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As Trump Inquiry Heats Up, Garland Warns of Threats to Rule of Law

Addressing new citizens on Ellis Island, the attorney general emphasized that all Americans are equal under the law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DMxT3Gy

Green campaigner Lord Goldsmith loses environment job

The close ally of Boris and Carrie Johnson will continue as a minister at the Foreign Office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yvXUwkY

Kwasi Kwarteng seeks to scrap bankers’ bonus cap to boost City

The new chancellor is considering removing a cap on bankers' bonuses as part of a shake-up of City rules. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HOve5sV

Clarence House staff told jobs are at risk

Redundancies are "unavoidable" following King Charles III's accession, a spokesman says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JEAnBCZ

King Charles III to address Houses of Parliament before Scotland trip

He will hear condolences at Westminster before travelling to Edinburgh to mount a vigil for the Queen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ex4Qk3C

Charles III to be proclaimed king at historic ceremony

The first televised Accession Council comes as the King pledges to follow his mother's life of service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ocIdW0S

Queen Elizabeth II: Former prime ministers reflect on monarch's reign

They share recollections of their meetings with the monarch and the impression she left on them. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FK4goZG

Some strike action cancelled after the Queen's death

Strike action by postal workers and RMT train staff has been cancelled following the death of the Queen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ctIGmHq

Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/h172R93

Politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

New Prime Minister Liz Truss says the monarch was "the rock on which modern Britain was built". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1ikYABJ

Veteran MP Nick Brown suspended from Labour Party

Former chief whip Nick Brown tells the Guardian he is co-operating with the investigation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LxIGHZR

Liz Truss: New cabinet a near total purge of Sunak backers

The dominance of Truss campaign supporters in cabinet is already prompting grumbling among some Tory MPs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/R5W2cGf

Therese Coffey's views on abortion concerning, charity says

The new health secretary has opposed extending abortion rights but has said the law wouldn't change. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/t4VQaZW

Liz Truss installs allies in key cabinet roles

Kwasi Kwarteng is in as chancellor and Therese Coffey deputy PM, as Liz Truss unveils her top team. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/37yV6aX

Liz Truss: What sort of prime minister will she be?

Will Liz Truss be a pragmatist in Downing Street, or will she govern as a lady not for turning from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/5CEQhSH

Government closes in on energy rescue plan

Energy suppliers will be able to take out state-backed loans to subsidise bills for consumers and some firms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/aNu1gH4

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak to be announced as UK's next PM

The winner of the Tory leadership contest is revealed later - before becoming PM on Tuesday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/K0QyL3l

Court IT system 'putting justice at risk', staff claim

Staff claim a new IT system being rolled out in courts in England and Wales is beset with faults. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/R81OfFq

Tory hopeful Liz Truss rules out new taxes if elected PM

The foreign secretary also hints she would look to provide support to firms to help with energy bills. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tG5us0x

Energy bills: Lib Dems call for £10bn in grants to help smaller firms

The Lib Dems call for £50,000 grants to stop High Streets turning into "ghost towns". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9baHQ7l