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Losing three ministers from education will have ‘disruptive impact’, say heads

Losing three ministers from education will have ‘disruptive impact’, say heads

Losing three ministers from education will have ‘disruptive impact’, say heads

06 July 2022

Headteachers have criticised a wave of resignations from the Department of Education.


Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ despite Tory calls for him to quit as PM

Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ despite Tory calls for him to quit as PM

Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ despite Tory calls for him to quit as PM

06 July 2022

The Prime Minister said he had a ‘colossal mandate’ from the country and would continue in office.


Maya Forstater wins three claims in fresh employment tribunal

Maya Forstater wins three claims in fresh employment tribunal

Maya Forstater wins three claims in fresh employment tribunal

06 July 2022

The tribunal was brought after the tax expert’s contract at the Centre for Global Development was not renewed in March 2019.


Footfall set to remain below pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the foreseeable future

Footfall set to remain below pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the foreseeable future

Footfall set to remain below pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the foreseeable future

06 July 2022

Springboard said the cost-of-living crisis is starting to limit consumer spending, while working from home has ‘become a permanent fixture’.


People smugglers buying small boats directly from manufacturers

People smugglers buying small boats directly from manufacturers

People smugglers buying small boats directly from manufacturers

06 July 2022

The NCA is working with its international network to find the suppliers of the boats to try to stem supply.


Boris Johnson could face swifter confidence vote if 1922 Committee changes rules

Boris Johnson could face swifter confidence vote if 1922 Committee changes rules

Boris Johnson could face swifter confidence vote if 1922 Committee changes rules

06 July 2022

A vote of backbench Tory MPs could help seal Boris Johnson’s fate.


Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership

Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership

Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership

06 July 2022

A total of 44 MPs have so far handed in their resignations.


Fuel price cuts ‘should be much bigger’ – AA

Fuel price cuts ‘should be much bigger’ – AA

Fuel price cuts ‘should be much bigger’ – AA

06 July 2022

The first daily reductions in average petrol prices for six weeks have been recorded.


People-smuggling trade ‘generated around 60 million euro in 2021’

People-smuggling trade ‘generated around 60 million euro in 2021’

People-smuggling trade ‘generated around 60 million euro in 2021’

06 July 2022

More than 100 boats were seized during a day of action across multiple countries on Tuesday.


New coalmine would be ‘a monumental mistake’, campaigners warn ahead of decision

New coalmine would be ‘a monumental mistake’, campaigners warn ahead of decision

New coalmine would be ‘a monumental mistake’, campaigners warn ahead of decision

06 July 2022

The decision on the go-ahead for the project to provide coal for steel production is expected shortly.


New Chancellor to review planned corporation tax increase

New Chancellor to review planned corporation tax increase

New Chancellor to review planned corporation tax increase

06 July 2022

Nadhim Zahawi, who replaced Rishi Sunak after his shock resignation on Tuesday evening, said ‘everything is on the table’.


More than a third ‘have ditched at least one subscription as living costs rise’

More than a third ‘have ditched at least one subscription as living costs rise’

More than a third ‘have ditched at least one subscription as living costs rise’

06 July 2022

Some 31% of those cancelling subscriptions cite higher prices as a reason why, according to Barclaycard Payments.


Amazon faces investigation over suspected anti-competitive practices

Amazon faces investigation over suspected anti-competitive practices

Amazon faces investigation over suspected anti-competitive practices

06 July 2022

The Competition and Markets Authority has said it is probing concerns over practices on Amazon’s UK Marketplace.


Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as Bank gets tough on inflation

Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as Bank gets tough on inflation

Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as Bank gets tough on inflation

06 July 2022

Bank of England top economist Huw Pill said interest rates may need to rise at a quicker pace to rein in ‘uncomfortably high’ inflation.


Rise in children vaping across Britain ‘influenced by social media’

Rise in children vaping across Britain ‘influenced by social media’

Rise in children vaping across Britain ‘influenced by social media’

06 July 2022

Over the last year, a new generation of disposable vapes known as ‘puff bars’ – which contain nicotine – have come on to the market.


People could be nudged to consider work, wealth and wellbeing earlier on in life

People could be nudged to consider work, wealth and wellbeing earlier on in life

People could be nudged to consider work, wealth and wellbeing earlier on in life

06 July 2022

Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman suggested people could receive prompts to consider their options during life milestones.


Live: Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove and Welsh secretary quits

Live: Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove and Welsh secretary quits

Live: Boris Johnson sacks Michael Gove and Welsh secretary quits

06 July 2022

All the latest updates as the Prime Minister fights for his position amid criticism of the Chris Pincher affair.


Taoiseach views devastation inflicted by Russian forces on visit to Kyiv

Taoiseach views devastation inflicted by Russian forces on visit to Kyiv

Taoiseach views devastation inflicted by Russian forces on visit to Kyiv

06 July 2022

Micheal Martin toured the war-torn suburbs of Borodyanka, Bucha and Irpin.


Housebuilders face worst month for two years, survey shows

Housebuilders face worst month for two years, survey shows

Housebuilders face worst month for two years, survey shows

06 July 2022

Growth in the UK’s construction sector slowed in June, according to the influential PMI survey


Embattled Boris Johnson remains defiant as support slips away

Embattled Boris Johnson remains defiant as support slips away

Embattled Boris Johnson remains defiant as support slips away

06 July 2022

The Prime Minister is convinced he can remain in No 10 despite a wave of government resignations and the submission of more letters of no confidence.


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