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Truss wants Moldova ‘equipped to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia

Truss wants Moldova ‘equipped to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia

Liz Truss said the UK is discussing the prospect with its allies, as Vladimir Putin has been ‘clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia’.

PM pressed to ‘urgently explain’ meeting with Sue Gray over partygate report

PM pressed to ‘urgently explain’ meeting with Sue Gray over partygate report

Labour says public confidence in the process has already been ‘depleted’, and people ‘deserve to know the truth’.

British climber back home after record-breaking 16th Everest summit

British climber back home after record-breaking 16th Everest summit

Kenton Cool, 48, was met by his family at Heathrow after recording the most climbs of any non-Sherpa.

Around 30 people warned over contents of Sue Gray partygate report

Around 30 people warned over contents of Sue Gray partygate report

It is thought that most of the letters were sent out on Thursday, as police concluded their inquiry into lockdown breaches at the heart of Government.

Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services

Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services

Trains between Scotland and England were delayed on Friday due to overhead cable damage at Carstairs.

Veteran amputee completes 2,000km charity cycle across the UK

Veteran amputee completes 2,000km charity cycle across the UK

Stuart Croxford, from Cornwall, had his right leg amputated in 2014 after he was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan.

Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19

The First Minister said she had been experiencing ‘mild symptoms’ on Friday evening.

Bank Governor ‘mis-spoke’ with ‘apocalyptic’ food price warning, minister claims

Bank Governor ‘mis-spoke’ with ‘apocalyptic’ food price warning, minister claims

International trade minister Ranil Jayawardena says he ‘wouldn’t have used’ the language Andrew Bailey did to describe the rising cost of living.

John Shuttleworth gig in Peak District cave halted after fan is trapped in tree

John Shuttleworth gig in Peak District cave halted after fan is trapped in tree

The man had been walking to the comedy event at Peak Cavern in Castleton when he slipped and fell.

Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters

The Taoiseach was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government.

‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems

‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems

Sir Ed Davey’s comments come after the Lib Dems’ deputy leader would not rule out a deal with Sir Keir Starmer’s party to defeat the Conservatives.

British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands

British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands

Paul Johnston said wrangling over the Northern Ireland Protocol has hit relations between Dublin and London.

Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol

Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol

The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders.

Google new teachers to improve safeguarding, says Government

Google new teachers to improve safeguarding, says Government

Recruiters should their use professional judgement about information found online about shortlisted candidates, ministers suggested.

Pharmacists given greater freedoms to choose alternative HRT products

Pharmacists given greater freedoms to choose alternative HRT products

Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication because of widespread shortages.

Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship

Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship

The Prime Minister’s father, a former MEP, said he is ‘absolutely delighted’ to have acquired the nationality.

Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage

Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage

The news came after Department for Education staff were told to return to the office.

Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims

Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims

Campaigners say a shipment arrived at the Navigator Terminals in Essex.

University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge

University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge

The University of Bristol must pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart £50,000 in damages for breaching its duties under the Equalities Act.

Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend

Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend

By next week rain will sweep across most of the country as a result of a strengthening of the jet stream.

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