Foreign secretary Liz Truss has fired back at Kremlin claims her rhetoric and actions led to Vladimir Putin’s order to escalate nuclear operations. The Russian leader instructed his “deterrent forces” – including nuclear weapons – to a “special mode of combat duty” because of “aggressive statements” by the West. The foreign secretary told MPs that […]
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London’s FTSE 100 fell 4% while the price of gas, oil and other commodities soared as spooked financial markets reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UK households will be facing even higher costs for energy, food and fuel as a direct result of the conflict. The energy price cap will rise even higher in the […]
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The government has announced its response to last year’s Augur review. The review proposes 53 measures and changes to the UK’s current post-18 education and funding system. The government publicised its reforms to the student loan scheme on Thursday, but they’ve quickly earned criticism. To begin with, the income threshold for repayments has been reduced […]
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MPs are calling for Boris Johnson to impose tougher sanctions on Russia after the prime minister announced the UK’s “first barrage” of strikes in response to the Ukraine crisis. Johnson told the Commons today (February 22) that the UK is imposing an asset freeze and travel ban on three Russian oligarchs, and sanctions on five […]
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The Queen has tested positive for Covid on the eve her prime minister is set to announce the end of pandemic restrictions for England. Buckingham Palace confirmed the 95-year-old Queen has Covid and is “experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.” Tomorrow (February 21), Boris Johnson […]
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From the end of next week in England, people who test positive for coronavirus will no longer have to self-isolate, Downing Street has said. Next week, the Prime Minister will unveil his “living with Covid” plan. According to Sky News, he is set to tell MPs that vaccination alongside testing and new treatments suffice to […]
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While thousands of people are waiting for power to be restored, the UK Met Office has issued several weather warnings and urged people to only travel if absolutely necessary. As Storm Eunice approaches the UK weather experts are predicting 100mph winds and snowfall in some areas of Great Britain. In the last few minutes, the […]
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British bankers are celebrating bumper bonuses set to exceed £4 billion while UK households struggle amidst the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England (BoE) today announced inflation has hit a new 30-year high in January with consumer prices up 5.5% on the year. Surging prices for energy, clothing and footwear is behind the […]
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Boris Johnson is under fresh attack from his own backbenches after his government announced a fracking ban. Tory MPs and members of the Lords have denounced the ban as unconservative while claiming fracking would help Britain avoid future energy crises and massive price hikes. More than 30 Tory rebels – including former Brexit minister Lord […]
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The Metropolitan Police has insisted Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation as commissioner of the force will not delay the investigation into the “partygate” scandal that has engulfed No 10. Dick – the first woman to become the UK’s top cop – dramatically stepped down yesterday (February 10) after London mayor Sadiq Khan accused her of failing […]
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