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Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:51:32 GMT
Rishi Sunak ally admits he knew of bullying claim against Gavin Williamson before appointment
But Oliver Dowden dismisses anger about expletive texts to former Tory chief whip – insisting they were ‘sent in the heat of the moment’

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:42:54 GMT
Rishi Sunak news - live : PM knew of Gavin Williamson bullying claims ‘but hadn’t seen texts’
Former education secretary sent abusive messages to previous Tory chief whip

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:54:10 GMT
Tesco introduces new 28p car charge at supermarkets across UK
Supermarket says its new tariffs are ‘some of the most competitive rates in the market’

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:53:59 GMT
Tesco introduces new car charge at supermarkets across UK
Supermarket says its new tariffs are ‘some of the most competitive rates in the market’

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:43:08 GMT
Restaurant worker to complete 40-day challenge eating only rotisserie chicken
Alexander Tominsky began his food feat on September 28.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:25:42 GMT
Fears UK will break climate crisis pledge for poor nations after failure to reveal funding
Exclusive: Foreign Office won’t set out payments to crucial global fund – as aid cuts are set to continue

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:15:44 GMT
Aaron Carter, singer and brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, dies aged 34
The US musician opened for the US boy band on a number of tours and concerts.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:00:14 GMT
Twelve-year-old on 365-day run for charity says: ‘Never give up, never give in’
Emily Talman hopes to have raised £6,000 for Prostate Cancer UK when she completes her challenge on Tuesday.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:48:35 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:47:55 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:46:13 GMT
Rail strikes called off: what does it mean for your journey?
Even though three days of strikes have been called off, many trains will remain cancelled

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:46:02 GMT
Rail strikes called off: what does it mean for your journey?
Even though three days of strikes have been called off, many trains will remain cancelled

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:25:54 GMT
Extra bank holiday announced to celebrate King Charles’ coronation
King Charles III is due be coronated next year, eight months after his mother the Queen’s death

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:24:28 GMT
Extra bank holiday announced to celebrate King Charles’ coronation
King Charles III is due be coronated next year, eight months after his mother the Queen’s death

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:23:14 GMT
UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III
The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:53:56 GMT
Nurses vote to strike in first ever national action as cost of living bites
The Royal College of Nursing is campaigning for a pay rise of 5 per cent above inflation

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:24:09 GMT
Gavin Williamson told chief whip ‘you f*** us all over’ in angry texts as minister faces probe over bullying
The former education secretary complained about being excluded from the Queen’s funeral

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:06:01 GMT
What the papers say – November 6
Nurses looking to strike action and phone hack scandals are among the front pages.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:18:51 GMT
Road blockaded amid Bonfire Night chaos in the Scottish capital
Part of Edinburgh was put into lockdown by police after Bonfire Night chaos in the Niddrie area of the Scottish capital.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:06:55 GMT
Thousands gather as Liz Truss effigy with laughing lettuce burnt on Bonfire Night
Effigies of Matt Hancock and Dominic Cummings have been burnt in past years

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:45:18 GMT
London police station shut after man dies in reception area
No details of the circumstances surrounding the man’s death has been released

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:17 GMT
Homeowners will never trust Tories again as mortgage bills soar, Ed Davey tells Sunak
Lib Dem leader to accuse PM of running scared of general election ‘the British people demand’

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Department for Education reprimanded over ‘woeful’ betting firms data breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office said the DfE had allowed gambling firms access to a database of children’s learning records.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Elizabeth line to open on Sundays and offer more direct journeys
Services on the new line across London have previously been suspended almost every Sunday since the line opened on May 24.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Long weekend for Scots to celebrate King’s coronation
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government wanted to ‘give as many people as possible to join the celebrations’.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Rod Stewart, Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini recognised at Scottish Music Awards
The ceremony was held at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, with an exclusive performance from Rod Stewart on the night.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Starmer: Immigration not the solution to challenges in NHS
The Labour leader said there needed to be more funded training for those living in the UK, before looking to overseas recruitment.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Sunak announces extra bank holiday to mark King’s coronation
Monday May 8 will be a bank holiday across the UK, the Prime Minister said.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Movember returns with hopes for even more conversations about mental health
Movember takes places in November annually and seeks to get people talking and raising awareness about men’s mental health.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:28:46 GMT
Raab to bring back British Bill of Rights in bid to curb migrant crossings
The Justice Secretary said the Bill will establish supremacy of UK courts after judges in Strasbourg blocked Rwanda deportations.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:11:47 GMT
Part of Edinburgh put into lockdown amid Bonfire Night chaos
Specialist officers descended on the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on Saturday night after reports serious disturbance.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:45:23 GMT
Tories no longer ‘the party of homeowners’, says Davey
The Lib Dem leader will step up calls for an immediate general election following the economic ‘chaos’ unleashed by the Conservatives.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:30:18 GMT
Rishi Sunak claims ‘roadmap’ to stop climate disaster despite UN warning that the world is way off course
Experts say current pledges would still see a 2.5C temperature rise – way above the 1.5C limit necessary to prevent climate breakdown

