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Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’, inquiry hea...

The former prime minister reportedly used the phrase at a meeting in January 2021, when he wanted a path to eased restrictions.

Police condemn ‘extreme violence’ after petrol bombs thrown at offic...

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf branded the disorder ‘thuggish’.

Patients more likely to lose weight if GPs frame options as ‘good ne...

People were less likely to sign up to weight-loss programmes when doctors talked about obesity in a negative way, researchers found.

Sergeant who closed stalking probe admits ‘errors’ before Gracie Spi...

Sgt Matthew Adams said he felt it was ‘fine’ to close the investigation based on the information he had at the time, an inquest has heard.

Just Stop Oil hits out at ‘lies’ as it denies targeting Cenotaph

Politicians including Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson criticised the group, accusing activists of gluing themselves to the memorial.

Treasury had no estimated cost of lockdown, says former chief econom...

Clare Lombardelli said there was ‘no way’ to properly gauge the economic impact of national restrictions.

Yousaf: Pro-Palestinian marches on Armistice Day should ‘absolutely’...

The First Minister said he was ‘beyond angry’ at the UK Government’s response to the march.

Number 10 rejects UN envoy criticisms of UK welfare spending

A UN enjoy sharply criticised poverty rates and welfare spending in the country.

Belfast neurologist struck off medical register following tribunal h...

Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of the largest recall of patients in Northern Ireland.

Schools closed in Surrey as water outage continues to cause disrupti...

Thames Water said it hoped to resolve the issue soon, with as many as 12,000 people remaining without water.

US national jailed for life for killing security guard during attemp...

Chad Henderson, who stabbed father-of-one Nathan Burton four times with a hunting knife, refused to attend his sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court.

Just Stop Oil protesters smash glass protecting National Gallery pai...

Two people attacked the Rokeby Venus painting by Velazquez at the museum on Monday.

Sunak backs police to tackle criminality amid objections to Armistic...

Concerns have been raised about the demonstration due to take place in central London on Saturday.

Hospital bomb suspect caught on video telling police how patient tal...

Body-worn camera footage of Mohammed Farooq being arrested in the grounds of St James’s Hospital, in Leeds, has been shown at his trial in Sheffield.

Environmental groups join pledge to increase diversity in green work...

The organisations have committed to creating an action plan to make them more inclusive and open up pathways for diverse talent.

Female Met Police officer denies sexual assault of woman

Sergeant Rachel Bright, 45, is accused of touching a woman without her consent while off duty in Wandsworth.

Sunak refuses to criticise Braverman over homelessness comments

The Prime Minister was speaking after a senior Cabinet minister distanced herself from Suella Braverman’s remarks.

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.

Sunak says allegation a Tory MP is serial rapist is ‘very serious’

The Prime Minister insisted the party’s complaints procedures are ‘robust’ after claims a failure to act led to the MP allegedly continuing to offend.

Almost 300,000 women to be offered drug which can reduce risk of bre...

The drug is to be offered to post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast cancer.