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Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Allies of the former prime minister said the legal submission would set out his case that he did not knowingly mislead Parliament.

TV historian calls for return of head of rare shark washed up on UK beach

TV historian calls for return of head of rare shark washed up on UK beach

Dan Snow was speaking after the shark’s body was found by walkers on Lepe Beach in Hampshire.

Braverman prepared to change laws to make it easier to kick out rogue police

Braverman prepared to change laws to make it easier to kick out rogue police

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said standards needed to be raised following a series of scandals in the Met Police.

Rwanda flights: Braverman ‘encouraged’ after discussions over injunction reforms

Rwanda flights: Braverman ‘encouraged’ after discussions over injunction reforms

A Government source said the reforms ‘would remove a key barrier to getting flights off the ground’ if implemented.

UK ‘safe and sound’, insists Bank of England after emergency Credit Suisse deal

UK ‘safe and sound’, insists Bank of England after emergency Credit Suisse deal

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Bank of England welcomed the deal done in Switzerland for UBS to take over the stricken lender.

Man arrested after violence and smashed windows at Indian High Commission

Man arrested after violence and smashed windows at Indian High Commission

Footage posted on social media showed one man detach the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the Westminster building.

Government announces almost £60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

Government announces almost £60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues in places including Walsall, Barnsley, Bradford and Stoke-on-Trent will receive investment.

SNP ‘in tremendous mess’ admits interim party chief Mike Russell

SNP ‘in tremendous mess’ admits interim party chief Mike Russell

Mr Russell things had gone ‘spectacularly wrong in recent weeks’ for the SNP.

Police release man held over New IRA claim on John Caldwell shooting

Police release man held over New IRA claim on John Caldwell shooting

Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell was shot several times last month in Omagh.

17-year-old boy stabbed to death at house party

17-year-old boy stabbed to death at house party

West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of the teenager in Leeds.

Christine McGuinness helps break world record for longest lanyard

Christine McGuinness helps break world record for longest lanyard

The Guinness World Record was broken by the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower campaign at Anfield.

Humza Yousaf: SNP membership row ‘is a bit of an own goal’

Humza Yousaf: SNP membership row ‘is a bit of an own goal’

Mr Yousaf said recent days have been ‘challenging’ for the party.

National Trust promises ‘incredible’ show of blossom despite cold snap and snow

National Trust promises ‘incredible’ show of blossom despite cold snap and snow

March’s cold temperatures and the driest February in 30 years have caused difficult conditions for flowering trees and hedgerows.

App will help volunteers find ways to contribute to coronation celebrations

App will help volunteers find ways to contribute to coronation celebrations

More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out initiative to reflect the King’s life of service.

Dozens of Tory MPs risk losing seats over sewage dumping ‘crime’, warns Davey

Dozens of Tory MPs risk losing seats over sewage dumping ‘crime’, warns Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader called for swifter action on dealing with waste being pumped into rivers and seas.

Two million viewers tune in to MOTD Live after Gary Lineker’s return

Two million viewers tune in to MOTD Live after Gary Lineker’s return

The 62-year-old presenter was back on the BBC to cover the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.

Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate

Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate

Lord Greenhalgh voiced concern about the process the Privileges Committee would follow.

Queen remembered by royal family on first Mother’s Day since her death

Queen remembered by royal family on first Mother’s Day since her death

Images of the King and Queen Consort with their mothers have been posted online to mark Mother’s Day

Kwarteng endorses Hunt’s ‘cautious’ Budget but says tax cuts should come sooner

Kwarteng endorses Hunt’s ‘cautious’ Budget but says tax cuts should come sooner

Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng acknowledged the mistakes he had made in No 11 and said Jeremy Hunt was taking a more ‘methodical’ approach.

Sunak should have suspended Raab during bullying investigation, says union

Sunak should have suspended Raab during bullying investigation, says union

Mark Serwotka, general secretary of the Public and Commercial Services union, said Mr Raab should have stepped down or been suspended.

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