

05 July 2022

The Labour leader also suggested a change of government would help to address the ‘big issues’ like the cost-of-living crisis.


Cabinet ministers who have quit or are backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Cabinet ministers who have quit or are backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Cabinet ministers who have quit or are backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson

05 July 2022

A number of prominent Cabinet ministers have come out in support of Prime Minister Boris Johnson after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit.


Boris Johnson’s leadership in peril as Sunak and Javid quit

Boris Johnson’s leadership in peril as Sunak and Javid quit

Boris Johnson’s leadership in peril as Sunak and Javid quit

05 July 2022

The twin Cabinet resignations came as the PM struggled to contain the fallout from the Chris Pincher row.


77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to go under the hammer for the first time

77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to go under the hammer for the first time

77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to go under the hammer for the first time

05 July 2022

This will be the first time a Gorgosaurus dinosaur skeleton has been offered at auction.


Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: Nearly level with Chamberlain but behind May

Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: Nearly level with Chamberlain but behind May

Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: Nearly level with Chamberlain but behind May

05 July 2022

Mr Johnson has already outrun Gordon Brown.


Javid: Health Secretary who resigned on the NHS’ birthday

Javid: Health Secretary who resigned on the NHS’ birthday

Javid: Health Secretary who resigned on the NHS’ birthday

05 July 2022

It is the 74th anniversary of the NHS.


Javid and Sunak’s resignation letters in full

Javid and Sunak’s resignation letters in full

Javid and Sunak’s resignation letters in full

05 July 2022

The resignations heap further pressure on the PM.


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.


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