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Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

27 September 2022

The previous arrangement drew accusations of renewed ‘Tory sleaze’ from opposition parties.


What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

27 September 2022

The national mastheads focus on market reaction to the Government’s promised tax cuts.


Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

27 September 2022

Statins could be used to treat prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone treatment, scientists have said.


Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

27 September 2022

The aim of the mission was to demonstrate that dangerous incoming rocks can be deflected by deliberately smashing into them.


Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends

Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends

Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends

26 September 2022

Flags at royal residences were raised again to full mast at 8am on Tuesday.


Starmer takes aim at Tories as Labour buoyed by promising poll

Starmer takes aim at Tories as Labour buoyed by promising poll

Starmer takes aim at Tories as Labour buoyed by promising poll

26 September 2022

The Labour leader will quote Sir Tony Blair to dub his party the ‘political wing of the British people’.


Steve Coogan ‘not a monarchist’ despite recent royal-related projects

Steve Coogan ‘not a monarchist’ despite recent royal-related projects

Steve Coogan ‘not a monarchist’ despite recent royal-related projects

26 September 2022

The actor’s upcoming film, The Lost King, tells a fictionalised version of King Richard III’s remains beneath a Leicester car park in 2012.


Top trade union official accuses UK government of ‘Thatcherism on steroids’

Top trade union official accuses UK government of ‘Thatcherism on steroids’

Top trade union official accuses UK government of ‘Thatcherism on steroids’

26 September 2022

Scotland’s top trade union official has accused the UK Government of deploying ‘Thatcherism on steroids’ after the pound plunged to a new low.


Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling

Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling

Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling

26 September 2022

The Treasury moved to settle the markets with the promise of a Budget next spring as the pound tumbled against the dollar on Monday.


I want to hear from those we have let down, says Met boss

I want to hear from those we have let down, says Met boss

I want to hear from those we have let down, says Met boss

26 September 2022

Sir Mark Rowley, who took over as the boss at Scotland Yard earlier this month, said he is ‘determined’ to get the culture right within the force.


First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to £150,000 at auction

First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to £150,000 at auction

First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to £150,000 at auction

26 September 2022

The book will be sold alongside franchise star Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Hero Wand’, which is estimated to go for up to £30,000.


Mistakes made in RAF diversity recruitment drive, admits Ministry of Defence

Mistakes made in RAF diversity recruitment drive, admits Ministry of Defence

Mistakes made in RAF diversity recruitment drive, admits Ministry of Defence

26 September 2022

The Royal Air Force introduced a new recruiting IT system earlier this year to improve the diversity of its workforce.


New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably

New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably

New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably

26 September 2022

King Charles III’s image will appear on stamps, coins and banknotes in the future.


Truss congratulates far-right leader set to be Italy’s first female premier

Truss congratulates far-right leader set to be Italy’s first female premier

Truss congratulates far-right leader set to be Italy’s first female premier

26 September 2022

The Prime Minister described the UK and Italy as ‘close allies’ in a message to Giorgia Meloni.


Government approach to devolution ‘offensive and wrong’, says Nandy

Government approach to devolution ‘offensive and wrong’, says Nandy

Government approach to devolution ‘offensive and wrong’, says Nandy

26 September 2022

The shadow communities secretary said ministers had forced areas to compete ‘Hunger Games-style’ for ‘crumbs from the table’.


Young soldier died in non-operational incident, Ministry of Defence confirms

Young soldier died in non-operational incident, Ministry of Defence confirms

Young soldier died in non-operational incident, Ministry of Defence confirms

26 September 2022

The Ministry of Defence says Sapper Connor Morrison of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment died during a “non-operational incident”.


Truss thanks Saudi crown prince for help freeing Britons captured in Ukraine

Truss thanks Saudi crown prince for help freeing Britons captured in Ukraine

Truss thanks Saudi crown prince for help freeing Britons captured in Ukraine

26 September 2022

New PM also offers the UK’s ‘continued encouragement for progress in Saudi Arabia’s domestic reforms’.


Labour members back proportional representation in general elections

Labour members back proportional representation in general elections

Labour members back proportional representation in general elections

26 September 2022

Several Labour members spoke in favour of electoral reform during the debate on Monday afternoon.


Welsh Government to spend £1.8m promoting World Cup participation

Welsh Government to spend £1.8m promoting World Cup participation

Welsh Government to spend £1.8m promoting World Cup participation

26 September 2022

A series of projects supporting culture, arts and heritage will be launched in a bid to secure a lasting legacy for Welsh football.


Labour presents alternative to ‘out of control’ Tories after market chaos

Labour presents alternative to ‘out of control’ Tories after market chaos

Labour presents alternative to ‘out of control’ Tories after market chaos

26 September 2022

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said she would be a ‘responsible chancellor’ in contrast to Kwasi Kwarteng.


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