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November 12, 2022

Tory tensions over autumn statement erupt as the UK heads for 'record' recession

The UK is heading for what could be the longest recession on record new figures have confirmed, as Tory tensions over next week’s autumn statement erupted in public.

4 mins

Biden promises US will deliver on climate targets

But activists say momentum at the summit has been low, with frustration over 'empty promises' to deliver action

4 mins

G20 'family photo' scrapped as leaders shun Russians

Plans for a \"family photo\" of world leaders at the G20 summit in Indonesia next week have been scrapped because presidents and prime ministers were unwilling to stand alongside an envoy of Russia's Vladimir Putin.

1 min

Sunak under more pressure as bullying claims hit Raab

Rishi Sunak is facing growing questions about his judgement after reports emerged that another cabinet minister he appointed last week is embroiled in allegations of bullying.

2 mins

Migrant deal with France could be 'ready in days'

A breakthrough deal between the UK and France to combat Channel crossings by migrants could be ready within the next week, it has been reported.

1 min

Me? Fancy Boris? I hate hearing that, says Dorries

Nadine Dorries said she hates people saying she must “fancy” Boris Johnson, as the Tory MP rejected the idea that she was anything other than friends with the former prime minister.

2 mins

Guard admits spying for Russia while working at British embassy in Berlin

A disgruntled security guard has admitted spying for Russia while working at the British embassy in Berlin.

3 mins

Police issue no fines over lockdown party at Tory HQ

The Metropolitan Police has decided against any action over a Covid lockdown party at Conservative Party headquarters.

2 mins

How inflation is eating into free school meals provision

More than 100,000 children in England are missing out on free school meals because of inflation, new research shows.

2 mins

Republicans will probably take the House... only just

It’s also still possible that Republicans will earn the 218 votes needed to sweep into power.

2 mins

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