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Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said he ‘wouldn’t use her words’ as he defended allowing skilled foreign workers into the UK.


Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

02 October 2023

Listed firms Pennon, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water saw shares rise after outlining their investment plans for 2025 to 2030.


Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

02 October 2023

She is the first woman to become the most senior judge in England and Wales.


Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

02 October 2023

A recent poll put the Tory vote in Scotland at 16%.


Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

02 October 2023

Some experts suggested that the house price downturn may only have a few months left to run, amid wider developments in the economy.


Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

02 October 2023

A ‘shunting incident’ occurred when Flying Scotsman was being coupled with train carriages in Aviemore, Cairngorms.


Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said he took a BA flight because his train was cancelled amid industrial action.


Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said cuts this year would ‘compromise’ the battle against inflation.


Two further arrests in murder probe after man shot in Warwickshire

Two further arrests in murder probe after man shot in Warwickshire

Two further arrests in murder probe after man shot in Warwickshire

02 October 2023

Six men and three women have now been arrested since Ben Daly’s murder on August 10.


Junior doctors and consultants launch longest period of joint strike action

Junior doctors and consultants launch longest period of joint strike action

Junior doctors and consultants launch longest period of joint strike action

02 October 2023

The medics will deliver ‘Christmas Day’ levels of staffing from 7am on Monday until the same time on Thursday.


What the papers say – October 2

What the papers say – October 2

What the papers say – October 2

02 October 2023

A wide range of stories features on the front of Monday’s newspapers.


Man to appear in court after football fans ‘mock’ death of young mascot

Man to appear in court after football fans ‘mock’ death of young mascot

Man to appear in court after football fans ‘mock’ death of young mascot

02 October 2023

Pictures showed two men apparently laughing at a photo of Bradley Lowery who died of cancer aged six in 2017.


Five men to face court charged with murder of Liverpool woman Ashley Dale

Five men to face court charged with murder of Liverpool woman Ashley Dale

Five men to face court charged with murder of Liverpool woman Ashley Dale

02 October 2023

Additionally, Kallum Radford, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with assisting an offender in the wake of Ms Dale’s death.


Cleverly announces visit to Falkland Islands amid ongoing dispute

Cleverly announces visit to Falkland Islands amid ongoing dispute

Cleverly announces visit to Falkland Islands amid ongoing dispute

01 October 2023

The Foreign Secretary said he had had a ‘run-in’ with the Argentinian government and planned to visit the Falklands in a show of solidarity.


Wallace: I asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3 billion more for battle with Russia

Wallace: I asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3 billion more for battle with Russia

Wallace: I asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3 billion more for battle with Russia

01 October 2023

The former defence secretary said the extra investment could help Kyiv to ‘end’ the Russian invasion through its counter offensive.


Hunt to set out tougher welfare rules and boost living wage at Tory conference

Hunt to set out tougher welfare rules and boost living wage at Tory conference

Hunt to set out tougher welfare rules and boost living wage at Tory conference

01 October 2023

Other measures at the Manchester gathering will include a plan to ban mobile phones in England’s schools.


Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis picks up gong at The Stage Debut Awards 2023

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis picks up gong at The Stage Debut Awards 2023

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis picks up gong at The Stage Debut Awards 2023

01 October 2023

The stage and TV star fought off competition from a shortlist that included Normal People star Paul Mescal and Star Trek’s Zachary Quinto.


Man charged after Sheffield Wednesday fans seen mocking death of young mascot

Man charged after Sheffield Wednesday fans seen mocking death of young mascot

Man charged after Sheffield Wednesday fans seen mocking death of young mascot

01 October 2023

Pictures showed two men laughing at a photo of Bradley Lowery who died of cancer aged six in 2017.


Gove and Badenoch back keeping open option of quitting human rights convention

Gove and Badenoch back keeping open option of quitting human rights convention

Gove and Badenoch back keeping open option of quitting human rights convention

01 October 2023

The possibility of leaving the convention was being aired as ministers struggle to meet their promise to ‘stop the boats’.


NI Secretary says ‘scope’ to deal with unionist concerns about Windsor Framework

NI Secretary says ‘scope’ to deal with unionist concerns about Windsor Framework

NI Secretary says ‘scope’ to deal with unionist concerns about Windsor Framework

01 October 2023

The DUP has been blocking powersharing in protest at the internal UK trade barriers created by Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.


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