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Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

24 August 2022

On Ukraine’s independence day, Ms Truss pointed to her record as Foreign Secretary since Russia’s invasion.


What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

24 August 2022

The alleged murder of a nine-year-old girl is splashed across the front pages.


Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

24 August 2022

From Wednesday, waste workers in 13 local authorities in Scotland, including Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen, will strike.


Anne Heche to be laid to rest ‘among her peers’ at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Anne Heche to be laid to rest ‘among her peers’ at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Anne Heche to be laid to rest ‘among her peers’ at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

24 August 2022

The actress’ sons said the outpouring of kindness following their mother’s death had shown them she also belonged ‘to her fans’.


Appeals to turn in gunman after fatal shooting of girl, 9, in own home

Appeals to turn in gunman after fatal shooting of girl, 9, in own home

Appeals to turn in gunman after fatal shooting of girl, 9, in own home

23 August 2022

Olivia Pratt-Korbel died in Kingsheath Avenue in the Dovecot area of Liverpool.


Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots

Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots

Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots

23 August 2022

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi will head to Scotland to showcase Government support for energy bills, as the crisis dominates the Tory leadership race.


Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

23 August 2022

The initial breakdown late on Tuesday affected the 3.50pm Eurotunnel Le Shuttle service from Calais to Folkestone.


Sunak and Truss diverge over whether they would appoint new ethics adviser

Sunak and Truss diverge over whether they would appoint new ethics adviser

Sunak and Truss diverge over whether they would appoint new ethics adviser

23 August 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were asked about the role during Times Radio’s Tory leadership hustings.


CCTV of driver released in hunt for killer who shot woman in Liverpool garden

CCTV of driver released in hunt for killer who shot woman in Liverpool garden

CCTV of driver released in hunt for killer who shot woman in Liverpool garden

23 August 2022

Ashley Dale, 28, was found fatally wounded in the back garden of a house in Old Swan, Liverpool, at around 12.40am on Sunday.


Truss attacks ‘Treasury orthodoxy’ as she promotes tax-cutting leadership pitch

Truss attacks ‘Treasury orthodoxy’ as she promotes tax-cutting leadership pitch

Truss attacks ‘Treasury orthodoxy’ as she promotes tax-cutting leadership pitch

23 August 2022

Rishi Sunak warned that millions of households face ‘destitution’ without further support this winter.


Blood donor world record attempt aims to boost low NHS stocks

Blood donor world record attempt aims to boost low NHS stocks

Blood donor world record attempt aims to boost low NHS stocks

23 August 2022

Some 350 health centres in 23 countries are taking part.


Zahawi says Westminster has ‘stepped in to ease pressures on household budgets’

Zahawi says Westminster has ‘stepped in to ease pressures on household budgets’

Zahawi says Westminster has ‘stepped in to ease pressures on household budgets’

23 August 2022

The Chancellor is set to visit Edinburgh on Wednesday, the Treasury has said.


Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

23 August 2022

The forum is to take place at this year’s Cop27 climate talks in Egypt.


Sturgeon says there is no ‘bottomless pit of money’ to end council pay dispute

Sturgeon says there is no ‘bottomless pit of money’ to end council pay dispute

Sturgeon says there is no ‘bottomless pit of money’ to end council pay dispute

23 August 2022

A strike by council workers has seen rubbish pile up in Edinburgh, with schools also set to be affected by the industrial action.


Unrelated people with similar faces likely to have comparable DNA – study

Unrelated people with similar faces likely to have comparable DNA – study

Unrelated people with similar faces likely to have comparable DNA – study

23 August 2022

Researchers recruited 32 look-alike pairs who had been photographed as part of a series by the Canadian artist Francois Brunelle.


Cameron House fire: Hotel told to put policy in place for clearing ashes in 2016

Cameron House fire: Hotel told to put policy in place for clearing ashes in 2016

Cameron House fire: Hotel told to put policy in place for clearing ashes in 2016

23 August 2022

A safety inspector told the fatal accident inquiry into the Cameron House fire the hotel was told to put a policy for clearing ashes away in 2016.


Sturgeon tells UK Government not to wait for new PM to act on energy bills

Sturgeon tells UK Government not to wait for new PM to act on energy bills

Sturgeon tells UK Government not to wait for new PM to act on energy bills

23 August 2022

The Scottish First Minister insists there is ‘no time to wait for the outcome of a Tory leadership election’.


William jokes he won’t miss Jill Scott’s slide tackles as England star retires

William jokes he won’t miss Jill Scott’s slide tackles as England star retires

William jokes he won’t miss Jill Scott’s slide tackles as England star retires

23 August 2022

The duke, who is president of the FA, hailed the England midfielder who is hanging up her boots in the wake of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 success.


Staff at UK’s largest zoo measure 10,000 animals in their annual weigh-in

Staff at UK’s largest zoo measure 10,000 animals in their annual weigh-in

Staff at UK’s largest zoo measure 10,000 animals in their annual weigh-in

23 August 2022

The huge task saw zookeepers gently coax animals of all sizes, including aardvarks, rhinos and even spiders to step on the scales.


Cosla in new pay offer to council workers as waste and school staff plan strike

Cosla in new pay offer to council workers as waste and school staff plan strike

Cosla in new pay offer to council workers as waste and school staff plan strike

23 August 2022

Cosla has said the talks with trade unions were ‘productive’ as they laid down a new offer amid threats of school walkouts.


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