Sunak: Britain launched fresh Houthi airstrikes last night – and would ‘not hesitate’ to do it again May 31, 2024 Rishi Sunak's announcement comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in the red sea in a bid to disrupt international shipping.
Cabinet minister brands Trump conviction ‘extraordinary’ as fallout continues May 31, 2024 “I’m not going to get drawn into that as an existing Cabinet minister, and member of the Government, we don’t comment on American internal elections, just as we wouldn’t expect them to comment on ours, frankly.
Competition watchdog launches Nationwide-Virgin Money £2.9bn merger probe May 31, 2024 The watchdog told markets this morning that the merger notice met criteria laid out in the enterprise act.
Dalston shooting: Nine-year-old left ‘fighting for her life’ and three others injured May 30, 2024 The incident took place last night on Kingsland High Street in Dalston, Hackney, with victims taken to hospital in east London with “gunshot injuries”.
Thames Water and Ofwat tight-lipped on plans to cut fines and avoid nationalisation May 29, 2024 Thames Water has asked Ofwat to allow it to increase bills for customers. A decision will be made by 11 July.
Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom to quit as number of Tory MPs not fighting the election at 78 May 25, 2024 Gove is currently the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, but has held other key positions, including education secretary during his time.
Nigel Farage won’t stand at the 2024 General Election, opting for US campaigning instead May 23, 2024 “Important though the general election is, the contest in the United States of American on November 5 has huge global significance.
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak takes the plunge on July 4 vote May 22, 2024 As the press gathered at London's most famous front door, Sky News said it understood the speculation about an election was correct.
Thames Water’s week from hell: Ofwat looks to act, resignations, anger and bonds May 22, 2024 The crisis at Thames Water intensified this week amid a cocktail of government warnings, resignations and threats from the regulator. This morning, the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, slammed Britain’s biggest water company, saying he was “very cross at them.” His comments were in response to claims that Thames was planning to raise its [...]
Bank Holiday getaways at risk as London Heathrow Airport border staff to strike May 17, 2024 Over 500 Border Force workers at the West London airport's terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 will down tools, potentially causing massive queues.