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3231: 2080: 6509: 5718: 5590: 5478: 2736: 4341: 1773: 24370: 1768:, and Rishi Sunak are among those issued with fixed penalty notices for breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings in Whitehall and Downing Street. This makes Johnson the first sitting prime minister to be sanctioned for breaking the law. 30 more penalties are announced, in addition to the 20 given by police on 29 March. Johnson and Sunak apologise, but resist calls from opposition parties including Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP to resign. 23858: 24358: 5996:. The 45% top rate of income tax, paid by only the highest earners in England Wales and Northern Ireland, will be scrapped, while the basic rate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be reduced from 20% to 19%. The cap on bankers' bonuses is lifted, and a planned rise in corporation tax is also scrapped. An increase in National Insurance is reversed, while the threshold before 5929:. At 10:30, the Queen's coffin is delivered by gun carriage from Westminster Hall to the abbey, followed inside by the King and other members of the royal family. A service is then held from 11:00 to 12:15, watched by a global audience estimated in the billions. The coffin is then drawn in a 1.5-mile walking procession to 3886:– issue a joint resignation letter, saying "it has become increasingly clear that the government cannot function given the issues that have come to light" and calling on Johnson to resign. Dozens of further resignations are announced during the next 24 hours, bringing the total to 63, out of 179 Government officials. 4175:

inflame "racial tensions". The report makes 47 recommendations for improvement by agencies involved. West Mercia Police apologise "unequivocally" for past events, as well as Telford and Wrekin Council. Victims were often blamed for "child prostitution" and offenders were emboldened by the lack of police action.

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plans by 326 to 230, a majority of 96. The vote is characterised as 'chaotic', with Conservative MPs unsure whether the vote would be treated as a vote of confidence in the government, and MPs alleging that bullying and manhandling took place in the voting lobby. However, ministers deny these claims,

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COVID-19 in the UK: The latest Office for National Statistics data indicates 1.1 million tested positive for COVID-19 in the week up to 26 November, roughly 1.7% of the population. The data also shows the number of cases has increased slightly in England and Northern Ireland, but not in Scotland and

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COVID-19 in the UK: The latest Office for National Statistics data indicates a general fall in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the UK, with 1.5 million people testing positive for the virus in the week up to 1 November. This represents an 18% fall on the previous week, and appears to indicate the

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18 November – COVID-19 in the UK: Data released by the Office for National Statistics for the week up to 8 November indicate 1.1 million people tested positive for COVID-19, a 27% fall from 1.5 million the previous week. In England the number of cases is shown as being under a million for the first

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is released. It reveals more than 1,000 girls had been abused over a 40-year period, and that agencies blamed victims for the abuse they suffered, not the perpetrators, and exploitation was not investigated because of "nervousness about race" in the belief that investigation against Asian men would

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are published. She notes that, "At least some of the gatherings in question represent a serious failure to observe not just the high standards expected of those working at the heart of Government but also of the standards expected of the entire British population at the time," and concludes that "a

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announces an 80% rise in the price cap on household energy bills, from £1,971 to £3,549. Martin Lewis describes the increase as "catastrophic" and warns that people will die without more government help. The Chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, acknowledges the seriousness of the situation and insists that

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22 July – COVID-19 in the UK: The latest Office for National Statistics data for the week ending 15 July shows 3.8 million COVID-19 infections in the UK, a rise of 7% on the previous week. The ONS figures show a slow in the growth of cases while data from other sources, such as the government's

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is threatening to cut safety-critical jobs (a characterisation that Network Rail rejects) as part of its modernisation programme, which would also include an increase in working hours. Rail workers also demand pay rises to keep up with soaring inflation. However, critics of the strike point to

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Figures released by the ONS show the economy contracted by 0.3% in April, prompting concerns that the UK is going into recession. The ONS says that the fall was driven by all main parts of the economy but accentuated by the effect that the winding down of COVID-19 testing had on the health

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abruptly suspends its services and makes 800 employees redundant in a video call, saying they are to be replaced by cheaper agency staff. The move prompts outrage from trade unions, as well as MPs on both sides of the House, as the government announces it will review its contracts with the

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In a bid to prevent the collapse of the country's pension funds, whose investments are in government bonds that have become volatile since the announcement of the mini-budget, the Bank of England announces that it will purchase £65 billion of government bonds in order to restore their

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data from tests conducted two weeks ago suggests around 1.3 million people (or one in 50) were infected with COVID-19, with a high prevalence in those aged over 70. The news prompts health experts to urge people to avoid contact with vulnerable friends, relatives and colleagues as a

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data suggests COVID-19 cases in the UK are rising again, with 2.3 million people infected with the virus, around one in 30, in the week ending 24 June. The statistics show a 32% rise on the previous week, with the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants thought to be responsible for the

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results are published in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the number of students receiving A* grades lower than in 2021, but higher than in 2019 when the last public examinations were sat; 36.4% of A Levels were marked at A* and A in 2022, compared with 44.8% in

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At a visit to NATO in Brussels, Boris Johnson says that Europe faces "the most dangerous moment" in its "biggest security crisis" for decades. He tells reporters that he hopes "strong deterrence" and "patient diplomacy" can solve the crisis, but the stakes are "very

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data indicates there were 1.9 million COVID-19 cases in the week up to 24 October, with around one in 35 people having the virus. Cases in England and Wales fell from the previous week, while there was a slight rise in Northern Ireland, with figures uncertain for

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for 50 years comes into effect, ending the need for couples to first separate for two or more years and introducing a "no-fault" rule, bringing England and Wales into line with Scotland's laws. Lawyers predict a surge in divorce applications as a result of the

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rules that the UK government's policies on discharging untested patients from hospital to care homes in England at the start of the pandemic was unlawful because they failed to take into account the potential risk of COVID-19 to elderly and vulnerable

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COVID-19 in the UK: Office for National Statistics data for the week ending 17 October indicates around two million COVID-19 infections in the UK, roughly one in 30 people with the virus. These figures are relatively similar to those for the previous

1080:. Millions of people are urged to avoid travel and to stay indoors, with red weather alerts extended to southern and eastern England, and for the first time London. Three people are killed, and widespread damage is reported, which includes the iconic 7059:(ONS) data for the week up to 21 November indicates COVID-19 infections in the UK have risen above one million again following a 6% increase from 972,400 the previous week. Infections have also risen in England for the first time since mid-October. 5826:

for her lying in state. The first public mourners are then allowed to pay their respects. An estimated 400,000 people are expected to file past the coffin over the next four days, with queues of up to 30 hours stretching for miles along the River

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links the incident to Johnson's recent comments. Hoyle tells MPs: "Those sorts of comments only inflame opinions and generate disregard for the house and it is not acceptable. Our words have consequences. And we should always be mindful of that

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COVID-19 in the UK: Office for National Statistics data for the week up to 14 September indicates the first rise in COVID-19 infections since mid-July, with one in 70 people having the virus and the largest increase among secondary school

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The House of Commons begins two days of tributes to the Queen, after which Parliament will be suspended until after 21 September. Liz Truss opens the proceedings by describing the late monarch as "one of the greatest leaders the world has

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COVID-19 in the UK: Office for National Statistics data for the week up to 20 July indicates 3.2 million people in the UK were infected with COVID-19, a fall from 3.8 million the previous week and suggesting cases in the latest wave have

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in small boats. UK police officers will work with French authorities in control rooms and on beaches, with officer numbers patrolling the French coast increasing from 200 to 300; the UK will pay France £63m this year, up from £55m last

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says the possibility of imposing restrictions on visitors from the country is 'under review'. The following day, it is confirmed that passengers arriving in England from China will have to provide a negative test before they board a

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announces that he will not stand for re-election as PM and Conservative leader, despite being widely expected to do so, saying it would "not be the right thing to do. You can't govern effectively unless you have a united party in

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announces a lifting of the energy price cap from £1,277 to £1,971, an increase of 54%. The regulator estimates that nearly 18 million households in England, Wales and Scotland will pay an average of £693 extra a year for gas and

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number of these gatherings should not have been allowed to take place or to develop in the way that they did. There is significant learning to be drawn from these events which must be addressed immediately across Government."

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has been detected in an individual who travelled to Nigeria and returned to the UK, where they were hospitalised and isolated. In the following days and weeks, additional cases begin to be reported, both in the UK and other

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The NHS launches 'Our Future Health', one of the world's largest health and genetic data gathering projects, aimed at creating a long-term repository of information for researchers. Five million UK adults are invited to

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In the early afternoon, Buckingham Palace announces that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health. Senior members of the royal family travel to Balmoral to be with

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in Boris Johnson's leadership of the party. A secret ballot is held from 6-8pm. The party's MPs decide that they have confidence in Johnson's leadership. However, more than 40% vote against him, with a result of 211 to

5925:: At 6.30am, public viewing of the Queen's lying-in-state comes to an end. At 8am, the funeral congregation which includes around 100 presidents and heads of government from around the world begins to gather nearby at 4996:: The prolonged period of extreme heat across the UK draws to an end, with lower temperatures and thunderstorms in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which are forecast to spread into England and Wales the following day. 2446:

programme that people crowded together, sat on each other's laps and mocked those anxious about COVID-19. The programme also alleges that Johnson asked Sue Gray to scrap her report, although this is denied by Downing

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is accused by anonymous Tory MPs of "distracting" the Prime Minister in the Commons by crossing and uncrossing her legs. Rayner describes the claim as a "perverted smear" that shows women in politics continue to face

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The latest Office for National Statistics data for the week ending 8 July indicates 3.5 million people, roughly one in 18, were infected with COVID-19 in that week, up from one in 25, or 2.7 million, the previous

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Inflation falls slightly, from 10.1% the previous month to 9.9%. Food price inflation continues to be rapid, reaching a 14-year high of 13.1%, but is outweighed in the annual index by a drop in the cost of motor

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continues to affect holidaymakers, with many flights being cancelled. The cause is attributed to staff shortages, as the industry struggles to recruit replacements for the workers laid off during the COVID-19

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reaching 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels over the next five years is now almost 50:50 (48%). It also predicts a more than 90% chance that a new record high will occur in at least one year from 2022 to

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is declared after a red extreme heat warning is issued by the Met Office for London, the south east and parts of central England as temperatures are expected to reach 40 °C on 18 and 19 July, while the

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on oil and gas firms' profits. He tells the Commons that every UK household will get an energy bill discount of £400 in October, while the poorest households will also get a payment of £650 to ease living

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dated 20 May 2020, in which 100 people were invited to a "bring-your-own-booze" event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown. Boris Johnson declines to say whether he was among those there.

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Net migration into the UK hits an all-time high of 504,000 in the year to June, partly driven by the conflict in Ukraine, those fleeing persecution in Hong Kong, and the resettlement of Afghan refugees.

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resigns as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Transport, citing "trust in politics is – and must always be – of the utmost importance, but sadly in recent months this has been lost".

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31 October – Just Stop Oil activists target buildings used by the Home Office, MI5, the Bank of England and News Corp, spraying orange paint on each and demanding an end to new oil and gas licences.

