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Boris Johnson overhauls No 10 as he awaits Sue Gray parties report
Boris Johnson overhauls No 10 as he awaits Sue Gray parties report
19 May 2022
The Prime Minister was accused of ‘losing control’ of Downing Street after 126 fines were handed out by police investigating ‘partygate’.
Nancy Pelosi threatens to block trade deal over Northern Ireland Protocol plans
Nancy Pelosi threatens to block trade deal over Northern Ireland Protocol plans
19 May 2022
In a strongly-worded intervention, the congresswoman urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.
Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock
Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock
19 May 2022
Micheal Martin will also meet business representatives to discuss the latest dispute over the Irish Sea trade border.
Consultation opens on plans to expand London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone
Consultation opens on plans to expand London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone
19 May 2022
Drivers of vehicles which do not comply with minimum emissions standards are charged a daily fee of £12.50 for entering the Ulez.
Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost goes up by £3 billion
Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost goes up by £3 billion
19 May 2022
The revised operating date for the nuclear power station is now June 2027 and the budget has increased to £25 billion as Covid delays are blamed.
Charles and Camilla ‘feed the fire’ in a ceremony on final day of Canada tour
Charles and Camilla ‘feed the fire’ in a ceremony on final day of Canada tour
19 May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall watched as offerings of tobacco were thrown into a fire pit.
William and Kate’s children ‘jealous’ of them attending Top Gun premiere
William and Kate’s children ‘jealous’ of them attending Top Gun premiere
19 May 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge rubbed shoulders with a star-studded cast led by Tom Cruise.
Prime Minister shakes up No 10 operation after police conclude partygate probe
Prime Minister shakes up No 10 operation after police conclude partygate probe
19 May 2022
Boris Johnson has made changes to his top team as he awaits senior civil servant Sue Gray’s report into lockdown events held in Downing Street.
Children carrying weapons at most violent prison in England, inspectors warn
Children carrying weapons at most violent prison in England, inspectors warn
19 May 2022
A report says there were 105 assaults among children and 82 on staff in just six months.
Home Secretary to visit villagers affected by asylum centre proposal
Home Secretary to visit villagers affected by asylum centre proposal
19 May 2022
Residents from Linton-on-Ouse told Home Office officials about their concerns over the plan.
Tom Cruise expresses admiration for William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere
Tom Cruise expresses admiration for William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere
19 May 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared at the UK premiere.
Cornish pub receives framed apology from Vogue magazine after name-change gaffe
Cornish pub receives framed apology from Vogue magazine after name-change gaffe
19 May 2022
Publishers Conde Nast had asked The Star Inn At Vogue to change its name – not realising it was named after the hamlet in which it stands.
What are the legal issues in the Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney libel battle?
What are the legal issues in the Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney libel battle?
19 May 2022
The case revolves around a social media post made by Mrs Rooney.
Create watchdog to protect children online, charity says
Create watchdog to protect children online, charity says
19 May 2022
The NSPCC says the watchdog should be created to function as an early warning system to alert Ofcom.
Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney face wait for ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial decision
Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney face wait for ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial decision
19 May 2022
The seven-day trial at the High Court in London finished on Thursday.
BBC reports on MI5 spy who ‘used status to abuse girlfriend’ after ruling
BBC reports on MI5 spy who ‘used status to abuse girlfriend’ after ruling
19 May 2022
The BBC has reported on the story for the first time since an unprecedented legal battle in which the Government sought an injunction.
Furry mascot in attendance at final Trooping the Colour practice
Furry mascot in attendance at final Trooping the Colour practice
19 May 2022
Trooping the Colour – an annual event to commemorate Her Majesty’s birthday – is held on June 2.
First World War soldiers’ graves rededicated more than 100 years after deaths
First World War soldiers’ graves rededicated more than 100 years after deaths
19 May 2022
The services were held in Ypres following the discovery of the graves of the two soldiers who served with Irish regiments.
Preparations under way for Jubilee extravaganza
Preparations under way for Jubilee extravaganza
19 May 2022
Buckingham Palace shared a photo of the work taking place to stage the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Sainsbury’s commits to remove Russian diesel from petrol stations
Sainsbury’s commits to remove Russian diesel from petrol stations
19 May 2022
The supermarket group pledged to halt the sale of Russian imported diesel across its 315 petrol stations.