Pressure mounts on Biden to quit after he calls Zelensky ‘Putin’ and his own VP Harris ‘Trump’ July 12, 2024 US President Joe Biden had a few slip ups at press conference following Nato Summit, as he battles calls from within his own party to step down.
Tech secretary working to ease UK access to Horizon Europe funding February 12, 2024 Tech secretary Michelle Donelan has said she is working to make it easier for British companies to access Horizon Europe funding as the UK looks to secure its science 'superpower' status.
Lockdown: Downing Street garden photo was a ‘work meeting’, says No 10 December 20, 2021 A photo of Boris Johnson with more than a dozen people with wine and cheese in Downing Street’s garden last May has been called a “work meeting” by No 10. The image, first published by the Guardian, shows the prime minister with his wife and 17 other staff members at a time when there were [...]
‘Rude and aggressive’: Fresh claims rock Sunak govt with spotlight on Raab ‘the Incinerator’ for bullying November 14, 2022 Rishi Sunak’s new government is facing fresh allegations of bullying and harassment at work, only days after Gavin Williamson stepped down as Cabinet Office minister as questions arose over his behaviour towards colleague. Now it has emerged that eight people working in Dominic Raab’s private office during his tenure as foreign secretary claimed to have [...]
Health secretary must not forget about prevention in tackling NHS crisis, urges think tank September 13, 2022 The new health secretary must not forget about prevention, according to a top think tank, as she inherits the job of tackling an NHS in crisis. Thérèse Coffey, who was earlier this month appointed as the health minister, as well as deputy prime minister, announced last week she would prioritise A, B, C and D [...]
Russia bans Boris Johnson from entering country amid war in Ukraine April 16, 2022 Russia has banned Boris Johnson from the country, arguing British leadership was “deliberately aggravating the situation around Ukraine”. The Kremlin said the move to ban the Prime Minister and other senior members of the UK government was due to the UK’s sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow said the decision had been made in [...]
‘They have not done anything’: Hunt slammed for failing to back solar energy in Budget March 19, 2023 The government should have prioritised boosting renewable energy such as solar power, argued the boss of a British energy supplier.
‘Not a great look for UK PLC’: Sunak watering down green pledges ‘undermines’ UK investment September 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak's watering down on green pledges on boilers and motor vehicles risks UK investor confidence, warned industry bosses.
Johnson denies ‘lying to parliament’ over Downing Street parties scandal January 18, 2022 Boris Johnson has denied claims by Dominic Cummings that he “lied to parliament” last week when he said he thought a lockdown-breaking Downing Street party was a work event. Johnson today said that “nobody told me and said that this was something that was against the rules”. The Prime Minister last week all but admitted [...]
Challenger gas supplier Yu Group exceeds expectations amid concerns over price rises September 13, 2022 Challenger gas supplier Yu Group exceeded expectations on its cash, earnings and profitability, as it looks to finish the financial year strongly. The company said it expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of more than £4.7m, while its cash balance was ahead of expectations. Its strong showing took place even with an [...]