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Tax cut pledges of Tory leadership candidates are ‘not serious’, say experts

Almost all the candidates have promised large tax cuts, but experts say the trade-offs are likely to be too high.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

More migrants arrive in Kent as crossings resume

Last week the Ministry of Defence recorded 607 people arriving in the UK in 15 boats over five days.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Public thinks Labour more likely to offer Britain a fresh start – poll

People still think a hung parliament is the most likely outcome of the next election.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Heat-health alert issued as temperatures climb across UK

The temperature reached 28.5C in St James’ Park, London, on Friday, which made the capital hotter than Los Angeles and Santorini.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Wimbledon day 12: Cameron Norrie takes on Novak Djokovic as Nick Kyrgios awaits

Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal gave Kyrgios a walkover into Sunday’s final, where he will face either home hope Norrie or defending champion Djokovic.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

UK to be hotter than Los Angeles at 28C before predicted heatwave

It will start a consistent run of high temperatures over the next few days, meaning Britons could bask in an official heatwave.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

The list includes 10 Cabinet ministers.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Johnson’s time as PM: Longer than Brown and Chamberlain but still behind May

He is currently the Prime Minister with the seventh shortest time in office since 1900.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

From Churchill to Johnson: The Queen’s 14 prime ministers

Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

‘Mortally wounded’ Boris Johnson urged by papers to ‘go with dignity’

The resignations continued on Friday morning with the departure of Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022