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alleges that Russian spies gained access to Liz Truss's phone during her time as foreign secretary, and that the details were suppressed by then-prime minister Boris Johnson and cabinet secretary

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In a pre-recorded television address, Queen Camilla pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who she describes as being in the "difficult position" of being a "solitary woman" in a male-dominated world.

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Following the announcement of the Queen's death, the RMT and ASLEF rail unions suspend strikes planned for 15 and 17 September. A Royal Mail strike planned for the following day is also suspended.

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are now investigating "potential breaches of Covid-19 regulations" in Downing Street and Whitehall since 2020, as a "result of the information provided by the Cabinet Office inquiry team", led by

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results are published, and highlight a difference in performance between the regions, with a third of exam results in London being top grades, while the number is a fifth in the north of England.

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announces plans to limit energy bills, with a bill for a typical household capped at £2,500 a year for the next two years. A new six month scheme to limit bills for businesses is also announced.

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takes place in London, concluding the Jubilee weekend. Afterwards, the Queen releases a message of thanks in which she says she is "humbled and deeply touched" by the celebrations across the UK.

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for in-person voting to the UK for the first time. The requirement would apply to UK general elections, English local elections, and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales.

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Russia publishes a list of UK journalists and public figures who it has banned from entering Russia in response to sanctions against that country. The list includes journalists working for the

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The vaccine booster programme scheduled for the coming autumn is extended to cover all adults over 50, along with younger people considered to be vulnerable and health and social care workers.

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says he is investigating reports that a Conservative MP watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons chamber, after complaints from female Tory MPs. The MP is later revealed to be

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show Boris Johnson holding up a glass at a leaving do on 13 November 2020, when COVID-19 regulations meant such gatherings were only allowed if reasonably necessary for work purposes. The

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The Prime Minister, Chancellor, and Business Secretary meet representatives of energy companies to discuss the ongoing price rises, but the meeting concludes without any firm resolution.

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reports that a Cabinet minister and a senior Downing Street aide in the Johnson Government are facing allegations of sexual misconduct following claims made by two women at Westminster.

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will be issued as part of the inquiry into Downing Street parties that allegedly breached Covid rules, but declines to say who the notices are being sent to or which events they relate.

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4 January – COVID-19 in the UK: The daily infection number exceeds 200,000 for the first time, with a total of 218,724 cases, partly caused by a backlog in reporting over the New Year.

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becomes one of the most powerful storms to hit the UK in decades, which includes the fastest wind gusts ever recorded in England, blowing at 122 miles per hour (196 km/h) on the

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2021–22 Russo-Ukrainian crisis: Additional sanctions are announced, with an export ban on luxury goods to Russia, alongside a 35% import duty hike on £900m worth of products such as

11305: 6451: 2643:, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, says there is a "legitimate question" over whether Johnson broke the ministerial code after being fined over the Partygate affair. 1843:, Prime Minister Johnson apologises following his receipt of a fixed penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules, and says that he did not realise he had breached rules at the time. 4883:, urges the government to introduce an emergency budget before the next round of energy price rises, in order to avoid "a financial timebomb will explode for families in October". 5875:

Two police officers are stabbed in central London, leaving one with a potentially life-changing injury and the other with neck and chest wounds. A man is arrested on suspicion of

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28 April – 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: Scott Sibley, aged 36, becomes the first British national confirmed to have died in the conflict. A second Briton is reported missing.

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also reports that Kate Josephs, who was the head of the Covid taskforce, was given a leaving do on 17 December 2020. Josephs apologises for the event, saying she is 'truly sorry.'

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Across the country, members of the public leave flowers and tributes outside palaces and churches to mark the Queen's passing. Gun salutes are fired in many locations, including

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2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: A new set of sanctions is announced by the government, targeting £1.7bn of trade with both Russia and Belarus. This includes import tariffs on

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30 July – Rail passengers face more disruption as train drivers at seven companies walk out in a dispute over pay. Almost a quarter of Great Britain's rail network is affected.

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funding, this plan would include a new publicly owned company, Great British Energy, and a target for 100% of the country's electricity being from zero carbon sources by 2030.

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after cancelling most of the mini-budget. She tells the Commons she is "completely committed" to raising pensions in line with inflation, per the "triple lock" guarantee.

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Following an 11-hour meeting between unions and council leaders hosted by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh, unions call off school and bin strikes in Scotland.

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Train drivers at Chiltern Railways, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express belonging to the ASLEF union vote to take strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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reports that Number 10 staff had 'wine-time Fridays' throughout the pandemic, with pictures of a wine fridge bought especially for it being released alongside the story.

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indicates that cases of COVID-19 are at their lowest since October 2021, with fewer than a million people (roughly one in 70) with the virus in the last week of August.

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recommends adults over the age of 65, frontline health workers and people aged 16–64 who are classed as vulnerable should receive a COVID booster vaccine in the autumn.

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from 1.25% to 1.75%, the biggest increase in 27 years. The Bank also warns that inflation could reach 13% later in the year and that the British economy may enter a

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COVID-19 in the UK: The latest Office for National Statistics data, covering the first week of August, indicates that 1.7 million people had COVID-19, or one in 40.

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resigns as the UK government's Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, after being asked to advise on an issue he believed would be a deliberate breach of the

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suggests 1.7 million people (roughly 2.7% of the population or one in 37) is infected with COVID-19, a rise from the previous week when the figure was one in 50.

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Inflation reaches 11.1% for October, up from 10.1% the previous month. Food price inflation is even higher, rising from 14.6% to 16.4%, its highest level since

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to send alerts about severe weather and other life-threatening events to mobile phones. The system will launch in October and cover England, Scotland and Wales.

1629:: Low-dose vaccines for COVID-19 become available for children aged 5 to 11 in England, with five million eligible. A second dose is recommended after 12 weeks. 1264:: Following criticism of the response to Ukrainian refugees, Johnson extends the government's visa scheme to allow potentially 200,000 people to stay in the UK. 21759: 20724: 12402: 7202: 4650:

National Rail staff hold strikes in a dispute over pay, affecting many services across the UK, with further industrial action the following day and on 30 July.

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launch an investigation into whether Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules after he drank beer at an MP's constituency office during a visit to the area (dubbed '

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data suggests another rise in the number of people infected with COVID, with 1.7 million people with the virus in the week up to 18 June, roughly one in 38.

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10 January – The Met Police contacts the government over "widespread reporting relating to alleged breaches" of Covid rules, following an email obtained by

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concludes that senior Downing Street officials, both political and non-political, "bear responsibility" for the culture of partying during COVID lockdowns.

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reports that Johnson attended a party to celebrate his 56th birthday on 20 June 2020, despite Covid rules forbidding social gatherings indoors at the time.

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An even colder temperature low of −17.3 °C is recorded overnight, once again in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. About 3,800 homes are left without power in

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of the 1980s, a package of more than 30 actions designed to "cut red tape" and "turbocharge growth". Critics warn that the measures risk a repeat of the

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and other markets around the world fall sharply, amid concerns over Russia and Ukraine. Oil prices exceed $ 100 a barrel for the first time since 2014.

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butterflies in south-west England, following a successful conservation project. Estimated at 20,000 insects, this colony is now the largest in Europe.

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21 September – The government announces a scheme that will freeze wholesale gas and electricity prices for businesses for six months from 1 October.

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is left unable to sell tickets for football games, unable to buy or sell players on the transfer market, and unable to operate its merchandise shop.

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makes her final speech outside 10 Downing Street, in which she defends her economic policies and insists that "brighter days lie ahead" for the UK.

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thought to have contributed to the increase. Figures show 1.4 million people with the virus, or one in 45, a rise from one in 65 the previous week.

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is admitted to a psychiatric hospital, following his suspension from the parliamentary party amid allegations of sexual harassment and drug taking.

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The UK experiences its coldest night of the year so far, with heavy snowfall in many places, and temperatures as low as −15.6 °C in Scotland.

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The latest in a long-running series of train strikes is held across the UK, with train drivers at 11 companies walking out in a dispute over pay.

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17 September – The King and Prince William greet some of those queuing outside Westminster Hall. Later, a vigil is held around the coffin by the

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Barristers in England and Wales vote overwhelmingly for an indefinite, uninterrupted strike to begin on 5 September, delaying thousands of cases.

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warns that soaring energy bills are "a national crisis" on the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and urges the government to do more to help people.

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announces his pending resignation as prime minister and Conservative Party leader as a result of the resignations from his ministry, prompting a

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on the head of the unicorn, while replacing the St. Edward's Crown with the Tudor Crown on the Lion's head, in all depictions of the royal arms.

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returns for the first time since 2019. The event is marred by a number of violent incidents, including the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man.

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data for the week ending 1 July suggests 2.7 million people, or one in 25, were infected with COVID-19 as the number of cases continue to rise.

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announces his candidacy for the leadership election and is reported to have secured the required number of more than 100 nominations from MPs.

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1 September – In one of his last actions as Prime Minister, Johnson confirms that the government will provide £700 million in funding for the

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in England and Wales falls below 40,000 to its lowest level on record, driven by a combination of rising costs and changing social behaviours.

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confirms the rail and tube strikes planned for 21, 23 and 25 June will go ahead, after talks to resolve the situation ended without agreement.

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of 100,000 newborns, the largest study of its kind in the world, to aid research into the diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic conditions.

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The Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to 3%, the biggest hike since 1989, and forecasts a recession until 2024.

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is reported, compared to the same period a year previously. NHS bosses urge the public to get the latest vaccines for both flu and COVID-19.

6604: 6007:, hints that she is unlikely to match income tax cuts for the highest earners elsewhere in the UK, describing the mini-budget as "reckless". 5573: 4953:

The Met Office issues a fire severity alert over the coming weekend, warning there is an "exceptional" risk of fire spreading in some areas.

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11 October – The Bank of England warns of a "material risk" to financial stability, as the government's borrowing costs rise sharply again.

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hits the UK, killing a 9-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman and leaving tens of thousands of homes in Scotland and England without power.

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workers begin a wave of strikes in the run-up to Christmas, with more than 115,000 staff walking out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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details in February 2022 and expressed concerns over Pincher becoming a whip in charge of other MPs' welfare. Work and Pensions Secretary

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More than 50,000 rail workers go on a 24-hour strike, the biggest of the year to date, with only 11% of train services running in the UK.

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Charles III addresses Parliament as monarch for the first time, then travels to Edinburgh to lead a procession behind the Queen's coffin.

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as the King asks him to form a new government. In his first speech, Sunak pays tribute to his predecessors, but acknowledges that "some

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dies after his life support machine is switched off, following a series of legal challenges by his parents attempting to keep him alive.

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after sending an official document from her personal email to a fellow MP, a serious breach of ministerial rules. She is succeeded by

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Pound sterling falls sharply in response to the government's planned tax cuts, losing 3% against the dollar and dropping below $ 1.09.

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becomes the latest Conservative MP to write a letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister is also criticised by Dame

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The pound falls more than 1% against the U.S. dollar and reaches a new 37-year low of $ 1.13, amid concerns over poor retail figures.

