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HM Chief Inspector of Prisons said the system was taking an ‘inordinately long time’ to recover from Covid.

Critics say the decision paints a picture of a government in chaos

Justice minister says contingency plan not used since 2008 will ensure ‘smooth running of the prison estate’

The sprint to be Britain’s 57th Prime Minister was in full flow on Friday as contenders raced to get crucial early momentum.

Foreign secretary’s supporters say comments she made appearing to reject emergency financial help were ‘misinterpreted’

Truss and Sunak are under increasing pressure to help families across the country who are struggling to get by due to the current cost of living crisis.

Major boost to Liz Truss ahead of crucial weekend of campaigning for Tory leadership

Former Tory MSP and constitutional law expert Professor Adam Tomkins was speaking as more ministers quit Boris Johnson’s Government.

Boris Johnson finally quit the Tory leadership on Thursday after an onslaught of ministerial resignations and calls for him to go from senior colleagues – even if he hopes to cling on in Downing Street until October as the Conservatives choose a new leader. While there is no clear favourite,…