Buckingham Palace says monarch has ‘reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for next few days’The Queen has cancelled a planned two-day visit to Northern Ireland after advice from her doctors that she should “rest for the next few days”.Buckingham …
Ignore the buzzwords, the Tories will inflict yet more damage on local services | Frances Ryan
Rishi Sunak will talk about ‘levelling up’, but desperate communities should prepare for more funding cutsWhen Rishi Sunak stands in front of the Commons for the spending review next week, the chancellor will no doubt serve up “build back better” buzzw…
Average UK house price rises by £25,000 in a year
Cost of a home climbed in every region in 12 months to August, with prices in London rising to £526,000The average cost of a UK home increased by £25,000 in the 12 months to August, official figures show, with rises recorded in all regions.The annual r…
Further Covid restrictions in England not needed ‘for now’
Business secretary denies government is being complacent as infections and deaths riseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe return of some Covid restrictions in England is not needed “for now”, the business secretary has insis…
UK manufacturers plead for more state funds to boost sector
Auto, aerospace, chemicals, pharma and food and drink lobby groups call for long-term strategy for industryFive of the UK’s leading manufacturing industries have issued a plea for more government financial support to boost capital investment in researc…
Why September’s dip in UK inflation may be a false dawn
Analysis: Covid support schemes have distorted official data and experts fear inflation will resume its ascentUK inflation falls despite supply crisis and rising petrol pricesCoronavirus – latest updatesJust when everyone was preparing for a stratosphe…
Family of vulnerable man found dead in Dorset prison demand reforms
Call follows inquest jury conclusion that there was a string of failings in care of Anthony ClacherThe family of a vulnerable prisoner found hanged in his cell have called for improvements in how inmates with mental health issues are cared for after an…
Home Office intervenes over spate of alleged spikings on nights out
Police asked to give urgent update on inquiries into reports of women being drugged via drinks or needlesThe home secretary has requested an urgent update from police on investigations into a spate of reports of women having their drink spiked or being…
Boris Johnson leads tributes to Sir David Amess after MPs hold minute’s silence – live
MPs hold a minute’s silence in the House of Commons after the killing of Sir David Amess and to remember James BrokenshireMPs’ safety: Dominic Raab reveals three threats to ‘life and limb’MPs tell of families’ safety fears and police complacencyKilled …
Facebook to create 10,000 jobs in EU to help build ‘metaverse’
Social network says it wants to ensure virtual world is built responsiblyFacebook is creating 10,000 jobs in the EU as part of its push to build a virtual world for its users.The company has trumpeted the “metaverse” as the next big phase of growth for…