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Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

Sunak suffers blow as two Tory deputy chairmen vow to rebel over Rwanda Bill

The Prime Minister is preparing to face down a rebellion of more than 60 right-wingers who want the Bill toughened up.

UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

UK braces for coldest night of winter season with temperatures to drop to -15C

A ‘cold plunge of Arctic air’ has moved south across the whole country over the past few days.

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill applies to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses.

Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

Tory MPs told to ignore dire polling amid warnings of election wipeout

The party’s elections guru Isaac Levido said the survey was timed to undermine Rishi Sunak.

‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

‘Mass outage’ of Plusnet services fixed, broadband provider says

It said the issue lasted less than two hours.

Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

Four in court accused of assisting Elle Edwards’ murderer

The 26-year-old beautician was shot dead outside a pub.

Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

Rishi Sunak accused of using ‘Islamophobic trope’ in the Commons

Labour MP Naz Shah said it was a ‘painful blow’ by the Prime Minister and called on him to apologise.

Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

Camilla’s family nicknamed her Lorraine before she became Queen

The play on the French word for Queen, La Reine, amused Camilla but not Charles.

‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

‘Hard to see any barriers for Stormont getting back to work’ – Heaton-Harris

The Secretary of State said he will introduce new primary legislation at Westminster next week if devolved government has not been restored.

Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

Sunak: It was necessary to strike Houthis at speed rather than recall Parliament

Opposition MPs sought further details on the Prime Minister’s long-term strategy, amid escalation fears.

Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

Who are Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which the Home Secretary plans to ban?

An order will be put before Parliament which would make joining the organisation illegal in the UK under terror laws, the Home Office said.

Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

Venues at risk as nightclub giant Rekom UK set to hire administrators

The group, which owns brands including Atik and Pryzm, said it comes after an ‘extremely difficult’ year for the late-night sector.

First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

First Minister’s brother-in-law charged with supplying heroin

Ramsay El Nakla, 36, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday accused of supplying heroin.

Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

Protester accused of terrorist group support arrested outside police station

The 49-year-old is one of four people accused of encouraging support for a banned terrorist group at a protest in central London on Saturday.

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Gordon Gault was slashed on the arm with a machete as he rode on the back of a friend’s e-bike in Newcastle’s West End.

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Police staff will be among public sector worker taking part in a major strike on Thursday over pay.

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

The tech giant said the AI assistant would be released to more Microsoft 365 users, as well as made generally available via a smartphone app.

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