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Two Tory MPs cut from Johnson’s honours list to avoid by-elections – report

Two Tory MPs cut from Johnson’s honours list to avoid by-elections – report

Nadine Dorries and Sir Alok Sharma are said to have been struck from the list which could be published as soon as Friday.

Government amendments to legacy bill dismissed as ‘tinkering round the edges’

Government amendments to legacy bill dismissed as ‘tinkering round the edges’

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord said the only acceptable move would be to scrap the bill entirely.

US looking to UK to lead the effort on AI regulation talks, Biden says

US looking to UK to lead the effort on AI regulation talks, Biden says

The US president said there was no-one ‘we have greater faith in being able to negotiate this’ than Rishi Sunak.

Teenage boy dies after collision involving e-bike and ambulance

Teenage boy dies after collision involving e-bike and ambulance

The incident had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Joe Biden keeping options open on new Nato boss with UK politician touted

Joe Biden keeping options open on new Nato boss with UK politician touted

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been linked with the post.

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden stress ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden stress ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

The US president and Rishi Sunak stressed their ‘unwavering support’ for Kyiv in a joint press conference at the White House.

British girl injured in Annecy attack stable in hospital, according to reports

British girl injured in Annecy attack stable in hospital, according to reports

Witnesses said the knifeman repeatedly stabbed a child in a pushchair as part of the horrific attack in the French Alps.

Actress Nikki Sanderson alerted to potential hacking claim by Hollyoaks co-star

Actress Nikki Sanderson alerted to potential hacking claim by Hollyoaks co-star

Ms Sanderson, 39, is suing Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) claiming journalists at its titles used unlawful information gathering.

Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks

Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks

Rishi Sunak met Joe Biden for talks in the White House on issues including artificial intelligence, Ukraine and economic co-operation.

Triassic herbivores starved to death as diet took toll on teeth, study suggests

Triassic herbivores starved to death as diet took toll on teeth, study suggests

Rhynchosaurs were an important part of the ecosystems on land during the period, experts said.

Almost no rain in England for the last three weeks, figures show

Almost no rain in England for the last three weeks, figures show

River levels in the north are also down though some rain and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend.

Hot weather warnings upgraded by Met Office as thunderstorms set to hit UK

Hot weather warnings upgraded by Met Office as thunderstorms set to hit UK

The UK Health Security Agency has warned of hot weather which could affect the wider population.

Johnson given findings of probe into whether he misled MPs over parties – report

Johnson given findings of probe into whether he misled MPs over parties – report

The former prime minister could face suspension from the Commons or even a by-election if the committee finds him in contempt of Parliament.

Pink diamond and ruby make history as they fetch £28 million each at auction

Pink diamond and ruby make history as they fetch £28 million each at auction

The jewels were sold during Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York on Thursday.

Leaders reflect on Churchill’s early hours visits to Roosevelt

Leaders reflect on Churchill’s early hours visits to Roosevelt

Rishi Sunak vowed not to bother Joe Biden in the way the UK’s wartime leader had pestered the then US president.

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ as he welcomes him to White House

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ as he welcomes him to White House

Joe Biden got Rishi Sunak’s title wrong when the pair met in Washington.

City Watchdog investigating hedge fund amid claims against founder Crispin Odey

City Watchdog investigating hedge fund amid claims against founder Crispin Odey

Odey AM declined to comment.

Biden hails strength of special relationship as Sunak visits White House

Biden hails strength of special relationship as Sunak visits White House

The president said UK/US relations were in ‘real good shape’ as the Prime Minister visited Washington.

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

Government must ‘speed up and scale up’ AI in education – Lord Hague

The former Conservative Party leader spoke at the Times Education Summit on Thursday.

Visitors told to experience historic sites with senses as phones ‘overstimulate’

Visitors told to experience historic sites with senses as phones ‘overstimulate’

The charity has added signs with messages such as: ‘Beware this view will live long in the memory.’

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