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confirms that six people who were charged with breaching lockdown rules after attending demonstrations in the wake of the March 2021

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A further six allegations against Chris Pincher emerge, involving behaviour over a decade. One complainant is reported to have given

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confirms 14 June as the date on which the first flight carrying migrants who have crossed the English Channel will leave for Rwanda.

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25 December – King Charles praises "wonderfully kind people" helping those in need and sympathises with struggling families in his

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an education minister, resigns after "accepting and repeating assurances to the media which have now been found to be inaccurate".

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updates G7 health ministers on its spread, and says that the government has procured vaccines that are effective against the virus.

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on 8 September at the age of 96. The Queen was succeeded by her son, Prince Charles. Other significant events of the year included

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3 October – Following a backlash, the government announces the cancellation of their plan to abolish the highest income tax band.

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backlog resulting from the pandemic, including new facilities paid for by an extra £8bn of investment over the next three years.

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Pound sterling falls again, briefly hitting an all-time low against the dollar of $ 1.03, before recovering slightly to $ 1.07.

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UK interest rates rise from 1.75 to 2.25%, the biggest increase in 27 years, as the Bank of England attempts to curb inflation.

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The Bank of England raises the interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25%, the fifth successive increase, in a bid to restrain inflation.

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has one of its best ever results, with a net gain of 87 seats. In Scotland, the SNP gains 22 seats, while in Northern Ireland,

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are banned by Russia from landing at its airports and from crossing its airspace, in response to the previous day's banning of

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Four boys aged 6, 8, 10 and 11, are taken to hospital in critical condition after being rescued when they fell through ice at

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has experienced its biggest monthly fall since 2016, sliding 5% against the US dollar to reach $ 1.16 on the currency markets.

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was not aware of "specific allegations" against Pincher at the time of his appointment as Deputy Chief Whip in February 2022.

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The Met Office extends its severe weather warning to Tuesday 19 July, when temperatures are expected to peak at 36 °C.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a £15 billion package of measures to address soaring energy costs, partly offset by a 25%

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Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris indefinitely postpones plans for a snap Northern Ireland Assembly election.

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is knocked out of the contest in the second round of the MPs' ballot, with Sunak and Mordaunt remaining the front runners.

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is suspended from the Conservative Whip over allegations that he watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons.

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reports a 14.7% rise in house prices, the highest annual increase since 2004, with a typical UK home now costing £265,312.

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that Russia is now "highly likely" to invade Ukraine and says there is a "whiff of Munich in the air", a reference to the

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in August 1990. Temperatures in many other parts of the country did not fall below 25 °C, giving the UK its warmest

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is dismissed from the government, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour at the Conservative Party Conference.

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Tesco cancels all home deliveries scheduled for after 1pm, due to a technical fault, leading to thousands of complaints.

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booster campaign for children aged one to nine in London, following detection of the virus in 116 samples of wastewater.

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becomes the latest Conservative MP to call for the resignation of Boris Johnson as prime minister, while backbench MPs

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should be suspended from the Commons for four weeks for "serious sexual misconduct". He subsequently resigns from his

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An unnamed Conservative MP is arrested for rape and sexual assault charges spanning seven years between 2002 and 2009.

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are reintroduced in the UK for the first time in thousands of years. Three of the animals are allowed to roam in the

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A heat health alert is issued for parts of the UK with temperatures expected to exceed 30 °C in the coming days.

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is paid in England and Northern Ireland is raised to £425,000 for first time buyers and £250,000 for everyone else.

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confirms a reversal of her plan to scrap an increase in corporation tax and admits "it is clear that parts of our

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8 June – The average price of petrol rises by two pence, to 180.73p per litre, the biggest daily jump in 17 years.

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warns that a Chinese spy, who they identify as Christine Ching Kui Lee, has been active in the British Parliament.

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1 January – The warmest New Year's Day on record is reported, with temperatures of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) in

24877: 11306:"Boris Johnson fined: Prime minister apologises after receiving fixed penalty notice for lockdown-breaking party" 9638: 7067: 6919: 5959: 4436: 4231:: Network Rail makes a fresh pay offer worth more than 5%, but linked to workers accepting "modernising reforms". 3850: 3840: 3576:

union stage their second strike in two weeks, in a dispute over pay, affecting 90% of train services operated by

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lab, with 59 megajoules produced over five seconds (11 megawatts of power), more than double the previous record.

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6 October – Four people are injured, with three taken to hospital, following a street robbery and stabbing near

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COVID-19 in the UK: The number of confirmed deaths from the virus is reported to have exceeded 200,000. Omicron

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resigns as health secretary, saying he "can no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government."

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for domestic gas and electricity in Great Britain rises by 54%, from £1,278 to £1,971. Bank of England governor

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27 January – COVID-19 in the UK: The government's "Plan B" restrictions in England come to an end, meaning that

24474: 23104: 16413: 15213:"Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign as Boris Johnson apologises for Chris Pincher 'mistake' – UK politics live" 11514:"Boris Johnson announces plan to send migrants to Rwanda amid backlash – but he admits legal challenges likely" 7470: 7127: 7056: 7040:: Labour hold the City of Chester with a 61% vote share in the first by-election of Rishi Sunak's premiership. 6765: 6375: 6242: 5942: 5768: 5549: 5187: 4848: 4800:

who helped steer the UK through the COVID-19 pandemic, announces he will step down from the role in April 2023.

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Thousands of protesters march through London to demand action from the government on the cost of living crisis.

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becomes the third major storm to hit the UK in less than a week, bringing strong winds and widespread flooding.

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is arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting his girlfriend. The club suspends him "until further notice".

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hold the constituency with a 69.6% vote share, their best ever result in the seat, but turnout is just 25.8%.

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comes into effect, adding an extra 1.25% in contributions paid by employees, businesses and the self-employed.

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finds catastrophic failings that led to hundreds of baby and mother deaths over two decades. Health Secretary

1138:, Johnson condemns Putin and promises "a massive package of sanctions" that will "hobble the Russian economy". 22587:"First ever clinical trial of laboratory grown red blood cells being transfused into another person underway" 15161:"Carlos Sainz wins British GP as Lewis Hamilton fights his way onto podium in crash-hit Silverstone thriller" 9594: 8744:"COVID-19: UK reports another 534 coronavirus-related deaths – highest daily figure since February last year" 7505: 7409: 7389: 6722: 6585: 6405: 5708: 5565: 5455: 5194:, and is pronounced dead later the same day. The intended target of the attack was a 35-year-old man who has 5112:

The latest in a series of strikes is held by rail workers, with only 20% of train services running. RMT boss

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vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, paving the way for the first national rail strike since 1994.

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8 January – COVID-19 in the UK: The number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test exceeds 150,000.

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processing centre in Dover, Kent, where asylum seekers are taken after being rescued in the English Channel.

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speech as Prime Minister, saying she is focused on "growth, growth, growth" and decrying what she calls an "

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announces plans to introduce a hosepipe ban for its 15 million customers, with a start date to be confirmed.

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condemns the plan to send migrants to Rwanda, deeming it illegal and discriminatory under international law.

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makes an unprecedented criticism of UK fiscal policy, urging the government to re-evaluate the mini-budget.

5651: 4939: 4570: 3139: 2840: 2257: 1855: 1650: 22092:"Rishi Sunak defends reappointing Suella Braverman as home secretary in his first PMQs – UK politics live" 12455:"Liz Truss to announce plan to unilaterally abandon parts of Northern Ireland protocol – UK politics live" 9872: 7526:(Sky News) - Most of the content is UK based or related but some international news stories are mentioned. 4147:

issues an extreme weather warning for Sunday 17 July, when temperatures are expected to climb even higher.

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after pleading guilty to kicking and slapping his cat. He is also banned from keeping cats for five years.

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12 December – The UK's coldest day since December 2010 is provisionally recorded by the Met Office, with

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe holds her first press conference, with husband Richard Ratcliffe and their MP,

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stage a walk out in a dispute over pay, with additional strikes planned for 31 August 8 and 9 September.

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Scotland becomes the first country in the world to make free sanitary products available to women after

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and assaulting an emergency worker. The attack is not terror-related or connected to the Queen's death.

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gives the go-ahead for the first flight to Rwanda carrying asylum seekers to leave the UK the next day.

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The Bank of England raises the interest rate from 0.5 to 0.75%, in a further bid to restrain inflation.

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of blackmail against Conservative MPs who are believed to support the ousting of Johnson. The Speaker,

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in second place behind Australia with 176 medals, 97 of them gold, surpassing their 2014 total of 174.

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deputy chief whip, saying he "embarrassed myself and other people" and "drank far too much" following

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is lowered from severe to substantial, meaning a terror attack on British soil is considered "likely".

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promising a robust look into the UK's handling of the pandemic and whether more could have been done.

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21 May – Five people are injured after parts of spectator stands collapse during a rehearsal for the

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and the fourth successive increase. The Bank also warns that inflation could reach 10% later in 2022.

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says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club.

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announces that nurses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will stage their biggest strike in

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unveils the timetable for the leadership election, with the election due to complete on 5 September.

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resigns as Building Safety and Fire Minister, citing the events leading up to Johnson's resignation.

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confirms more cases of monkeypox have been identified in the UK, bringing the total detected to 302.

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11–10 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time. This is Liverpool's 9th League Cup trophy.

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14 November – The UK agrees a revised deal with France to try to reduce the number of migrants and

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publishes its largest UK climate progress report to date, warning that the UK will fail to achieve

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warns that further strikes are "extremely likely" if talks to resolve the dispute continue to fail.

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admits to watching pornography twice in the House of Commons and says that he will resign as an MP.

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pm, Buckingham Palace announces that Queen Elizabeth II has died (at 3:10 pm) peacefully, aged 96.

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issues a level 3 heat health alert for central and southern England effective from 9 to 13 August.

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tells the Commons that an active police investigation, Operation Lincoln, is looking at 600 cases.

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Police arrest two people after protesters shouting "traitor" surround Keir Starmer in Westminster.

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The queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall is paused for several hours, after

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is announced by British doctors, which corrects the genetic defect associated with the condition.

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More than 100 people are arrested in the UK's biggest ever fraud operation, centred around the '

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discharges at beaches, following pollution warnings at more than 40 locations the previous week.

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5 May – The Bank of England raises the interest rate from 0.75 to 1.0%, its highest level since

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project in Kent, an effort to reintroduce the animals in the United Kingdom after 12,000 years.

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Inflation in September rises slightly, back to its July level of 10.1%, up from 9.9% in August.

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2021–22 Russo-Ukrainian crisis: The UK announces sanctions against two more Russian oligarchs,

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for parts of South West England and Wales ahead of the onset of Storm Eunice the following day.

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Policy adviser Elena Narozanski becomes the fifth of Johnson's aides to resign within 24 hours.

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defects to Labour, after submitting a letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson in light of the

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announces plans to axe 10,000 jobs, blaming ongoing strike action and rising financial losses.

