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Recent weeks a sad chapter in history of Conservatives says Ellwood
Tobias Ellwood, a Tory MP who lost the party whip after he failed to support the Government in a confidence vote on Monday, has called recent weeks a sad chapter in the history of the Conservatives..
Royal Mail loses 1m a day as staff disputes stall turnaround plans
The boss of Royal Mail has said disputes with unions over job cuts and pay have stalled transformation plans but stressed the company is still open to talks with unions..
Funeral for cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James
The funeral of Dame Deborah James will take place on Wednesday..
Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day
Tuesday saw the mercury hit 40.3 degrees celsius in Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
Tory MPs to choose final two candidates as Liz Truss sees surge in support
A final vote of Tory MPs on Wednesday will select the two candidates to be put to the partys membership in the race for No 10..
Liz Truss I am only the person who can deliver change in line with Tory values
Liz Truss has declared she is the only person who can deliver the change the UK needs which is in line with true Conservative principals..
Ultra processed foods make up almost two thirds of Britains school meals
British primary and secondary school children are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from ultra-processed food increasing their risk of poor health and obesity, according to a study..
Duran Duran to headline Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Duran Duran are to headline the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, which is being held in their home city of Birmingham later this month..
Jake Wightman claims World Championship gold in biggest win of his career
Great Britains Jake Wightman claimed a stunning 1500m gold medal at the World Championships..
No clear evidence depression is caused by low serotonin levels
There is no clear evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, researchers have said, as they called into question the widespread use of antidepressants..
Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am not irresponsible watchdog
A Samsung ad criticised for featuring a woman running alone at 2am has been cleared by the advertising watchdog following complaints that it was irresponsible for encouraging unsafe behaviour..
Saturated and animal fats could increase bladder cancer risk in men
Consuming too much saturated and animal fats could increase the risk of bladder cancer in men, new research suggests..
Reforms to stop Russian oligarchs abuse of British courts to muzzle critics
Courts will be given new powers to stop Russian oligarchs abusing the UK legal system to silence critics under reforms announced by the Government..
Drivers warned over busiest summer getaway in at least eight years
This weekend will be the busiest summer getaway in at least eight years, drivers have been warned..
Almost half of young people have gone to bed hungry in last year Centrepoin
Almost half of 16-25-year-olds have gone to bed hungry in the last year, according to research laying bare the devastating impact of food insecurity on young people..
Amazon pays 648m in UK taxes as revenues leap beyond 23bn
Amazon has said it handed £648 million directly to the taxman last year as its UK operation saw revenues surge past £23 billion for the first time amid the pandemic-fuelled online boom..
Government disputes with PPE suppliers could cost taxpayer 27bn MPs warn
Unresolved disputes between the Government and suppliers of poor quality personal protective equipment (PPE) could cost the taxpayer £2.7 billion, MPs have warned..
NHS in England could face shortfall of almost 40000 nurses by 2024
The NHS in England could face a shortfall of almost 40,000 nurses by 2024, according to new analysis..
Wealth gap between richest and those in middle is highest on record think tank
The wealth gap between the top tenth of households and those in the middle has ballooned to a record £1.2 million per adult, according to a think tank..
Hyde Park and Regents Park victims families searching for justice 40 years on
The families of soldiers killed in the Hyde Park and Regents Park IRA bombings have told how their suffering remains undiminished 40 years on..





