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:54:14 GMT
Williamson faces inquiry over abusive messages to Tory chief whip
The Cabinet Office minister accused Wendy Morton of withholding invitations to the Queen’s funeral to ‘punish’ out-of-favour MPs.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:52:44 GMT
Immigration officials target mosques, temples and churches to advise people to return home
Exclusive: Migrant groups called for the ‘hostile environment’ policy to be scrapped, arguing that people expecting to find safe spaces to pray are being ‘duped’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:47:16 GMT
Riot police called to immigration centre as detainees armed with ‘various weaponry’
The ‘disturbance’ took place during a power cut which lasted until 9am today

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:46:23 GMT
Detainees at immigration centre ‘terrified’ as riot police called to ‘disturbance’ after power cut
Riot police were called out to the facility on Friday evening at 7.45pm

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:00:58 GMT
Police launch investigation after three killed in crash between van and car
Police are investigating the collision

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:57:21 GMT
Detainees behind immigration centre violence ‘will be held to account’
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said no-one was hurt in the disturbance during a power outage.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:42:57 GMT
Huge crowds join People’s Assembly march calling for general election now
Early-vote rally reflects public ‘anger and determination’, say organisers

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:40:57 GMT
Labour wants to expand state nurseries as part of election childcare pledge
Country needs to see a ‘transformation’ in sector, shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson says

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:17:02 GMT
Rishi Sunak ‘planning stealth tax’ on pensions that would leave millions of savers worse off
Tax rises and spending cuts expected to be part of chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn Budget later this month

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:30:04 GMT
Lord Lucan: Cluedo cards ‘found in peer’s car’ may shed light on nanny’s murder
Cards depicting Colonel Mustard, lead piping and fictional murder location claimed to have been missing from set at aristocrat’s Belgravia home

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:14:05 GMT
Thousands join austerity demonstration and call for general election
Members of the People’s Assembly, rail unions and Labour MPs were among those calling for a general election in central London on Saturday.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:52:51 GMT
Three people dead after crash in Gloucestershire
A Ford Transit Connect van and a Ford Focus collided on the B4425 Bibury Road.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:42:01 GMT
Post-Brexit trade deal with Brazil unlikely amid strained ties between Lula and Tory government
Exclusive: Conservative ministers accused of ‘cosying up’ to defeated hardliner Bolsonaro

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:37:13 GMT
Princess of Wales celebrates as England secure Rugby League World Cup victory
Wearing a red coat over a long-sleeved burgundy top and pleated skirt, the princess was cheered by the crowd of 23,179 supporters.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:07:48 GMT
Asylum-seekers’ human rights ‘routinely abused’ in Calais, Rishi Sunak warned
Government ‘mocking’ those fleeing war with Suella Braverman’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric, Calais Appeal says

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:02:32 GMT
‘Callous’ minister claims migrants have ‘a cheek’ to complain about conditions at overcrowded Manston
Downing Street distanced itself from the comments

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:01:02 GMT
Gina Miller urges Starmer and Davey to give her a clear run at unseating senior Tory
Exclusive: Democracy campaigner standing for True and Fair Party in 2024 poll

