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Ex-PM condemns government's 'shameful' actions
Conservative Sir John Major says the government has trashed Parliament's reputation at home and abroad over the Owen Paterson case.
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Ex-PM condemns government's 'shameful' actions
Conservative Sir John Major says the government has trashed Parliament's reputation at home and abroad over the Owen Paterson case.
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Ex-PM condemns government's 'shameful' actions
Conservative Sir John Major says the government has trashed Parliament's reputation at home and abroad over the Owen Paterson case.
Fourth paddleboarder dies and police arrest woman
About 1,000 surfers join tribute, as woman is arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Covid booster jab bookings open earlier in England
The NHS is relaxing booking rules in a bid to speed up the rollout before a "challenging" winter.
Supermarkets pledge to halve environmental impact
Five food retailers say they will cut carbon emissions, deforestation, food waste and packaging by 2030.
Protesters and police clash on Bonfire Night
Twelve people are arrested after activists in Guy Fawkes-style masks gather in London.
Anxiety link to IBS may be genetically hardwired
Scientists have been studying more than 50,000 people with IBS to better understand the condition.
Millions of poor families hit, Budget analysis finds
Budget changes will fail to offset damage from a £20 cut in universal credit, says a think-tank.
Fourth paddleboarder dies and police arrest woman
About 1,000 surfers join tribute, as woman is arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Covid booster jab bookings open earlier in England
The NHS is relaxing booking rules in a bid to speed up the rollout before a "challenging" winter.
Supermarkets pledge to halve environmental impact
Five food retailers say they will cut carbon emissions, deforestation, food waste and packaging by 2030.
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