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Ofcom investigations into GB News in danger of looking biased, says Tory
Sir Michael Ellis said the news channel conducts itself in the same way as other broadcasters.
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Ben Hatton
22 Feb 2024
UK
Share plans for NI protocol changes with region’s leaders, Labour says
Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Louise Haigh called for talks about the future of the protocol to be moved to Belfast.
By
Ben Hatton
27 Oct 2021
UK
Risk to MPs not clear, Commons Leader says
The Home Secretary said on Wednesday that the threat level facing Members of Parliament is now deemed to be ‘substantial’.
By
Ben Hatton
21 Oct 2021
UK
Jo Cox’s sister: ‘It breaks my heart’ another family has to experience the same
Kim Leadbeater recalled the “rollercoaster of deep trauma that no one should have to experience”.
By
Ben Hatton
18 Oct 2021
UK
Police ‘often don’t do anything’ when abuse reported, MP says
Andrew Rosindell says MPs’ safety needs to be taken more seriously.
By
Ben Hatton
17 Oct 2021
UK
Patel: City status for Southend would be ‘wonderful tribute’ to Sir David Amess
The Home Secretary said Sir David was ‘Mr Southend’.
By
Ben Hatton
17 Oct 2021
UK
Russia ‘will come to rescue’ of UK if needed during gas crisis, ambassador says
The Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin denied his country is withholding gas supplies for political gain.
By
Ben Hatton
17 Oct 2021
UK
Business Secretary shares ‘mild’ winter briefing with energy suppliers – report
The Met Office is said to have advised the whole area of long-range forecasting is “pretty experimental”
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Ben Hatton
15 Oct 2021
UK
Up to 800 temporary visas for butchers
The Government said the measures are temporary are a consequence of a ‘unique range of pressures’.
By
Ben Hatton
14 Oct 2021
UK
Council housing waiting lists ‘could double as Covid support ends’
The Local Government Association is calling for powers to build 100,000 homes a year, which it says will deliver long-term savings.
By
Ben Hatton
13 Oct 2021
UK
Keir Starmer calls for more urgency to plug haulage driver shortages
The Labour leader demanded action ‘before yet another Christmas is ruined by Tory failure’.
By
Ben Hatton
11 Oct 2021
UK
Minister to seek support for WTO reform to ensure trade is ‘fair for all’
Anne-Marie Trevelyan will address her G20 counterparts in Sorrento on Tuesday.
By
Ben Hatton
11 Oct 2021
UK
Minister for Asia visits UK warship in Singapore
HMS Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the city state on October 11 demonstrates the deep and longstanding UK-Singapore relationship, the Government said.
By
Ben Hatton
11 Oct 2021
UK
Health and social care must begin at home rather than rely on State, says Javid
The Health Secretary said citizens had to take some responsibility for their own health.
By
Ben Hatton
5 Oct 2021
UK
Raab commits to ‘transforming’ the way the justice system treats women and girls
The Justice Secretary said making communities safer is his number one priority.
By
Ben Hatton
5 Oct 2021
UK
Farmers protest at butcher shortage amid fears of pigs being killed ‘for waste’
Pig farmers protested outside the Tory conference in Manchester, calling for a temporary visa scheme to bring more butchers in.
By
Ben Hatton
4 Oct 2021
UK
Military to deliver petrol from Monday
It came as opposition parties raised the prospect of a parliamentary recall to address the wider situation of labour shortages.
By
Ben Hatton
2 Oct 2021
UK
Northern Ireland Protocol ‘could in principle work’, Prime Minister says
Boris Johnson did not rule out triggering Article 16.
By
Ben Hatton
1 Oct 2021
UK
Church’s ‘scab-like’ mould problem putting worshipers off
Parishes are battling to attract congregations that will make donations to preserve their churches.
By
Ben Hatton
24 Sept 2021
UK
Call for Government aid to tackle ‘significant and growing’ church repair costs
A Tory MP said he wants the Government to step in, warning the cost of repairs will only increase if left unaddressed.
By
Ben Hatton
24 Sept 2021
UK
Northern Ireland Protocol problems significant and growing, minister warns
Cabinet Office minister Michael Ellis said the UK Government had approached the arrangement in ‘good faith’.
By
Ben Hatton
23 Sept 2021
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