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Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into resigning as Met Police chief – report

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into resigning as Met Police chief – report

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the review was ‘clearly biased and ignores the facts’.

William and Kate welcome GCHQ puzzle book for children

William and Kate welcome GCHQ puzzle book for children

The proceeds will go towards supporting mental health work.

Council leaders discuss revised pay offer to put to unions

Council leaders discuss revised pay offer to put to unions

Strikes due to go ahead next week could be suspended if the new proposal is accepted.

Tour on PM’s plane for officials blatant misuse of taxpayers’ money, Labour says

Tour on PM’s plane for officials blatant misuse of taxpayers’ money, Labour says

It is understood a number of Foreign Office officials boarded the PM’s official plane on Wednesday.

Queen to miss Highland Games event to aid her ‘comfort’

Queen to miss Highland Games event to aid her ‘comfort’

The Braemar Gathering attracts crowds from the across the globe who watch competitors take part in the caber toss, hammer throw, and tug-o-war.

New PM urged to deliver immediate ‘action plan’ to help businesses

New PM urged to deliver immediate ‘action plan’ to help businesses

The British Chamber of Commerce believes the UK is already in recession.

Liz Truss set for clear victory but by tighter than expected margin – pollster

Liz Truss set for clear victory but by tighter than expected margin – pollster

However, supporters of Rishi Sunak insist the former chancellor is ‘neck and neck’ as voting in the Tory leadership contest comes to a close.

BBC makes donations to charities linked with Diana from Panorama interview sales

BBC makes donations to charities linked with Diana from Panorama interview sales

The proceeds are derived from sales of the 1995 Panorama interview with Martin Bashir.

Beleaguered HMS Prince of Wales to be replaced on US trip by sister ship

Beleaguered HMS Prince of Wales to be replaced on US trip by sister ship

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth will stand in for its sister ship, Navy confirms.

Energy crisis is ‘Dunkirk moment’ that shows privatisation has failed, peers say

Energy crisis is ‘Dunkirk moment’ that shows privatisation has failed, peers say

The escalating energy crisis requires radical action, ex-Labour MP Frank Field and former pensions minister Ros Altman have warned.

Killer police officer Wayne Couzens appears in court over flashing allegations

Killer police officer Wayne Couzens appears in court over flashing allegations

The 49-year-old offered no indication of plea.

Boris Johnson attempts legal fightback against partygate probe

Boris Johnson attempts legal fightback against partygate probe

Downing Street will reportedly publish legal advice on the Commons inquiry into whether the PM misled MPs, a move branded ‘very odd’ by critics.

Wiltshire Police apologise for failings in Becky Godden murder investigation

Wiltshire Police apologise for failings in Becky Godden murder investigation

Taxi driver Christopher Halliwell was not prosecuted for the 20-year-old’s murder until 2016, despite leading police to her body in 2011.

Sailor who rescued historic steamship Daniel Adamson awarded medal

Sailor who rescued historic steamship Daniel Adamson awarded medal

Dan Cross, from Liverpool, received the Merchant Navy Medal for his efforts in renovating the century-old tug boat.

UK food security under threat amid CO2 crisis, chicken firm boss warns

UK food security under threat amid CO2 crisis, chicken firm boss warns

Ranjit Singh Boparan, of 2 Sisters Food Group, said a key food industry CO2 supplier has threatened to increase prices up to 20 times current levels.

Susanna Reid, Louise Minchin and Sian Williams remember Bill Turnbull

Susanna Reid, Louise Minchin and Sian Williams remember Bill Turnbull

The broadcaster died at home in Suffolk on Wednesday at the age of 66.

Pay talks chaired by Sturgeon constructive but no deal yet – union

Pay talks chaired by Sturgeon constructive but no deal yet – union

Johanna Baxter from Unison Scotland said it is now down to Cosla to determine whether to revise the pay offer at the centre of a row.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Formal identification has still to take place but the family of Umar Khan, 24, have been informed.

Louise Minchin remembers Bill Turnbull: ‘He always was kind with his time’

Louise Minchin remembers Bill Turnbull: ‘He always was kind with his time’

Broadcaster Turnbull died at home in Suffolk on Wednesday at the age of 66.

Athens beats eastern European favourites in budget city break rankings

Athens beats eastern European favourites in budget city break rankings

Post Office Travel Money analysed a dozen typical tourist costs in 20 popular European cities.

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