Home Office boss quits over 'campaign against him'

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Image caption Sir Philip Rutnam resigned amid reports of tensions between him and Home Secretary Priti Patel The top civil servant in the Home Office has resigned and said he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal.Sir Philip Rutnam said there had been a “vicious and orchestrated” campaign against him.It comes after reports of…

Storm Jorge: Flood-hit areas braced for more severe weath

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Image copyright Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Image caption A flood alert – meaning flooding is possible – was in place for Pontypridd in south Wales Flood-hit towns are preparing for more severe weather as Storm Jorge brings heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.Police have declared a “critical incident” in south Wales, including Pontypridd…

Storm Jorge: Flood-hit areas braced for more heavy rain

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Image copyright PA Media Image caption Flood defence barriers were repaired on Friday More than 80 flood warnings are in place across England as Storm Jorge threatens to bring further devastation to flood-hit areas.Engineers finished repairing flood defences in Ironbridge, Shropshire and Bewdley in Worcestershire on Friday.The Environment Agency (EA) warns river levels will rise…

Coronavirus: Trump calls criticism Democrat 'hoax'

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US President Donald Trump has called criticism from Democrats over his reaction to the global coronavirus outbreak as a “hoax”. “The Democrats are politicising the coronavirus,” he said at a campaign rally in South Carolina.More than 83,650 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed globally, the vast majority of them in China. More than 60 have…