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Labour demands details about Raab being on holiday while Kabul fell

Labour demands details about Raab being on holiday while Kabul fell

The Foreign Secretary has rejected calls from opposition parties for him to resign.

Bidding war heats up at Morrisons with new £7bn bid by US private equity firm

Bidding war heats up at Morrisons with new £7bn bid by US private equity firm

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice was given an extension by regulators to place a formal bid or walk away from any potential takeover.

Young Afghan refugee who fell to his death from hotel window named by police

Young Afghan refugee who fell to his death from hotel window named by police

South Yorkshire Police said Mohammed Munib Majeedi died after falling from the window of the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel in Blonk Street.

Deposition of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer postponed after last-minute agreement

Deposition of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer postponed after last-minute agreement

The Dunn family’s spokesman said they were now focussing their attention on securing justice in the criminal case.

Dominic Raab should have taken call if it was recommended, says Darroch

Dominic Raab should have taken call if it was recommended, says Darroch

The Foreign Secretary was reportedly ‘unavailable’ when officials in his department suggested he urgently call the Afghan foreign minister.

Raab chairs G7 ministers meeting as opposition calls for him to resign

Raab chairs G7 ministers meeting as opposition calls for him to resign

He said G7 foreign ministers will work to enable humanitarian assistance and prevent further loss of life in Afghanistan.

Former British army airbase worker granted settlement stuck in Afghanistan

Former British army airbase worker granted settlement stuck in Afghanistan

He was granted settlement in the UK days before the Taliban captured Lashkar Gah, the capital of the southern Helmand province.

Javid ‘confident’ boosters can start next month despite no official decision

Javid ‘confident’ boosters can start next month despite no official decision

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation met on Thursday.

Geronimo the alpaca given 24-hour reprieve

Geronimo the alpaca given 24-hour reprieve

The alpaca has been living under the threat of destruction after his owner Helen Macdonald lost a four-year legal battle over TB testing.

Gurkhas end hunger strike after Government agrees to talks over pensions

Gurkhas end hunger strike after Government agrees to talks over pensions

The Ministry of Defence said on Thursday it would meet with former servicemen and the Nepalese ambassador next month.

Blue star Lee Ryan says he has no money as he is fined and banned from driving

Blue star Lee Ryan says he has no money as he is fined and banned from driving

The All Rise singer, 37, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court via remote link from Spain on Thursday.

Man arrested in connection with Stuart Lubbock murder released without charge

Man arrested in connection with Stuart Lubbock murder released without charge

Essex Police said there was insufficient evidence for a ‘realistic chance of a successful prosecution’.

Harry competes in charity polo cup after making £1.1m donation

Harry competes in charity polo cup after making £1.1m donation

The duke is playing in a polo tournament in Aspen, Colorado, on Thursday for the Sentebale charity he set up.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Hull, Sedgemoor and Mansfield are continuing to record the highest rates.

Isolation alerts from Covid-19 app continue to fall following ‘logic’ tweak

Isolation alerts from Covid-19 app continue to fall following ‘logic’ tweak

Pings from the NHS Covid-19 app peaked to more than 690,000 in July, but now sit at just over 261,000.

Afghan refugee screamed for son, five, as he fell from hotel window – witness

Afghan refugee screamed for son, five, as he fell from hotel window – witness

The boy was living with his family at a hotel in Sheffield following their escape from their homeland earlier in the summer.

Former MP Jared O’Mara charged with fraud over invoices

Former MP Jared O’Mara charged with fraud over invoices

He is charged alongside former aide Gareth Arnold, who faces six counts of fraud by false representation.

Public warned over Covid Pass text message scam

Public warned over Covid Pass text message scam

Cybersecurity experts have flagged a new text message scam targeting people’s credit card details by claiming they need to pay for a Covid Pass.

Images of Queen behind the lens released for World Photography Day

Images of Queen behind the lens released for World Photography Day

The monarchy has shared images of the Queen taking her own pictures over the years.

British student feels ‘helpless and hopeless’ after attempts to flee Kabul

British student feels ‘helpless and hopeless’ after attempts to flee Kabul

The Afghan born 25-year-old returned to the country in July to get married and should soon be starting his fourth year medical studies.

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