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Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:53:41 GMTFuel price protest - live: Drivers face ‘significant delays’ as roadblocks hit M4 and M5 motorways
Demonstrations calling for fuel duty cut are underway
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:39:47 GMTChris Pincher: Boris Johnson ‘failed to act’ on sexual misconduct claims, say Tory staff
PM has ‘serious questions’ to answer on what he knew about MP’s alleged behaviour, say young staffers
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:38:06 GMTBoy, 14, arrested after woman raped in Manchester nightclub toilet
Staff allegedly let teenage suspect leave venue before victim’s friend later called police
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:35:40 GMTChris Pincher scandal bolsters Tory rebel plot to oust Boris Johnson
Backbenchers discussing rule change requiring 90 letters for fresh confidence vote
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:35:20 GMTChris Pincher news - live: PM ‘must reveal who knew what’ about suspended MP
‘I don’t think anybody in Westminster believes that Boris Johnson did not know about the allegations about Mr Pincher,’ Labour MP claims
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:32:13 GMTBoris Johnson facing growing calls to explain what he knew about Chris Pincher allegations
Scandal threatening to further undermine PM’s authority as Tory rebels reportedly ‘emboldened to act’ to oust him
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:28:05 GMTSir Keir Starmer vows no freedom of movement under plan to ‘make Brexit work’
He will set out his vision for a Labour government to improve post-Brexit relations while staying out of the single market
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:14:37 GMTMan charged with murder of 11-year-old boy
The youngster was found injured after ambulance crews were called to a park in Heanor on June 18 and died later that day, police said.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:14:01 GMT‘An absolute disaster’: Disabled festivalgoers on ‘abysmal’ Wireless experience
Disabled attendees were forced to use wheelchairs thanks to “dangerous” terrain.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:13:44 GMTBoris Johnson news - live: PM ‘must reveal who knew what’ on Pincher allegations
‘I don’t think anybody in Westminster believes that Boris Johnson did not know about the allegations about Mr Pincher,’ Labour MP claims
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:31 GMTMan charged with murder after boy, 11, found injured in park
The 41-year-old man is due in court on Monday
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:39:40 GMTThe common driving thank you gestures that could see you fined £1000
Flashing headlights and a thumbs up could have pricey consequences
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:11:15 GMTPret a Manger recovers after further losses in 2021
The sandwich chain revealed it remained in the red with operating losses of £225.9m in 2021, but returned to profitability in March this year.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:39:21 GMTWimbledon week two: Britain’s hopes ride on Cameron ‘Nozza’ Norrie
The new home favourite will next appear on Tuesday in the quarter-finals
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:07:35 GMTPolice urge drivers to stay at home as fuel price protests to block major roads across UK
Demonstrators ‘have reached the end of their tethers’ as prices at pump hit record new highs
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:50:54 GMT80 firefighters tackle blaze at 17-storey block of flats in London
Fifteen fire engines called to tackle blaze raging for four hours
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:40:19 GMTWhat the papers say – July 4
Monday’s front pages focus on the Tory party’s woes.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:47:10 GMTNo intention to create specific anti-spiking strategy, government says
Ministers reject Home Affairs committee recommendation on how to combat crime
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:15:36 GMTHarry Styles ‘heartbroken’ after fatal shooting cancels Copenhagen show
Police say three people were killed and three are in a critical condition.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTCall to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise
Ministers have been warned a ‘change in mindset’ is required to give women’s health matters the attention they deserve.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTA third of firms ‘see investment in automation as top priority’ amid hiring woes
The findings add to fears over the rise of automation and its impact on workforces across a raft of sectors.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTMonica Galetti appointed to role as first ever Scottish seafood ambassador
The new role will see the restaurateur encouraging the UK’s hospitality venues to offer more seafood from Scotland on their menus.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTDWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support
Charity leaders warned that unpaid carers are ‘increasingly being plunged into poverty’.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTBarristers to continue strike action with gatherings at courts
The Criminal Bar Association said a three-day walkout is planned this week.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTGlenda Jackson says Commons culture is ‘by no means equal yet’
The actress and politician also criticised the media for its ‘critical’ slant when reporting on female MPs.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTKite-flying festival to mark one year since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
