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Grant Shapps to call for faster aid delivery into Gaza during Middle East visit

Grant Shapps to call for faster aid delivery into Gaza during Middle East visit

The Defence Secretary is visiting the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and Israel.

Michael Gove blames councils’ financial failure on poor leadership

Michael Gove blames councils’ financial failure on poor leadership

The Levelling Up Secretary said he is concerned about local government finances but predicted that no ‘well run’ councils are at risk.

‘Selfish’ motorist, 81, with poor eyesight who fatally hit pedestrian is jailed

‘Selfish’ motorist, 81, with poor eyesight who fatally hit pedestrian is jailed

Neil Pemberton ignored doctors and continued to get behind the wheel, police said.

Andrew Neil: New BBC chairman will not stand for nonsense

Andrew Neil: New BBC chairman will not stand for nonsense

Production company chief executive Dr Samir Shah has been named as the Government’s preferred candidate for the role.

Education leaders urge Heaton-Harris to step in over ‘chronic underfunding’

Education leaders urge Heaton-Harris to step in over ‘chronic underfunding’

The chief executives of the seven main education bodies said Northern Ireland’s young people deserve to be treated equitably.

What challenges could Samir Shah face as BBC chairman?

What challenges could Samir Shah face as BBC chairman?

The chairman’s role includes leading discussions with the Government and making sure the corporation fulfils its mission to audiences.

Man charged with attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed in Aberfan

Man charged with attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed in Aberfan

South Wales Police said Daniel Mihai Popescu would appear in court on Thursday.

Johnson said he wanted a ‘disputatious’ No 10 amid claims of ‘toxic’ culture

Johnson said he wanted a ‘disputatious’ No 10 amid claims of ‘toxic’ culture

He said he had apologised to former senior official Helen MacNamara over Dominic Cummings’ expletive-laden WhatsApp messages about her.

Johnson defends decision to resist calls to sack Hancock

Johnson defends decision to resist calls to sack Hancock

Former prime minister Boris Johnson defended ex-health secretary Matt Hancock and said there was no guarantee a replacement would have been better.

Queen comforts former resident of women’s refuge

Queen comforts former resident of women’s refuge

Camilla reached out to squeeze the woman’s arm as she sat and spoke to her and three other women at the crisis accommodation in London.

Museum of London’s new home at historic market a step closer after roof restored

Museum of London’s new home at historic market a step closer after roof restored

Coppersmith Chris Johnson, 83, placed the last copper sheet on the dome at Smithfield Poultry Market, 60 years after he worked on the original roof.

Sunak risks angering Tory right by avoiding most hardline Rwanda legislation

Sunak risks angering Tory right by avoiding most hardline Rwanda legislation

The draft Bill instead orders courts to treat the country as safe and gives ministers powers to disregard sections of the Human Rights Act.

Boris Johnson ‘regrets’ long Covid remarks

Boris Johnson ‘regrets’ long Covid remarks

But charities representing people with the condition said the former prime minister ‘only apologised because he got found out’.

Judge loses High Court fight after failing to get promotion

Judge loses High Court fight after failing to get promotion

District Judge Kate Thomas took legal action against the Judicial Appointments Commission after failing in a bid to become a circuit judge.

Gender-affirming care for children could be ‘new form of conversion therapy’

Gender-affirming care for children could be ‘new form of conversion therapy’

Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch made the claim.

Parts of Australia and US removed from UK gender recognition certificate list

Parts of Australia and US removed from UK gender recognition certificate list

Additions to the updated list include China, Cuba, India, Iran, Sri Lanka and Belarus.

Emergency Rwanda legislation published after new treaty signed in Kigali

Emergency Rwanda legislation published after new treaty signed in Kigali

Tory MPs from across the party are now expected to scrutinise the Bill, which Rishi Sunak will hope can reassure right-wingers and centrist MPs alike.

Labour former minister says he does not feel safe as a gay man in the UK anymore

Labour former minister says he does not feel safe as a gay man in the UK anymore

Sir Chris Bryant said rhetoric used by equalities minister Kemi Badenoch in the Commons had contributed to his safety concerns.

Council calls on Government to ban moorland burning

Council calls on Government to ban moorland burning

Sheffield City Council says smoke drifting over the city from controlled burning on nearby grouse moors causes health problems.

‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour’ found within Police Scotland

‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour’ found within Police Scotland

But HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland also found that the culture within the force is improving overall.

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