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UK economy flatlines in July for second month running

The UK economy flatlined in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest official figures, as the Chancellor said she was “under no illusion about the scale of the challenge” the country faces.

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race as Jenrick tops second round

Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest as Robert Jenrick topped the second round of voting by MPs.

Case of killer nurse Beverly Allitt was part of Lucy Letbys training inquiry told

The case of serial killer Beverley Allitt formed part of nurse Lucy Letby’s training, a public inquiry has heard.

Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120.

US and UK accuse Iran of sending Russia ballistic missiles to use in Ukraine

The United States and the UK have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine, and plan to take measures to punish those involved.

Jail overcrowding crisis could see prisoners freed early staying in hotels

Prisoners could be put up in hotels when they are freed early to ease jail overcrowding, the Justice Secretary said.