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Boris Johnson urges Ipsa not to proceed with pay rise for MPs

Boris Johnson urges Ipsa not to proceed with pay rise for MPs

More than 50 Conservative MPs say there should be a pay freeze for parliamentarians.

Ex-England rugby captain Will Carling criticised for ‘rubbish’ Covid-19 tweets

Ex-England rugby captain Will Carling criticised for ‘rubbish’ Covid-19 tweets

Welsh Government minister Vaughan Gething said Carling had a ‘significant social media following’ and people would believe what he said.

Furlough payouts drop over last month

Furlough payouts drop over last month

Around £1.6 billion has been paid out in furlough money in the last month, the Government has said.

People-smuggling accused was ‘in the loop’ over 39 migrant deaths, jurors told

People-smuggling accused was ‘in the loop’ over 39 migrant deaths, jurors told

Lorry driver Christopher Kennedy, 24, has denied plotting to people smuggle.

UK plc facing ‘lasting damage’ after coronavirus emergency, Sunak warns

UK plc facing ‘lasting damage’ after coronavirus emergency, Sunak warns

The economy will shrink by 11.3% this year, according to official forecasts.

Paralysed former builder calls for public inquiry into assisted dying

Paralysed former builder calls for public inquiry into assisted dying

Paul Lamb said he was ‘devastated’ the Court of Appeal has refused him permission to bring a legal challenge over assisted dying laws.

Harry Styles among host of celebrities selling off items for cancer charity

Harry Styles among host of celebrities selling off items for cancer charity

Stars from entertainment and sport have contributed signed pieces of clothing for the Cahonas Scotland Celebrity Loosen Up Auction 2020.

Boris Johnson’s Government accused of ‘clean sweep’ of ministerial code breaches

Boris Johnson’s Government accused of ‘clean sweep’ of ministerial code breaches

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made the claim during Prime Minister’s Questions.

Police officer says scanning carrot barcode instead of donuts ‘honest mistake’

Police officer says scanning carrot barcode instead of donuts ‘honest mistake’

Pc Simon Read is accused of breaching professional standards.

Spending Review live: Chancellor sets out plans for the next year

Spending Review live: Chancellor sets out plans for the next year

Rishi Sunak’s review came against a grim economic backdrop and soaring Government borrowing.

Earl Spencer: I’ll feel semi-vindicated if I get BBC apology

Earl Spencer: I’ll feel semi-vindicated if I get BBC apology

The BBC has appointed a former Master of the Rolls to lead an investigation into the Diana, Princess of Wales scoop.

Residents criticise developer over plans to remove 42 trees for new flats

Residents criticise developer over plans to remove 42 trees for new flats

Residents claim they were not involved in any consultation.

Zara told how ‘time’s a great healer’ after her own miscarriages

Zara told how ‘time’s a great healer’ after her own miscarriages

The Duke of Sussex’s cousin had two miscarriages before the arrival of her daughter Lena.

Lockerbie bomber dock identification was ‘highly prejudicial’, appeal court told

Lockerbie bomber dock identification was ‘highly prejudicial’, appeal court told

A third appeal against the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi over the 1988 atrocity is under way in Edinburgh.

Meghan has sent ‘powerful message’ to other women who have had miscarriages

Meghan has sent ‘powerful message’ to other women who have had miscarriages

Medics and a royal relative have expressed their sympathies for the duchess following her article in The New York Times.

Driving tests could start at supermarkets to save money

Driving tests could start at supermarkets to save money

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency boss Gareth Llewellyn said the cost of using dedicated test centres increases every year.

Family-run home and gift shop named Britain’s best

Family-run home and gift shop named Britain’s best

Judges praised owners of Cornucopia in Worcester for its efforts to maintain trading and open up new revenue streams during lockdown.

Scientists warn of third wave risk over Christmas bubble plan

Scientists warn of third wave risk over Christmas bubble plan

Experts have suggested relaxing the coronavirus restrictions at Christmas could lead to a surge in hospital admissions and another lockdown.

ExoMars rover parachute test brings Red Planet mission one step closer

ExoMars rover parachute test brings Red Planet mission one step closer

Parachutes that will help the the rover land safely on Mars have successfully completed tests.

All scenarios being considered ahead of Brexit transition deadline – minister

All scenarios being considered ahead of Brexit transition deadline – minister

Contingencies around Northern Ireland have been given a lot of thought, Northern Ireland Office minister Robin Walker said.

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