2980:. The shipwreck was found in 2007, but the discovery only revealed today for security reasons. 402: 24779: 24581: 24374: 20135:"Mourners pay respects as Queen Elizabeth lies in state in Westminster Hall – latest updates" 7495: 7398: 7250: 6684: 6398:. The reconfigured budget will raise £32bn, out of the £70bn needed to close the funding gap. 6211: 5807: 5614: 5589: 5359: 5325: 5123:

pleads guilty to breaching COVID-19 rules after being told to self isolate in September 2020.

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increases its own warning to level four, indicating a risk to life among the fit and healthy.

3749: 3509: 3498: 3415: 3389: 3356: 2969: 2823: 2809:, where the Queen is praised for "staying the course" by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell. 2665:

as part of their investigation into the gathering both politicians attended on 30 April 2021.

2021: 1734: 773: 724: 356: 142: 138: 23806: 23625:"PM announces new international coalition to develop the next generation of combat aircraft" 22845: 20961: 19771: 16298: 15361: 10703: 6151:. A new 50p and a commemorative £5 Crown are the first coins to feature the new portrait by 4415:

A temperature above 40 °C is recorded for the first time in the UK, with a provisional

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urges anyone with monkeypox symptoms – blisters, fevers, and swollen glands – not to attend

2735: 1066: 780:. The by-election is not contested by the major opposition parties out of respect for Amess. 24784: 24727: 24003:"Dominic Raab: Five more complaints about justice secretary being investigated, No 10 says" 20269: 19630: 8770:"Energy price cap news – live: Average energy bills to rise 54% – as Sunak gives statement" 8151: 7459: 7438: 6875: 6798: 6270: 6049: 5876: 5818:

The Queen's coffin is taken from Buckingham Palace's Bow Room, placed on a gun carriage of

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Addressing the Scottish Parliament, the King speaks of his 'great admiration' for Scotland.

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commences. The competition is hosted in England, and England win their first match against

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announces that she will stand in a Conservative Party leadership election if one is called.

3685:, Parliamentary Private Secretary to now former health secretary Sajid Javid, also resigns. 2792: 2442: 2052: 1875:

MPs debate a motion calling for an inquiry into claims that Johnson misled Parliament over

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The government's plan to introduce a photo ID requirement for elections is defeated in the

1531: 943: 830: 23754: 23728: 23702: 23676: 23208: 22768: 22405:"Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock suspended by Tories over role in reality TV show" 22352: 20524: 20265: 20030: 19087: 18749: 18645: 17503: 16647: 15599:"Badenoch, O'Brien, Burghart, Rowley and Lopez all quit as ministers in joint resignation" 15417:"Boris Johnson: Ministers John Glen and Victoria Atkins quit citing PM's 'poor judgement'" 13277: 12272: 10365: 9263: 8236:"Tories Find Solace in 'God Save the Queen' as Boris Johnson Deploys 'Operation Red Meat'" 6227:

in the heart of London's financial district. Police establish a cordon at the junction of

5448:, which she was scheduled to attend the following day. Prince Charles will attend instead. 1918:. Her comments are echoed by Johnson, who says he "deplores" the comments directed at her. 1211:

will not play against Russia (at any level, age, men or women) for the foreseeable future.

8: 24795: 24757: 24705: 24194: 18593: 17529: 17011: 11831: 10105: 9030:"World Cup 2030: UK & Republic of Ireland FAs abandon 2030 bid to focus on Euro 2028" 7361: 7142: 7134: 6979: 6904: 6886: 6647: 6186: 5195: 5174:

20 August – A sixth one-day strike is held by railway workers belonging to the RMT union.

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is raised from £9,880 to £12,570, meaning that two million workers will no longer pay it.

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takes place, affecting 80% of services across England, Scotland and Wales, including the

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which saw the party gain the most votes at a Northern Ireland election for the first time

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is accused of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour by seven women, as part of a joint

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launches 15 separate investigations into the Russian state-owned television news channel

819: 604: 430: 414: 24807: 24154: 23156: 22534: 22169: 21577: 21169: 20313: 19470:"PMQs: New Prime Minister Liz Truss and Labour leader Keir Starmer's first PMQs in full" 19269: 19244:"Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves around Speaker's chair in Commons" 18931: 18906:"Just Stop Oil: At least 43 protesters arrested after disrupting London petrol stations" 18126:"Tesco says goodbye to staffed checkouts as it prioritises self-service in store revamp" 17841: 17348: 14591:"Tata Chemicals Europe opens UK's first industrial scale carbon capture and usage plant" 14408: 11695: 11149: 8406:"Omicron 'sub-lineage' BA.2 designated as COVID variant under investigation, says UKHSA" 7133:

The government announces a collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop the

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announces the Edinburgh Reforms, the biggest overhaul of financial regulation since the

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in central London. Two other men are detained on suspicion of causing a public nuisance.

4435:. A record night-time temperature is also recorded for 18–19 July, with 25.9 °C at 3269:

changing commuter habits, such as ticket offices being nearly obsolete, as well as more

2592:: A further 71 cases of monkeypox are reported in England, bringing the UK total to 179. 1306:

4 March – 2021–22 Russo-Ukrainian crisis: Two large tankers containing Russian gas, the

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is removed from all broadcast platforms in the UK as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on

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history, as they demand a 19% pay increase. A second strike is planned for 20 December.

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Thousands of people around the UK attend a series of simultaneous protests against the

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warns the average household energy bill is set to rise by about £800 a year in October.

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18–13 in the final. This is O'Sullivan's 7th world title, equalling the record held by

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announces she will pay UK taxes on her overseas income, following controversy over her

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The government's new energy strategy is published, which includes a plan for eight new

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warns that the country is facing the biggest single shock from energy prices since the

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wins the seat for Labour with 55.5% of the votes in a turnout of 27% of the electorate.

1277: 1218: 1125: 1099:-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming week. 969: 667: 492: 466: 401:

Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages, which includes the use of "

321: 284: 23390: 22300:"Man killed himself after throwing petrol bombs at Dover migrant centre, witness says" 22273: 22144:"Just Stop Oil protests – live: 13 arrests as activists target Piccadilly and Mayfair" 19349:"Liz Truss becomes new UK Prime Minister as Boris Johnson bids farewell: Live updates" 18671: 18203: 17996:"Energy bosses meet UK ministers for talks amid cost of living crisis – business live" 17555: 15883: 13252:"Platinum Jubilee: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to miss service due to Covid" 12688: 12506: 10182: 9523: 6258:

8 October – Another strike is held by rail workers, with only 20% of services running.

4056:, also a former Health Secretary, launches his bid to be the next Conservative leader. 2328:

18 May – Inflation hits 9%, up from 7% the previous month and the highest level since

24819: 24586: 19469: 19444: 19410: 19166:"Cabinet minister and senior Boris Johnson aide facing sexual misconduct allegations" 14539:"Tories lose two key byelections on same night in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton" 13538:"Platinum Jubilee: Queen celebrated at thanksgiving service for 'staying the course'" 13407: 10288: 8925: 8121: 7272: 6811:

ONS figures show that the UK economy shrank by 0.2% in the three months to September.

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warns that the dispute could go on "indefinitely" unless a pay settlement is reached.

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The Met Office reports that the period between January and June was the driest since

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The 2022 British barristers' industrial action begins with nearly 2,500 participants.

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Thousands of people gather in cities across the UK to show their support for Ukraine.

1092: 516: 20550: 17633: 11436:"MHRA approves the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 'Spikevax' for use in 6 to 11-year olds" 6922:' website, which targeted over 200,000 potential victims and pretended to be a bank. 6603:, undoing the plan by Liz Truss, and in line with the Conservative Party's original 5471:

4 September – A 21-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of trespass after climbing

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17 July – The UK government confirms that every state school in England will have a

3813:, citing concerns over "integrity, competence, and judgement" by the Prime Minister. 2548:

is published, removing the need for a minister to resign over breaches of its rules.

24824: 24688: 24683: 24652: 24479: 23521:"FCA fines Santander UK £107.7 million for repeated anti-money laundering failures" 21500:"Just Stop Oil protesters throw tomato soup over Van Gogh's Sunflowers masterpiece" 12838:"Elizabeth line finally opens as hundreds queue to be the first to ride the trains" 11988:"Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years for flouting terms of his bankruptcy" 8328:"Ministers attempting to blackmail colleagues who might oppose PM, alleges Tory MP" 7365: 7205:

reject a new pay offer. Additional strikes are planned for 14, 16, and 17 December.

7113: 6662: 6589: 6411: 6352: 6342: 6312:. He becomes the second shortest-serving Chancellor in UK political history, after 6296: 6280: 6190: 6148: 6121: 6112:, with many borrowers unable to secure loans or having provisional offers declined. 6109: 6070: 6064: 5862: 5823: 5803: 5793:

The King travels to Northern Ireland for a private meeting with senior politicians.

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as an independent MP. A formal complaint about his conduct is also lodged with the

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27 June – Barristers walk out of courts across England and Wales in a dispute over

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5 January – Four defendants (known as 'the Colston 4') accused of pulling down the

84: 24181:"UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled lawful by court" 24054: 23880: 23416: 23260: 23078: 22716: 22691:"Covid infections and hospitalisations fall as experts praise autumn vaccinations" 22378: 22117: 22013: 21935: 21831: 21805: 21733: 21429: 21247: 21065: 19978: 19719: 19374:"UK's four great offices of state may soon not feature a white man for first time" 19191: 18463: 18307: 17193: 16220: 15857: 15309: 14902: 13589: 13047: 12792: 12480: 12376: 12143:"Labour wins three flagship Conservative London boroughs in shock local elections" 11753: 11461: 11331: 11201: 11097: 10234: 10079: 9716: 9238:"Metropolitan Police to review No 10 quiz decision after Boris Johnson photo leak" 9237: 9133: 9081: 8951: 8873: 8691: 8535: 8483: 8457: 8353: 8086: 8034: 7956: 7793: 7517: 7299:

is reported, with hospital admissions from the virus overtaking those of COVID-19.

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Buckingham Palace announces that the Queen has postponed an online meeting of the

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Buckingham Palace confirms that the Queen will appoint the next Prime Minister at

3695:, quits her role, describing the Conservative Party as "currently unrecognisable." 1794:

describes it as "an exceptional case" that "struck at the heart of our democracy."

1668:, as the government withdraws funding as part of its "Living with Covid" strategy. 24715: 24659: 24608: 24562: 24557: 24552: 24536: 24521: 24514: 24505: 24488: 24467: 24462: 24444: 24439: 24432: 24427: 24419: 23780: 19437:"Liz Truss forms most diverse Cabinet in history with no white males in top jobs" 16777: 16570:"Heatwave: National emergency declared after UK's first red extreme heat warning" 15988:"Sajid Javid And Jeremy Hunt Pledge Tax Cuts As They Launch Tory Leadership Bids" 14851:"'We are worried': UK climate advisors slam 'shocking' lack of net zero delivery" 14227:"Scientists harness light therapy to target and kill cancer cells in world first" 14096: 13817: 13776: 13330:"Partygate: Explain why fine did not breach ministerial code, Boris Johnson told" 13205:"Boris looking down barrel of no-confidence vote after another MP submits letter" 11357: 7352: 7339: 7307: 7283: 7173: 7077: 6982:

finds an "institutionally misogynist and racist" culture within the organisation.

