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Sacking of Treasury official ‘retrograde and worrying’, says ex-Whitehall chief

Sacking of Treasury official ‘retrograde and worrying’, says ex-Whitehall chief

Sacking of Treasury official ‘retrograde and worrying’, says ex-Whitehall chief

14 September 2022

Sir Tom Scholar’s dismissal marks a shift towards ministers seeking advice that aligns with their own views, Lord Kerslake said.


Melanie C says she was sexually assaulted before debut Spice Girls performance

Melanie C says she was sexually assaulted before debut Spice Girls performance

Melanie C says she was sexually assaulted before debut Spice Girls performance

14 September 2022

The singer writes about the incident in her upcoming memoir Who I Am.


Mourners brought to tears as they say goodbye to Queen at Westminster Hall

Mourners brought to tears as they say goodbye to Queen at Westminster Hall

Mourners brought to tears as they say goodbye to Queen at Westminster Hall

14 September 2022

Members of the public paid their respects to the late monarch from 5pm on Wednesday.


Lying in state: Visitors take a few moments to say goodbye to the Queen

Lying in state: Visitors take a few moments to say goodbye to the Queen

Lying in state: Visitors take a few moments to say goodbye to the Queen

14 September 2022

Hundreds of thousands expected to queue for many hours just to pay their last respects to Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall.


Concerns that lying in state queue is ‘not accessible to disabled people’

Concerns that lying in state queue is ‘not accessible to disabled people’

Concerns that lying in state queue is ‘not accessible to disabled people’

14 September 2022

A separate accessible queue is available for people unable to stand for long periods or those with specific needs.


Public enjoy camaraderie in queue to see the Queen lying in state

Public enjoy camaraderie in queue to see the Queen lying in state

Public enjoy camaraderie in queue to see the Queen lying in state

14 September 2022

The line began moving forward after the doors to Westminster Hall opened to the public at 5pm.


Tears flow as mourners pay last respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall

Tears flow as mourners pay last respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall

Tears flow as mourners pay last respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall

14 September 2022

The mood was one of quiet respect, awe and emotion as people of all ages filed past the coffin as the Queen lies in state.


King to have day away from public duties after momentous week

King to have day away from public duties after momentous week

King to have day away from public duties after momentous week

14 September 2022

Charles will be away from the public gaze but will still be working.


High Court rejects bid by trans row teacher to end his suspension by school

High Court rejects bid by trans row teacher to end his suspension by school

High Court rejects bid by trans row teacher to end his suspension by school

14 September 2022

Enoch Burke, who is an evangelical Christian, was suspended from work on full pay last month.


‘Primary school children miss out on sleep as they scroll through social media’

‘Primary school children miss out on sleep as they scroll through social media’

‘Primary school children miss out on sleep as they scroll through social media’

14 September 2022

The study found that children who used social media more were more likely to report higher levels of Fomo, anxiety, and worse sleep.


The King and his sons walk behind Queen’s coffin ahead of lying in state

The King and his sons walk behind Queen’s coffin ahead of lying in state

The King and his sons walk behind Queen’s coffin ahead of lying in state

14 September 2022

Mourners will slowly file past the Queen’s coffin day and night as she lies in state until 6.30am on Monday, the day of her state funeral.


Thousands tune into BBC livestream of Queen lying in state

Thousands tune into BBC livestream of Queen lying in state

Thousands tune into BBC livestream of Queen lying in state

14 September 2022

The service is available around the world.


A final drum beat and sound of a bell – now the nation can bid farewell to Queen

A final drum beat and sound of a bell – now the nation can bid farewell to Queen

A final drum beat and sound of a bell – now the nation can bid farewell to Queen

14 September 2022

The late monarch was brought to the Palace of Westminster on Wednesday afternoon where she will lie in state for four days.


Thousands paying last respects to Queen as Westminster Hall opens to public

Thousands paying last respects to Queen as Westminster Hall opens to public

Thousands paying last respects to Queen as Westminster Hall opens to public

14 September 2022

The queue to see the late monarch lying in state stretched almost three miles past London Bridge.


TfL urged to end ban on busking on the Tube during national mourning

TfL urged to end ban on busking on the Tube during national mourning

TfL urged to end ban on busking on the Tube during national mourning

14 September 2022

The body has closed all its pitches across the capital for the duration of the mourning period.


Kate wears Queen’s diamond and pearl brooch to Westminster Hall service

Kate wears Queen’s diamond and pearl brooch to Westminster Hall service

Kate wears Queen’s diamond and pearl brooch to Westminster Hall service

14 September 2022

The late monarch had loaned the princess the sparkling piece in the past.


King has ‘enormous appetite for work’, says charity chief

King has ‘enormous appetite for work’, says charity chief

King has ‘enormous appetite for work’, says charity chief

14 September 2022

Dame Sue Bruce of the Prince’s Foundation described Charles as ‘incredibly considerate’.


Corroded pipe led to gas explosion which destroyed house, report finds

Corroded pipe led to gas explosion which destroyed house, report finds

Corroded pipe led to gas explosion which destroyed house, report finds

14 September 2022

The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year.


Spirits high among those waiting to see the Queen lying in state

Spirits high among those waiting to see the Queen lying in state

Spirits high among those waiting to see the Queen lying in state

14 September 2022

After a damp start, the sun shone on the thousands waiting on the South Bank on Wednesday.


End of Covid-19 pandemic ‘in sight’, says World Health Organisation

End of Covid-19 pandemic ‘in sight’, says World Health Organisation

End of Covid-19 pandemic ‘in sight’, says World Health Organisation

14 September 2022

The WHO said weekly deaths from the virus around the world are at the lowest level since March 2020.


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