Winning Open still hasn’t sunk in, golf star Lowry tells home town
Shane Lowry said the feeling of winning The Open “hasn’t sunk in yet” as he was welcomed home to County Offaly.
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Dr Jane Goodall gives Archie a cuddle as she meets Harry and Meghan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have introduced their baby son to an unlikely childhood hero, chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall.
Inquiry into infected blood scandal hears victims’ stories
Two women whose husbands died and a man who kept his diagnosis of hepatitis C secret for 34 years have told an inquiry about the impact of the infected blood transfusions on their lives.
Boris Johnson tops Tory members, but poll suggests public feel differently
Boris Johnson may have succeeded in winning over the Tory party to become leader, but a poll suggests nearly half of voters expect him to be a poor or terrible prime minister.
High Court rejects British Airways bid to block pilot strikes over pay dispute
British Airways has failed in a High Court bid to temporarily block pilots from taking strike action in a dispute over pay.
Johnson prepares for power after landslide Tory leadership win
Boris Johnson is putting together his Cabinet and preparing for government after a landslide victory in the Tory leadership contest.
Kate and William’s rebranded foundation to be led by former communications chief
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s rebranded Royal Foundation is to be led by their former communications secretary, Kensington Palace has announced.
Johnson’s appointment gets mixed reaction from Ireland’s politicians
There has been mixed reaction from Ireland’s politicians as Boris Johnson was announced as the new Conservative Party leader.
Next PM Johnson told Iran ‘does not want confrontation but will protect Gulf’
Iran has warned it will protect its waters after the UK set out plans to put together a European maritime force to defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Call to name heatwaves like storms to convey danger of high temperatures
Heatwaves should be named in the same way as winter storms to better warn people of the dangers of sweltering heat, it has been urged.
Donald Trump praises ‘tough and smart’ Boris Johnson
Donald Trump has heaped praise on Boris Johnson, calling him “tough and smart”.
Delight and dismay as Boris Johnson becomes Tory leader
As Boris Johnson secured victory in the Tory leadership race, ensuring his place as the country’s next prime minister, reaction from the political world veered between delight, dismay and derision.
Brussels urges Johnson to avoid no-deal Brexit ‘tragedy’
The European Union has promised to work with Boris Johnson to achieve an “orderly” Brexit – but that would mean ratifying a Withdrawal Agreement the incoming prime minister has already declared dead.
In Pictures: Cooling down as temperatures edge up
The UK was enjoying another balmy day, with the prospect of temperatures hitting a record for the time of year. But thunderstorms were forecast for the evening, with a yellow severe weather warning covering most of England, Wales and Scotland from 6pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds could be first unmarried couple in Number 10
Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds could become the first unmarried couple to officially live in Number 10.
Ivanka Trump congratulates Boris Johnson on becoming leader of ‘United Kingston’
Ivanka Trump has been mocked after congratulating Boris Johnson on becoming the next prime minister of the “United Kingston”.
Johnson faces nuclear option as he contemplates decisions as PM
From deciding whether to order a nuclear strike to choosing his cabinet, the next few days will be a whirlwind of momentous actions for new prime minister Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson soon to be Queen’s 14th prime minister
The Queen has seen 13 prime ministers come and go during her reign, with Boris Johnson soon to become her 14th.
Mother of schoolgirl murder victim Lucy McHugh given police guard
The mother of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh has been given a police guard, while two men have been charged with an attack on the 13-year-old victim’s stepfather.
May given handbag and necklace by ministers at last Cabinet meeting as PM
Prime Minister Theresa May was presented with gifts of a handbag and necklace by ministers at her final Cabinet meeting as head of Government.
Morris dancers call for reversal of decision to move next year’s May Day
Morris dancers have gathered in Westminster to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days next year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Pair who ate raw squirrels outside vegan food stall fined
Two anti-vegan protesters have been fined after eating raw squirrels at a food market.
DUP praises ‘committed Unionist’ Johnson as other NI parties express concern
The DUP has welcomed the victory of “committed Unionist” Boris Johnson in the race to become the next prime minister.
Johnson promises ‘can-do spirit’ to deliver Brexit after Tory leadership victory
Boris Johnson will become the UK’s next prime minister after securing a landslide victory in the Tory leadership contest.
In pictures: Johnson is seldom camera shy
The former mayor of London is never one to shy away from a photo opportunity.
Formidable challenges await Boris Johnson as PM
Boris Johnson will become the next prime minister after winning the Tory leadership contest, but the end of that race marks the beginning of many challenges to come.
Cameron, Major and Thatcher all younger than Johnson when they became PM
Boris Johnson will become prime minister at an age older than many of his immediate Tory predecessors, including David Cameron and John Major.
Boris Johnson will be the fifth Eton-educated PM since 1945
Boris Johnson will be the fifth prime minister since the Second World War to have been educated at Eton College.
British Airways ask High Court to block ‘enormously disruptive’ pilot strike
British Airways has gone to the High Court in a bid to block pilots from taking strike action it says will be “enormously disruptive” during the summer holiday period.
Tumultuous first 100 days facing Boris Johnson as prime minister
Boris Johnson will face a series of challenges in his first 100 days as prime minister, culminating in the Brexit deadline on October 31.
The turbulent life and times of incoming PM Boris Johnson
Controversial, colourful and chaotic, Boris Johnson will be a prime minister unlike any other to enter Downing Street in recent times.
Boris Johnson wins Tory leadership battle and will become next prime minister
Boris Johnson will become prime minister on Wednesday after securing victory in the battle for the Conservative Party leadership.