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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.

Motorcyclists mark anniversary of Harry Dunn’s death outside US embassy

Motorcyclists mark anniversary of Harry Dunn’s death outside US embassy

Riders from around the country said prayers and revved engines in London, three years after the teenager died outside RAF Croughton.

Gardai mark 100 years of protecting Ireland from ‘sustained threats’

Gardai mark 100 years of protecting Ireland from ‘sustained threats’

Commissioner Drew Harris praised the force during a ceremony at Dublin Castle.

HMS Prince of Wales given colourful send-off sailing past music festival

HMS Prince of Wales given colourful send-off sailing past music festival

The departure of the 65,000-tonne warship from Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire was had been delayed because of a technical issue.

Truss vows to bolster Britain’s defences as ‘era of complacency is over’

Truss vows to bolster Britain’s defences as ‘era of complacency is over’

The Foreign Secretary says her ‘number one priority’ as PM would be to keep the nation safe.

Tony Hudgell’s adoptive mother welcomes halting of boy’s father’s release from jail

Tony Hudgell’s adoptive mother welcomes halting of boy’s father’s release from jail

Tony was so badly abused at the hands of his mother Jody Simpson and father Anthony Smith that he needed to have both legs amputated.

Woman, 37, charged with murder and arson after fire at east London home

Woman, 37, charged with murder and arson after fire at east London home

Officers were called just after 10am on Thursday after the man, 56, was found dead.

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