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Ben Wallace to ‘quit Government at next reshuffle and not stand again as MP’

Ben Wallace to ‘quit Government at next reshuffle and not stand again as MP’

He told the Sunday Times he would stand down but ruled out leaving ‘prematurely’ and triggering another by-election.

Vondrousova plans matching tattoos with coach to honour Wimbledon win

Vondrousova plans matching tattoos with coach to honour Wimbledon win

Marketa Vondrousova defeated favourite Ons Jabeur in straight sets to make history as the first unseeded women’s singles champion at SW19.

Trans Pride protest march draws tens of thousands to Brighton

Trans Pride protest march draws tens of thousands to Brighton

An estimated 30,000 people attended the rally to celebrate ‘trans joy’ at a time the trans community feels ‘under attack’.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to his mother after her death at 93

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to his mother after her death at 93

Lady Jane Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Lambeth Palace said.

Prince and Princess of Wales to watch Wimbledon men’s final

Prince and Princess of Wales to watch Wimbledon men’s final

Kate also visited Wimbledon for the ladies singles final.

UK hit by strong winds and thunderstorms after weekend weather warnings

UK hit by strong winds and thunderstorms after weekend weather warnings

A number of events scheduled for Saturday were forced to cancel.

Princess of Wales consoles Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur after her defeat

Princess of Wales consoles Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur after her defeat

Kate presented the Tunisian and Marketa Vondrousova with their trophies after the latter claimed a 6-4 6-4 victory.

Climate activists scale building at Ineos oil refinery

Climate activists scale building at Ineos oil refinery

Environmental campaigners are holding a five-day, climate camp in the area.

Salmond leads tributes to SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing at memorial service

Salmond leads tributes to SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing at memorial service

Mrs Ewing, affectionately known as Madame Ecosse, was Scotland’s first female parliamentarian following her election in 1967.

Teenager stabbed to death in fight after birthday party

Teenager stabbed to death in fight after birthday party

A murder investigation has been launched after the boy’s death in north-west London.

Olivia Wilde says striking actors ‘can’t settle for scraps out of desperation’

Olivia Wilde says striking actors ‘can’t settle for scraps out of desperation’

Succession star Brian Cox warned the strike could continue until the end of 2023 as actors felt they were being ‘frozen out’.

Kate watching Wimbledon ladies’ singles final from Royal Box

Kate watching Wimbledon ladies’ singles final from Royal Box

The Princess of Wales has taken her seat to watch Czech player Marketa Vondrousova take on Tunisian Ons Jabeur.

Oil giant led by Cop28 boss ‘to emit close to China’s annual emissions by 2050’

Oil giant led by Cop28 boss ‘to emit close to China’s annual emissions by 2050’

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is on course to emit more than 11 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases in the next 25 years.

UK battered by wind and rain as Met Office issues weekend weather warnings

UK battered by wind and rain as Met Office issues weekend weather warnings

Events across the country have been cancelled as a result of the forecasts.

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped by hotel worker during X Factor

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped by hotel worker during X Factor

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London.

No ‘blank cheques’ for Labour, Unite general secretary warns

No ‘blank cheques’ for Labour, Unite general secretary warns

Sharon Graham told the BBC she is ‘very, very disappointed’ with a ‘lack of ambition’ from the party.

Child obesity rates putting future of UK at risk, Tony Blair Institute warns

Child obesity rates putting future of UK at risk, Tony Blair Institute warns

It has called for healthy food to be more readily available instead of unhealthy, cheaper options.

Kate returns to Wimbledon as organisers close queue after weather warnings

Kate returns to Wimbledon as organisers close queue after weather warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds.

Ben Wallace ‘considering leaving Government in autumn’

Ben Wallace ‘considering leaving Government in autumn’

The Defence Secretary is said to be weighing up whether to leave politics entirely.

New RTE chief ‘to contact Ryan Tubridy within a week to discuss future’

New RTE chief ‘to contact Ryan Tubridy within a week to discuss future’

The broadcaster has been engulfed in controversy since it admitted it had underdeclared the star presenter’s earnings.

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