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Khan accuses Grenfell Tower companies of placing profits above safety

Khan accuses Grenfell Tower companies of placing profits above safety

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for an overhaul of the UK’s building control system.

Watchdog gives Dominic Cummings dressing down after consultancy application

Watchdog gives Dominic Cummings dressing down after consultancy application

It follows criticism for Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser for failing to notify the panel of a paid-for blog about his time in No 10.

Truss becomes Foreign Secretary as Williamson sacked and Raab demoted

Truss becomes Foreign Secretary as Williamson sacked and Raab demoted

Nadhim Zahawi has been promoted to Education Secretary.

Jeremy Clarkson calls on Government to defend UK food supplies

Jeremy Clarkson calls on Government to defend UK food supplies

The TV presenter and farmer called for support to keep up levels of domestic food production.

Nadine Dorries – ex-I’m a Celeb star and best-selling author takes culture brief

Nadine Dorries – ex-I’m a Celeb star and best-selling author takes culture brief

Her jaunt in the jungle ended when she was voted off after failing to impress in the ‘bug burial’ bushtucker trial.

From saboteur to ‘levelling up’ chief, Boris Johnson keeps Michael Gove close

From saboteur to ‘levelling up’ chief, Boris Johnson keeps Michael Gove close

Mr Gove has become Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Nearly three-quarters of local areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

MPs back motion calling for Universal Credit cut to be cancelled

MPs back motion calling for Universal Credit cut to be cancelled

A number of Tory MPs criticised the Government.

Harry and Meghan named in Time 100 most influential list on duke’s birthday

Harry and Meghan named in Time 100 most influential list on duke’s birthday

It comes as Harry was sent birthday greetings online by members of the royal family.

Victims to raise Troubles ‘amnesty’ with UN body

Victims to raise Troubles ‘amnesty’ with UN body

The concerns of bereaved relatives will be raised at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

No criminal investigation into Diana Panorama interview, say police

No criminal investigation into Diana Panorama interview, say police

Scotland Yard said it had assessed the contents of Lord Dyson’s report in May.

Fight for new Stuart Lubbock inquest will go on despite father’s death – friend

Fight for new Stuart Lubbock inquest will go on despite father’s death – friend

Stuart Lubbock, 31, died at Michael Barrymore’s then home in Roydon, Essex, in March 2001.

Liz Truss ascends Cabinet ladder to be appointed Foreign Secretary

Liz Truss ascends Cabinet ladder to be appointed Foreign Secretary

The South West Norfolk MP was seen to have impressed in her job as international trade secretary.

Carer vaccine deadline threatens staff exodus, unions warn

Carer vaccine deadline threatens staff exodus, unions warn

Care workers have to get their first vaccine by September 15 and be double jabbed by November 11 or be banned from care homes in England.

Hair-skipping and hand-walking feature in new Guinness World Records

Hair-skipping and hand-walking feature in new Guinness World Records

Following the release of the 2022 Guinness World Records, we meet some of this year’s biggest stars.

Truss becomes Foreign Secretary as Johnson wields axe in Cabinet reshuffle

Truss becomes Foreign Secretary as Johnson wields axe in Cabinet reshuffle

Dominic Raab was demoted to make way for Liz Truss, who becomes the first Tory female Foreign Secretary.

Facebook accused of ‘sitting on its hands’ over impact of Instagram on teenagers

Facebook accused of ‘sitting on its hands’ over impact of Instagram on teenagers

A newspaper report revealed internal Facebook research that highlighted the negative impact Instagram has on teenage girls.

Raab demoted, three Cabinet ministers sacked as Johnson wields the axe

Raab demoted, three Cabinet ministers sacked as Johnson wields the axe

Dominic Raab was moved from foreign secretary to the Ministry of Justice but also picks up the title of Deputy PM.

Dominic Raab pays the price for Afghanistan debacle

Dominic Raab pays the price for Afghanistan debacle

He has lost his role as foreign secretary in Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle.

UK woman found guilty of Cyprus rape case ‘lies’ looks to overturn conviction

UK woman found guilty of Cyprus rape case ‘lies’ looks to overturn conviction

The then 19-year-old was handed a suspended four-month jail term but said she was pressured to retract her allegations.

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