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No reason why Stormont should not be re-established now – PM

No reason why Stormont should not be re-established now – PM

Liz Truss says she wants a settlement with the EU over the NI Protocol which works for everybody.

UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant to be built by 2040 – Rees-Mogg

UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant to be built by 2040 – Rees-Mogg

Jacob Rees-Mogg told the Tory party conference the fusion energy plant would be built in Nottinghamshire, replacing a coal-fired power station.

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Kwasi Kwarteng has refused to confirm whether benefits will be uprated in line with inflation.

Braverman promises action to end ‘abuse’ of immigration rules

Braverman promises action to end ‘abuse’ of immigration rules

Suella Braverman will use her Tory conference speech to promise further measures to crack down on illegal migration.

Focus on less controversial reforms, Frost tells PM

Focus on less controversial reforms, Frost tells PM

Lord Frost said the Government needed to ‘err away’ from economic reforms that created losers faster than winners.

Truss promises station in Bradford as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail plans

Truss promises station in Bradford as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail plans

The Prime Minister has previously said she would reverse the Government’s decision to curtail much of the high-speed railway route.

Jacob Rees-Mogg sinks Boris Johnson’s plan for a new royal yacht

Jacob Rees-Mogg sinks Boris Johnson’s plan for a new royal yacht

Former PM Boris Johnson had described a new national flagship as a chance for the UK to ‘show itself off to the world’.

In Pictures: Artist unveils house with distinctive doodle decor

In Pictures: Artist unveils house with distinctive doodle decor

Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, has put his own imprint on the 12-room mansion in Tenterden, Kent.

Kwarteng shrugs off ‘little turbulence’ after U-turn over tax cut for rich

Kwarteng shrugs off ‘little turbulence’ after U-turn over tax cut for rich

The Chancellor admitted it had been a ‘tough’ day after scrapping the abolition of the top income tax rate.

Olympian among Extinction Rebellion activists who deny tampering with oil tanker

Olympian among Extinction Rebellion activists who deny tampering with oil tanker

The alleged incident took place on April 16 this year.

Sophie becomes first British royal to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sophie becomes first British royal to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo

The countess is visiting the African country at the request of the Foreign Office.

Baby accidentally drowned in family friend’s hot tub, inquest hears

Baby accidentally drowned in family friend’s hot tub, inquest hears

The death of Jetson Maffia-Kerbey was described as a “tragic accident” by the coroner

Call issued for information about Tim Westwood’s time at BBC

Call issued for information about Tim Westwood’s time at BBC

The DJ has been accused of a string of sexual assaults against women.

Runner, 36, dies after collapsing at London Marathon

Runner, 36, dies after collapsing at London Marathon

The man collapsed between miles 23 and 24, organisers said.

Kwarteng acknowledges ‘tough’ day after U-turn over tax cut for rich

Kwarteng acknowledges ‘tough’ day after U-turn over tax cut for rich

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his Tory conference speech just hours after abandoning a plan to axe the 45p rate of income tax for top earners.

Princess Royal named patron of group working to commemorate athlete Eric Liddell

Princess Royal named patron of group working to commemorate athlete Eric Liddell

The Eric Liddell 100 commemorates the runner and missionary’s achievements as the centenary of his success in the 1924 Paris Olympics approaches.

Concerns raised over potential loss of senior Police Scotland figures

Concerns raised over potential loss of senior Police Scotland figures

The Scottish Police Authority is expecting more senior officers to retire in the coming months.

‘Whole package’ of UK Government financial measures needs rethink, says Sturgeon

‘Whole package’ of UK Government financial measures needs rethink, says Sturgeon

It comes after the Chancellor said on Monday that the top rate of tax would no longer be scrapped.

July heatwave hit London economy as footfall plunged, Sadiq Khan says

July heatwave hit London economy as footfall plunged, Sadiq Khan says

Mr Khan revealed that on July 19 there were 385,640 daytime workers when 518,000 workers would usually be expected.

‘Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis’

‘Suicide risk almost seven times higher after young onset dementia diagnosis’

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

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