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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.

Two charged with murder and fraud after death of 71-year-old woman

Two charged with murder and fraud after death of 71-year-old woman

The pair are due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Scottish government would be in ‘uncharted waters’ if UK public spending cut

Scottish government would be in ‘uncharted waters’ if UK public spending cut

Social justice minister Shona Robison warned public spending cuts from the UK government could mean difficulties across all public services.

Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan

Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan

The Chancellor will insist his controversial package of tax cuts and increased borrowing is ‘sound, credible and will increase growth’.

Minister denies Truss banned the King from Cop27 climate change summit

Minister denies Truss banned the King from Cop27 climate change summit

Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke said the decision that Charles would not go to Egypt was ‘amicably’ agreed with Buckingham Palace.

Thousands of runners take part in colourful London Marathon

Thousands of runners take part in colourful 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.

Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by First Lady Tshepo Motsepe, has accepted the invitation to attend Buckingham Palace in November.

Glasgow woman selected as face of national breast cancer awareness campaign

Glasgow woman selected as face of national breast cancer awareness campaign

Jane Grove, 53, was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2020 and said her biggest fear during treatment was not being able to exercise.

Truss ‘throws Kwasi Kwarteng under a bus’ over tax cut for richest

Truss ‘throws Kwasi Kwarteng under a bus’ over tax cut for richest

The Prime Minister provoked a fresh row at the start of the Tory conference by saying the income tax cut was a ‘decision the Chancellor made’.

New arts group aims to showcase African artists and aid community cohesion

New arts group aims to showcase African artists and aid community cohesion

The African Arts Collective includes artists from across the continent including musicians and dancers.

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

The actor is an ambassador to the United24 project, which donates drones to the Ukrainian army.

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

The Prime Minister declined to commit to the annual uprating of benefits in line with soaring inflation.

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

The schemes restrict through-traffic in residential streets to make them quieter and safer.

Allies defend Kwasi Kwarteng over champagne reception after mini-budget

Allies defend Kwasi Kwarteng over champagne reception after mini-budget

Tory donors at the event should be ‘lauded’ for their contribution, party chairman Jake Berry said.

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