The 15 events will feature music, poetry and dance from Afghan artists.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTPosties suffered more than 1,600 dog attacks last year, says Royal Mail
A total of 1,673 dog attacks on postal workers were recorded, an average of 32 every week across the UK.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTGovernment package aimed at cutting childcare costs branded ‘pathetic’
Ministers said childcare providers will have more flexibility in how they run their businesses while maintaining safety and quality of care.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTDisabled man forced to sell dead wife’s possessions to combat cost of living
‘I worked out I’ve sold £8,000 worth of stuff in the last three years to survive,’ said Jason Alcock.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTUK retailers eye overseas expansion after Covid curbs ease
Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers said demand for UK locations from overseas firms has also lifted higher.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 GMTUK ‘fair’ option to host Eurovision if not Ukraine, says former Ukrainian winner
Ukrainian winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Jamala said it is ‘painful’ that Ukraine will not be able to host next year’s event.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:51:18 GMTYazmin Oukhellou in hospital after Turkey car accident killed friend – report
She made her Towie debut in 2017.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:30:00 GMTBritain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to address a recovery conference in Switzerland.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:19:50 GMTArmy investigating after Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked
The Army’s YouTube channel features videos on cyptocurrency and images of Elon Musk.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:06:48 GMTFears for victims as parliament sleaze probes take up to two years
Exclusive: One investigation by body set up in the wake of ‘Pestminster’ scandal took 572 working days
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:00:12 GMTBoris Johnson flew back from family trip to Cornwall on ministerial jet
Downing Street said the ‘sole reason’ for the flight was to transport the Prime Minister and staff back from Government business.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:41:04 GMTWimbledon: Cameron Norrie says he feels ‘at home’ in UK after global upbringing
Cameron Norrie is the last Briton standing in the singles at this year’s championships.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:50:17 GMTTennis fans curious to know more about ‘mysterious’ British number one Norrie
Home favourite Cameron Norrie, 26, is emerging from relative obscurity as Britain’s best hope for the 2022 Championships.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:48:52 GMTGermany, Ireland slam UK move toward overriding Brexit deal
The foreign ministers of Germany and Ireland have reiterated their condemnation of the U
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:35:33 GMTWimbledon player ‘so proud to be a mum’ after making quarter-finals
Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 34, told cheering spectators that being a mother is ‘the best feeling in the world’.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:13:40 GMTLandmark 600th race beckons for woman, 77, who has run most London Marathons
Gina Little, who lives in Greenwich, has run the London Marathon 37 times, more than any other woman.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:56:00 GMTNew UK ‘bill of rights’ exempts government from free speech protections
Government policies to crack down on protest and other speech exempted from new laws
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:37:59 GMTWacky racers descend on Alexandra Palace for soapbox challenge
Many of the crews were inspired by their favourite TV shows and fictional characters from films including Top Gun, Harry Potter and Ghostbusters.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:30:14 GMTBoris Johnson flew back from Cornwall on ministerial plane after family trip to seaside
PM accused of using official government plane as ‘personal taxi service’
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:57:23 GMTSingle-sex toilets ‘to be compulsory in new public buildings’ under new rules
Survey found four in 10 UK workers do not want their employer to introduce gender-neutral toilets
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:45:26 GMTPolice drop sexual harassment inquiry into MP Patrick Grady
Mr Grady said he was ‘profoundly sorry’ after being found by a parliamentary inquiry to have acted inappropriately towards an SNP staff member.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:35:24 GMT120 people evacuated due to fire at 19-storey block of flats in London
Firefighters were called to the blaze just before midday on Sunday.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:43:30 GMTBritain’s last Wimbledon hope Norrie ‘deserves more attention’
Heather Watson spoke about fellow tennis star, and the only British player left in the singles, Cameron Norrie, at her press conference.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:19:40 GMTTory men do not have particular problem with sexual harassment, says cabinet minister
‘I don’t think that’s the case at all’: Therese Coffey denies party has issue following series of scandals
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:21:56 GMTNo 10 denies Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds caught ‘in flagrante’ in his office when MP walked in
