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Lord Geidt’s resignation: why did he go and what happens next?

Lord Geidt’s resignation: why did he go and what happens next?

Boris Johnson’s adviser on standards quit with a warning that the Prime Minister risked making a ‘mockery’ of the Ministerial Code.

How Raab is considering a Bill of Rights to force through Rwanda flights

How Raab is considering a Bill of Rights to force through Rwanda flights

The European Convention on Human Rights was drawn up by the Council of Europe, an organisation which Winston Churchill was instrumental in founding.

Highlands rewilding project recommended for global UN flagship status

Highlands rewilding project recommended for global UN flagship status

Both the Scottish and UK governments have recommended the bid by the Affric Highlands project.

Ministers urged to address ‘extortionate rent hikes’ amid cost-of-living crisis

Ministers urged to address ‘extortionate rent hikes’ amid cost-of-living crisis

Communities minister Eddie Hughes described rent controls as ‘simply not conservative’.

Ex-PCSO fined after being filmed masturbating in uniform in London park

Ex-PCSO fined after being filmed masturbating in uniform in London park

Kevin Phillips was charged with outraging public decency.

‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove

‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove

The Communities Secretary said the Government and the Bank of England needed to ‘squeeze’ inflation out of the economy.

In Pictures: Waverley Paddle Steamer back at sea 75 years after maiden voyage

In Pictures: Waverley Paddle Steamer back at sea 75 years after maiden voyage

The ageing vessel takes passengers on sea excursions around the British coast.

Government accepts most recommendations made by damning report on Covid response

Government accepts most recommendations made by damning report on Covid response

The Government has responded to a damning report by MPs on its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hugh Grant’s donations ‘saving lives’, says charity founder

Hugh Grant’s donations ‘saving lives’, says charity founder

The actor has donated to Depher, an organisation that provides free plumbing and heating services, for a third time.

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

David Bieber denies attempting to murder Alison Smith at high-security Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire in 2017.

Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Labour demanded a new ministerial interests adviser was installed, with the PM having ‘debased standards and rigged the rules for far too long’.

Flamboyant racegoers show off creative hats as sun shines on Royal Ascot

Flamboyant racegoers show off creative hats as sun shines on Royal Ascot

Hats of all shapes and sizes were worn by female punters as the special occasion gave them the excuse to show off.

Revenue from train fares 54% of pre-pandemic levels

Revenue from train fares 54% of pre-pandemic levels

The Office of Rail and Road said the industry generated £5.9 billion from ticket sales in 2021/22.

‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

Channel 4’s chief content officer was speaking at the Wales Screen Summit in Cardiff.

‘Fist fight’ led to fatal stabbing of teenager, court hears

‘Fist fight’ led to fatal stabbing of teenager, court hears

Ramarni Crosby was stabbed to death after being confronted by eight youths armed with a machete, meat cleaver and knives in Gloucester

Kate: Teaching children to manage emotions could prevent mental health crises

Kate: Teaching children to manage emotions could prevent mental health crises

It comes after a poll revealed that under a fifth of parents understood the “unique” importance of development in children under six years old.

Labour MP warns of ‘deeply poisonous’ atmosphere around Westminster

Labour MP warns of ‘deeply poisonous’ atmosphere around Westminster

Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) claimed that ‘all the people who work in this Parliament were breathing in poisonous air’.

Strikes put thousands of rail jobs at risk, warns Shapps

Strikes put thousands of rail jobs at risk, warns Shapps

The Transport Secretary described the walkouts as ‘an incredible act of self-harm by the union leadership’.

Rwanda hotel invites UK migrants to ‘come as a guest, leave as a friend’

Rwanda hotel invites UK migrants to ‘come as a guest, leave as a friend’

Hope’s slogan, emblazoned on a banner adorning the entrance, invites migrants to “come as a guest, leave as a friend”.

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Homeowners on variable mortgage rates will feel the immediate impact of rate rises, but rates on new fixed-rate mortgage deals are also on the rise.

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