Two other Conservative lawmakers today withdrew their support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson following the publication of the findings of public official Sue Gray’s investigation into the Partygate scandal. A day after a report describing a spree on Downing Street was released during the lockdown, Conservative MPs John Barron and David Simmons said they could […]
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Johnson to honor Queen Elizabeth’s 70th birthday today
The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today honor Queen Elizabeth, before next week’s four-day celebrations for the completion of seventy years on the throne, describing her as the “rock” of Britain. Elizabeth, 96, completed seven decades on the throne in February, and the anniversary events, including a Thanksgiving ceremony and a music concert outside […]
Υπ. presidency: Britain should pay more support to households without deterring investment
Britain should pay more support to households in a way that does not deter investment, Prime Minister Steve Barkley said today in anticipation of the announcement of new measures to support households to cope with rising energy bills. “As for paying that off, as we look at the balance between how much can be done […]
Partygate: Johnson in a difficult position again
A difficult day for the British Prime Minister and the Conservative Party after the publication of the investigation into the Partygate case today. Chaos in the House of Commons. Just before 10:30 in the morning, Sue Gray’s long-awaited search for “Partygate” reached the hands of Boris Johnson. Exactly one hour later it was published all […]
Britain: Johnson will take full political responsibility for partygate
Boris Johnson received the report of the investigation into the violation of the rules of the lockdown party on Downing Street. The finding could increase pressure on the British prime minister to resign. Boris Johnson will make a statement to the House of Commons and, according to the BBC, will say: “I take full responsibility […]
Britain discusses ways to export grain from Ukraine, according to Transport Minister Saps
Britain is discussing with Ukraine ways to help export grain from the country, following the blockade by Russia of its main ports, British Transport Minister Grand Saps said today. Noting that he is very concerned about this issue, while world food prices are rising rapidly and Ukraine can not export nearly 25 million tons of […]
A large strike is threatened on British railways
The business community is preparing for a possible major strike on British railways with contingency plans, according to Handelsblatt. Behind the strike is the dispute over pay, layoffs and security concerns. There are fears that a work stoppage could have serious consequences for freight and food and fuel supplies. As of Tuesday, the RMT union […]
Britain wants to equip Moldova to protect it from Russian threat
Britain wants to send modern equipment to Moldova to protect it from the threat of Russian invasion, writes The Telegraph, citing Foreign Minister Liz Tras. The foreign minister told the newspaper that Russian President Vladimir Putin was determined to create a “bigger Russia” despite the fact that his invasion of Ukraine had failed miserably. Russia […]
Turkish media: Britain lifts restrictions on military equipment sales to Turkey
The President of the Defense Industry Ismail Demir stated that the restrictions on the exports of the United Kingdom to Turkey regarding the defense industry products have been lifted, according to Turkish media, as reported by ertnews. Demir and his accompanying delegation recently visited England to hold various meetings with BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, one […]
Britain: Treasury Secretary Risi Sunak on the list of richest Britons
The British Treasury Secretary Richie Sunak and his wife Axata Murti are on the Sunday Rich List of the 250 richest Britons (“Rich List”). Sunak’s inclusion on the list is largely justified by his wife’s wealth, but comes at a politically difficult time for Britain’s budget minister as she faces pressure to increase support for […]
