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Chancellor ‘had the right’ to sack top civil servant, says ex-Treasury minister

Chancellor ‘had the right’ to sack top civil servant, says ex-Treasury minister

Simon Clarke, the former chief secretary to the Treasury, said he never had a problem with Sir Tom Scholar.

Tories have not had a clear run at government over last decade, says Truss ally

Tories have not had a clear run at government over last decade, says Truss ally

All eyes are on the mini-budget set to be announced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday.

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

The US president was among the world leaders who gathered in London for the funeral of the Queen on Monday.

Flight carrying Irish premier to UN gathering in New York returns to Dublin

Flight carrying Irish premier to UN gathering in New York returns to Dublin

The Aer Lingus flight turned back following a bird strike, a spokesperson for the airline said.

New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

New Met Police commissioner holds meeting with family of Chris Kaba

Mr Kaba, 24, was killed on September 5 following a police pursuit of his car which ended in Streatham Hill, London.

Biden and Truss discuss NI Protocol and Russia in New York meeting

Biden and Truss discuss NI Protocol and Russia in New York meeting

The leaders made the remarks as they sat down to talks also centring on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis it has provoked.

Window of opportunity to resolve Stormont stand-off – O’Neill

Window of opportunity to resolve Stormont stand-off – O’Neill

The Assembly has been in a state of flux since February with the DUP taking protest action against the NI Protocol.

Aiden Aslin among five Britons released by pro-Russia forces in Ukraine, says MP

Aiden Aslin among five Britons released by pro-Russia forces in Ukraine, says MP

Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed on Wednesday that five Britons captured since the war in Ukraine began were being released.

Five Britons detained by pro-Russia forces in Ukraine are released

Five Britons detained by pro-Russia forces in Ukraine are released

Five British nationals held by Russian-backed forces are being returned to their families.

Truss hits out at ‘catastrophic failure’ of Putin in Ukraine in UN speech

Truss hits out at ‘catastrophic failure’ of Putin in Ukraine in UN speech

Comments by the Russian leader in a televised address to the nation appeared to suggest the conflict in Ukraine could spiral into a nuclear crisis.

Posts from ‘ghetto of the online world’ still affect me – Molly Russell’s father

Posts from ‘ghetto of the online world’ still affect me – Molly Russell’s father

Ian Russell gave evidence from the witness box at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

New GP access plans will have ‘minimal impact’ on patients, doctors warn

New GP access plans will have ‘minimal impact’ on patients, doctors warn

The Royal College of GPs has accused the Health Secretary of not consulting on her new plans.

Renee MacRae murder: Accused told garage he had burned car’s boot, court told

Renee MacRae murder: Accused told garage he had burned car’s boot, court told

William MacDowell, 80, denies murdering Andrew MacRae, three, and the child’s 36-year-old mother, Renee MacRae, in November 1976.

Government’s corporation tax plan may hand banks a £6 billion tax cut – Lib Dems

Government’s corporation tax plan may hand banks a £6 billion tax cut – Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey hit out at the plan, calling it “shameful”.

Scottish DJ and record producer Jamie Roy dies age 33

Scottish DJ and record producer Jamie Roy dies age 33

His family announced his death in a social media post on Wednesday.

Patients to see a GP within two weeks, Coffey to say

Patients to see a GP within two weeks, Coffey to say

The new health secretary has set out plans to tackle pressures in the NHS.

Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion

Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion

The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United Nations General Assembly.

Hundreds of pigs released in annual pannage to hoover up New Forest acorns

Hundreds of pigs released in annual pannage to hoover up New Forest acorns

The tradition reduces the risk to ponies and cattle, who can suffer from acorn poisoning.

Silence not an option, say police as record reward offered to find girl’s killer

Silence not an option, say police as record reward offered to find girl’s killer

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was fatally shot in the chest in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on August 22.

Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

The public is supportive of Government cost-of-living intervention at a similar scale to its actions during the pandemic, research suggests.

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