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Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

06 December 2023

Mrs Braverman was critical of the Prime Minister’s immigration policy after she was sacked.


Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

06 December 2023

The former prime minister was presented with claims that Number 10 was a dysfunctional working environment.


Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

06 December 2023

The former prime minister said he was given ‘summaries’ of the discussions but that ‘in retrospect’ it may have been valuable to hear them in full.


Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

06 December 2023

The former prime minister insisted ‘we did our best’ in handling the pandemic at the official inquiry.


‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

06 December 2023

Four women were removed from the Covid-19 Inquiry by ushers after the former prime minister apologised for the ‘suffering’ during the pandemic.


Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

06 December 2023

Kent County Council chiefs have decided to discontinue youth service contracts in a bid to balance the budget.


Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

06 December 2023

Experts think more than 30% of the seeds and half the cuttings taken from the tree after it was felled in September will be viable for propagation.


Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

06 December 2023

The First Minister said his brother-in-law and his family have no way of reaching the Rafah crossing into Egypt as fighting continues.


Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

06 December 2023

Operation Kenova investigated the activities of an Army agent within the Provisional IRA.


Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

06 December 2023

The Transport Secretary said a £70 million pilot scheme will raise electrical network capacity at up to 10 sites in England.


Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

06 December 2023

The Competition and Market Authority found 55 breaches of land use rules by Morrisons and 10 breaches by M&S.


Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

06 December 2023

Three secondary schools are providing a mix of face-to-face lessons and remote learning because Raac is present on their sites.


Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

06 December 2023

Mr Keith has represented a number of high-profile clients since beginning his career as a barrister in 1989.


TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

06 December 2023

The role is currently filled by acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens.


Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

06 December 2023

Two disabled passengers have withdrawn their High Court claim over the fairness of a consultation on the now-abandoned plans.


Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

06 December 2023

The Financial Policy Committee also found British banks are strong enough to support households and businesses even if economic conditions get worse.


Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

06 December 2023

Transport for London data shows 7,972 of the 14,690 licensed taxis in the capital are zero emission capable.


Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

06 December 2023

Researchers also found jays tend to settle for a less preferred food option when another bird is present.


Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

06 December 2023

Four people were removed from the Covid-19 inquiry as Boris Johnson began his evidence with an apology to victims of the pandemic.


Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

06 December 2023

The PMI construction survey, which is closely followed by economists, undershot expectations in November.


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