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Liz Truss’s ‘knock-out’ victory depicted in updated Belfast mural

Liz Truss’s ‘knock-out’ victory depicted in updated Belfast mural

Liz Truss’s ‘knock-out’ victory depicted in updated Belfast mural

05 September 2022

The artwork shows former chancellor Rishi Sunak on the canvas, with Boris Johnson counting him out.


‘No time to waste’ in tackling cost-of-living crisis, Sturgeon tells Truss

‘No time to waste’ in tackling cost-of-living crisis, Sturgeon tells Truss

‘No time to waste’ in tackling cost-of-living crisis, Sturgeon tells Truss

05 September 2022

The Scottish First Minister also said the departing Boris Johnson was the ‘worst Prime Minister in our lifetime’.


Notting Hill Carnival murder: Appeal for witnesses to come forward

Notting Hill Carnival murder: Appeal for witnesses to come forward

Notting Hill Carnival murder: Appeal for witnesses to come forward

05 September 2022

No arrests have been made over the death of Takayo Nembhard on Bank Holiday Monday.


Hugh O’Leary: Who is Liz Truss’s husband and the country’s next ‘first man’?

Hugh O’Leary: Who is Liz Truss’s husband and the country’s next ‘first man’?

Hugh O’Leary: Who is Liz Truss’s husband and the country’s next ‘first man’?

05 September 2022

The 48-year-old accountant has his own political story to tell.


Father issues plea after Liquid Leisure drowning victim Kyra Hill’s funeral

Father issues plea after Liquid Leisure drowning victim Kyra Hill’s funeral

Father issues plea after Liquid Leisure drowning victim Kyra Hill’s funeral

05 September 2022

The 11-year-old was attending a birthday party at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, when she went missing on August 6.


Sculpture of Liz Truss with forehead which ‘stands out’ has people in hysterics

Sculpture of Liz Truss with forehead which ‘stands out’ has people in hysterics

Sculpture of Liz Truss with forehead which ‘stands out’ has people in hysterics

05 September 2022

Wilfrid Wood, 53, made a plasticine sculpture of Ms Truss which took around a day to complete.


Obsessed Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years for 20th order breach

Obsessed Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years for 20th order breach

Obsessed Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years for 20th order breach

05 September 2022

Edward Vines was unanimously convicted of attempting to breach a restraining order eight times.


Nuclear test veteran’s joy as commemoration of 70th anniversary announced

Nuclear test veteran’s joy as commemoration of 70th anniversary announced

Nuclear test veteran’s joy as commemoration of 70th anniversary announced

05 September 2022

Approximately 20,000 British soldiers, mostly conscripts, witnessed hundreds of atomic tests and were exposed to radiation.


Liz Truss to become UK’s third female prime minister

Liz Truss to become UK’s third female prime minister

Liz Truss to become UK’s third female prime minister

05 September 2022

The new Tory leader will follow in the footsteps of her political idol Margaret Thatcher.


‘We face many challenges together’ – world leaders react to Liz Truss victory

‘We face many challenges together’ – world leaders react to Liz Truss victory

‘We face many challenges together’ – world leaders react to Liz Truss victory

05 September 2022

Leaders from Europe to Australia have sent their congratulations to Boris Johnson’s successor.


Seafloor images shed new light on Thwaites Glacier retreat

Seafloor images shed new light on Thwaites Glacier retreat

Seafloor images shed new light on Thwaites Glacier retreat

05 September 2022

The glacier has been an important consideration for scientists trying to make predictions about global sea level rise.


HSBC, First Direct and Metro Bank join anti-scam phone service

HSBC, First Direct and Metro Bank join anti-scam phone service

HSBC, First Direct and Metro Bank join anti-scam phone service

05 September 2022

The 159 service quickly and securely connects the public with their bank if they believe they have been a target of fraud.


Speaker hints at tightening of Commons security after Extinction Rebellion protest

Speaker hints at tightening of Commons security after Extinction Rebellion protest

Speaker hints at tightening of Commons security after Extinction Rebellion protest

05 September 2022

XR activists booked on an official tour of the building on Friday and superglued themselves in a chain around the Speaker’s chair.


Liz Truss’s constituents give mixed reaction to her selection as Tory leader

Liz Truss’s constituents give mixed reaction to her selection as Tory leader

Liz Truss’s constituents give mixed reaction to her selection as Tory leader

05 September 2022

People living in the new Prime Minister’s South West Norfolk constituency have spoken about her new role as leader of the Conservative party.


Just the ticket: Lionesses’ hero honoured with special ‘Chloe Kelly’ bus

Just the ticket: Lionesses’ hero honoured with special ‘Chloe Kelly’ bus

Just the ticket: Lionesses’ hero honoured with special ‘Chloe Kelly’ bus

05 September 2022

The forward travelled on a bus on route 92 to Wembley Stadium, the scene of her extra-time winner that clinched glory for the England women’s team.


EU wants ‘constructive’ relationship with Truss to resolve NI Protocol stand-off

EU wants ‘constructive’ relationship with Truss to resolve NI Protocol stand-off

EU wants ‘constructive’ relationship with Truss to resolve NI Protocol stand-off

05 September 2022

The impasse over the post-Brexit arrangements governing trade in Northern Ireland is one of the big-ticket issues in the new PM’s in-tray.


Woman ‘woke to find footballer Benjamin Mendy on top of her’, court told

Woman ‘woke to find footballer Benjamin Mendy on top of her’, court told

Woman ‘woke to find footballer Benjamin Mendy on top of her’, court told

05 September 2022

The Manchester City player denies the rape, in the early hours of July 24, 2021.


Plea hearing for man accused of spying put off amid strike disruption

Plea hearing for man accused of spying put off amid strike disruption

Plea hearing for man accused of spying put off amid strike disruption

05 September 2022

David Smith faces nine charges under the Official Secrets Act dating back to May 2020.


Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

05 September 2022

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader.


Women ‘more likely to break lockdown laws on indoor mixing’

Women ‘more likely to break lockdown laws on indoor mixing’

Women ‘more likely to break lockdown laws on indoor mixing’

05 September 2022

Women were forming bubbles ‘out of necessity’ before they were legally allowed, to ease their caring responsibilities, research has found.


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