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Boris Johnson compared humans to an immature teenager

PM tells humanity to 'grow up' and references Kermit the Frog in key UN climate speech

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Sir Keir outlined his plans ahead of the Labour conference.

Sir Keir Starmer sets out vision for 'contribution society' ahead of Labour conference

12 hours ago

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House

Biden downplays hopes for US trade deal and refuses to deny UK is 'back of the queue'

22 hours ago

Dominic Raab will stand in for Boris Johnson

Watch again: Dominic Raab stands in for Boris Johnson at PMQs amid soaring gas prices

22 hours ago

Eligible pensioners will get an average of £8,900

Pensioners to get thousands after 'human errors' lead to £1bn underpayment

1 day ago

Kwasi Kwarteng addressed MPs after holding talks with the industry on Monday.

No question of lights going out this winter, says Kwarteng amid gas price crisis

2 days ago

Boris Johnson has issued the criticism of the protesters who again brought the M25 to a standstill

PM insists M25 eco-protesters do not do 'any favours to their cause'

2 days ago

A row between Britain and France has been ignited by a security deal between Britain, the US and Australia

France pulls out of defence talks after 'stab in the back' from UK

3 days ago

Labour MP Rosie Duffield has been forced to pull out of her party conference

Speaker’s anger as trans extremists keep MP Rosie Duffield away from party conference

3 days ago

Michael D. Higgins has declined an invitation to an event commemorating the centenary of Northern Ireland

Queen snubbed by Irish President as he declines invite to NI celebrations

6 days ago

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised "unreservedly" for the crisis in the Scottish ambulance service.

Military may be brought in after 'man dies waiting for 40 hours for an ambulance'

6 days ago

Boris Johnson is increasingly expected to call an early general election

Get ready for a general election, new Tory boss tells party after brutal reshuffle

7 days ago

Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle has shown the PM's ruthless side

Analysis: Boris Johnson brought a ruthless edge to the reshuffle, writes Ben Kentish

7 days ago

Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle has been sweeping and brutal

Cabinet culled: Who wins and who loses in PM's brutal shake-up?

7 days ago

Raab is said to have had a heated row with Boris Johnson after learning of his demotion

Dominic Raab's fall from grace: From acting PM to dramatic demotion

7 days ago

Angela Rayner has branded Gavin Williamson a 'prat' and said he should have been sacked a year ago

'That prat': Labour slams Williamson as Boris sacks him from top team

7 days ago

Gavin Williamson has been sacked as education secretary

Gavin Williamson's biggest gaffes as he is axed as education secretary

7 days ago

Raab and Williamson were among the big losers of Wednesday's reshuffle

As it happened: Sackings, promotions and demotions as PM picks new top team

The planned cut which will reduce support for families by up to £1,040 per year

Labour urges Tory MPs to 'do the right thing' and rebel in Universal Credit vote

Zheng Zeguang has been barred from the UK Parliament

China criticises 'despicable' barring of Chinese ambassador from UK Parliament

Nicki Minaj said she "went to school with Margaret Thatcher" in her response to the PM

Nicki Minaj mocks Boris Johnson amid criticism of her vaccine views

Boris Johnson's mother has died at the age of 79

Boris Johnson's mother Charlotte dies aged 79

The vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi was questioned about the decision to vaccinate all 12 to 15 year olds by Nick Ferrari on LBC.

'There should be no stigma': Vaccines minister defends jabs for all children aged 12-15

The Home Office did not deny the claims

Border Force jet skis practicing pushing back migrant boats in Channel, photos suggest

The PM is expected to update the nation tomorrow

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson due to set out 'winter plan' at press conference

A number of measures have been scrapped, or are set to be dropped, by the Government

No more national lockdowns: PM prepares to unveil Covid-19 winter plan

Lord Hayward spoke to LBC's Tom Swarbrick

'Deep frustration' at social care tax hike as 'people abandon the Tories'

Patel is under fire over a Heathrow meeting

'Serial offender': Priti Patel blasted over 'reckless' donor meeting without officials

Boris Johnson is due to scrap some Government powers

PM set to lose some 'draconian' Covid measures to avoid future lockdowns

Steve Bray received some choice words as he followed Nigel Adams in Westminster

Minister refuses to apologise for swearing at 'Stop Brexit Man'

Rio Ferdinand said he recently spoke to a current gay male footballer about them coming out

Unnamed gay footballer 'advised not to come out by lawyer', Rio Ferdinand reveals

Boris Johnson won the vote to increase National Insurance.

Boris Johnson faces down Tory rebellion as he wins vote on social care tax increase

No10 to extend Covid powers 'in case they are needed' as cases rise

Boris in battle with anti-lockdown MPs over plans to extend 'draconian' Covid powers

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There are warnings of shortages this Christmas due to a drop in HGV drivers.

Tesco warns Christmas panic buying could be 'far worse' than during Covid if shortages last
Sabina Nessa was killed en route to meeting a friend, police say

Sabina Nessa 'was murdered while on five-minute walk to meet friend' at London pub
Gas prices have surged since the beginning of the year, particularly in the last month

Over a million homes face higher bills as gas prices force more energy firms to go bust
Batsmen will now be referred to as "batters" in cricket's laws

Cricket batsmen now called 'batters' in gender-neutral change to sport's laws
Migrants continue to attempt the Channel crossing.

UK plans for asylum reform 'would break international law'

Sabina Nessa's body was discovered on Saturday afternoon.

Devastated relative says Sabina Nessa was 'just 5 minutes from home' when she was killed
Prof Chris Whitty said all 12 to 15-year-olds were likely to get coronavirus in coming months.

Chris Whitty warns 'virtually any child' will get Covid-19 if not vaccinated
Ofcom has added more words to its list of potentially offensive terms

Gammon, remoaner, Karen and snowflake added to Ofcom's list of offensive words
'You're the hypocrites!' Iain Dale takes on Insulate Britain protester

'You're the hypocrites!' Iain Dale takes on Insulate Britain protester
'What are you waiting for?!' Eddie Mair grills minister over eco mob injunction

'What are you waiting for?!' Eddie Mair grills minister over eco mob injunction