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Ed Miliband mocks David Cameron’s 2015 ‘chaos’ tweet after Liz Truss U-turn

Ed Miliband mocks David Cameron’s 2015 ‘chaos’ tweet after Liz Truss U-turn

The former Labour leader’s response to David Cameron’s tweet has quickly accrued tens of thousands of likes after a tumultuous day for the Tories.

Charities and asylum seekers face wait for Rwanda policy High Court ruling

Charities and asylum seekers face wait for Rwanda policy High Court ruling

“It is going to take a little bit of time,” judge Lord Justice Lewis said on Friday.

Three weeks of market chaos that toppled the chancellor

Three weeks of market chaos that toppled the chancellor

The market chaos that gripped London, and spilled over internationally, was some of the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s time for Liz Truss to go as Prime Minister

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s time for Liz Truss to go as Prime Minister

Ms Truss sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and reversed plans for a cut to corporation tax on Friday.

MoJ blocks open prison move for ‘dangerous killer’ whose case made legal history

MoJ blocks open prison move for ‘dangerous killer’ whose case made legal history

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis rejected the Parole Board’s recommendation to move William Dunlop who murdered Julie Hogg in 1989.

Truss sacrifices Kwarteng to save her premiership as she ditches tax pledge

Truss sacrifices Kwarteng to save her premiership as she ditches tax pledge

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Hunt as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Former Labour deputy leader and Winston Churchill’s grandson on peerages list

Former Labour deputy leader and Winston Churchill’s grandson on peerages list

A total of 26 figures have been made members of the House of Lords as part of the latest honours list.

Former Stormont first minister and education minister to join House of Lords

Former Stormont first minister and education minister to join House of Lords

Arlene Foster and Peter Weir are set to be made life peers, the DUP has said.

OnlyFans model accused of murdering boyfriend wanted to ‘scare’ him, court hears

OnlyFans model accused of murdering boyfriend wanted to ‘scare’ him, court hears

Abigail White, 24, was arguing with Bradley Lewis, 22, when she stabbed him once to the chest on the evening of March 25 this year.

Liverpool to ‘come to life’ for Eurovision, BBC director general says

Liverpool to ‘come to life’ for Eurovision, BBC director general says

Tim Davie visited the venue for Eurovision 2023, the ACC Liverpool, on Friday.

Medical expert gives evidence at trial of nurse accused of murdering babies

Medical expert gives evidence at trial of nurse accused of murdering babies

Consultant paediatrician Dr Dewi Evans told jurors about neonatal care.

Government’s growth agenda is in tatters, says ex-chancellor Lord Hammond

Government’s growth agenda is in tatters, says ex-chancellor Lord Hammond

But the Tory peer said Liz Truss can survive as PM because the party’s MPs wont want to risk a general election.

England could remain in drought beyond spring 2023, experts say

England could remain in drought beyond spring 2023, experts say

Much of the country remains in drought, with low river and groundwater levels, and reservoir stocks continuing to decrease.

Student who killed his grandmother in house fire is sentenced to hospital order

Student who killed his grandmother in house fire is sentenced to hospital order

Chanatorn Croghan, 21, appeared to spiral out of control in his first term at Manchester University and left his course.

24 protesters arrested after New Scotland Yard sign covered with yellow paint

24 protesters arrested after New Scotland Yard sign covered with yellow paint

The force said it arrested the protesters on suspicion of wilful obstruction of the highway and conspiracy to commit criminal damage.

Russia cannot sustain renewed campaign of attacks on Ukraine, officials say

Russia cannot sustain renewed campaign of attacks on Ukraine, officials say

Western officials have said they do not currently see the situation as a ‘nuclear crisis’.

Mortgage lenders ‘should feel confidence to put more products on the market’

Mortgage lenders ‘should feel confidence to put more products on the market’

Some of the downward pressure on house prices and transactions will be tempered following the Government’s U-turn, a housing market expert suggests.

Jeremy Hunt becomes Chancellor with wealth of experience in Cabinet roles

Jeremy Hunt becomes Chancellor with wealth of experience in Cabinet roles

Mr Hunt, who has twice run unsuccessfully to become Tory leader, has been labelled ‘chief executive’ to Liz Truss’s ‘chair’.

Pound falls further and bonds under pressure despite Government tax U-turn

Pound falls further and bonds under pressure despite Government tax U-turn

Trading in the pound and gilts, UK government bonds became more positive early on Friday but reversed after Liz Truss’s speech.

Nicola Sturgeon calls for PM to quit as pressure for general election grows

Nicola Sturgeon calls for PM to quit as pressure for general election grows

The First Minister said Tory MPs should back an election if Liz Truss does not resign.

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