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Tory MP tells ministers to ‘hang their heads in shame’ over fracking row

Tory MP tells ministers to ‘hang their heads in shame’ over fracking row

Tory MPs have been told a Labour vote in the Commons seeking to ban fracking is being treated as a ‘confidence motion’ in the Government.

Rare Islamic gold coin could fetch more than £1m at auction

Rare Islamic gold coin could fetch more than £1m at auction

The 6th century gold dinar dates from when the Umayyad Caliphate ruled from the year 660 to 750.

Man who says he was abused by Lord Mountbatten launches legal proceedings

Man who says he was abused by Lord Mountbatten launches legal proceedings

Arthur Smyth, who was a resident at the notorious Kincora home in Belfast, has waived his anonymity to make the claim.

LS Lowry painting Going To The Match sells at auction for £6.6 million

LS Lowry painting Going To The Match sells at auction for £6.6 million

The artwork depicts people gathered at Burnden Park football stadium, former home of Bolton Wanderers.

Keir Starmer warns UK could slip backwards on LGBT rights

Keir Starmer warns UK could slip backwards on LGBT rights

The Labour leader was speaking at the PinkNews Awards.

Child sex abuse victims ‘will feel cheated’ if report is not hard-hitting

Child sex abuse victims ‘will feel cheated’ if report is not hard-hitting

The final Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse report will be laid before Parliament on Thursday.

Broken funding systems for public services ‘preserve geographic inequalities’

Broken funding systems for public services ‘preserve geographic inequalities’

With reform of the systems unlikely due to public spending cuts, levelling up is in danger, according to a new report.

Morning takeaway coffee could become ‘luxury lifestyle decision’, roaster warns

Morning takeaway coffee could become ‘luxury lifestyle decision’, roaster warns

Robi Lambie, coffee roaster and co-founder of Cairngorm Coffee in Edinburgh, warned of the rising costs of milk pushing up flat white prices.

Joint bid to host opening stages of Tour de France being considered

Joint bid to host opening stages of Tour de France being considered

Ireland previously hosted the Le Grand Depart in 1998.

Grant Shapps, spreadsheet schemer, takes Home Office reins

Grant Shapps, spreadsheet schemer, takes Home Office reins

The former transport secretary was a major backer of Liz Truss’s rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest.

CCTV shows Regency shooting victim fleeing amid ‘pandemonium’, court hears

CCTV shows Regency shooting victim fleeing amid ‘pandemonium’, court hears

The Special Criminal Court heard that gunmen took advantage of ‘utter surprise and confusion’ at the hotel.

What lies in the new Home Secretary’s in-tray?

What lies in the new Home Secretary’s in-tray?

Suella Braverman left the role after just six weeks in office.

DUP reiterate to PM they will not re-enter Stormont while protocol issues remain

DUP reiterate to PM they will not re-enter Stormont while protocol issues remain

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson led a party delegation to meet with Liz Truss in Downing Street on Wednesday,

Oil campaigners charged after Dartford Crossing protest

Oil campaigners charged after Dartford Crossing protest

Two men will appear in custody at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Protester says he was saved by police intervention at Chinese consulate

Protester says he was saved by police intervention at Chinese consulate

Bob Chan claims he was beaten by a group of men after putting up posters criticising President Xi Jinping.

‘Ex-girlfriend’ of Banksy offers previously unseen artworks to MediaCity exhibit

‘Ex-girlfriend’ of Banksy offers previously unseen artworks to MediaCity exhibit

The woman claims their relationship lasted from 1994 to 1998 when the artist was in Bristol.

Waitrose customers send sales of spam and fish heads up by a third

Waitrose customers send sales of spam and fish heads up by a third

Sales of fish heads are up by an ‘incredible’ 34% on last year while spam sales rose by 36%, the grocer reported.

Billionaire who owns Chrysler Building waits for outcome of cash fight with wife

Billionaire who owns Chrysler Building waits for outcome of cash fight with wife

Michael Fuchs and Alvina Collardeau-Fuchs have been arguing at a private hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London.

Death of baby in Lucy Letby case came ‘out of the blue’, says witness

Death of baby in Lucy Letby case came ‘out of the blue’, says witness

One of the seven babies that nurse Lucy Letby is accused of murdering ‘showed no signs of any problems throughout the day’, the court was told.

Communities will have ‘veto’ on fracking, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Communities will have ‘veto’ on fracking, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Tory MPs have been told a Labour vote seeking to ban fracking is being treated as a ‘confidence motion’ in Liz Truss’s Government.

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