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The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The former prime minister references a host of key figures in his evidence bundle to the Privileges Committee.

Restrictions on Airbnbs planned in Levelling Up Bill, Michael Gove says

Restrictions on Airbnbs planned in Levelling Up Bill, Michael Gove says

The Communities Secretary said ministers would bring forward changes aimed at restricting the way homes can be turned into Airbnbs.

Pressure mounts on Ofsted as school staff show solidarity with late headteacher

Pressure mounts on Ofsted as school staff show solidarity with late headteacher

Primary school leaders in Suffolk are meeting to decide whether to take ‘collective action’ during Ofsted inspections in solidarity with Ruth Perry

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

Here are some of the key arguments the former prime minister made ahead of the committee session on Wednesday.

Muslim group criticises ‘unchecked racism’ found by Casey review of Met Police

Muslim group criticises ‘unchecked racism’ found by Casey review of Met Police

The report describes Britain’s largest police force as institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic.

Sturgeon chairs final Cabinet meeting as First Minister of Scotland

Sturgeon chairs final Cabinet meeting as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon will give up her roles as leader of the SNP and First Minister next week.

Man accused of Olivia murder was ‘high-level cannabis dealer’, court told

Man accused of Olivia murder was ‘high-level cannabis dealer’, court told

Thomas Cashman told the jury he was making between £3,000 and £5,000 a week selling cannabis.

Busway could be built through orchard as council moves forward with plans

Busway could be built through orchard as council moves forward with plans

The route of the proposed busway, between Cambridge and Cambourne, would pass through Coton Orchard.

Robber involved in raid at Ashley Cole’s home fails in bid to reduce sentence

Robber involved in raid at Ashley Cole’s home fails in bid to reduce sentence

Kurtis Dilks, 35, was also found guilty of conspiring to rob the wife of former Tottenham, Hull and Derby midfielder Tom Huddlestone.

Scientists use 3D printer to make dessert from seven ingredients

Scientists use 3D printer to make dessert from seven ingredients

Researchers in the US wanted to understand more about how 3D-printed food technology could enhance the culinary experience.

Going ahead with tougher sanctions for benefit claimants ‘foolish and unfair’

Going ahead with tougher sanctions for benefit claimants ‘foolish and unfair’

A think tank warned that more people on social security are at risk of hardship and destitution if their payments are cut.

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

The inquiry will hold hearings in Scotland early next year as part of Baroness Hallett’s investigation into the response to the virus.

Global stocks rebound as US and UK governments reassure over stability

Global stocks rebound as US and UK governments reassure over stability

US stock markets opened higher after the Treasury secretary signalled the Government would protect people’s deposits if another bank collapsed.

Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

As well as a test of planetary defence, the Dart mission gave astronomers a chance to learn more about the Dimorphos asteroid.

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

The 82-year-old victim suffered facial burns and was taken to hospital.

Culture Club bandmates to pay £1.75m to ex-drummer as High Court trial dropped

Culture Club bandmates to pay £1.75m to ex-drummer as High Court trial dropped

A trial over the value of the band name and its profits was expected to begin in London on March 27.

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

The former prime minister’s defence dossier apportions blame to advisers and criticises the inquiry.

Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears

Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears

Letby is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.

Tories accuse SNP of ‘unprecedented’ bid to cancel FMQs for new leader

Tories accuse SNP of ‘unprecedented’ bid to cancel FMQs for new leader

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be announced on Monday, with the new leader expected to face questions at Holyrood on Thursday.

Johnson does not deny joking No 10 event was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

Johnson does not deny joking No 10 event was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

The former PM allegedly made the comment during a boozy mid-pandemic leaving do.

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