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Johnson says his rule-breaking birthday gathering was ‘necessary for work’

Johnson says his rule-breaking birthday gathering was ‘necessary for work’

Johnson says his rule-breaking birthday gathering was ‘necessary for work’

22 March 2023

Boris Johnson said he was joined by his wife and son as well as a ‘contractor who was working in the building’.


Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

22 March 2023

Former prime minister Boris Johnson insisted that any claims by Dominic Cummings, his former top official, could not be relied upon.


Insurer wins court fight over refusal to pay for Second World War bomb damage

Insurer wins court fight over refusal to pay for Second World War bomb damage

Insurer wins court fight over refusal to pay for Second World War bomb damage

22 March 2023

Allianz won its case against the University of Exeter at the High Court.


Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP

Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP

Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP

22 March 2023

MP Claudia Webbe said she was ‘absolutely devastated’ by the abuse she received.


Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

22 March 2023

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 21 people are in hospital and 12 were treated at the scene.


FTSE fell faster in past three weeks than at start of financial crisis

FTSE fell faster in past three weeks than at start of financial crisis

FTSE fell faster in past three weeks than at start of financial crisis

22 March 2023

Fears of a banking crisis have seen the FTSE 100 tumble 8% in just 21 days.


Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

22 March 2023

The statement was one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister.


Afghanistan Inquiry: Why has a probe been launched and what will it involve?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Why has a probe been launched and what will it involve?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Why has a probe been launched and what will it involve?

22 March 2023

The inquiry was officially launched by chairman Lord Justice Haddon-Cave on Wednesday.


Donaldson makes clear DUP will not return to Stormont

Donaldson makes clear DUP will not return to Stormont

Donaldson makes clear DUP will not return to Stormont

22 March 2023

The DUP began its boycott of Stormont last year over concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol, which Windsor Framework attempted to rectify.


Johnson drags Sunak into partygate hearing

Johnson drags Sunak into partygate hearing

Johnson drags Sunak into partygate hearing

22 March 2023

The former prime minister said if it was so ‘obvious’ that rule-breaking was going on in No 10, then Rishi Sunak would have been aware too.


RNLI launches Mayday Mile campaign after saving more than 500 lives in 2022

RNLI launches Mayday Mile campaign after saving more than 500 lives in 2022

RNLI launches Mayday Mile campaign after saving more than 500 lives in 2022

22 March 2023

The charity’s volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coastlines.


Second staircases needed in buildings of 18 metres and over, groups tell Gove

Second staircases needed in buildings of 18 metres and over, groups tell Gove

Second staircases needed in buildings of 18 metres and over, groups tell Gove

22 March 2023

Architects, fire safety and disability rights organisations said the Government’s current proposal ‘fails to address our shared concerns’ on safety.


Prime Minister urged to raise pay outs for debilitating vaccine side effects

Prime Minister urged to raise pay outs for debilitating vaccine side effects

Prime Minister urged to raise pay outs for debilitating vaccine side effects

22 March 2023

A Conservative former minister said the small number of people who suffer serious injury from vaccines need to be ‘properly compensated’.


Allegations of unlawful special forces executions ‘extremely serious’

Allegations of unlawful special forces executions ‘extremely serious’

Allegations of unlawful special forces executions ‘extremely serious’

22 March 2023

The Afghanistan inquiry officially launched on Wednesday, but many of the hearings are set to be held in private.


Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder accused tells court: ‘I’m a dad, I’m not a killer’

Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder accused tells court: ‘I’m a dad, I’m not a killer’

Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder accused tells court: ‘I’m a dad, I’m not a killer’

22 March 2023

Thomas Cashman, 34, is charged with murdering the nine-year-old in Liverpool.


Stormont brake clears Commons despite opposition from Tory MPs and DUP

Stormont brake clears Commons despite opposition from Tory MPs and DUP

Stormont brake clears Commons despite opposition from Tory MPs and DUP

22 March 2023

Tory former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss both said they would be voting against the Government.


Forbes vows to scrap controversial proposals for fishing bans

Forbes vows to scrap controversial proposals for fishing bans

Forbes vows to scrap controversial proposals for fishing bans

22 March 2023

The SNP leadership candidate said she will instead look at devolving marine protection and inshore fisheries powers to local authorities.


Campaigners bring High Court challenge over Sizewell C nuclear plant approval

Campaigners bring High Court challenge over Sizewell C nuclear plant approval

Campaigners bring High Court challenge over Sizewell C nuclear plant approval

22 March 2023

Protest group Together Against Sizewell C has launched a bid to challenge development consent granted for the multibillion-pound project in Suffolk.


Mental health services fail to take full account of menopause, report finds

Mental health services fail to take full account of menopause, report finds

Mental health services fail to take full account of menopause, report finds

22 March 2023

The report came in the wake of the suicide of Frances Wellburn, 56, who was under the care of her local NHS trust.


Johnson’s defence over partygate ‘beggars belief’, say public

Johnson’s defence over partygate ‘beggars belief’, say public

Johnson’s defence over partygate ‘beggars belief’, say public

22 March 2023

The former prime minister has said he was acting ‘in good faith’ when he told Parliament all pandemic rules had been followed.


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