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PM has ‘full confidence’ in Jenrick – Labour calls for inquiry into ‘cash for favours’ planning row

25 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Labour has called for an inquiry into the planning row surrounding the housing secretary Robert Jenrick and Tory donor and property developer Richard Desmond. Calls for Jenrick’s resignation have escalated since documents were released yesterday (Wednesday) revealing the secretary of state for housing and planning over-ruled advisors and was “insistent” Desmond’s controversial development was approved […]

Windrush report – Priti Patel promises to implement all 30 measures

24 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The Windrush Lessons Learned report delivers a stark account of system failures that led to thousands of people from the Windrush generation facing ill-treatment on the backdrop of hostile environment immigration policies. Speaking in the House of Commons following the publication of the Windrush report, Priti Patel has promised to act on all 30 recommendations. […]

UK to see lockdown measures relaxed by July 4

22 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce on Tuesday his new plans for the coronavirus lockdown, among which are the reopening of the hospitality sector and the reduction of two-metre social distancing rule. ITV.com reported on Monday that Johnson will sit with chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer for England […]

Russia report delay blamed on chlorinated chickens – MPs denounce ‘affront to democracy’

20 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The government’s failure to release the report into Russian interference in the UK’s democracy has been denounced as “utterly reprehensible underhand behaviour” – as it emerged the latest delay is being blamed on chlorinated chickens. The intelligence and security select committee (ISC) report into Russian infiltration of the UK was delivered to Downing Street on […]

Govt will ‘reimburse’ Northern Ireland businesses for tariffs if Brexit talks fail, says Gove

19 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Michael Gove has tried to reassure Northern Ireland businesses fearing tariffs from a no-deal Brexit that they will be reimbursed by the government. The announcement comes as farmers across the UK contemplate a report passed by the European Parliament today (Friday) that if trade talks collapse “agricultural goods would probably be most affected” by tariffs. […]

UK begins trade talks with Australia, New Zealand

18 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The United Kingdom formally commenced a free-trade negotiation with Australia and New Zealand, almost five months after its exit from the European Union (EU). A report by Al Jazeera on Wednesday quoted Australia’s Trade Minister Simon Birmingham that the country started talks with the two parties as part of its diversification strategy amid its dispute […]

Three airlines sue UK for ‘flawed’ quarantine measures

15 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Three Europe-based airlines have sued the UK government for its “flawed” plan to quarantine all inbound travellers, saying the move will threaten tourism and the economy. In a joint statement, British Airways, Easyjet, and Ryanair said that they sued the government to force judges to review a new rule from the British Home Office that […]

Brexit transition period – government will not seek an extension

10 June 202019 January 2024Political Fiber0

The discussions to define the future relationship between the UK and the EU haven’t been going well. But despite a growing number of voices calling to extend the Brexit transition period, the UK government plans to tell the EU this Friday, that it won’t be seeking an extension. MP Penny Mordaunt told the House of […]

UK hesitant to reopen classes amid fierce debate

9 June 202019 January 2024Political Fiber0

The UK government turned sceptical about its plans to reopen schools as it admitted that not all primary pupils would be able to return to the classroom. With only six months left before classes end in summer, The Guardian reported on Tuesday that government sources were mulling over deferring in-person classes from the June 1 […]

UK relaxes visa regulations for 3M Hong Kongers

5 June 202019 January 2024Political Fiber0

The United Kingdom is opening its doors to three million residents of Hong Kong by relaxing its visa restrictions amid the ongoing political turmoil in the former British territory. In an opinion piece published in the South China Morning Post on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK government will consider its […]

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PM has ‘full confidence’ in Jenrick – Labour calls for inquiry into ‘cash for favours’ planning row

Windrush report – Priti Patel promises to implement all 30 measures

Russia report delay blamed on chlorinated chickens – MPs denounce ‘affront to democracy’

Govt will ‘reimburse’ Northern Ireland businesses for tariffs if Brexit talks fail, says Gove

UK begins trade talks with Australia, New Zealand

Three airlines sue UK for ‘flawed’ quarantine measures

Brexit transition period – government will not seek an extension

UK hesitant to reopen classes amid fierce debate

UK relaxes visa regulations for 3M Hong Kongers

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