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was heckled as he walked behind the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh the previous day.

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A major incident is declared in London, with more than 250 firefighters battling

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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Agri-Innovation and Climate Adaptation

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and are forced to go elsewhere. Similar action is undertaken by dockworkers at a

1284: 1251: 876: 714: 637: 596: 512: 76: 21785: 20082: 19823: 19217: 18281: 17478: 16933: 16857:"Why 'tropical nights' when temperatures fail to drop below 20°C are so harmful" 16699: 16491: 16143: 16091: 15831: 15753: 15624: 15133: 15108: 15029: 14928: 14148: 13992: 13485: 13355: 13329: 13303: 13177: 13151: 12862: 12610: 12194: 12116: 12013: 11721: 11591: 11072:"1 in 16 infected with the coronavirus as REACT study records highest rates yet" 10496:"Man accused of murdering David Amess scouted home of Michael Gove, court hears" 10281:"Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai jailed for life for murder of Thomas Roberts in Dorset" 10131: 9846: 9055: 9029: 8197:"Boris Johnson's 'wine time Fridays' – No10 staff drinks every week in pandemic" 7601:"Covid: Lincolnshire hospitals declare 'critical incident' over staff shortages" 7302:

17 December – A woman dies and two others remain critically injured following a

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A 22-year-old man is charged in connection with a breach of the peace after the

3665:, Vice Chair of the Conservative party, resigns on air during an interview with 3386:

resigns party membership and will sit as an independent in the House of Commons.

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England's hospital waiting list reaches a new record high of 6.5 million people.

935:-wearing official and other staff members, apparently taken on 15 December 2020. 25542: 24882: 24834: 24767: 24710: 24700: 24676: 24664: 24647: 24638: 24615: 24574: 24543: 24526: 24493: 24411: 24299:"Government appears to backtrack on position on Covid tests for China arrivals" 24220: 24102: 23572: 23494: 23468: 23130: 22794: 22221: 21351: 21273: 21117: 21013: 20987: 20883: 20698: 20646: 20287: 19113: 18879: 18827: 18723: 18567: 18437: 18099: 17917: 17891: 17581: 16829: 15702: 15676: 15185: 14174: 13870:"Liz Truss and Ukraine to discuss Britons' death sentences for fighting Russia" 13791: 13433: 13073: 12915:"Energy price cap: Typical energy bill set to rise to £2,800 a year in October" 12532: 12090: 11883: 11123: 10941: 10807: 10755: 10547: 10443: 10417: 9950: 9820: 9445: 9367: 9056:"Kurt Zouma: West Ham condemn defender as video emerges of him hitting pet cat" 8795: 8666:"Ukraine crisis: Boris Johnson heads to Kyiv as Putin snubs phone call request" 7544: 7524:

2022 in review: Three prime ministers, the death of a monarch and war in Europe

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A second person, a security worker, dies following the crowd crush at London's

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In the latest of a series of climate protests at art museums around the world,

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The hottest day of the year in the UK is recorded for a third consecutive day.

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to the United States, where he faces up to 175 years in jail for violating the

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Inflation hits 7%, up from 6.2% the previous month and the highest level since

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after criticising the government's handling of fraudulent Covid business loans.

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fails in his bid to dismiss a US civil sex assault case brought against him by

288: 163: 23906: 22897: 22612: 22457:"England off to flying start with thrilling victory over Australia Wheelaroos" 22430: 20339: 20212: 20108: 20006:"Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace as huge crowds line London route" 19900: 19874: 19797: 19745: 18801: 18411: 17607: 17245: 17037: 16986:"Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to face off in final round of Tory leadership race" 16881: 16803: 14434: 13668:"Brazilian police say 'no evidence of crime' in search for missing journalist" 13126:"Boris Johnson changes ministerial code to avoid need to resign over breaches" 11617: 10678:"Baby deaths inquiry: police look at 600 cases linked to Shrewsbury NHS trust" 10573: 10002: 9289: 7878: 7663: 7371:

21 December – Ambulance workers go on strike across much of England and Wales.

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The Newborn Genomes Programme is announced by the government. It will conduct

6081:, presenting his vision for a "fairer, greener Britain". Alongside a boost in 5060:

announces on Twitter that he is taking a break from his duties, due to severe

4401:, connecting several towns across the Midlands, southern, and eastern England. 1502:, delivers his Spring statement to the House, which includes a raising of the 1468:, the trial begins of Ali Harbi Ali, 26, accused of murdering Conservative MP 694:: 534 coronavirus-related deaths are reported, the highest daily figure since 26054: 24695: 24603: 24567: 24128: 23928: 23364: 23338: 23312: 23261:"Chester by-election: Labour hold seat in Rishi Sunak's first electoral test" 22560: 21961: 21936:"Rishi Sunak set to become first British Asian PM as Penny Mordaunt bows out" 21526:"Just Stop Oil activists arrested as Met Police HQ sprayed with orange paint" 20572: 20498: 19521: 19448: 19414: 19321: 19035: 18775: 18151: 18021: 17943: 17737: 17685: 17608:"Patrick Vallance: One of government's chief Covid advisers is stepping down" 17375:"Commonwealth Games LIVE: Latest updates from opening ceremony in Birmingham" 17089: 16648:"School defibrillators: State schools to receive life-saving devices by 2023" 16517: 16361: 16272: 15336:"Just Stop Oil campaigners glue themselves to Da Vinci copy in Royal Academy" 14954: 14200: 13356:"Labour's Starmer and Rayner sent police questionnaires over lockdown drinks" 13099: 12914: 12740: 12636: 12403:"Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out as gay since 1990" 12039: 11936:"Neil Parish MP suspended over allegations of viewing pornography in Commons" 11045: 10889: 10837: 10781: 10469: 10292: 9159: 8125: 7731: 7324: 7242:, five further complaints are investigated, taking the total number to eight. 7023: 6994:

falls below half for the first time, according to data released from the ONS.

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An additional £1 billion in funding for military aid to Ukraine is announced.

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the following day after experiencing some discomfort during the flypast. The

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hits Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, bringing widespread disruption.

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as prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, with Liz Truss being

88: 20391: 18958:"Notting Hill Carnival murder investigation after a man is stabbed to death" 17660:"Network Rail managers accept 4% pay rise that could ease strike disruption" 16908:"London Fire Brigade had busiest day since World War Two, says London mayor" 16195: 15004:"Johnson aware of some claims about Chris Pincher in February, No 10 admits" 10994:"No-fault divorce: rush expected as new law introduced in England and Wales" 10652:"Met says 20 fixed penalty notices to be issued over Downing Street parties" 9898: 7491:

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (July–December 2022)

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products are withdrawn from the market, the highest figure ever recorded by

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in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. While Scotland continues to use the

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The Liberal Democrats accuse water companies of failing to properly monitor

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It is confirmed that a software outage affecting some NHS services, such as

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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake is recorded in Shropshire, with its epicentre at

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is sentenced to 18 months in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

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to attend the official event to mark the completion of London Underground's

2238:, the first time an heir-apparent to the throne has opened Parliament since 24362: 23650: 22508: 22195: 21603: 21430:"Who is Jeremy Hunt? New UK chancellor who backed Sunak in leadership race" 21221: 21091: 20672: 20239:"Man detained after 'disturbance' at Queen's lying in state in Westminster" 19952: 18515: 18229: 17711: 17426: 17271:"UK scientists take 'promising' step towards single Covid and cold vaccine" 17115: 17063: 16621: 16595: 15909: 15055: 14564: 14330: 14253:"Light-activated 'photoimmunotherapy' could enhance brain cancer treatment" 13745: 11832:"DJ Tim Westwood steps down from Capital Xtra radio show after allegations" 11488:"Tens of thousands of asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda, says Johnson" 7849:"Use of 'VIP lane' to award Covid PPE contracts unlawful, high court rules" 7823:"Email proves Downing Street staff held drinks party at height of lockdown" 7701: 7486:

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (January–June 2022)

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that offers protection against the original COVID-19 virus, as well as the

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in London, following tests on mice. Antibodies targeting the S2 subunit of

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are the latest Conservative to submit a letter of no confidence in Johnson.

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announces it will offload its 19.75% stake in Russian state-owned oil firm

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raises the interest rate from 0.25 to 0.5%, in a bid to restrain inflation.

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reports Boris Johnson commuted between Downing Street and his second home,

299: 228: 24875: 19695:"RMT suspends rail strikes on September 15 and 17 following Queen's death" 18984:"Liz Truss accused of 'running scared' after pulling out of BBC interview" 12889:"Partygate: Boris Johnson under pressure to explain meeting with Sue Gray" 11858:"Chief whip investigates reports Tory MP watched porn in House of Commons" 11124:"Energy strategy: UK plans eight new nuclear reactors to boost production" 10470:"Covid: Spring booster jab launches for over-75s and high risk in England" 9134:"Jacob Rees-Mogg made Brexit opportunities minister as PM reshuffles team" 9003: 8458:"Nusrat Ghani: PM orders Cabinet Office to investigate 'Muslimness' claim" 7634:"COVID-19: UK records 218,724 cases and 48 deaths in latest daily figures" 6269:, along with five leading political and security officials, following the 4968:

The ONS reports that the UK economy shrank by 0.1% between April and June.

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to enable the easier flow of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

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Koci Selamaj is jailed for life, with a minimum term of 36 years, for the

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anti-tank missile launchers to Ukrainian forces to bolster their defences.

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A 50-year-old woman from Brighton is reported among the fatalities in the

24324: 24272: 24002: 23976: 23832: 23598: 23000: 22948: 22664: 22325: 22039: 21630:"Rugby League World Cup 2022: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV" 21551: 20779: 20725:"EasyJet to invest in new planes and optimise descents to reach net zero" 20480: 20442: 19675: 19658:"Prince Charles Becomes King At Age 73 Following Queen Elizabeth's Death" 19573: 18854:"Martin Lewis warns lives will be lost without more help on energy bills" 18619: 18490:"Tesco cancels all home deliveries after 1pm because of technical glitch" 18385: 18177: 17789: 17219: 17194:"Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak debate scrapped after host Kate McCann faints" 14876: 14746: 14668: 14616: 14512: 14304: 14278: 14044: 13948: 13772:"UK cinema chain cancels screenings of 'blasphemous' film after protests" 13615: 13048:"Sue Gray report: More Tory MPs join calls for PM to quit over Partygate" 12428: 12246: 12168: 12064: 11961: 11909: 11779: 11618:"Wimbledon 2022: Russian & Belarusian players banned from tournament" 11566:"UK Rwanda asylum plan against international law, says UN refugee agency" 11565: 11175: 10967: 10915: 10391: 9768: 9690: 9664: 9612: 9576: 9471: 9419: 9393: 9315: 9211: 8848:"Boris Johnson's policy chief quits over PM's 'scurrilous' Savile remark" 8613: 8587: 8561: 8354:"Boris Johnson's future: Ministers blackmailing plotters, claims Tory MP" 8250: 7982: 7904: 7764: 7570: 7261:

Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland hold the biggest strike in

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Four people die and more than 40 are rescued after a small boat carrying

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is elected with a 10,974 majority, Labour's best ever result in the seat.

