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Sir Elton John’s 1992 Bentley Continental R heads to auction

Sir Elton John’s 1992 Bentley Continental R heads to auction

Sir Elton John’s 1992 Bentley Continental R heads to auction

06 September 2022

Classic Bentley uses a 6.75-litre V8 engine.


Who is Cincinnatus and what could Boris Johnson’s reference to him mean?

Who is Cincinnatus and what could Boris Johnson’s reference to him mean?

Who is Cincinnatus and what could Boris Johnson’s reference to him mean?

06 September 2022

Speaking in Downing Street for the final time as Prime Minister, Mr Johnson said: ‘Like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plough.’


Train operator involved in industrial dispute slashes timetables

Train operator involved in industrial dispute slashes timetables

Train operator involved in industrial dispute slashes timetables

06 September 2022

TransPennine Express said it will reduce the number of planned trains between north-west England and Scotland from Monday.


Father of Olivia Pratt-Korbel says her death ‘cannot be in vain’

Father of Olivia Pratt-Korbel says her death ‘cannot be in vain’

Father of Olivia Pratt-Korbel says her death ‘cannot be in vain’

06 September 2022

John Francis Pratt and his wider family also appealed for anyone with information about the shooting of the nine-year-old to help police.


Johnson pledges loyalty to Truss as he hints at taking back seat – for now

Johnson pledges loyalty to Truss as he hints at taking back seat – for now

Johnson pledges loyalty to Truss as he hints at taking back seat – for now

06 September 2022

The outgoing prime minister suggests he intends to fade quietly into the background for the time being.


Ai Weiwei, skateboards and saris in Design Museum’s 2023 programme

Ai Weiwei, skateboards and saris in Design Museum’s 2023 programme

Ai Weiwei, skateboards and saris in Design Museum’s 2023 programme

06 September 2022

The Ai Weiwei: Making Sense exhibition will run from April 7 to July 30.


William expresses condolences over ‘horrific’ mass stabbing in Canada

William expresses condolences over ‘horrific’ mass stabbing in Canada

William expresses condolences over ‘horrific’ mass stabbing in Canada

06 September 2022

The second in line to the throne said the deadly attack was “truly heart-breaking”.


Man shot dead by armed police after chase ends in residential street

Man shot dead by armed police after chase ends in residential street

Man shot dead by armed police after chase ends in residential street

06 September 2022

The man, aged in his 20s, died in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday.


Ian Blackford calls for general election

Ian Blackford calls for general election

Ian Blackford calls for general election

06 September 2022

Liz Truss was announced as the winner of the Tory leadership contest on Monday.


From fluorescent suits to Thatcher bows – Liz Truss’s fashion journey to No 10

From fluorescent suits to Thatcher bows – Liz Truss’s fashion journey to No 10

From fluorescent suits to Thatcher bows – Liz Truss’s fashion journey to No 10

06 September 2022

The new Prime Minister has often turned heads with her political outfits.


Prestigious businesswomen awards announced

Prestigious businesswomen awards announced

Prestigious businesswomen awards announced

06 September 2022

The former chief executive of Ocado Retail, won Veuve Clicquot’s 50th annual Bold Woman Award for her ‘outstanding’ leadership.


Firefighters and control room staff to be balloted for strikes over pay

Firefighters and control room staff to be balloted for strikes over pay

Firefighters and control room staff to be balloted for strikes over pay

06 September 2022

The Fire Brigades Union said the move follows a 2% pay offer made in June, which has not been increased despite the soaring rate of inflation.


National Lottery handover to Allwyn set to go ahead after Camelot drops appeal

National Lottery handover to Allwyn set to go ahead after Camelot drops appeal

National Lottery handover to Allwyn set to go ahead after Camelot drops appeal

06 September 2022

There had been growing concern that the delay could have seen the lottery suspended for the first time in its history.


TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

06 September 2022

The union organisation said it is ‘prepared to throw the kitchen sink’ at protecting employment rights.


Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

06 September 2022

Boris Johnson pledged his full support for successor Liz Truss as he made his final farewell from Downing Street.


Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

06 September 2022

The Newcastle-based business said ‘unauthorised activity’ was detected on its network on Monday.


Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

06 September 2022

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss has been appointed Prime Minister after meeting the Queen and has appointed new names to her Cabinet.


Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

06 September 2022

A ‘suspect’ vehicle was stopped following ‘tactical contact’ just before 10pm on Monday in South London.


Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

06 September 2022

Sources close to the Conservative MP said she believed it was the right time to go.


What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

06 September 2022

Questions for the soon-to-be prime minister feature on the front pages.


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