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September 18, 2022

Truss's new energy plans 'abandon net zero targets'

Liz Truss's energy plans show the UK has effectively abandoned net zero targets just three years after its world-leading commitment to cutting emissions, the government's former chief scientific adviser has said.

3 mins

William leads the Queen’s eight grandchildren in vigil

Prince William has lead a vigil by the coffin of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, alongside her other seven other grandchildren as she lies in state in Westminster Hall.

2 mins

The Queen was superb in her serious, undramatic role

In the 21st century, to be an outstanding constitutional monarch sounds a pretty dry and dusty ambition. It's not a role that trades on celebrity or fashion. It's based on the complex understanding of our unwritten constitution, not some catchy mission statement.

3 mins

Camilla pays tribute to 'unforgettable' Queen

The Queen Consort is to pay a televised tribute to the late Queen, recalling her "wonderful blue eyes" and saying: "I will always remember her smile."

2 mins

'It's terrible in the cold'

Fights, freezing and fainting - Thomas Kingsley on what it's like queuing through the night to say farewell to the Queen

3 mins

Sussexes uninvited from Queen's funeral reception

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly been uninvited from the grand state reception hosted at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the Queen's funeral - a development that is said to have left people close to the couple "baffled".

1 min

What we can expect at the funeral - from the firm that organised Queen Victoria's

A funeral director whose family firm helped organise the funerals of Queen Victoria and Edward VII has offered an insight into what we might expect from the Queen's service tomorrow.

3 mins

Labour MP breaks ranks to criticise monarchist 'lies'

The idea that the British monarchy is a symbol of duty or sacrifice is "a lie", Labour MP Clive Lewis has said.

2 mins

Truss to host leaders, but Biden meeting cancelled

Liz Truss has hosted world leaders for informal talks as the first heads of state and government arrive in Britain for the Queen's funeral.

2 mins

Just how strong is Britain's support for the monarchy?

The Queen's funeral is dominating the news, with hundreds of thousands of people queuing to pay their respects.

2 mins

Coffey could abolish A&E targets under 'urgent' plan

Therese Coffey is considering abolishing four-hour A&E waiting time targets as part of her "emergency plan" to tackle the NHS, it has emerged.

2 mins

Four cups of tea a day can ward of diabetes, says study

The great British cuppa can slash the risk of diabetes by almost a fifth, according to research. People who down at least four mugs a day are 17 per cent less likely to develop the disease, suggests the study. Tea is packed with flavonoids and the naturally occurring chemicals mimic antioxidants.

1 min

Chancellor could announce £30bn in tax cuts this week

Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce £30bn in tax cuts in his emergency budget on Friday, according to reports.

1 min

'Twindemic' of flu and virus could overwhelm NHS

A devastating flu season is expected this winter, and it could combine with rising numbers of Covid cases to create a dangerous "twindemic" scenario, experts fear.

2 mins

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