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Does Rishi Sunak still have a chance?
The announcement of the new Conservative Party leader will be made at lunchtime tomorrow. 


Islamic prayer celebrated in immersive theatrical performance
It's an integral part of Islam, and one of the most visible parts of the religion, but the act of prayer has often been misrepresented or vilified.


Liz Truss’ plan to cut taxes ‘won’t help those on lowest incomes’, says anti-poverty organisation
Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an organisation which works to promote policies that will tackle poverty in the UK.


Liz Truss promises energy crisis plan within one week if made Prime Minister
She insisted that her policy of cutting taxes was fair - even though the rich would gain more than the poor.


Serena Williams is the ‘greatest of all time’ says leadership coach and author
I spoke to Michelle Moore who wrote about Serena Williams in her book 'Real Wins'. 


Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for government action after Avanti West Coast cuts rail services
His criticism came after last night's resignation of Avanti's Managing Director.


Russia’s closure of Nord Stream pipeline will put ‘severe pressure’ on the UK
What will Russia's shutdown of the Nord Stream pipeline mean for Europe's economies - and for households here?


Shamima Begum ‘smuggled into Syria by a Canadian spy’, new book claims
The lawyer for Shamima Begum, who fled from the UK as a schoolgirl to join the Islamic State group, has called for an inquiry - after reports that she was smuggled into Syria by a Canadian intelligence agent.


Olivia Pratt Korbel: Silent vigil held in Liverpool
Merseyside Police have urged people to share any details they know about the death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt Korbel - saying any information could "prove absolutely pivotal".


‘Inflation is public enemy number one,’ says Dominic Raab
We speak to deputy prime minister Dominic Raab, who is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership campaign.


Sunak and Truss face off in final Conservative leadership hustings
The final hustings in the Conservative leadership contest are getting underway this evening at Wembley Arena in North London. 


Burnham calls for pay freeze at top of private and public sectors
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is at the 'Enough is Enough' rally. 


Manchester protesters call for energy bill freeze and minimum wage hike
There won't be many in the country who would take issue with Boris Johnson's warning that there'll be 'tough months' ahead.


Could Boris Johnson become PM again?
As he starts his last week as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has warned that the high cost of energy means it's "going to be tough through to next year".  


Liz Truss ‘not ruling out’ financial support for cost of living
Supporters of Conservative leadership favourite Liz Truss are not ruling out a major cut to VAT if she is announced as the new Prime Minister in exactly a week's time.



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