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Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

01 October 2023

The Prime Minister suggested his approach is in line with ‘great Conservative governments’ of the past.


‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

01 October 2023

SNP MSPs voted to suspend Mr Ewing from their group for seven days on Thursday after he voted with the opposition at Holyrood.


PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

01 October 2023

Rishi Sunak made clear that plans mooted by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps would be for after the conflict with Russia.


Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

01 October 2023

The former prime minister is to deliver a speech on the fringes of the Conservative conference in Manchester.


Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

01 October 2023

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act received royal assent earlier this month.


Sunak challenged over public view of him as ‘rich’

Sunak challenged over public view of him as ‘rich’

Sunak challenged over public view of him as ‘rich’

01 October 2023

Rishi Sunak insisted his decisions on net zero showed he understood the impact of policy choices on household finances.


Nine boats carrying 537 people intercepted crossing English Channel

Nine boats carrying 537 people intercepted crossing English Channel

Nine boats carrying 537 people intercepted crossing English Channel

01 October 2023

It brings the total for the year to 24,830.


Sunak insists UK is not a ‘laughing stock’ as he fails to rule on HS2’s future

Sunak insists UK is not a ‘laughing stock’ as he fails to rule on HS2’s future

Sunak insists UK is not a ‘laughing stock’ as he fails to rule on HS2’s future

01 October 2023

The Prime Minister did not set out a plan on the high-speed rail project despite being in Manchester for the Tory conference.


Sunak resists calls to announce pre-election tax giveaway to boost Tory hopes

Sunak resists calls to announce pre-election tax giveaway to boost Tory hopes

Sunak resists calls to announce pre-election tax giveaway to boost Tory hopes

01 October 2023

The Prime Minister insisted his approach of prioritising measures to tackle inflation would help hard-pressed households.


Rainy summer helped pumpkins grow larger

Rainy summer helped pumpkins grow larger

Rainy summer helped pumpkins grow larger

01 October 2023

Six different sizes of pumpkin will go on sale at Tesco from October 2.


Businesses cut costs as they open offices away from city centres – research

Businesses cut costs as they open offices away from city centres – research

Businesses cut costs as they open offices away from city centres – research

01 October 2023

The boss of IWG said the days of expecting workers to make an ‘unproductive and expensive commute’ are ‘long gone’.


Defence Secretary plans Ukraine training move ‘in country’

Defence Secretary plans Ukraine training move ‘in country’

Defence Secretary plans Ukraine training move ‘in country’

01 October 2023

Grant Shapps said he has spoken to UK military chiefs about ‘eventually’ moving training into Ukraine.


Public blames Government for long NHS waiting list – BMA

Public blames Government for long NHS waiting list – BMA

Public blames Government for long NHS waiting list – BMA

01 October 2023

Junior doctors and consultants will launch a joint three-day strike this week in their pay dispute.


Water firms ask for bills to rise by £156 per year by 2030 to fund upgrade plan

Water firms ask for bills to rise by £156 per year by 2030 to fund upgrade plan

Water firms ask for bills to rise by £156 per year by 2030 to fund upgrade plan

01 October 2023

The water industry said the £96 billion investment will reduce sewage spills and leaks, while helping to secure future supply.


People urged to get flu jabs to reduce NHS pressure this winter

People urged to get flu jabs to reduce NHS pressure this winter

People urged to get flu jabs to reduce NHS pressure this winter

01 October 2023

The vaccine programme for flu and Covid-19 started earlier this year.


Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests

Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests

Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests

01 October 2023

The Refugee Council says the Government’s own figures counter the narrative that most people crossing the Channel do not require protection.


Predictions of death of the high street ‘overstated’, says John Lewis

Predictions of death of the high street ‘overstated’, says John Lewis

Predictions of death of the high street ‘overstated’, says John Lewis

01 October 2023

The department store’s commercial director Kathleen Mitchell said store customer numbers were up 8% on last year.


‘Not for EU’ labels introduced alongside new red and green lanes for NI goods

‘Not for EU’ labels introduced alongside new red and green lanes for NI goods

‘Not for EU’ labels introduced alongside new red and green lanes for NI goods

01 October 2023

Goods to be sold in Northern Ireland will use a ‘green lane’ with minimal paperwork and no checks.


Rail guard who helped end racist recruitment policy has train named in honour

Rail guard who helped end racist recruitment policy has train named in honour

Rail guard who helped end racist recruitment policy has train named in honour

01 October 2023

In 1966 Asquith Xavier overturned a decision not to employ him as a guard at London’s Euston station because of his ethnicity.


UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

01 October 2023

Fairtrade International is launching the initiative aiming to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains.


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