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Wagner group rebellion call marks ‘most significant challenge’ to Russia – MoD
UK defence officials said the loyalty of Russia’s security forces ‘will be key to how the crisis plays out’.
Jun 24, 2023Business News
Shapps signals U-turn on imposing hydrogen levy on household bills
The Energy Security Secretary said he opposed plans that would see energy bills increase to fund the development of low-carbon hydrogen.
Jun 23, 2023Politics
James Cleverly denies ‘nonsense’ claims he might stand down at next election
The Foreign Secretary said he will run again as the MP for Braintree in Essex.
Jun 23, 2023Politics
Lee Anderson launches GB News show by spoon-feeding fellow MP baked beans
The controversial Ashfield MP’s show also featured as a ‘token lefty’ an ex-Labour MP suspended over allegations he sent lewd texts to a teenage girl.
Jun 23, 2023UK
Johnson hails Titan ‘heroes’ and hits out at ‘lefties’ who have questioned trip
The ex-prime minister said those who died in the submersible disaster were ‘pushing out the frontiers of human knowledge’.
Jun 23, 2023Money
Starmer says subsidy for mortgage holders not right approach to crisis
The Labour leader said ‘next month it’s going to feel a lot worse’ for homeowners.
Jun 22, 2023Politics
Former health minister defends VIP lane PPE procurement during pandemic
Lord Bethell said ‘making money is not a crime’ as he insisted the Government ‘did everything that we could to get what was needed’.
Jun 21, 2023Politics
Sunak: Greek shipwreck shows need for deterring migrants from illegal routes
The Prime Minister has made stopping Channel crossings by small boats one of his priorities.
Jun 19, 2023Politics
Theresa May urges MPs to back Boris Johnson’s sanction as Rishi Sunak stays away
The Tory former prime minister said her party must ‘act when one of our own, however senior, is found wanting’.
Jun 19, 2023Politics
Tory infighting looms as MPs prepare to vote on Boris Johnson report
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces public spats between Conservatives who back his predecessor and those who support him being sanctioned.
Jun 15, 2023Politics
Boris Johnson lashes out at Privileges Committee’s ‘deranged’ findings
The former PM released a scathing 1,678-word statement lashing out at the Tory-majority group of MPs he has repeatedly sought to disparage.
Jun 15, 2023Politics
Nadine Dorries demands answers about peerage before she resigns
The delay could prolong Rishi Sunak’s by-election challenge.
Jun 14, 2023Politics
Police launch probe into tweets threatening to ‘kill’ MP
The Met is looking into two tweets received by SNP MP Joanna Cherry.
Jun 14, 2023Politics
Government commits to reducing number of national NHS targets
It comes in response to a recent review which found having too many targets makes them less effective.
Jun 14, 2023Politics
Sunak faces questions over spat with Johnson as two by-elections loom
The Tories will give notice for two by-elections on Wednesday, including in the seat vacated by the former prime minister.
Jun 14, 2023Politics
Creative industries get £77 million funding boost
The sector has grown at more than 1.5 times the rate of the wider economy over the past decade.
Jun 13, 2023Politics
Northern European allies agree to step up efforts to protect underwater cables
The Joint Expeditionary Force also agreed a package of air support measures for Ukraine.
Jun 13, 2023Politics
Courts to gain powers to throw out lawsuits designed to silence critics
Legal threats known as Slapps are often used by the rich and powerful to intimidate and financially exhaust opponents.
Jun 13, 2023PoliticsJun 12, 2023
Boris Johnson formally quits as an MP under archaic process
The former prime minister was appointed by the Chancellor to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern
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Johnson rewards close allies and aides linked to partygate in honours list
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel were given a knighthood and a damehood.
Jun 9, 2023Politics
Government accused of giving in to oil and gas giants with windfall tax change
The windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be scrapped if prices fall to certain levels, ministers announced.
Jun 9, 2023