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COVID-19 Dashboard, suggest the latest wave has already reached its peak.

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will also be absent from the service after testing positive for COVID-19.

2672: 2558: 2478: 2364: 2141: 2034: 1997: 1970: 1703: 1559: 1549: 1499: 1096: 895: 864: 681: 263: 234: 23443:"UK coal mine approval: Is this the worst ever climate policy decision?" 20858:"IMF urges UK to 're-evaluate' tax cuts in biting attack on fiscal plan" 14773:"Monkeypox cases in the UK rise to more than 1,000, latest figures show" 14721:"Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for referendum" 13278:"Shropshire earthquake: Thuds and shudders felt in 3.8 magnitude tremor" 12967:"Named and shamed: who are the politicians and aides in Sue Gray report" 11020:"New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation's health" 10916:"MP David Warburton admitted to hospital after sexual harassment claims" 7931:"Prince Andrew rejected in effort to get US sexual abuse case dismissed" 7188:

in Aberdeenshire remaining consistently below −9.3 °C (15 °F).

4093:, Secretary of State for Trade Policy, launches her leadership campaign. 3320:: Labour regain the seat from the Conservatives with a 47.9% vote share. 814:

The football associations of the four nations of the United Kingdom and

22431:"Biggest interest rate hike in decades as Bank warns of long recession" 21378:"Guernsey's first stamps featuring King Charles III's cypher revealedr" 19547: 19495: 19061: 18620:"Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote to go on all-out strike" 18255: 18073: 18047: 17816:"Gordon Brown: 'Set emergency budget or risk a winter of dire poverty'" 17453:"Britain's trains disrupted in second widespread rail strike in a week" 17349:"Grandfather killer jailed in first TV sentencing in England and Wales" 16907: 16673: 16569: 16543: 16465: 16439: 16318:"Over 1,000 children in Telford were sexually exploited, inquiry finds" 16246: 15961: 15754:"Boris Johnson to stand down as Tory leader after wave of resignations" 15082:"Train drivers' strike to hit more than 90% of Greater Anglia services" 15030:"Chris Pincher: Watchdog to examine allegations against former Tory MP" 14487:"National incident declared over polio virus findings in London sewage" 14382: 14070: 13966: 13844:"Wreck of Royal Navy warship sunk in 1682 identified off Norfolk coast" 13641: 13590:"Imperial measures drive will add costs for businesses, Asda boss says" 13563: 13537: 13511: 13381: 13251: 13178:"Former attorney general becomes latest Tory MP to call for PM to quit" 12940: 12662: 12377:"Police issue 50 more fines over Covid-rule breaking in Downing Street" 11279: 10028:"Ukraine crisis: Russia Today TV channel faces 15 Ofcom investigations" 9549: 9498:"UK inflation rises to 30-year high of 5.5% amid cost of living crisis" 8510:"Boris Johnson had birthday bash during lockdown, ITV News understands" 7402: 7246: 7099: 6998: 6990:

The proportion of people in England and Wales describing themselves as

6956: 6677: 6658: 6639: 6615: 6362: 6215: 6144: 5941:. This is followed by a private ceremony attended by her family in the 5866: 5303: 5274: 5150: 5138: 4727: 4678: 4663: 4640: 4416: 4144: 3879: 3708: 3513: 3287: 3119: 2965: 2772: 2726: 2716: 2640: 2419: 2243: 2190: 2056: 1928: 1787: 1687:

and 95% of the UK's electricity coming from low-carbon sources by 2030.

1465: 1354: 1323: 1062: 973: 918:

for the killing of his previous wife, Diane Stewart, six years earlier.

834: 777: 746: 587: 565: 359:

rules that the government's use of a "VIP lane" to award contracts for

336: 21326:"UK sanctions Iranian 'Morality Police' and senior security officials" 20083:"Margaret Ferrier: MP who exposed public to Covid must do unpaid work" 19600:"Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies aged 96" 18074:"Hosepipe ban: Millions more face restrictions as drought is declared" 15884:"Met Police commissioner: Sir Mark Rowley named as force's new leader" 14461:"Inflation hits fresh 40-year high of 9.1% amid cost of living crisis" 13896:"COVID-19: Infections increase in UK for the first time in two months" 12663:"Platinum Jubilee: Eight towns to be made cities for Platinum Jubilee" 12273:"Climate change: 'Fifty-fifty chance' of breaching 1.5C warming limit" 11644:"MPs should wait for 'full facts' on Partygate, says Johnson in India" 10314:"Squatters occupy Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska's London mansion" 7201:

The latest in a series of train strikes is held, after members of the

5847:

in Welsh and English before attending a Welsh Government reception at

5707:

The UK Government announces that Monday 19 September, the date of the

4573:

will be held in the UK as Ukraine is unable to host it because of the

4515:

is knocked out in the fifth and final round of the MPs' ballot, after

4181:: Nominations for the election are confirmed, with eight candidates – 3783:, saying he cannot "in good conscience" serve in Johnson's government. 3109:, launches the first of a series of papers setting out the case for a 2851:

acting together, and both of them tapping teaspoons on their cups to "

2606:

on 3 June due to a positive COVID-19 test. His place will be taken by

2109:

suffer a net loss of 485 seats, which includes the London boroughs of

1025:, the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history. 972:

stands down as Met police commissioner after losing the confidence of

418:

reports that two parties were held at Downing Street the night before

24273:"King Charles' first Christmas speech reflects cost-of-living crisis" 24077:"Labour win Stretford and Urmston by-election with emphatic majority" 22248:"Government urged to investigate report Liz Truss's phone was hacked" 20910:"Almost 1,000 mortgage deals pulled as panic grips UK housing market" 19901:"King Charles makes address after receiving Parliament's condolences" 19405: 18672:"Channel migrants: Almost 1,300 migrants cross Channel in new record" 18335:"Thousands more to be offered at-home bowel cancer checks in England" 17297:"Promising developments in pursuit to design pan-coronavirus vaccine" 16700:"Rishi Sunak tops Tory leadership poll, as Tom Tugendhat out of race" 16067:"Nadhim Zahawi launches bid to become Prime Minister and Tory leader" 15652:"Suella Braverman announces Tory leadership bid | The Spectator" 14097:"Russia-Ukraine war: Some of UK's top journalists barred from Russia" 13616:"Pop royalty and Paddington star at Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert" 12117:"Election results 2022: How the parties performed in maps and charts" 11754:"Boris Johnson contacts Angela Rayner over newspaper misogyny claims" 9420:"Russia-Ukraine crisis: Whiff of Munich in the air, says Ben Wallace" 8900:"Northern Ireland first minister resigns over Brexit checks on goods" 8251:"Pacific volcano: Body of British woman found in Tonga, says brother" 7225: 7159: 6991: 6934: 6851: 6559: 6443: 6328: 6177:, timed to coincide with the jump in gas and electricity unit prices. 6133: 6078: 5905: 5748: 5722: 5655: 5604: 5532: 5503: 5489: 5472: 5403: 5399: 5367: 5335: 5191: 4810: 4524: 4516: 4483: 4428: 4420: 4206: 4096: 3733:

resigns as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State.

3720: 3397: 3364: 3242: 3159: 3019: 2984: 2973: 2920: 2571: 2554: 2474: 2437: 2411: 2349: 2299: 2250: 2239: 2186:, alongside export bans on chemicals, plastics, rubber and machinery. 2183: 2168: 2144:

is placed into administration, putting more than 16,000 jobs at risk.

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information to be displayed on menus and food labels come into force.

1527: 1437:, detained by Iran in 2016, is freed and allowed to return to the UK. 1376: 1372: 955: 928: 758: 648: 554: 257: 211: 23157:"London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist – report" 22949:"Police to text 70,000 victims in UK's biggest anti-fraud operation" 22872:"'Still a lot to do', warns Southgate after England thrash Iran 6–2" 22743:"UK inflation jumps to 11.1% on back of energy and food price rises" 22613:"Williamson quits and pledges to 'clear name' after bullying claims" 22535:"Just Stop Oil: Activists carry out M25 protest despite police plan" 21300:"UK sanctions Iran's morality police following death of Mahsa Amini" 19927:"King speaks of 'great admiration' for Scotland in Holyrood address" 18386:"UK weather: Storms and rain bring flash floods to southern England" 16388:"Sunak ahead as Hunt and Zahawi knocked out of Tory leadership race" 15962:"UK heatwave: Heat-health alert issued as temperatures set to climb" 15806:"Tom Tugendhat launches bid to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader" 14357:"British journalist, indigenous expert found dead in Brazil -report" 12584: 9082:"Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader" 8222:"GB News announces it will play God Save the Queen every single day" 6618:

in central London and spray painting luxury car showrooms in nearby

5402:, with 165 turbines providing 1.4 GW, making it the world's biggest 4534:

receives government approval, with an estimated cost of £20 billion.

4443:. This is an increase of 2 °C from the previous record, set in 4390:

countryside, where it is hoped they could improve the local ecology.

1414: 992:

during 2021. However, this follows the collapse of 9.4% during 2020.

