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Tory MP Michelle Donelan faces calls to quit after taxpayers cover damages for academic
A professor launched a libel action against Michelle Donelan after she accused her of expressing sympathy for Hamas.
Meghan created drama and rewrote Harry’s history, says Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith
Gary Goldsmith said you ‘can’t throw your family under a bus’ and expect to be invited round for Christmas.
100 MPs sign letter backing powers to block sale of Telegraph to UAE-funded firm
The letter asks Lucy Frazer to accept the amendment to the Digital Markets Bill tabled in the House of Lords.
Gaza ceasefire talks fail to achieve a breakthrough, Egypt says
The talks were taking place less than a week before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the informal deadline for a deal.
Hunt to announce 2p national insurance cut in pre-election Budget
The Chancellor defied calls for a reduction in income tax amid deteriorating forecasts for the public finances.
GP services ‘will be cut’ if Government imposes new contract, says BMA
The British Medical Association is to hold a referendum on the contract, which has been rejected by the union’s general practice council.
Dan Wootton issues statement after official GB News axe
The journalist was suspended by GB News but has now left the broadcaster to launch his own independent platform.
Conservative minister pays damages to academic she accused of Hamas sympathy
Michelle Donelan sparked an investigation into two academics that subsequently cleared them of wrongdoing.
GB News reports 40% jump in loss
The broadcaster said it had made losses of £42.4 million, on revenue of £6.7 million.