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TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

06 September 2022

The union organisation said it is ‘prepared to throw the kitchen sink’ at protecting employment rights.


Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis

06 September 2022

Boris Johnson pledged his full support for successor Liz Truss as he made his final farewell from Downing Street.


Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

Transport company Go-Ahead suffers cyber attack

06 September 2022

The Newcastle-based business said ‘unauthorised activity’ was detected on its network on Monday.


Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

Live: Liz Truss appointing Cabinet after first speech as PM at Downing Street

06 September 2022

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss has been appointed Prime Minister after meeting the Queen and has appointed new names to her Cabinet.


Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

Man dies after being shot during police pursuit

06 September 2022

A ‘suspect’ vehicle was stopped following ‘tactical contact’ just before 10pm on Monday in South London.


Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

Nadine Dorries to return to backbenches as Liz Truss takes the helm at No 10

06 September 2022

Sources close to the Conservative MP said she believed it was the right time to go.


What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

06 September 2022

Questions for the soon-to-be prime minister feature on the front pages.


Practical adjustments and diary alterations for still-serving Queen

Practical adjustments and diary alterations for still-serving Queen

Practical adjustments and diary alterations for still-serving Queen

06 September 2022

The monarch will welcome new Tory leader Liz Truss to Balmoral to appoint her as PM, rather than conducting the duty at Buckingham Palace.


Inquest into death of mother-of-five after eating Pret wrap to begin

Inquest into death of mother-of-five after eating Pret wrap to begin

Inquest into death of mother-of-five after eating Pret wrap to begin

06 September 2022

Celia Marsh died after eating a super-veg rainbow flatbread at Pret a Manger, which was supposedly dairy-free but contained traces of milk protein.


Researchers uncover Neolithic culinary traditions

Researchers uncover Neolithic culinary traditions

Researchers uncover Neolithic culinary traditions

06 September 2022

Scientists analysed ancient pottery found in the waters off small artificial islands in Scotland.


Meghan and Harry to attend Invictus Games event in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry to attend Invictus Games event in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry to attend Invictus Games event in Dusseldorf

06 September 2022

The duke founded The Invictus Games to aid the rehabilitation of injured and sick military personnel and veterans across the globe.


Man in hospital after being shot in south London police pursuit

Man in hospital after being shot in south London police pursuit

Man in hospital after being shot in south London police pursuit

06 September 2022

Police stopped a vehicle just before 10pm on Monday following a chase in the Lambeth area.


Liz Truss prepares energy crisis plan as she enters No 10

Liz Truss prepares energy crisis plan as she enters No 10

Liz Truss prepares energy crisis plan as she enters No 10

05 September 2022

The new Tory leader will be formally invited by the Queen to form a government.


Police granted further 36 hours to question three men over Olivia’s death

Police granted further 36 hours to question three men over Olivia’s death

Police granted further 36 hours to question three men over Olivia’s death

05 September 2022

The men were arrested on Sunday.


Nadine Dorries to quit Cabinet as Boris Johnson leaves No 10

Nadine Dorries to quit Cabinet as Boris Johnson leaves No 10

Nadine Dorries to quit Cabinet as Boris Johnson leaves No 10

05 September 2022

Sources close to the Culture Secretary said she believed it was the right time to return to the backbenches.


Man appears in court charged with murder of his three siblings

Man appears in court charged with murder of his three siblings

Man appears in court charged with murder of his three siblings

05 September 2022

Lisa Cash, 18, and her eight-year-old brother and sister Christy and Chelsea Cawley died at their home in Tallaght on Sunday.


Meghan speaks of need to belong as she addresses youth summit on UK visit

Meghan speaks of need to belong as she addresses youth summit on UK visit

Meghan speaks of need to belong as she addresses youth summit on UK visit

05 September 2022

The duchess delivered the final keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit in Manchester.


Man due in court charged in connection with deaths of three siblings in Dublin

Man due in court charged in connection with deaths of three siblings in Dublin

Man due in court charged in connection with deaths of three siblings in Dublin

05 September 2022

Lisa Cash, 18, and her eight-year-old twin brother and sister Christy and Chelsea Cawley, died at their home in Tallaght on Sunday.


Macron calls for ‘strengthened co-operation’ between UK and France

Macron calls for ‘strengthened co-operation’ between UK and France

Macron calls for ‘strengthened co-operation’ between UK and France

05 September 2022

The French president gave his comments following Liz Truss’s selection as the new UK prime minister.


Professor Brian Cox sets new Guinness World Record with science tour

Professor Brian Cox sets new Guinness World Record with science tour

Professor Brian Cox sets new Guinness World Record with science tour

05 September 2022

The physicist has broken his own record, which he set after his 2017 live tour.


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