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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.
By
Ben Hatton
22 Feb 2024
UK
Labour accuses Government of ‘broken promise’ over 2025 broadband pledge
The Government said it has committed £5 billion to ‘getting to as close to 100% broadband across this country as fast as we possibly can’.
By
Ben Hatton
16 Sept 2021
UK
Sajid Javid defends tax rises as Labour sets out alternative for social care
Labour has warned the Government’s plans could see social care providers go bust.
By
Ben Hatton
12 Sept 2021
UK
Using Scots civil service to create independence prospectus ‘wrong at this time’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her government will restart work on a ‘detailed prospectus’ for independence’.
By
Ben Hatton
8 Sept 2021
UK
Chancellor denies Universal Credit cut will force people into poverty
MPs called on the Chancellor to retain the £20 boost to the benefit payment.
By
Ben Hatton
7 Sept 2021
UK
Afghanistan: Has the terror threat to the UK changed?
An RUSI expert comments on how the situation in Afghanistan could affect the terror threat to the UK.
By
Ben Hatton
27 Aug 2021
UK
Lib Dem leader calls for immediate inquiry into Afghanistan withdrawal
Sir Ed Davey said serious questions needed to be asked.
By
Ben Hatton
27 Aug 2021
UK
Johnson and Biden pledge to continue evacuation following Kabul terror attack
The Ministry of Defence said the UK has evacuated 13,146 people in the past fortnight including embassy staff and British and Afghan nationals.
By
Ben Hatton
27 Aug 2021
UK
‘The sea was closed’: Raab denies paddleboarding while Kabul fell
The Foreign Secretary insisted he was working when the situation in Afghanistan began to deteriorate while he was on holiday in Crete.
By
Ben Hatton
25 Aug 2021
UK
Officials ‘will feel guilt’ over Afghan boy’s death in fall from hotel
Mohammed Munib Majeedi fell from a window of the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel on August 18.
By
Ben Hatton
24 Aug 2021
UK
Prime Minister to chair G7 Afghanistan meeting as race to evacuate continues
Boris Johnson is expected to push the US to extend its presence in the country past August 31.
By
Ben Hatton
24 Aug 2021
UK
More than 7,000 evacuated from Afghanistan by UK military mission
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the Kabul evacuation effort is ‘down to hours now, not weeks’.
By
Ben Hatton
23 Aug 2021
UK
Johnson and Biden hold Afghanistan crisis talks ahead of G7 meeting
Leaders stress the importance of ‘forging a common approach to Afghanistan policy’
By
Ben Hatton
23 Aug 2021
UK
Afghanistan situation ‘shameful ending’ to mission, former Nato head says
The Labour peer said the events in Afghanistan will weaken the Nato alliance.
By
Ben Hatton
20 Aug 2021
UK
UK forces ‘can’t afford to pause’ in evacuation of Afghanistan via Kabul
The UK is working to help get about 6,000 people out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
By
Ben Hatton
17 Aug 2021
UK
MPs call for security review of UK embassy contractors
A British embassy worker in Berlin was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of spying for Russia.
By
Ben Hatton
12 Aug 2021
UK
Starmer says Education Secretary Gavin Williamson should be sacked
The Labour leader also said unfairness is ‘baked-in’ to the A-level results.
By
Ben Hatton
11 Aug 2021
UK
‘Glide path back’ to more normal A-levels needed, Williamson says
The Education Secretary also defended a rise in the proportion of higher grades awarded this year.
By
Ben Hatton
10 Aug 2021
UK
Reform UK to ask Bank of England to provide services after bank account closed
The former Brexit Party was relaunched in January as Reform UK.
By
Ben Hatton
9 Aug 2021
UK
Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training
Boris Johnson attended the Sovereign’s Parade as the Queen’s representative.
By
Ben Hatton
6 Aug 2021
UK
‘Potentially wasted decade’ to address some underlying causes of 2011 riots
Riot panel chair stressed the recommendations were made for local and national government, business, regulators, the police and probation services.
By
Ben Hatton
5 Aug 2021
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