The London Standard - November 17, 2021

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November 17, 2021

Charles and Camilla follow in footsteps of Jesus to the Sea of Galilee

THE Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall traced Christ’s footsteps today when they visited an ancient site where he is said to have performed one of his seven miracles.

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I'd have slapped Stanley Johnson if he'd touched me, says minister

A CABINET minister today said she would have “slapped” Stanley Johnson if he had touched her inappropriately in the way alleged by a Tory MP.

2 mins

Have you Heard? Amber makes Groucho return

AMBER HEARD was among guests at a star-studded fashion party at the Groucho Club.

1 min

Boris's new MPs are the masters now... and they won't let him forget it

POWER. It’s the lifeblood of Westminster. Like mercury in a petri dish, it ebbs and flows according to pressures exerted on it. Over the last two weeks, SW1’s mercur y has shifted, and dramatically.

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Amazon shows Visa the red card in bust-up over ‘high and rising' fees

A ROW broke out between Amazon and Visa today over the use of credit cards on the online retail giant’s website.

1 min

Bank stocks rise on hopes of a Christmas rates hike

CHRISTMAS cheer from the Bank of England will be in short supply if today’s bigger-than-expected jump in inflation to 4.2% means interest rates rise next month.

1 min

London calling! Capital stars in contention for the World Cup

Dan Kilpatrick runs the rule over England’s choices ahead of Southgate in the next year

3 mins

Aussies recall Khawaja for Ashes openers

AUSTRALIA have recalled Usman Khawaja to their squad for the first two Ashes Tests, with the veteran batter competing with Travis Head for the vacant No5 spot.

1 min

‘ONE THOUSAND WHISTLEBLOWERS'

COMMISSION ‘INDUNDATED WITH CALLS’ ON RACISM IN WAKE OF RAFIQ CLAIMS | Committee member Knight praises Rafiq as ‘utterly humbling’

3 mins

Federer set to miss Wimbledon as he plots ‘miracle' comeback

ROGER FEDERER is unlikely to return in time for Wimbledon this summer but still plans a comeback.

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