881:

Minister of State for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency

24030:"Zara Aleena murder: Jordan McSweeney jailed for at least 38 years" 21858:"Rishi Sunak enters race to replace Liz Truss as UK prime minister" 21790: 17790:"Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before 'financial timebomb'" 17764:"Archie Battersbee 'fought until the end', says mum after son dies" 16492:"Tory leadership race: Suella Braverman knocked out in latest vote" 14982:"Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What's happening and when?" 11462:"Rwanda asylum seekers: UK government criticised over 'cruel' plan" 10132:"Ukraine: UK sanctions oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov" 9550:"Storm Eunice: Rare red weather warning issued for parts of the UK" 8009:"Queen strips Prince Andrew of military roles and royal patronages" 7232: 7195: 7005: 6732:

is suspended from the Conservative Party after joining the cast of

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2 August – A man allegedly found with a crossbow in the grounds of

4455: 4444: 4000: 3608:, taking his maiden race win in the Formula One World Championship. 3463: 3368: 3178: 2678: 2646: 2415: 2179: 2151: 2090:

and other party officials at a campaign event in the run up to the

1915: 1155: 1142: 910:

Ian Stewart, already convicted for the murder of children's author

576: 443: 346: 303: 21170:"Bishopsgate: Three hurt in City of London phone-snatch stabbings" 20057:"Man charged over heckling of Prince Andrew as he followed coffin" 18256:"Emergency alert system to launch in October across Great Britain" 15832:"Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak launches bid to be Conservative leader" 14305:"UK weather: Hottest day of the year again for third day in a row" 13818:"Ministry of Defence acquires government's first quantum computer" 13694:"Boris Johnson to face no confidence vote, Graham Brady announces" 13074:"Every household to get energy bill discounts of £400 this autumn" 12611:"Boris Johnson will not face a further Partygate fine, says No 10" 12507:"Elizabeth line: Queen makes surprise visit to Paddington Station" 12351:"Queen remains 'very much in charge' even as Charles makes speech" 12221:"Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" 10890:"Covid vaccines now available for five to 11-year olds in England" 10158:"Labour's Paulette Hamilton wins Birmingham Erdington by-election" 9524:"Storm Dudley: Thousands of people lose electricity due to damage" 3843:, citing concerns over "trust, truth and integrity" in government. 3376:

25 June – A third day of rail strikes are held across the country.

2565:– confirm they have submitted letters of no confidence in Johnson. 24380: 21014:"Train strike: Worst rail disruption of year as workers walk out" 20481:"Queen's funeral: Flags fly at full-mast as mourning period ends" 20273: 19720:"PM Liz Truss opens tributes to Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament" 19642: 19296:"Liz Truss wins Tory leadership race to become Britain's next PM" 18360:"UK inflation hits 10.1%, driven by soaring food and fuel prices" 16726:"Boris Johnson defends record as government wins confidence vote" 16247:"UK heatwave: Temperatures rise to 32C amid extreme heat warning" 14643:"Patrick Grady to step away from SNP membership over allegations" 11358:"Sir David Amess murder: Ali Harbi Ali given whole-life sentence" 11046:"Covid: React study finds latest wave 'may have peaked' in young" 9717:"Boris Johnson promises first set of UK sanctions against Russia" 9316:"Ukraine-Russia crisis: Stakes are very high, Boris Johnson says" 8302:"Tory MP Christian Wakeford has defected to Labour, says Starmer" 8155: 7185: 7001: 6718: 6710: 6619: 6199:

Train drivers hold another day of strikes, with 9,000 members of

6025: 5351: 5154: 5137:

A drought is declared in south west Wales, specifically in north

5105: 5065: 4855: 3934: 3656: 3453:: A public inquiry begins into the UK's handling of the pandemic. 3426: 2995:. She calls it a "sham judgment" with "absolutely no legitimacy". 2992: 2739: 2264:

finishes in second place with 466 points, and wins the jury vote.

1658: 1338: 1197: 523: 462: 317: 24247:"Bull release completes UK's first wild bison herd in millennia" 22379:"Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast" 22196:"Concern over flu and winter viruses but Covid levels unchanged" 21274:"Rail strikes: Only one in five trains running in latest action" 20621:"Mini-budget: Tax gap between Scotland and England set to widen" 20213:"Queue to see Queen's coffin reaches capacity with entry paused" 19088:"Hornsea 2: North Sea wind farm claims title of world's largest" 18438:"Train strikes: Passengers face disruption as rail services hit" 16674:"UK heatwave: Temperatures rising rapidly as over 40C predicted" 16299:"Telford child sex abuse went on for generations, inquiry finds" 15211:

Lock, Samantha; Badshah, Nadeem; Sparrow, Andrew (5 July 2022).

14669:"Barristers walk out of courts in strike over legal aid funding" 13382:"First flight taking Channel migrants to Rwanda set for 14 June" 11806:"DJ Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women" 9925:"Thousands gather in cities across the UK in support of Ukraine" 9108:"Johnson will not apologise for Jimmy Savile remark, says No 10" 7571:"New Year's Day is warmest on record in the UK, Met Office says" 6885:

21 November – England and Wales play their first matches at the

5908:, amid tensions involving mainly young men from sections of the 4296:: ASLEF announces that train drivers at eight train companies – 4172:

three-year inquiry into the child sexual exploitation in Telford

2275:

becomes the first male football player to come out as gay since

1174:

The UK and its allies commit to removing Russian banks from the

335:(ONS) reveals that 1.3 million people in the UK are living with 22821:"COVID-19 infections fall across the UK for second week in row" 22561:"Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial" 21474:"Truss confirms new tax U-turn and insists she will stay as PM" 20988:"King Charles: New coins featuring monarch's portrait unveiled" 18646:"English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows" 18542:"Drought declared in parts of Wales after water levels plummet" 18464:"MP Margaret Ferrier pleads guilty to exposing public to Covid" 17918:"Energy bill crisis is on scale of pandemic, Martin Lewis says" 16221:"Next Conservative leader and PM to be unveiled by 5 September" 15858:"Sir Keir Starmer cleared by police over Durham lockdown beers" 14045:"Arron Banks loses Russia libel case against Carole Cadwalladr" 13642:"Platinum Jubilee: Queen 'humbled and touched' by celebrations" 13022:"Monkeypox: First cases reported in Wales and Northern Ireland" 12715:"Imran Ahmad Khan: Ex-MP jailed for sex assault on teenage boy" 12325:"Scottish Conservatives appoint new chairman and deputy leader" 11884:"Covid: Discharging untested patients to care homes 'unlawful'" 11540:"UN refugee agency condemns Boris Johnson's Rwanda asylum plan" 11254:"Imran Ahmad Khan: MP guilty of sex assault on 15-year-old boy" 10704:"Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Repeated failures led to deaths" 10106:"RT: Russian-backed TV news channel disappears from UK screens" 7697:"BLM protesters cleared over toppling of Edward Colston statue" 7328: 7249:, Jordan McSweeney is jailed for a minimum of 38 years for the 7163: 6631: 5909: 5844: 5740: 5673:

A man is arrested at Birmingham Airport in connection with the

5363: 5213: 4978:

services within its larger stores, following successful trials.

3206: 3091: 3057: 3038: 2881: 2742: 2295: 1932: 1885: 1491:

Inflation rises again, up from 5.5% the previous month to 6.2%.

932: 754: 558: 178:

as his successor in September, before resigning in October and

22326:"Just Stop Oil activists target MI5 and Home Office buildings" 21656:"New chancellor faces MPs after Truss's economic plan ditched" 20109:"First mourners pay respects as Queen Elizabeth lies in state" 19979:"Queen's coffin vigil in Edinburgh witnessed by 33,000 people" 19772:"Manchester IRA 1996 bomb: Man arrested at Birmingham Airport" 18880:"Royal Mail strike: 115,000 postal workers walk out on Friday" 18802:"GCSE results: Grades show growing regional divide in England" 18724:"West Midlands: Drought status declared by Environment Agency" 18308:"William Wragg: Tory MP takes 'short break' due to depression" 18178:"UK heatwave: Final day of 'extreme' heat with thunder on way" 16934:"Tory leadership: Badenoch out as race to be next PM tightens" 16752:"Wild bison return to UK for first time in thousands of years" 13922:"Queen becomes world's second-longest reigning modern monarch" 13564:"Platinum Jubilee: Queen will not attend Epsom Derby – palace" 11740:"MPS vote for controversial legislation to introduce voter ID" 11592:"Boris Johnson sorry for party as Labour calls apology a joke" 10574:"Sunak raises National Insurance threshold and cuts fuel duty" 9264:"Oxford's JET lab smashes nuclear fusion energy output record" 8978:"Peer Nazir Ahmed jailed for sexual offences against children" 5839:

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Cardiff for a service at

5596:

dies peacefully at the age of 96, after 70 years on the throne

3209:

on 13 June is proved to be that of missing British journalist

1892:

produce an egg, the first in southern England in modern times.

553:

Johnson orders an inquiry into allegations by Conservative MP

23881:"Homes without power in Shetland as temperature hits new low" 22170:"'Devious' killer who decapitated friend must serve 34 years" 21404:"Kwasi Kwarteng out as chancellor after mini-budget backlash" 20462:"Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: timeline of day's key moments" 19114:"Pound in biggest monthly fall against the dollar since 2016" 17686:"Felixstowe: Workers at key UK port to strike for eight days" 17634:"Interest rates rise to 1.75% – the biggest jump in 27 years" 17064:"Covid inquiry: Lessons will be learned before next pandemic" 16778:"UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway" 14903:"Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry jailed for embezzling £25,000" 14747:"Census: Population of England and Wales grew 6% in a decade" 14695:"Criminal barristers begin strike in row over legal aid fees" 14409:"Workers take to London's streets amid cost of living crisis" 10209:"Dockers at Merseyside refinery refuse to unload Russian oil" 9342:"Dame Cressida Dick to stand down as Met police commissioner" 9186:"Ian Stewart: Man who killed author guilty of murdering wife" 8718:"Government unveils levelling up plan that will transform UK" 8035:"Lockdown parties in No 10 on eve of Prince Philip's funeral" 7338:

receives more than 20,000 complaints following an article by

6893:, the latter having qualified for the first time in 64 years. 6890: 6200: 5913: 5462:'s chair and demanding a "citizens' assembly" to discuss the 5376:

announces it is to suspend train services between London and

5295: 5142: 4971: 4929: 4383: 4272:(RMT) announces another 24-hour strike for Wednesday 27 July. 3573: 3430: 2492: 2454: 1865: 1235: 1231: 1175: 842: 804:

marks the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne as

24325:"China Covid: England to require negative test for arrivals" 23573:"UK banking rules in biggest shake-up in more than 30 years" 21760:"UK inflation rises to 10.1% on back of soaring food prices" 18699:"This $ 5 Billion Lawsuit Claims Sony Is Ripping People Off" 18594:"Felixstowe: Dock workers strike for first time in 30 years" 18204:"Sarah Everard: Vigil protesters no longer face prosecution" 18048:"UK heatwave: Soaring temperatures prompt wildfire warnings" 17504:"Hinkley B: UK's most productive nuclear power plant closes" 16622:"Covid booster: Will be offered to all over 50s this autumn" 16336:"UK leader hopefuls battle for support as nominations close" 12195:"Sir Keir Starmer investigated over alleged lockdown breach" 12014:"Neil Parish MP: I'm resigning after porn moment of madness" 10730:"Jamie Wallis comes out as UK's first openly transgender MP" 10183:"Ukraine sanctions: UK dockers refuse tanker of Russian gas" 9769:"UK will not look away from Russia invasion in Ukraine – PM" 8926:"Southend West by-election: Anna Firth wins seat for Tories" 7066:

reports a string of recent deaths among children who caught

6359:

is also spray painted orange. More than 20 arrests are made.

6193:

says those who have suffered will be at the inquiry's heart.

5972:

contributions will be reversed from 6 November. The planned

5810:

to culpably and recklessly exposing the public to the virus.

4591:

between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss is halted after presenter

3526:

for newly built residential properties in England and Wales.

