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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys’ to one of the biggest cities in world
Assange, 51, has been in London’s Belmarsh prison since being dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy in 2019.
As Bankers’ bonuses curbs to be lifted PM urged to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap
“The benefit cap is cruel and irrational at the best of times – many parents subject to it can’t escape it by working more because they are caring for very young children and housing costs are completely out of their control."
Daily Star front page nails banker bonuses fiasco
"Lifting the EU cap on bankers’ bonuses being sold as a “Brexit benefit” during a cost-of-living crisis shows exactly what many of us said Brexit was all about," wrote Dr Mike Galsworthy about the plan.
Center Parcs ad lampoons company’s decision to close villages on day of Queen’s funeral
The company has since reversed the decision following a widespread backlash.
Cap on bankers’ bonuses could be scrapped and it’s gone down as you would expect
"It couldn't be more blatant. One by one, the government is tearing down the protections (feeble as they are) that defend us from the predatory behaviour of the ultra-rich."
Queen: MPs and four guests allowed to jump the queue as rest stand in line for over four-miles
The line is currently approximately 4.3 miles long and the nearest landmark to the end is Bermondsey Beach.
Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral
As foreign secretary, and during her summer-long campaign to become Prime Minister, Liz Truss pushed for a hard line against the Chinese Government.
Awkward picture of Liz Truss and Keir Starmer sparks thousands of reactions
"Please note that your Trussbot3000 and KSQC Mark II will need recharging at regular intervals," wrote one person in response.
Watch: How can we believe a word Government says about Northern Ireland Protocol?
The government's latest response is likely to anger the EU, which has stressed the need to find joint solutions to the trade barrier created in the Irish Sea by the protocol.