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Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

24 October 2022

Here is a timeline of the recent political crises which engulfed the leadership of two prime ministers and ultimately led to their downfall.


Consumers at risk because of delay to Digital Markets Bill, MPs say

Consumers at risk because of delay to Digital Markets Bill, MPs say

Consumers at risk because of delay to Digital Markets Bill, MPs say

24 October 2022

The BEIS Committee has urged the Government to bring forward its proposals to strengthen fair competition rules for digital markets in the UK.


Markets rally as businesses call for end to uncertainty under new PM

Markets rally as businesses call for end to uncertainty under new PM

Markets rally as businesses call for end to uncertainty under new PM

24 October 2022

Shares rose in London after a rollercoaster day.


Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’

Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’

Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’

24 October 2022

The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.


UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years

UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years

UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years

24 October 2022

The turnover of prime ministers has speeded up in recent decades.


Nurse thought ‘not again’ when baby suddenly collapsed, murder trial told

Nurse thought ‘not again’ when baby suddenly collapsed, murder trial told

Nurse thought ‘not again’ when baby suddenly collapsed, murder trial told

24 October 2022

Lucy Letby denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others while she worked at Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit.


Randox lawyers demand MPs retract ‘defamatory’ report on Covid contracts

Randox lawyers demand MPs retract ‘defamatory’ report on Covid contracts

Randox lawyers demand MPs retract ‘defamatory’ report on Covid contracts

24 October 2022

Schillings says Randox was ‘ambushed’ by ‘inaccurate’ and ‘misleading’ allegations, as it had not been given ‘reasonable’ chance to comment.


Royal Mail stamps without barcode to be defunct in 100 days

Royal Mail stamps without barcode to be defunct in 100 days

Royal Mail stamps without barcode to be defunct in 100 days

24 October 2022

Royal Mail has announced stamps without barcodes will no longer be valid from January 31 2023.


Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity

Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity

Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity

24 October 2022

The First Minister said she would try to foster a good working relationship with Rishi Sunak.


Mother of tragic baby Andrew guilty of child cruelty

Mother of tragic baby Andrew guilty of child cruelty

Mother of tragic baby Andrew guilty of child cruelty

24 October 2022

Tamika Beaton had denied neglecting Andrew Cawker and failing to protect him from her boyfriend.


Sunak enjoys fastest journey from MP to PM in modern era

Sunak enjoys fastest journey from MP to PM in modern era

Sunak enjoys fastest journey from MP to PM in modern era

24 October 2022

He became a member of parliament only seven years ago.


Rishi Sunak to be prime minister after Penny Mordaunt fails to win MPs’ backing

Rishi Sunak to be prime minister after Penny Mordaunt fails to win MPs’ backing

Rishi Sunak to be prime minister after Penny Mordaunt fails to win MPs’ backing

24 October 2022

He will become the UK’s first Hindu PM after his rival failed to get the support of 100 colleagues.


Abbey illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula novel

Abbey illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula novel

Abbey illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula novel

24 October 2022

Whitby Abbey stands silhouetted over the town and is associated with the Bram Stoker gothic horror.


Scottish Tories call for unity as Sunak set to become PM

Scottish Tories call for unity as Sunak set to become PM

Scottish Tories call for unity as Sunak set to become PM

24 October 2022

As Rishi Sunak was named leader, calls for an election increased.


Government intervenes to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

Government intervenes to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

Government intervenes to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

24 October 2022

The move comes amid an ongoing impasse between Stormont politicians on the issue.


In Pictures: Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top of UK politics

In Pictures: Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top of UK politics

In Pictures: Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top of UK politics

24 October 2022

The former chancellor has emerged victorious just weeks after finishing runner-up to Liz Truss.


Girls in north of England feel less happy, confident and safe – Girlguiding

Girls in north of England feel less happy, confident and safe – Girlguiding

Girls in north of England feel less happy, confident and safe – Girlguiding

24 October 2022

Girls in the north were more likely to feel unsafe in public and that gender stereotypes hold them back at school, research suggests.


Rishi Sunak: the leader who foresaw the financial chaos he now inherits

Rishi Sunak: the leader who foresaw the financial chaos he now inherits

Rishi Sunak: the leader who foresaw the financial chaos he now inherits

24 October 2022

The former chancellor will become the first non-white prime minister, the first Hindu in the top job and also arguably the richest occupant of No 10.


University staff vote in favour of strikes

University staff vote in favour of strikes

University staff vote in favour of strikes

24 October 2022

Universities could face strikes after union members voted in favour of action.


Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt quits race

Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt quits race

Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt quits race

24 October 2022

The former chancellor rapidly won the public support of Tory MPs as rivals including Boris Johnson lagged behind.


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