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Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch – ‘who is leaving next?’
This latest blow for the Tories is significant because it shows that professional politicians, not just angry ideologues, are now willing to follow Nigel Farage, writes political editor David Maddox
Murder probe after man stabbed to death outside luxury hotel in London
Police are investigating whether the attack was a robbery
Voices: ‘No one outside the NHS will understand’: Doctors and their families defend strike action
Doctors, NHS staff and families defended the strike as essential, calling the ‘greedy’ label ‘truly heartbreaking’ and insisting today’s brutal working conditions are worse than ever
Junk food sponsorship of sports should be banned to protect children’s health, experts say
Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports
What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans
After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of
Four arrested over cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods
M&S was forced to suspend online operations in April after hackers targeted its systems
Part of felled Sycamore Gap tree to go on permanent display
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, from Cumbria, are due to be sentenced on 15 July after being found guilty of felling the tree
Energy bills to rise because of delays to Labour’s plan to slash prices
The National Energy System Operator says delays to clean energy projects will cost consumers around £4.2 billion in 2030.
Threat of Iranian attacks on UK now comparable to Russia, watchdog warns
Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee said the threat from Iran has increased “significantly” since 2022