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Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

The former prime minister has insisted it was not ‘reckless’ to rely on the advice of his senior officials.

‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

The findings are based on surveys from surgeons, anaesthetists and critical care doctors working during the heatwave from July 16-19 2022.

Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

Savers coming off a one-year fixed bond or Isa will notice that the equivalent rates are now much higher, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave said the allegations against the UK armed forces are ‘extremely serious’.

How worried should we be over the shock rise in inflation?

How worried should we be over the shock rise in inflation?

The Office for National Statistics data defied forecasts for a drop to 9.9% last month, instead revealing a rise back up to 10.4%.

Mental health services failing to take account of menopause, says watchdog

Women are frequently prescribed antidepressants when hormone replacement therapy may be more appropriate, a report has suggested.

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

Cases involving allegations or a history of domestic violence would not be included in the mandatory mediation proposals.

More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022

More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022

The Civil Aviation Authority said an ‘unacceptable’ 37% of flights were at least 15 minutes late in 2022.

Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could ‘lead to new ways of developing renewable energy’

Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could ‘lead to new ways of developing renewable energy’

An international team, led by experts from the University of Cambridge, studied the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

Emergency services at scene after ship topples in dry dock

Emergency services at scene after ship topples in dry dock

The incident happened at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, on Wednesday morning.

Openreach hits 10 million milestone in full-fibre broadband programme

Openreach hits 10 million milestone in full-fibre broadband programme

The company is now pressing ahead with plans to reach 25 million premises.

Boost for electric vehicle network as county to install 10,000 chargers by 2030

Boost for electric vehicle network as county to install 10,000 chargers by 2030

Surrey County Council and charge point provider Connected Kerb intend to install the new chargers.

House price growth slows but rental prices record strongest increase since 2016

House price growth slows but rental prices record strongest increase since 2016

Average UK house prices increased by 6.3% in the 12 months to January 2023, down from 9.3% in December 2022, the Office for National Statistics said.

Gender reform row may have increased SNP support, suggests Yousaf

Gender reform row may have increased SNP support, suggests Yousaf

Humza Yousaf spoke out after figures released last week showed the party’s membership had plummeted over the past year.

How food items have increased in price over the past year

How food items have increased in price over the past year

Low-fat milk has jumped by 42%, olive oil by 41% and sugar by 38%.

Johnson was warned against claiming all guidance was followed, evidence suggests

Johnson was warned against claiming all guidance was followed, evidence suggests

The former prime minister faces a live grilling by the Privileges Committee on Wednesday afternoon.

BBC’s coverage of Queen’s state funeral recognised in Bafta TV nominations

BBC’s coverage of Queen’s state funeral recognised in Bafta TV nominations

The coverage was tapped for its technical directing and sound work.

Amazon raises minimum starting pay for thousands of workers by 50p to £11

Amazon raises minimum starting pay for thousands of workers by 50p to £11

The online giant employs more than 50,000 people across the UK.

Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

The two former prime ministers will form part of an expected backbench rebellion against the agreement negotiated with Brussels.

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