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:43:48 GMT
Joe Biden’s climate envoy warns UK against North Sea oil and gas expansion
New drilling ‘isn’t going to make the difference today, or tomorrow, or in the next month – because it’s just not going to be available’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:43:43 GMT
Belize rejects idea of ‘inhumane’ Rwanda-style asylum deal with UK
‘We will not agree to accept exported migrants – that is inhumane’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:31:16 GMT
Penny Mordaunt says Splash! reality show gig didn’t affect her duties as MP
Commons leader recalls her own ITV appearance – as fellow minister questions whether Matt Hancock will fulfil duties while ‘eating various worms’ in jungle

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:29:43 GMT
UK headed for longest recession in century, says Bank of England
Recession could last well into 2024, says central bank as interest rates hiked

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:27:53 GMT
Firebomb attack on Dover immigration centre ‘motivated by extreme right-wing terrorist ideology’
Andrew Leak, later found dead, was named by police as the man suspected of carrying out the attack on the processing centre

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:26:35 GMT
Suella Braverman plans for vulnerable child refugees to undergo X-rays
Capacity of Home Office systems ‘not sufficient’ to deal with asylum claims, warns Tory MP

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:25:51 GMT
Dover firebombing declared terrorist incident
Police believe the attack of an immigration processing centre was motivated by extreme right-wing ideology.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:24:40 GMT
Thousands join central London protest to demand general election
A coalition of trade unions and community organisations took part in the rally.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:13:56 GMT
Princess of Wales cheered by fans at Rugby League World Cup quarter-final
Kate attended the crunch game at Wigan’s DW Stadium between England and Papua New Guinea.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:32:21 GMT
Tory MPs urge Rishi Sunak to calm fears over soaring new year energy bills
Demand for immediate help for people facing terrible choice between ‘heating or eating’ this winter

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:27:10 GMT
Joe Wicks kicks off his Children In Need walking campaign in Maidenhead
The campaign will span across the first two weekends in November and participants will also be asked to donate what they can to the appeal.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:26:19 GMT
Man, 20, hit with glass during homophobic attack in bar as police hunt attacker
Attack in Stratford, east London, left victim needing stitches after being subjected to homophobic comments

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:16:48 GMT
Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP leader of ‘scaremongering’ over protocol claims
The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said that the DUP leader needs a ‘reality check’.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:53:11 GMT
Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off
Services will remain ‘extremely limited’ on Saturday, Network Rail said.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:52:44 GMT
Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off
Services will remain ‘extremely limited’ on Saturday, Network Rail said.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:50:29 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:49:01 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:46:58 GMT
Eye surgeon warns of potential surge in firework injuries due to cost of living
Badrul Hussain, an opthalmic consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital in north London, spoke with the PA news agency.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:38:03 GMT
No traffic lights, no street lights: What to expect in a winter blackout
The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:37:45 GMT
Winter blackout: What to expect and who would be exempt?
The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:17:49 GMT
Football fan felt ‘really special’ after messages of support from favourite team
Emily Norris, 10, was surprised when she received messages of support from members of her favourite football team following an operation.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:10:34 GMT
Elizabeth Debicki on criticism towards The Crown: The show is clearly fictional
The Australian actress will portray Diana, Princess of Wales in the fifth series of the drama.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:36:17 GMT
Princess of Wales to show support for England at Rugby League World Cup match
Kate is to attend the game against Papua New Guinea in Wigan on Saturday.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:33:53 GMT
Dover firebombing attack ‘motivated by terrorist ideology’ - OLD
Police said there is no evidence Andrew Leak was working with anyone else or there is any wider threat to the public.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:03:36 GMT
Rishi Sunak vows to ‘limit’ mortgage bill hikes as he defends looming spending cuts
PM refuses to rule out return to austerity and declares inflation his ‘number one enemy‘

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:00:18 GMT
STV Children’s Appeal raises more than £3.1m for charities
Famous faces helped raise the total as the tele-fundraiser aired at Street Soccer in Dundee on Friday.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:52:09 GMT
Keyless car theft gang jailed after targeting Heathrow Airport car park
More than 70 vehicles were stolen in a 10-month period.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:35:18 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in November
Chancellor’s Autumn Budget upcoming but help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:35:04 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in November
Chancellor’s Autumn Budget upcoming but help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:27:08 GMT
DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:26:56 GMT
DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:23:07 GMT
Tesco introduces new 28p car charge at supermarkets across UK
Supermarket says its new tariffs are ‘some of the most competitive rates in the market’

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:20:46 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:20:32 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.



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