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No 10 ‘has lost faith in Britain’s most senior civil servant’
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Starmer’s top team are said to be concerned about Wormald’s performance as cabinet secretary and Downing Street ‘intends to replace him’

Prince Andrew at Royal Ascot.
MPs begin attempt to strip Prince Andrew of his titles
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood looks on.
Focus of grooming gang inquiry won’t change, vows home secretary
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp giving a speech at the Conservative Party Annual Conference.
Nearly 1.9 million foreign citizens claiming UK benefits
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Protesters holding a banner reading "NO TO RACISM HATRED DIVISION INEQUALITY NO TO THE FAR RIGHT."
Islamophobia definition risks breaking the law, equalities watchdog says
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
Migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France, to reach Britain.
Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers
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London

People preparing a large, colorful kite on Blackheath Common in London.
SKETCHES OF LONDON
I wasn’t blown away at first. Then the kite festival picked up
‘They link us to a past’: the man restoring London’s pubs and chippies

Scotland

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP speaking at the Steel Cut ceremony for the Royal Navy's third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable.
SNP ‘playing into Putin’s hands’ with independence push
Lord Bracadale leaving Capital House in Edinburgh for a public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh.
Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair resigns over ‘bias’ claims
a man wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera
Kenny FarquharsonQuebec learnt to heal its independence divisions. Scotland should take note
a man in a blue suit and white shirt looks at the camera
Iain MacwhirterNightmare on Holyrood: the Greens back in government in 200 days
Got the winter blues? Borrow a lightbox from the library
Fugitive Rossi planned fake identity a year before rape arrest
Puberty blockers would have put brakes on cycling glory, says Pippa York
Castle owner in council row can challenge its dissolution
A "Wintering Well Box" with two SAD lamps, a book, and information about seasonal affective disorder and an online course.
Got the winter blues? Borrow a lightbox from the library
Nicholas Rossi, accused of faking his death, in a suit, glasses, and nasal cannula at a jury trial.
Fugitive Rossi planned fake identity a year before rape arrest
Collage of a woman on a bicycle wearing a white helmet and purple shirt, and a younger man on a bicycle wearing a blue and white cycling shirt.
Puberty blockers would have put brakes on cycling glory, says Pippa York
Samantha Kane, owner of Carbisdale Castle, wearing a fur coat and standing next to a deer sculpture with the castle in the background.
Castle owner in council row can challenge its dissolution
a man wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera
Kenny FarquharsonQuebec learnt to heal its independence divisions. Scotland should take note
a man in a blue suit and white shirt looks at the camera
Iain MacwhirterNightmare on Holyrood: the Greens back in government in 200 days
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Defence

Two British Army soldiers in camouflage, lying in grass, one behind a general purpose machine gun during sustained fire training.
British troops sent to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
Soldiers will be given power to shoot down threatening drones
Russian hackers suspected of posting secret MoD files on dark web

Science

Bright green comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) with a long tail against a dark, star-filled sky.
How to see Comet Lemmon tonight (for last time in 1,300 years)
Pregnancy test created … for 1,000-year-old skeletons
Who’s a clever boy? Scientists seek ‘genius’ dogs

Environment

Illustration of Killik & Co. ‘A Seed in Time’ Garden by Baz Grainger.
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Chelsea Flower Show unveils 2026 line-up with focus on healing
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Thousands of complaints about wood-burning stoves, but only 24 fines
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Sewage spills could carry automatic £500,000 fines

Law

A Paddington Bear puppet with goggles on its head snorting a pile of white powder with a rolled-up paper.
Drug-fuelled Paddington Bear parody faces sticky legal battle
Luxury spa owner accused of ‘blockading’ GP’s car park with Bentley
NHS trust in breach of Supreme Court gender ruling, nurses claim

Defence

Two British Army soldiers in camouflage, lying in grass, one behind a general purpose machine gun during sustained fire training.
British troops sent to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
Soldiers will be given power to shoot down threatening drones
Russian hackers suspected of posting secret MoD files on dark web

Science

Bright green comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) with a long tail against a dark, star-filled sky.
How to see Comet Lemmon tonight (for last time in 1,300 years)
Pregnancy test created … for 1,000-year-old skeletons
Who’s a clever boy? Scientists seek ‘genius’ dogs

Environment

Illustration of Killik & Co. ‘A Seed in Time’ Garden by Baz Grainger.
NEW
Chelsea Flower Show unveils 2026 line-up with focus on healing
NEW
Thousands of complaints about wood-burning stoves, but only 24 fines
NEW
Sewage spills could carry automatic £500,000 fines

Law

A Paddington Bear puppet with goggles on its head snorting a pile of white powder with a rolled-up paper.
Drug-fuelled Paddington Bear parody faces sticky legal battle
Luxury spa owner accused of ‘blockading’ GP’s car park with Bentley
NHS trust in breach of Supreme Court gender ruling, nurses claim