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Nigel Farage says Coutts document shows his account was shut over his views

Nigel Farage says Coutts document shows his account was shut over his views

The former Ukip leader said he obtained a report by the prestigious private bank’s reputational risk committee.

GB News journalist Dan Wootton says he ‘made errors of judgment in the past’

GB News journalist Dan Wootton says he ‘made errors of judgment in the past’

The 40-year-old journalist and broadcaster also has a MailOnline column.

Private sector tech experts to be seconded to Civil Service, minister says

Private sector tech experts to be seconded to Civil Service, minister says

Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said the number of placements will be uncapped.

Charles and Camilla treated to Shakespeare performances at Windsor Castle event

Charles and Camilla treated to Shakespeare performances at Windsor Castle event

Celebrations are being staged this year to mark the 400th anniversary of the first printed edition of Shakespeare’s collection of plays.

Investigation re-starts into human rights watchdog chair over behaviour claims

Investigation re-starts into human rights watchdog chair over behaviour claims

An investigation into Equality and Human Rights Commission chair Baroness Falkner over claims about workplace culture is again under way.

MPs back powers for polluters to be hit with unlimited fines

MPs back powers for polluters to be hit with unlimited fines

One Tory MP warned that higher fines will not ‘in themselves lead to solutions’.

Communities hosting green energy projects must get automatic investment – report

Communities hosting green energy projects must get automatic investment – report

Tying developments to community benefits will help the Government deliver on its net zero commitments, the Onward think tank said.

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

The outgoing Defence Secretary suggested that being an MP has become a less desirable career choice.

Polar bears’ personalities start to show after move to Staffordshire park

Polar bears’ personalities start to show after move to Staffordshire park

Head keeper Yaz Walker noticed the bear cubs are ‘bizarrely enjoying playing with traffic cones’ in their new five-acre habitat in Staffordshire.

Vodafone launches faster social broadband tariff for struggling families

Vodafone launches faster social broadband tariff for struggling families

The plan costs £20 a month and gives customers speeds of up to 73 Mbps.

MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

Retail sales in Scotland hit double-digit growth for first time this year

Retail sales in Scotland hit double-digit growth for first time this year

Total sales increased by 11.3% in June, food sales increased by 15.8% and non-food sales by 7.5%, according to audit professionals KPMG.

Labour has to take the tough decisions on spending, says Starmer

Labour has to take the tough decisions on spending, says Starmer

Sir Tony Blair told the Labour leader that he would inherit a ‘grim’ set of circumstances if he becomes prime minister at the next election.

First Minister: Labour sticking to two-child cap is ‘unforgiveable’

First Minister: Labour sticking to two-child cap is ‘unforgiveable’

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government is ‘taking action’.

Jaguar Land Rover to announce electric battery ‘giga-factory’ plans

Jaguar Land Rover to announce electric battery ‘giga-factory’ plans

The car firm’s owners Tata is expected to confirm the news on Wednesday.

Carla Foster: Women’s rights groups call for reform of ‘outdated’ abortion laws

Carla Foster: Women’s rights groups call for reform of ‘outdated’ abortion laws

Campaigners have claimed it was ‘never in the public interest’ to prosecute Carla Foster.

UN slams immigration Bill as plans for more vessels to house migrants in trouble

UN slams immigration Bill as plans for more vessels to house migrants in trouble

The UN refugees head said the Government’s asylum plans expose refugees ‘to grave risks in breach of international law’.

‘Greedy’ ex-Met sergeant is jailed for more than seven years for taking bribes

‘Greedy’ ex-Met sergeant is jailed for more than seven years for taking bribes

Frank Partridge accepted a luxury family holiday to Morocco worth almost £7,000 and tickets to exclusive events including a party held by Elton John.

UK safari park provides first glimpse of its first-ever red panda cub

UK safari park provides first glimpse of its first-ever red panda cub

Red pandas are threatened by habitat loss and poaching, with less than 10,000 animals left in the wild.

Bus ‘revolution’ questioned as rural services hit new low

Bus ‘revolution’ questioned as rural services hit new low

A study has found urban areas received the majority of funding allocated under the Government’s national bus strategy.

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