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‘Jaws mayor’ Johnson faced ‘wrong crisis’ in Covid-19, ex-adviser Cain says

‘Jaws mayor’ Johnson faced ‘wrong crisis’ in Covid-19, ex-adviser Cain says

‘Jaws mayor’ Johnson faced ‘wrong crisis’ in Covid-19, ex-adviser Cain says

31 October 2023

Messages shown to the official inquiry showed aides including Dominic Cummings venting their frustrations.


17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

31 October 2023

Across the UK, an estimated 85,610 home sales took place in September 2023, which was also 1% lower than in August, HMRC said.


Investigation after ‘partial evacuation’ of S Club concert

Investigation after ‘partial evacuation’ of S Club concert

Investigation after ‘partial evacuation’ of S Club concert

31 October 2023

The Monday performance in Liverpool had been rescheduled from October 13 due to issues with the venue’s power supply.


Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

31 October 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals.


Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

31 October 2023

Former Downing Street communications director Lee Cain was appearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry ahead of his old ally, Dominic Cummings.


Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

31 October 2023

The number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from their debts also jumped, according to Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales.


Heatwaves and cost of living ‘spark surge in holidays outside summer’

Heatwaves and cost of living ‘spark surge in holidays outside summer’

Heatwaves and cost of living ‘spark surge in holidays outside summer’

31 October 2023

A poll commissioned by travel trade organisation Abta indicated that May and June will be the most popular months for overseas breaks next year.


Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

31 October 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on.


Sunak puts economy and public safety at heart of King’s Speech plans

Sunak puts economy and public safety at heart of King’s Speech plans

Sunak puts economy and public safety at heart of King’s Speech plans

31 October 2023

The Prime Minister updated his Cabinet ahead of the King’s Speech on November 7.


Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

31 October 2023

Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto.


Cigarette-style warning labels could reduce meat consumption, study finds

Cigarette-style warning labels could reduce meat consumption, study finds

Cigarette-style warning labels could reduce meat consumption, study finds

31 October 2023

Researchers at Durham University looked at how warning labels could affect consumers’ choices.


Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

31 October 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has retained his pandemic-era messages and would be happy to give them to the inquiry.


Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

31 October 2023

Police were called to the seafront at Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, at 6.39am on Tuesday.


Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

31 October 2023

Sir Peter Soulsby, the city’s mayor, said he feared for the future unless more financial support was given.


BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

31 October 2023

The oil giant said it had tried to renegotiate deals around three wind farms off the coast of New York, but was refused.


Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

31 October 2023

Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto, will meet Charles and Camilla at the official residence in Nairobi.


Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

31 October 2023

The Panmure basin and ewer from the Earl of Dalhousie is to go on display at the National Museum of Scotland this week.


Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

31 October 2023

Environmental groups are calling for the removal of these pesticides from flea and tick treatment for dogs and cats.


Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

31 October 2023

The Centre for Progressive Policy recommended focusing more on wealth taxes to pay the costs of an ageing population.


AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

31 October 2023

Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts how aggressive a tumour is likely to be more accurately than a biopsy.


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