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Boris Johnson apologises for handling of the Chris Pincher row
Mr Pincher quit as deputy chief whip last week over allegations he groped two men at a private members’ club
UK
‘117,000 die on waiting lists for NHS’
Figures reveal double the number of deaths than before the pandemic as 6.5 million wait for treatment
By Ross Lydall
UK
British Airways to ‘cancel July flights for 105,000 holidaymakers’
Popular tourist routes to Malaga, Ibiza and Faro will be affected with over 76,000 seats scrapped from Heathrow
By Daniel Keane
London
Five Just Stop Oil activists arrested after gluing hands to painting
Activists sat on a bench under a full-scale copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting with their hands glued to the frame
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Keir Starmer says government is collapsing after resignations
Labour leader says Cabinet have been ‘complicit’ in ‘this sorry saga’ as he calls for more resignations
UK
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Boris Johnson’s leadership in peril as Sunak and Javid quit
The twin Cabinet resignations came as the PM struggled to contain the fallout from the Chris Pincher row.
By David Hughes
UK
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Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership
Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.
UK
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Tory Party vice-chairman quits live on air
Bim Afolami said he could no longer support the Prime Minister after his handling of the row over Chris Pincher.
By Josh Payne
UK
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How the Conservatives and Boris Johnson are faring in the opinion polls
A year ago the Tories were eight points ahead – now they are six points behind.
By Ian Jones
UK
‘End might be nigh’ for Boris Johnson, says Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish First Minister said “the end might be nigh” for Boris Johnson’s time in Downing Street.
By Dan Barker
UK
Sir Keir Starmer backs general election calls after ministerial resignations
The Labour leader also suggested a change of government would help to address the ‘big issues’ like the cost-of-living crisis.
By David Lynch
UK
Urine tests to track fertility ‘can improve pregnancy chances’
Timing sex during the fertile window boosts the chances of conception, a study says.
By Jane Kirby
UK
Cabinet ministers who have quit or are backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson
A number of prominent Cabinet ministers have come out in support of Prime Minister Boris Johnson after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit.
Politics
Sadiq Khan ‘shocked’ at Muslims being bullied at work due to religion
Mr Khan pledged to work with the Met Police against Islamophobia
By William Mata
UK
77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to go under the hammer for the first time
This will be the first time a Gorgosaurus dinosaur skeleton has been offered at auction.
By Naomi Clarke
UK
Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: Nearly level with Chamberlain but behind May
Mr Johnson has already outrun Gordon Brown.
By Ian Jones
UK
Rishi Sunak quits as chancellor in blow to Prime Minister
The chancellor resigned shortly after 6pm on Tuesday evening, shortly after Health Secretary Sajid Javid.
World
July 4 parade shooter’ fled scene in women’s clothing’, police say
The shooter allegedly disguised himself in women’s clothing before fleeing in his mother’s car
By Barney Davis
UK
Camilla reveals she is an ‘avid viewer’ of Crimewatch
The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales toured the BBC’s new Welsh headquarters in Cardiff.
By Tony Jones
UK
All the cancelled BA flights in July from London Heathrow and Gatwick
The airline has cancelled hundreds of flights in July
UK
Why are petrol prices rising? What’s the cost, and will it reduce?
Petrol and diesel prices are on the increase: here’s why
UK
Petrol prices: How can I reduce my fuel costs?
There are a number of ways drivers can reduce their fuel bills amid record pump prices
UK
Sunak and Javid resign as Johnson’s leadership faces fresh crisis
Boris Johnson apologised for his handling of the Chris Pincher row but chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid have quit.
By David Hughes
Health
What is the monkeypox virus and what are the symptoms?
There have been over 800 cases of monkeypox in the UK
UK
Kate cheers on Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon quarter final
Kate arrived at No 1 Court at Wimbledon to watch the British men’s number one after his opponent Belgium’s David Goffin won the third set.
UK
Nick Kyrgios to appear in Australian court over common assault charge
The 27-year-old, who is through to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, is listed to appear in Australia Capital Territory Magistrates’ Court on August 2.
UK
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Victim tells of foster mother’s cruelty and lies
Stewart Wilson said he was physically abused and told lies about his real family.
UK
Six in court charged over track invasion at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Protesters stormed the fastest point of the Northamptonshire track, before sitting down during the opening lap of Sunday’s race.
World
What is a solar flare and why are we seeing more Sun activity?
Peak sunspot activity is expected in 2025
By Seren Morris
UK
Johnson apologises for handling of Pincher row as he faces Tory backlash
The Prime Minister said it was a mistake to keep Chris Pincher in government after being told of allegations against him in 2019.
By David Hughes
UK
Flats may not be searched for ‘significant’ time after explosion
One person has died and a number of people remain unaccounted for after Monday’s blast and fire at the block of 20 flats in Redwood Grove, Bedford.
By Sam Russell
UK
Johnson ‘did not immediately recall’ being told about Pincher groping claims
Boris Johnson faces mounting Tory fury as the row over Chris Pincher’s conduct continued.
UK
Charles and Camilla pull pints on tour of Welsh valley high street
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited Treorchy on the first day of their annual week-long tour of Wales.
UK
Actress Mona Hammond remembered as a ‘pioneer’ and ‘trailblazer’
The actress co-founded one of the UK’s most prominent black theatre companies.
UK
The Open: Golf fans told to avoid railways when considering travel plans
ScotRail will still be operating a limited timetable during the tournament because of a dispute with the train drivers’ union, Aslef.
By Dan Barker
UK
Keith Brown hits out at UK Government after meetings snub during London trip
The Justice Secretary said five requests to meet UK ministers were either declined, ignored or had not been recorded.
By Craig Paton
UK
Sussex Police explain why speeding charge against Katie Price was dropped
The 44-year-old had been charged with exceeding a 60mph speed limit.
By Katie Boyden
UK
Lord Advocate refers independence referendum Bill to Supreme Court
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week announced plans to hold a referendum on October 19 2023.
By Craig Paton
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