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Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

It is not clear to what extent the planned sale is part of the Government’s pre-existing plan to move 22,000 civil servants out of the capital.

Calls to axe secret police counter-corruption guidance on links with journalists

Calls to axe secret police counter-corruption guidance on links with journalists

The Society of Editors and the Crime Reporters Association have written to the College of Policing.

Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking skills in older age, new research shows.

Nearly one in four ‘won’t turn on heating this winter’ as energy bills soar

Nearly one in four ‘won’t turn on heating this winter’ as energy bills soar

Seven in 10 UK adults will switch their heating on less, while one in 10 will take out a loan, survey suggests.

Backlash from Sunak camp over reports Truss is considering 5% VAT cut

Backlash from Sunak camp over reports Truss is considering 5% VAT cut

A source from the ex-chancellor’s campaign said slashing VAT by 5% across the board would cost north of £30 billion per year.

AstraZeneca boss unsure if annual Covid-19 boosters are good use of resources

AstraZeneca boss unsure if annual Covid-19 boosters are good use of resources

Chief executive officer Pascal Soriot said he believes most of the vaccinated population has a ‘foundation immunity against severe disease’.

Kuenssberg: Johnson will have a ‘chunky chapter’ in British history

Kuenssberg: Johnson will have a ‘chunky chapter’ in British history

The new host of the BBC’s Sunday morning programme also describes Liz Truss as a ‘great survivor’.

Pressure group plans to sue Ofgem over price cap hike

Pressure group plans to sue Ofgem over price cap hike

The Good Law Project is suing Ofgem with Fuel Poverty Action and the Highlands & Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth Group.

Johnson says successor will launch ‘huge package’ of new cost-of-living help

Johnson says successor will launch ‘huge package’ of new cost-of-living help

The outgoing PM hinted at the scale of the options to ease the burden being teed up for either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak to consider.

Revellers enjoy return of Notting Hill Carnival

Revellers enjoy return of Notting Hill Carnival

The event began with the Panorama steelband competition on Saturday night.

Johnson: Golden future to follow ‘tough’ spell for resilient Britain

Johnson: Golden future to follow ‘tough’ spell for resilient Britain

The outgoing PM predicted that the UK will emerge ‘stronger and more prosperous the other side’ of the cost-of-living crisis.

Ancient glass vessels damaged in Beirut blast go on display at British Museum

Ancient glass vessels damaged in Beirut blast go on display at British Museum

Eight vessels from Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods were painstakingly pieced together after they were smashed during the 2020 port blast.

Scottish Parliament being used to ‘manage decline’, says Labour’s Ian Murray

Scottish Parliament being used to ‘manage decline’, says Labour’s Ian Murray

Ian Murray, Labour’s only MP in Scotland, said said if there was another referendum opponents would fight ‘very, very hard’ to remain in the UK.

Police reissue appeal for information on Olivia murder as two suspects bailed

Police reissue appeal for information on Olivia murder as two suspects bailed

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was shot on Monday night after a gunman chased his intended target into her family home.

Truss pledges to ‘reinvigorate’ Tory grassroots to secure election wins

Truss pledges to ‘reinvigorate’ Tory grassroots to secure election wins

The Foreign Secretary says she would boost freedom for local associations and better resource a ‘Lib Dem Unit’ in CCHQ.

JK Rowling: Social media is a gift for people who want to behave in a malign way

JK Rowling: Social media is a gift for people who want to behave in a malign way

The author recently received a threat on Twitter after voicing her support for Sir Salman Rushdie.

In Pictures: Bog triathlon sees good clean contest

In Pictures: Bog triathlon sees good clean contest

The race precedes the annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships on Sunday.

Car owned by Diana, Princess of Wales sells for £650,000

Car owned by Diana, Princess of Wales sells for £650,000

The black Ford Escort RS Turbo was owned by Diana from 1985 to 1988.

Family rescue injured fox and nurse it back to health in garden tent

Family rescue injured fox and nurse it back to health in garden tent

The fox – given the name Florence – was looked after by Liz Wink and her four children.

Australian comic Sam Campbell wins top prize at Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Australian comic Sam Campbell wins top prize at Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Campbell took the best comedy show prize, while Lara Ricote was named best newcomer.

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