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Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

07 November 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat the Home Secretary’s remarks on Monday, as did Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.


Justice Secretary urges Pro-Palestinian groups to heed Met call on march

Justice Secretary urges Pro-Palestinian groups to heed Met call on march

Justice Secretary urges Pro-Palestinian groups to heed Met call on march

07 November 2023

Alex Chalk distanced himself from the Home Secretary’s language of ‘hate march’ to describe the rallies.


Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore lose appeal against spa pool demolition order

Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore lose appeal against spa pool demolition order

Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore lose appeal against spa pool demolition order

07 November 2023

The appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate following a hearing in October.


About 100 people injured as cruise ship hit by bad weather

About 100 people injured as cruise ship hit by bad weather

About 100 people injured as cruise ship hit by bad weather

07 November 2023

Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery was caught up in the storm in the Bay of Biscay.


William ‘blown away’ by futuristic technology from Singapore start-ups

William ‘blown away’ by futuristic technology from Singapore start-ups

William ‘blown away’ by futuristic technology from Singapore start-ups

07 November 2023

The Prince of Wales toured the EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy, at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University.


Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

07 November 2023

Angela Constance’s comments come in the wake of disorder in Edinburgh on Sunday.


King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk

King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk

King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk

07 November 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put a series of criminal justice laws at the heart of the King’s Speech, in a bid to draw dividing lines with Labour.


Pizza Express pulls out of running to buy Wagamama owner

Pizza Express pulls out of running to buy Wagamama owner

Pizza Express pulls out of running to buy Wagamama owner

07 November 2023

Wheel Topco told investors it did not plan to make a firm offer because of ‘market conditions’.


Family pay tribute to ‘kind, happy boy’ who died in school run collision

Family pay tribute to ‘kind, happy boy’ who died in school run collision

Family pay tribute to ‘kind, happy boy’ who died in school run collision

07 November 2023

Freddie Coleman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the rural village of Stock in Essex on Friday morning.


Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

07 November 2023

Associated British Foods which also runs large grocery, ingredients and agriculture operations, said the backdrop is still ‘challenging’.


Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

07 November 2023

A low supply of homes for sale is likely to have strengthened prices in the short-term, the bank said.


Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity founder

Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity founder

Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity founder

07 November 2023

Dr Zahid Chauhan, founder of Homeless Friendly, said the Home Secretary showed ‘ignorance’ and ‘a lack of understanding’.


Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments

Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments

Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments

07 November 2023

The comedian has surpassed his £50,000 target for Crisis UK.


Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

07 November 2023

The King’s Speech will include a number of announcements on the Government’s plans to tackle crime.


William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthshot finalists

William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthshot finalists

William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthshot finalists

07 November 2023

William told a finalist that Monday’s dragon boat racing was ‘quite competitive’ and he ‘felt it a bit in the shoulders this morning’.


William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

07 November 2023

William said he was ‘really excited about this year’s winners and finalists’ ahead of the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.


Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

07 November 2023

He will travel in a carriage and wear the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla, in the famous Diamond Diadem, will reuse her coronation dress.


Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

07 November 2023

Members of the campaign group Republic were detained on the day of the King’s coronation, sparking criticism of the Met Police.


Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months

Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months

Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months

07 November 2023

Prices across grocers were 9.7% higher than a year ago over the four weeks to October 29, analysts Kantar said.


Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high

Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high

Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high

07 November 2023

The Trussell Trust said 320,000 people have needed to use a food bank for the first time in the past six months.


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