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Brexiteer encourages Chancellor to lead debate on Brexit and ‘no turning back’

Brexiteer encourages Chancellor to lead debate on Brexit and ‘no turning back’

It comes after the Chancellor was forced to deny he was the source of suggestions ministers were considering a Swiss-style relationship with the EU.

I should not be making Northern Ireland budget decisions, says Heaton-Harris

I should not be making Northern Ireland budget decisions, says Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary said he has acted to protect the education and health budgets ‘as much as I can’.

William carries out first official engagement in duchy as Duke of Cornwall

William carries out first official engagement in duchy as Duke of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales is meeting organisations supporting the community and staff working for the Duchy of Cornwall.

Rise in children as young as 11 needing NHS mental health help

Rise in children as young as 11 needing NHS mental health help

Some 992,647 under-18s needed support in 2021/22, data shows.

Ban on Chinese surveillance cameras in ‘sensitive’ Government sites

Ban on Chinese surveillance cameras in ‘sensitive’ Government sites

Existing equipment made by firms subject to Chinese national security laws should not be connected to departmental networks, Oliver Dowden said.

Teachers ‘deliberately misled’ over pay offer, union claims

Teachers ‘deliberately misled’ over pay offer, union claims

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association said the latest deal was ‘pathetic’ and not the serious proposal the union had been expecting.

Voice of murdered Logan Mwangi, 5, not heard by authorities, review states

Voice of murdered Logan Mwangi, 5, not heard by authorities, review states

Injuries included bruises to the boy’s ankle, forehead, ears, arm, cheeks and a carpet bruise to his chin.

Heaton-Harris sets budget ‘to bring public finances in NI under control’

Heaton-Harris sets budget ‘to bring public finances in NI under control’

Government departments in the region have been operating without proper budgets for months.

Sunak continues to back Raab despite further allegations emerging

Sunak continues to back Raab despite further allegations emerging

Senior officials who worked with the Deputy Prime Minister are expected to lodge formal complaints.

NHS bosses do not make Government policy – Sturgeon

NHS bosses do not make Government policy – Sturgeon

It comes after health leaders were understood to have discussion the creation of ‘two-tier’ NHS.

Report into Logan Mwangi murder uncovers ‘systemic’ child safeguarding issues

Report into Logan Mwangi murder uncovers ‘systemic’ child safeguarding issues

Logan Mwangi was murdered at his home in Bridgend, Wales, in April 2021.

Camilla describes ‘pleasure’ of donating Paddington bears to vulnerable children

Camilla describes ‘pleasure’ of donating Paddington bears to vulnerable children

The Queen Consort joined the youngsters at Barnardo’s Bow Nursery in east London on Thursday.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor case expected to conclude in January

MMA fighter Conor McGregor case expected to conclude in January

He has been charged with six driving offences relating to an incident on the N4/M50 interchange in west Dublin.

Three in 10 ambulance patients waiting at least 30 minutes for A&E handover

Three in 10 ambulance patients waiting at least 30 minutes for A&E handover

More than 10,000 patients were kept waiting for more than an hour.

Greene King brewery staff to strike as union blasts firm’s ‘greed’

Greene King brewery staff to strike as union blasts firm’s ‘greed’

The workers brew and distribute Greene King’s products including IPA, Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale.

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

NHS Digital said 32 million appointments were carried out in October.

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

King to use same famous red box as his mother and grandfather

The despatch box has been restored by luxury British leather goods company Barrow Hepburn & Gale.

Penny Mordaunt confirms Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament next month

Penny Mordaunt confirms Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament next month

More than four years in the making, the Online Safety Bill in its current form would require social media and other platforms to protect their users.

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

The Met Office has imposed a fresh yellow wind warning for Wales, saying there will be a “brief spell of heavy rain and squally winds” from 7pm.

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Members of the EIS have walked out across the country, forcing the closure of schools.

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