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Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Simon Clarke have become part of Boris Johnson's top team.

Two North East MPs promoted into cabinet in reshuffle

 Responding to a major climate change report, the Prime Minister said that leaders should "consign coal to history".

Opponents of Cumbria coal mine welcome Prime Minister's comments on coal 

The government has announced how it plans to re-organise council services in the county, which could take effect from April 2023.

Cumbria to have new councils in east and west of county

Newcastle East MP Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy, Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell, as Labour's chief whip.

Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy in the key role, as part of a reshuffle following Labour's poor election results.

Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell replaces Nick Brown as Labour chief whip

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick reflects on a big set of Conservative gains and Labour losses in this week's elections.

Hartlepool & Houchen - how and why so many in the North East have switched sides

Jill Mortimer will be Hartlepool's new MP, after the Tories secured a “truly historic result” over Labour rival Dr Paul Williams.

'Disastrous' loss for Labour in Hartlepool by-election as Tories take seat

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick looks at long and short-term issues at play in the high-profile race to be Hartlepool's next MP.

Are Conservatives in danger of wasting an historic opportunity in Hartlepool?

A man walking his dog near Whitehaven in Cumbria. Approved plans for a new coal mine near the Cumbrian town will produce more emissions than any of the others currently open in the UK, a climate group has warned. 

The government has 'called' in the application for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years. Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick examines what happens next. 

How will the public inquiry into the West Cumbria mine work?

Our Political Correspondent considers why the government has picked Teesside to lead the way, and whether the changes will make a big difference for the region.

Chancellor makes Teesside the poster child for ‘levelling up’ ambitions

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick crunches the numbers to look at claims of supply being taken away from our region and how well the rollout is going.

Has the North East had its fair share of coronavirus vaccinations?

Tom Sheldrick looks at how plans for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years have become a political hot potato, revealing much about the two main parties.

Why the west Cumbria mine matters in defining who Labour & the Tories are now

The UK finds itself in a 'complex mess' over the energy crisis - with folding firms likely to cost all of us, writes Political Editor Robert Peston.

Peston: Why rescuing energy customers is expensive for all of us

The living standards of those on low-to-middling incomes are about to be hit hard, writes Robert Peston.

Robert Peston: We're facing a massive two-phase onslaught on living standards

If you're confused about what levelling up means, you're not alone. 

58% of Brits don't understand what 'levelling up' policy is, report finds

BP has told the government it plans to curb deliveries of petrol and diesel to its service stations, ITV News Business and Economic Editor Joel Hills writes.

HGV driver shortage: BP poised to ration fuel deliveries amid supply problems

Harry and Meghan’s autumn trip to the East Coast saw them visit the city’s One World Trade Centre

Harry and Meghan visit 9/11 memorial in New York

Emily Morgan reports on the effect surging patient demand is having on GPs, as they come under increasing abuse from the public and scrutiny from ministers.

'I don't know what more I can give,' says GP at breaking point over workload

During talks with the government, Tesco revealed it has a shortfall of 800 lorry drivers and is worried the situation will deteriorate significantly.

Tesco, Amazon, McDonald's warn of Christmas disruption due to HGV driver crisis

Mark Hankinson is accused of “intentionally encouraging or assisting others to commit an offence under the Hunting Act 2004”.

Tom Sheldrick

Political Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border