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Putin ‘highly unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons but is not rational, says Wallace

Putin ‘highly unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons but is not rational, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary also said he would be meeting allies to discuss undersea security after the suspected Nord Stream sabotage.

Trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted across UK in honour of Queen

Trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted across UK in honour of Queen

The 350 saplings made up the Tree of Trees, a 69ft sculpture installed outside Buckingham Palace to mark the monarch’s seven decades on the throne.

Conservative Party conference opens with tributes to late Queen

Conservative Party conference opens with tributes to late Queen

Members remained standing to sing the national anthem in praise of King Charles III.

Search for Moors murder victim Keith Bennett continuing ‘for foreseeable future’

Search for Moors murder victim Keith Bennett continuing ‘for foreseeable future’

The 12-year-old was one of five victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, with three later found buried on Saddleworth Moor.

Fun, fast times and emotional challenges as thousands take on London Marathon

Fun, fast times and emotional challenges as thousands take on London Marathon

It is expected to be the final time that the event takes place in October, with the race due to return to its regular spring slot in 2023.

Man shot dead in west Belfast social club

Man shot dead in west Belfast social club

Two masked men opened fire at the victim inside Donegal Celtic Football Club’s social club.

Wallace not ruling out future leadership bid and says Nato job would be ‘nice’

Wallace not ruling out future leadership bid and says Nato job would be ‘nice’

The Defence Secretary said he loves his current role but admitted he was not ruling out a future leadership bid.

Anger as Rees-Mogg’s former business partner made government minister

Anger as Rees-Mogg’s former business partner made government minister

Dominic Johnson will be made a life peer serving as a minister in the Department for International Trade and the Cabinet Office.

Government still aims to reform Human Rights Act – Justice Secretary

Government still aims to reform Human Rights Act – Justice Secretary

Brandon Lewis said the Government would still seek to reduce the influence of Strasbourg on UK law and prioritise protecting the public.

Mel B demands action on domestic abuse during appearance at Tory conference

Mel B demands action on domestic abuse during appearance at Tory conference

The pop star is a patron of the Women’s Aid charity.

Justice Secretary ‘hopeful’ of end to barrister strike

Justice Secretary ‘hopeful’ of end to barrister strike

Brandon Lewis declined to commit to pushing for a bigger legal aid budget, but said he was ‘hopeful’ the current deal would end long-running strikes.

Thornberry apologises after busting herself for speeding

Thornberry apologises after busting herself for speeding

The shadow attorney general posted a picture of herself driving on the motorway at 81mph.

Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles

Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles

One group of six ran dressed as a crate of fruit and vegetables while another participant attached an outdoor washing line to his body.

Truss’s personal phone number ‘for sale on the internet’

Truss’s personal phone number ‘for sale on the internet’

The Mail on Sunday said the numbers of 26 senior ministers are available on a US website containing stolen data.

Two men charged with alleged assault on heckler at Queen’s coffin procession

Two men charged with alleged assault on heckler at Queen’s coffin procession

Two men have been arrested and charged with an alleged assault of a 22-year-old man who heckled the Duke of York in Edinburgh.

Fines for companies after people ‘aggressively pestered’ with cold calls

Fines for companies after people ‘aggressively pestered’ with cold calls

People were left ‘distressed, upset, worried and inconvenienced’, a watchdog ruled.

Cutting benefits to fund reduced tax ‘not right thing to do’ says Scottish Tory

Cutting benefits to fund reduced tax ‘not right thing to do’ says Scottish Tory

Andrew Bowie told BBC Radio Scotland that cutting benefits in real terms would not be the right thing to do ‘in principle’.

Taoiseach detects ‘genuine wish’ from Truss to resolve protocol dispute

Taoiseach detects ‘genuine wish’ from Truss to resolve protocol dispute

Ireland’s premier said there was a need for the EU and UK to enter a process to negotiate a resolution to the impasse over post-Brexit trade.

Rees-Mogg booed by protesters in Birmingham as Tory conference kicks off

Rees-Mogg booed by protesters in Birmingham as Tory conference kicks off

The Business Secretary faced a hostile reception as he crossed Victoria Square in the city centre.

Government unveils plan to commemorate nuclear test programme veterans

Government unveils plan to commemorate nuclear test programme veterans

It comes on the 70th anniversary of Operation Hurricane, which saw the UK become the world’s third nuclear power.

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