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Boris Johnson shifts to cost-of-living crisis response after partygate report
Boris Johnson shifts to cost-of-living crisis response after partygate report
25 May 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a fresh package of measures a day after Sue Gray’s damning report.
Rishi Sunak set to announce windfall tax and possible energy bill grant
Rishi Sunak set to announce windfall tax and possible energy bill grant
25 May 2022
The Chancellor is to set out new measures in a bid to tackle the cost-of-living crisis on Thursday.
One ticket-holder scoops £8.5m Lotto jackpot
One ticket-holder scoops £8.5m Lotto jackpot
25 May 2022
The winning numbers were 30, 31, 37, 45, 49, 56.
Brandon Lewis and US delegation discuss protocol dispute
Brandon Lewis and US delegation discuss protocol dispute
25 May 2022
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said the UK’s ‘firm’ preference was for a negotiated solution with the EU.
Johnson to pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Queen in address to Parliament
Johnson to pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Queen in address to Parliament
25 May 2022
The Prime Minister will say that the Queen’s length of service and dedication to duty are ‘without parallel’.
Operation Sceptre sees almost 2,000 arrests and thousands of knives seized
Operation Sceptre sees almost 2,000 arrests and thousands of knives seized
25 May 2022
The operation was undertaken by all 43 forces in England and Wales, as well as the British Transport Police.
Johnny Depp again denies ‘outlandish’ abuse claims as he returns to stand
Johnny Depp again denies ‘outlandish’ abuse claims as he returns to stand
25 May 2022
The actor was recalled by his legal team and at times appeared frustrated during cross-examination from Ms Heard’s lawyers.
Lewis to commission abortion services ‘within weeks’ if Stormont does not act
Lewis to commission abortion services ‘within weeks’ if Stormont does not act
25 May 2022
Brandon Lewis said he has both a moral and legal duty to ensure women and girls have the same access to health care as in the rest of the UK.
Kate reunited with Holocaust survivor at royal garden party
Kate reunited with Holocaust survivor at royal garden party
25 May 2022
Manfred Goldberg, 92, was one of the first guests the duchess greeted at the third garden party to take place at Buckingham Palace this year.
Concerns raised over guidance for prosecutors in rape trials
Concerns raised over guidance for prosecutors in rape trials
25 May 2022
Campaigners said new proposals could turns victims away from therapy services.
Boris Johnson dismisses booze ban in No 10 after Gray findings
Boris Johnson dismisses booze ban in No 10 after Gray findings
25 May 2022
The Prime Minister told Tory MPs that Britain may not have won the Second World War if there had been a booze ban.
Tests decision due in life support treatment case involving 12-year-old boy
Tests decision due in life support treatment case involving 12-year-old boy
25 May 2022
Specialists treating Archie Battersbee at the Royal London Hospital think it ‘highly likely’ he is dead and say life-support treatment should end.
Jubilee timings revealed ahead of Platinum celebrations
Jubilee timings revealed ahead of Platinum celebrations
25 May 2022
The monarch is the first British sovereign to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Oil and gas producers warn windfall tax would do long-term harm to industry
Oil and gas producers warn windfall tax would do long-term harm to industry
25 May 2022
Offshore Energies UK, which represents the offshore oil and gas industry, said the tax would undermine investor confidence.
Policeman tells inquiry he feared Sheku Bayoh had killed fellow officer
Policeman tells inquiry he feared Sheku Bayoh had killed fellow officer
25 May 2022
Pc Ashley Tomlinson was giving evidence to the public inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh in Kirkcaldy in 2015.
Who has been named in Sue Gray’s report?
Who has been named in Sue Gray’s report?
25 May 2022
A total of 16 individuals – from former civil servants to serving members of the Cabinet – have been named in the investigation.
Charles laments ‘nightmare situation’ during visit to Ukraine refugee centre
Charles laments ‘nightmare situation’ during visit to Ukraine refugee centre
25 May 2022
The Prince of Wales was visiting a centre in Romania.
Archbishop calls for return to good standards in public life after partygate
Archbishop calls for return to good standards in public life after partygate
25 May 2022
Justin Welby said that Sue Gray’s report shows that “culture, behaviour and standards in public life” matter.
PM should stay on despite Sue Gray report, Scottish Tory leader says
PM should stay on despite Sue Gray report, Scottish Tory leader says
25 May 2022
The report was released on Wednesday.
Sunak set to announce help for the poorest to cope with cost-of-living squeeze
Sunak set to announce help for the poorest to cope with cost-of-living squeeze
25 May 2022
The Chancellor is expected to set out support targeted at the most vulnerable in society.