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More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLynch says in areas where th…
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UK to develop next-generation fighter jets with Italy and Japan
Rishi Sunak says defence deal for Tempest means ‘outpacing those who seek to do us harm’Britain will work to d…
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Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal
First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivalsThe first major fr…
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Labour attacks Kwarteng’s ‘disgraceful’ claim his mini-budget not to blame for UK financial chaos – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can find our latest political coverage hereMichael Gove, the levelling up s…
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Gavin Williamson announces resignation but ‘refutes the characterisation’ of claims against him – as it happened
Former deputy chief whip Anne Milton tells Channel 4 Williamson used ‘leverage’ and threats against MPsSima Ko…
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Truss and Kwarteng in fresh push to persuade SoftBank to list Arm in UK
Cambridge-based chip designer’s owner prefers US to London but PM and chancellor aim to revive talksLiz Truss …
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Friend or foe: what world leaders think of Liz Truss
The probable next prime minister attracts mixed reactions abroad, from dislike in Moscow to irritation in Fran…
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Ministers are old enough, but not wise enough to go it alone | Brief letters
A remake worth watching | Strongman myth | Boris Johnson’s ‘secret’ trip | Drama in schools | Ukrainian visa b…
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Aukus deal ‘ties UK into Indo-Pacific and sends message to China’
Key purpose of defence agreement is signal it gives to Beijing, Australia’s former defence minister tells MPsA…
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Afghanistan: what does each nation hope to get out of the G7 meeting?
Analysis: Tuesday’s meeting called by Boris Johnson may include postmortem on Joe Biden’s handling of crisisTh…
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UK to start negotiations to join Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade treaty
Joining is central plank of Liz Truss’s plan to refocus UK trade relationships post-BrexitThe UK has moved a s…
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Why Britain is tilting to the Indo-Pacific region
Critics warn of imperial fantasy but the economic and political forces pulling the UK back to the region are r…
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Russia planned cyber-attack on Tokyo Olympics, says UK
Foreign secretary condemns ‘cynical and reckless’ bid to disrupt Games, before they were postponedRussian mili…
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Japan is a ‘democracy without women’, says ruling party MP
Tomomi Inada makes comment after new prime minister appoints just two women on 21-strong cabinetA prominent me…
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Can the BBC survive by opening up? | Letters
Former MP Derek Wyatt thinks the BBC needs to evolve quickly in order to survive, while Don Keller says the br…
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Brexit: consortium of companies led by Fujitsu wins £200m Irish Sea contract
Deal is the first concrete implementation of the special arrangements for Northern IrelandA £200m contract to …
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Japan trade deal is small beer – but a welcome distraction
Agreement offers more for its symbolism than what Britain stands to gain economicallyThe international trade s…
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UK government hails ‘historic’ trade deal with Japan
Agreement in principle comes as Britain races to secure deals before Brexit transition endsJapan and the UK ha…
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Softbank’s $4bn profit on US tech bets hasn’t impressed investors | Nils Pratley
Masayoshi Son looks like a gambler on a lucky streak so it’s no wonder shares in his firm were down 7%Would yo…
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Liz Truss’s post-Brexit stilton deal with Japan will not ‘make Britain grate again’ | Rick Burin
There’s nothing wrong with being proud of our national dishes, but focusing on cheese makes us look ridiculous…