182:

by Rishi Sunak. After 70 years on the throne, marked by her

24195:"Jeremy Clarkson says he is 'horrified' over Meghan column" 21910:"Sunak is next PM as Mordaunt drops out of leadership race" 19522:"Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household" 17530:"Treason Act charge after Windsor Castle crossbow incident" 15253:"Sunak and Javid quit cabinet as PM admits Pincher mistake" 14877:"Ukraine War: UK pledges an extra £1bn in military support" 13967:"Rwanda asylum plan: Court allows first flight to go ahead" 13949:"Queen Elizabeth II becomes second-longest serving monarch" 12863:"Partygate: Insiders tell of packed No 10 lockdown parties" 12533:"UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9% as energy bills soar" 11098:"Government defeated over voter ID plans in House of Lords" 10864:"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 1 April 2022" 9394:"Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK nationals told to leave Ukraine" 7004:

in the UK are reported to have died or been culled, due to

6792:

transfused into people begins at the University of Bristol.

6262: 5992:

in which he announces the biggest tax cuts in the UK since

5458:, with three people gluing themselves together next to the 5284: 5235: 4790:"to help protect open spaces and reduce the risk of fires". 4478:

is eliminated in the fourth round of the MPs' ballot, with

4387: 3614: 2827: 1319: 663: 557:

that she was dismissed as a minister after being told her "

531: 325: 22846:"Awaab Ishak: Housing boss sacked after boy's mould death" 22066:"Starmer accuses Sunak of 'grubby' Braverman deal at PMQs" 22014:"Liz Truss defends tax-cutting goals as she bids farewell" 21248:"Trade minister Conor Burns sacked after misconduct claim" 21118:"Rail strike: My 30-minute journey to work took two hours" 20599:"Pound falls as chancellor cuts income tax and stamp duty" 20499:"Business energy prices to be cut by half expected levels" 19676:"Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces" 19574:"Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces" 18932:"Notting Hill Carnival atmosphere 'uplifting and warming'" 14799:"Delayed public inquiry into UK's Covid-19 response opens" 14279:"Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary" 12481:"Conservative MP bailed after arrest on suspicion of rape" 11696:"Packham joins celebrations over Poole Harbour osprey egg" 9873:"Joint Statement on further restrictive economic measures" 9691:"Extra Covid booster in spring for over-75s and high risk" 9212:"Terror attacks: UK threat level lowered to 'substantial'" 8614:"Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim" 8087:"Downing Street apologises to Queen over lockdown parties" 4776:

As a prolonged dry spell continues in Southern England, a

4369:

is eliminated in the third round of the MPs' ballot, with

3194:

figures indicate another rise in COVID-19 cases, with the

2636:, although she stops short of calling for his resignation. 2557:: A further two Conservative MPs – former health minister 1868:

to discuss trade and security with the country's premier,

1664:

COVID-19 in the UK: The final REACT study is published by

298:: A critical incident is declared at several hospitals in 24129:"Flu hospital admission rates shoot up to overtake Covid" 23833:"UK weather: Heavy snow falls over UK after cold weekend" 23495:"Santander UK fined £108m over money laundering failings" 22975:"100 people arrested in UK's biggest fraud investigation" 22717:"UK strikes revised deal with France on Channel migrants" 22509:"Covid infections falling in England and Wales, says ONS" 22040:"Rishi Sunak's first speech as UK prime minister in full" 21832:"Penny Mordaunt moves first in race to replace Liz Truss" 21352:"Bank of England in fresh emergency move to calm markets" 20962:"Moors Murders: Search for Keith Bennett's body restarts" 20031:"King Charles III says Queen prayed for Northern Ireland" 18568:"Rail strikes: Only 20% of rail services expected to run" 17970:"One dead, three injured in string of attacks round Skye" 17892:"Thames Water plans to introduce hosepipe ban 'in weeks'" 17323:"National Rail strikes taking place 27, 28 & 30 July" 15134:"Chris Pincher: New claims emerge against former Tory MP" 15109:"Chris Pincher: New claims emerge against former Tory MP" 15056:"Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS" 14617:"Rail strikes: Travellers hit by third day of disruption" 14331:"Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations" 13512:"Platinum Jubilee: Queen pulls out of service appearance" 12793:"Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event" 10444:"P&O Ferries faces backlash after firing 800 workers" 10080:"Boris Johnson extends visa rules for Ukrainian refugees" 8796:"Interest rates rise again in bid to cool soaring prices" 8588:"Storm Malik: Boy, 9, dies after tree falls during storm" 8484:"Conservative minister resigns in anger over Covid fraud" 8276:"UK inflation hits near-three-decade high rising to 5.4%" 7545:"Almost 25,000 wildfires fought in England during summer" 7296: 7262: 6950: 5700:

Senior MPs, including Prime Minister Liz Truss, swear an

5022:: The UK becomes the first country to approve an updated 4734:. It is England's first major football victory since the 3087: 2617: 1943: 1337:

are sanctioned by the government over their links to the

899: 838: 395: 24103:"UK interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years" 23807:"Solihull: Six-year-old boy who fell into icy lake dies" 23391:"Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners" 23235:"Ian Blackford steps down as head of SNP in Westminster" 22639:"UK heads for long recession as economy shrinks by 0.2%" 21040:"'Huge turnouts' reported at UK cost of living protests" 20314:"London police stabbing: Two officers taken to hospital" 20161:"UK inflation falls to 9.9% after drop in petrol prices" 17401:"Vardy loses libel case against Rooney in Wagatha trial" 17220:"UK weather: Driest start to year in England since 1976" 16144:"Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joins Tory leadership race" 16040:"Grant Shapps unveils bid to become Conservative leader" 15310:"Government resignations: Who is staying, who has gone?" 14979: 14123:"Nicola Sturgeon unveils case for Scottish independence" 13304:"Pressure grows on Boris Johnson after Partygate report" 10968:"End of blame game in divorce laws in England and Wales" 10782:"Covid: Last day of free tests in England fuels concern" 10626:"Tried and tested system for calling elections restored" 10054:"Southend: Prince Charles presents city status document" 8562:"Covid: Face mask rules and Covid passes end in England" 6859:

17 November – The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivers his

5790:

before being transported to Buckingham Palace by hearse.

5783:

in Edinburgh, where the Queen lies at rest for 24 hours.

5666:. The service closes with the first official singing of 5444:

Buckingham Palace confirms the Queen will miss the 2022

4965:

in large parts of Central, Southern and Eastern England.

4537:

Inflation reaches 9.4%, up from 9.1% the previous month.

4427:

beating the previous record high of 38.7 °C set in

4250:

are eliminated in the first round of MPs' voting, while

3425:

are published, showing a 6.3% rise in the population of

3142:

describe a new light-activated 'photoimmunotherapy' for

2719:

now exceeds 2 million, or about 3% of the UK population.

2374:

are announced, with eight towns being given city status.

1786:, following his guilty verdict two days earlier. At the 739:, and Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister 24155:"Brixton Academy: Woman dies after Asake concert crush" 23651:"Covid: Pre-Christmas booster urged as infections rise" 21786:"Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after Tory revolt" 21222:"Covid: Protect elderly from rising virus levels in UK" 19036:"Eurostar to suspend direct trains to Disneyland Paris" 18282:"Right to free period products becomes law in Scotland" 17556:"Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban announced from 12 August" 14071:"Last-minute legal battle grounds Rwanda asylum flight" 13720:"Boris Johnson survives vote of confidence by Tory MPs" 12559:"Why does the UK have the highest inflation in the G7?" 11722:"Elections Bill: MPS approve plans for voter ID checks" 11176:"Ukraine refugees: Patel apologises for UK visa delays" 11150:"Sabina Nessa: Man jailed for murdering London teacher" 10838:"Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK" 9847:"Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'" 8536:"Police to investigate Downing Street lockdown parties" 7364:

unveils a new look to the Series G banknotes featuring

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begins manufacturing coins featuring the new effigy of

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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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confirms the Queen will not attend the following day's

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10 March – 2021–22 Russo-Ukrainian crisis: Billionaire

1193: 23955:"Over £175 million for cutting-edge genomics research" 23209:"Bird flu: Free range turkey supplies hit by bird flu" 21884:"Johnson says he will not run in Tory leadership race" 21578:"Battersea Power Station opens after decades of decay" 21448:"PM press conference opening remarks: 14 October 2022" 21144:"We must stay the course, Truss tells Tory conference" 20936:"Which lenders have removed their mortgages thus far?" 20340:"Queen's eight grandchildren hold vigil around coffin" 19875:"Queen's coffin travelling from Balmoral to Edinburgh" 19322:"Covid: Millions invited for booster jabs from Monday" 18776:"Train drivers at three more operators vote to strike" 17582:"M&S stops selling disposable barbecues across UK" 17427:"Covid infections on the way down again across the UK" 17012:"Sizewell C granted development consent by government" 16092:"Kemi Badenoch launches bid to be Conservative leader" 14175:"UK interest rates raised to 1.25% by Bank of England" 13434:"Travel disruption continues as 150 flights cancelled" 12689:"Trooping the Colour: Spectators injured at rehearsal" 12065:"Ukraine: UK cuts Russia off from management services" 12040:"O'Sullivan wins record-equalling seventh world title" 10548:"Pressure on Sunak as inflation hits new 30-year high" 8874:"Four senior aides to Boris Johnson resign from No 10" 7794:"100 invited to Downing Street garden lockdown drinks" 7093:

in decades, despite concerns about the climate impact.

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history, in a dispute over pay, on 15 and 20 December.

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COVID-19 in the UK: The latest COVID-19 data from the

5514:, winning 57.4% of the members' vote to Sunak's 42.6%. 5350:

A drought is declared in South West England, covering

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One person is killed and three are injured during the

4858:, the previous day was the result of software hackers. 4647:

are found to neutralise multiple coronavirus variants.

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National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

4152:

Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

4099:, Foreign Secretary, launches her leadership campaign. 4074:, former Equalities Minister, announces her candidacy. 3999:

are cleared of breaking lockdown rules over a Durham "

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National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

2518:– join a growing list of MPs urging Johnson to resign. 2466:

National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

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announces a plan to unilaterally abandon parts of the

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in England and Wales, the first new design since 1927.

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protests are found not guilty of criminal damage in a

24346: 23365:"Strep A schools may be given preventive antibiotics" 22483:"UK postpones Northern Ireland election indefinitely" 21962:"Health of nation study calls on millions to sign up" 20004:

Macswan, Angus; Halpin, Padraic (13 September 2022).

19746:"King Charles III greets crowds at Buckingham Palace" 19062:"The Queen to appoint new prime minister at Balmoral" 18022:"People can't wait for energy help – Citizens Advice" 17246:"England cruise past Sweden to reach Euro 2022 final" 16960:"PM clashes with Starmer in his final PMQs as leader" 14513:"More rail strikes extremely likely, says union boss" 11962:"Tennis champion Boris Becker jailed over bankruptcy" 11332:"Johnson and Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties" 11202:"Rishi Sunak's wife to pay UK tax on overseas income" 10756:"House price growth at 17-year high, says Nationwide" 10262:"UK's Covid death toll is below the European average" 9665:"Storm Franklin hits UK with flooding and high winds" 8692:"'Levelling up' plan for UK unveiled by Michael Gove" 6788:

The world's first clinical trial of laboratory grown

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saying to "characterise it as bullying was mistaken".

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went further and faster than markets were expecting."

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