The rise and fall of Liz Truss – from pork markets to a car crash
Just over a month since pledging to "deliver, deliver, deliver!" on the steps of Downing Street, today Liz Truss's political...
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Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to killing Harry Dunn by careless driving
A former US spy has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving, following a three-year...
Sir Keir Starmer calls for general election as politicians react to Liz Truss’s resignation
Sir Keir Starmer has called for an immediate general election after Liz Truss announced her resignation as prime minister.The Labour...
Liz Truss resignation sparks recovery for pound, shares and government borrowing costs
There has been a positive market reaction to the resignation of Liz Truss after just 44 days in office, following...
Investigation launched into parliament disorder where MPs were ‘manhandled’ – as 15 Tories call for Truss to go
An investigation has been launched into the chaotic scenes in the House of Commons where Tory MPs were accused of...
Chinese consul-general defends actions after being seen pulling protester’s hair in Manchester
The Chinese consul-general accused of attacking a protester has denied the claims and said his alleged victim was "abusing my...
Russian jet ‘released missile’ near RAF aircraft during patrol over Black Sea
A missile was released from a Russian aircraft near an unarmed RAF plane on a routine patrol over the Black...
People risking ‘food poisoning’ by turning off fridges and eating goods past their use-by date to save money, watchdog warns
People are consuming food past its use-by date and putting themselves at risk of getting "food poisoning" by eating spoiled...
Child abuse inquiry: Turning a blind eye should be against the law
Institutions that work with children should be required by law to report suspicions of child sexual abuse, a landmark independent...
Major outage to phone, mobile and internet on Shetland after ‘break’ in undersea cable
A break in an undersea cable has caused serious disruption to landline, internet and mobile services in the Shetland Islands....
Three charged with murder and kidnap after DJ Koray Alpergin found dead in Essex woodland
Three people have been charged with murder and kidnap after a London DJ was found dead in woodland near an...
Liz Truss premiership hanging by a thread after bruising day in Westminster
Liz Truss’s premiership is hanging by a thread after an extraordinary day in Westminster that saw a cabinet minister resign...
Chaos among Tory MPs as Labour motion to force vote on fracking bill is defeated
A Labour motion that would have forced a vote on a bill to ban fracking has been defeated amid farcical...
Read Suella Braverman’s letter in full: ‘I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign.’ – and PM’s reply
Suella Braverman has resigned as home secretary, criticising prime minister Liz Truss while explaining why she has gone.The popular figure...
Suella Braverman resigns as home secretary after sharing secure information from private email – and takes aim at Liz Truss in departure
Suella Braverman has resigned from Liz Truss's government after sending an official document from her personal email - and has...
At least 45 baby deaths could have been avoided at two Kent hospitals, report into maternity care at NHS trust finds
At least 45 baby deaths could have been avoided at two Kent hospitals, a report into maternity services at an...
Liz Truss ‘completely committed’ to pensions triple lock after chancellor agreed move today
Liz Truss has said she is "completely committed" to the pensions triple lock at a make-or-break PMQs in the Commons...
Kent NHS trust maternity service report expected to say babies died unnecessarily
A damning report into the deaths of newborn babies at an NHS Trust is due to be published.The investigation into...
‘How old are you King Charles?’ Question during visit to Walthamstow youth charity sums up gulf between monarch and youngsters seeking understanding
They've both been in their new roles for a very similar time, and despite questions about how people would feel...
Dramatic footage shows RNLI lifeboat crew pulling family from stricken dinghy in the Channel
Dramatic footage shows a lifeboat crew rescuing five people from the English Channel.The video shows the crew hauling the migrants,...