Exclusive: Allegations about Mr Johnson’s conduct while he was foreign secretary are ‘sordid and untrue’, according to source
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:21:48 GMTBorder poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar
The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:08:31 GMT‘No way back’: Tory councillors in Tamworth call on Chris Pincher to resign seat
‘This is a resigning matter for him’, says Conservative representative in Tamworth constituency
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:18:11 GMTMotorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs
Gwent Police said it is working with Avon and Somerset Police and neighbouring forces as they prepare for ‘serious disruption throughout the day’.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:15:35 GMTLumenators create artwork at the Giant’s Causeway
The art installation on Saturday was the third Northern Ireland event for Green Space Dark Skies.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:59:50 GMTBombings victims group calls on Brandon Lewis to drop ‘obscene’ Northern Ireland legacy bill
Exclusive: Campaigners write to NI secretary and all Tory MPs urging them against ‘shameful’ plan to grant immunity to perpetrators
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:57:36 GMTCivil servants hold ‘Remain bias’ and resist Brexit reforms, claims UK attorney general
‘I’ll say it – I have seen resistance,’ says Suella Braverman
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:51:00 GMTGrand slam greats mark Wimbledon Centre Court centenary
Twenty-six previous champions, including Sir Andy Murray, Venus Williams and Billie Jean King, took to the grass in a short ceremony ahead of play.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:38:47 GMTMaking famous Wimbledon queue partly virtual ‘a disastrous idea’
Club chiefs are considering making the queue for on-the-day premium tickets partly digital.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:25:03 GMTHarvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said while a referendum is his ‘preferred route’ this could be blocked by Westminster or the Supreme Court.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:24:42 GMTSteel tariffs plan one of Boris Johnson’s ‘worst decisions’, says ex-trade minister Liam Fox
PM has put economy ‘at risk’ of tit-for-tat measures, says Brexiteer MP
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:10:29 GMTCharity watchdog probes property firm linked to Prince Charles’ failed eco development
The Scottish Charity Regulator will look into 11 purchases made by Havisham Properties
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:45:48 GMT80 firefighters tackling blaze at 17-storey block of flats in London
The cause of the fire in Bromley is not known.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:34:46 GMTTheatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media
His publisher said he ‘leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy’.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:16:07 GMTNorthern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith
The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:32:00 GMT‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster
Traffic officer Gavin Buffam said the kitten tried to nip his fingers a few times.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:19:04 GMTWimbledon celebrates Centre Court centenary on Sunday
The court has been the main stage at the Championships since 1922.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:06:41 GMT‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum
Polling expert Mark Diffley spoke out as polls showed Scotland ‘absolutely in deadlock’ over whether to remain part of the UK.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:04:31 GMTWimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war
The first two families through the gates of the All England Club in SW19 spoke to the PA news agency.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:49:50 GMTHospital admissions with Covid likely to rise further, says health chief
Dame Dr Jenny Harries urged people to ‘go about their normal lives’ but in a ‘precautionary way’.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:49:01 GMTTherese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment
Broadcasters were riled by the lack of detail as the Work and Pensions Secretary defended Boris Johnson over the appointment of Chris Pincher.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:21:27 GMTAndy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions
The Greater Manchester mayor said he supports workers doing what they need to do to protect their incomes during a cost-of-living crisis.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:13:49 GMTPM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job
Therese Coffey says she was told Boris Johnson did not know the details of sexual misconduct allegations against the Tamworth MP
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:45:42 GMTPM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job
Therese Coffey says she was told Boris Johnson did not know the details of sexual misconduct allegations against the Tamworth MP
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:26:33 GMTIn Pictures: Brave knights battle it out at jousting tournament
Four champions took to the arena in West Lothian to provide an exhibition of exhilarating horsemanship.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:06:00 GMTChris Pincher: Male Tory MP claims he was groped twice by former deputy chief whip
Exclusive: Pincher firmly denies touching Tory colleague sexually on two occasions in last eight months