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Liz Truss struggles to hold her book up the right way during Fox News howler
The former PM has been peddling her book on right-wing news channels, but she had some issues figuring out which way is up.
Muslim pupil loses High Court challenge against school’s prayer rituals ban
The student took legal action over the policy at Michaela Community School in north London.
Sunak faces revolt as MPs prepare to debate ‘smokefree generation’ plans
MPs will have a free vote on the Prime Minister’s flagship policy of banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born after January 1 2009.
Sir Ed Davey apologises to Alan Bates over ‘arm’s length’ comment in 2010 letter
Mr Bates had labelled the former postal affairs minister’s words ‘offensive’ and disappointing’.
Twitter (X) may start charging new users to post, Elon Musk says
The billionaire owner of the social media platform appeared to confirm it will begin charging all new users to interact with content on the site.
Jacob Rees-Mogg rinsed over ‘creepy’ vid featuring his seven-year-old child
His sixth child, Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher Rees-Mogg, was forced to sit in on a constituency video about HMRC.
‘Maybe you’ll be next’: Israeli ambassador reacts to Iran attack
Tzipi Hotovely suggested to Andrew Marr Iran ‘won’t hesitate’ to attack the UK in a similar way to Israel.
Brits threaten to ‘boycott Spain’ over controversial post-Brexit rule
Travellers from countries outside of the Schengen zone are required to present proof they have the financial means for the proposed stay.
Rachel Riley apologises for Sydney stabbing post following uproar
The Countdown presenter had been criticised for associating Joel Cauchi’s actions with pro-Palestinian marches.