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‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister

Transport minister Richard Holden said the UK would need to be ‘robust’ in how it deals with ‘hostile state’ China.

The Independent UK

Officials signed off on £3,000 for fine art photos for No 10, not Sunak, says Downing Street – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson also says prime minister was not involved in hotel choices following reports on ministerial spending

The Guardian - UK

‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour

The Conservatives have accused Labour of wasting civil servants’ time on information already in the public domain.

The Independent UK

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UK fighter jets always on standby, Sunak says after US shoots down objects

Prime minister will do ‘everything it takes’ to keep country safe as Britain conducts security review

The Guardian - UK

Labour accuse Tories of living 'life of luxury' on taxpayers' money

Figures show that thousands of pounds was spent on luxury accommodation on foreign trips

Manchester Evening News

America races to identify mystery flying objects as RAF ‘ready to shoot down Chinese spy balloons’

White House says China has ‘high-altitude balloon programme for intelligence that’s connected to the People’s Liberation Army’

Evening Standard

Legalising cannabis could earn Australia $28 billion, federal figures show

Australia could earn upwards of $30 billion over a decade by legalising and taxing cannabis, according to new PBO costings.

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UK held back by staff shortages, Brexit and mortgage costs, says top economist

Paul Johnson responds to IMF warning that UK will be weakest major G7 economy this year

The Guardian - UK

Children with health issues plead with anti-Ulez councils to back expansion

The ultra low emission zone is due to expand on August 29, meaning an additional 200,000 drivers a day will have to pay the £12.50 daily levy

Evening Standard

Minister hopes driving test backlog will be cleared ‘within next few months’

Transport minister Richard Holden said waiting lists were coming down after concerns were raised by MPs.

The Independent UK

Millions of cat owners face being forced to microchip cats under under new law

Pet ownership soared during covid lockdown and it is estimated that a quarter of feline population are not microchipped

Evening Standard

Millions of cat owners could be forced to microchip pets

Dogs are alrerady required to be microchipped by their owners

The Independent UK

All UK cat owners could be forced to microchip their pets soon - for a morbid reason

The Transport Minister said microchipping cats is the best way to reunite owners with dead pets, as campaigners want the law changed to force drivers who hit cats to inform police

Daily Mirror

More than 130 bus firms to cap fares at £2 to help ease cost of living crisis

National Express and Stagecoach are among the companies which will introduce the cap single journeys from the start of January

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The Independent UK

More than 130 bus firms to cap fares at £2 for months

National Express and Stagecoach are among the companies which will introduce the cap single journeys from the start of January.

Daily Mirror

Applause as nurse on BBC Question Time says ‘pay us what we deserve’ in heartfelt plea

An NHS nurse in this week's BBC Question Time audience pleaded with the government to "pay us what we deserve" after voting to strike in a "really difficult decision"

Daily Mirror

BBC Question Time: Fiona Bruce breaks up Andy Burnham and transport minister's fiery clash

Fiona Bruce had to break up a heated row between Andy Burnham and transport minister Richard Holden on last night's BBC Question Time as the government's record on train strikes came under fire

Chronicle Live

£110m upgrade to the A1 in Newcastle now complete after two-and-a-half years of construction

More than 1,900 people have worked on the Scotwood to North Brunton project

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The federal government already has a windfall tax on gas profits. But while gas prices soar, is the tax doing its job?

Australia is one of the world's largest LNG exporters, and those companies selling gas to the world are in a prime position to capitalise. So how much are Australian taxpayers making from the sale of Australian gas?

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan hails ‘huge success’ of Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

The Mayor of London joined transport leaders to ride the £19 billion railway as Sunday services and more direct routes were opened

The Independent UK

Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

The Mayor of London joined transport leaders to ride the £19 billion railway from Stratford to Paddington on Sunday morning.

Chronicle Live

Justice Secretary to review plans for hostel that will house sex offenders in Consett

North West Durham MP Richard Holden has raised concerns over the proposals with the Justice Secretary

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson accused of 'lying over having 100 backers for PM' as Rishi demands proof

By late evening on Saturday, only 54 MPs had publicly declared to support former PM Boris Johnson, while former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has notched up 113 confirmed backers

Chronicle Live

Northumberland Tory MP backs Boris Johnson to return as Prime Minister after Liz Truss exit

Two other North East Tory MPs have backed Rishi Sunak - but Boris Johnson is being tipped for a sensational return to Number 10

Chronicle Live

Labour demands end to 'Tory horror show' as calls for general election grow after Liz Truss quits

There are widespread calls for a general election after the rapid collapse of Liz Truss' premiership, but one local Conservative said it was the 'wrong time' to go to the British public

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