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Hiring Paul Dacre as new Ofcom chief ‘could be unlawful’
“There’s a wider pattern here. When Boris Johnson doesn’t like the outcome of an official process, he tries to rip up the rules and start again," Jo Maugham said.
Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party makes it illegal for bosses to text workers out of hours
Portuguese politicians are leading the way in striking a balance between work and personal life for their country.
US and China strike surprise agreement to cooperate on climate crisis
The agreement between the world's two biggest CO2 emitters has been hailed as a "new hope" for meeting the 1.5C temperature goal.
Prince Harry: ‘Megxit’ is a misogynistic term
The Duke of Sussex said 'Megxit' was a "misogynistic term... created by a troll, amplified by royal correspondents".
Young climate activists file lawsuit to UN urging them to declare highest level of emergency
“We are quickly running out of time to protect children and future generations, and we’re demanding adults step up right now and rally a critical global response to the climate crisis," one young climate activist has said.
Newspapers dominated by fresh Sir Geoffrey Cox leaks
According to the Mirror the UK's wealthiest MP rents out a taxpayer-funded London flat while claiming £1,900 a month for a second home - also in London.
Minister of South Pacific island delivers Cop message at sea as Johnson uses stage to fend off corruption allegations
Simon Kofe said rising sea levels are an “existential threat” to Tuvalu and surrounding islands.
Romanian family victims of repeated ‘hate attacks’ in Northern Ireland
Police said the family were targeted “simply because of their nationality".
Government accused of ignoring link between depression and poverty
Last month, Boris Johnson questioned whether the higher life expectancy in Ribble Valley when compared to Blackpool is down to “monkey glands” being applied and “royal jelly” being eaten.