As Ukraine makes key gains, Zelensky says Kremlin’s goal is now ‘to deprive people of light and heat’ September 12, 2022 Ukraine’s president has accused Russia of having a “goal is to deprive people of light and heat”, as the Kremlin fights back against Kyiv’s surging eastern counteroffensive. Moscow allegedly launched a series of strikes against infrastructure in the eastern recaptured city of Kharkiv, including water and thermal power facilities. Accusing Russia of deliberately targeting infrastructure [...]
Mourners warned they may face five mile queues to see Queen lying in state September 12, 2022 A five mile queue is expected to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth as hundreds of thousands flock to Westminster this week. More than 750,000 people are expected to visit parliament from Wednesday, where Her Majesty will lie in state. The public will be able to visit the coffin in Westminster Hall, which will be accessible [...]
What can Sunak-friendly fintech expect under Truss? September 12, 2022 Some fintech bosses are reconsidering what a Truss leadership may mean for the sector.
Parliament prepares for Queen to lie in state at Westminster Hall September 11, 2022 Parliamentary authorities are preparing for the Queen to lie in state at Westminster Hall from Wednesday, with an expected 500,000 people set to pay their respects. The Queen’s coffin will lie in state in parliament’s oldest building for four days as a part of the period of national mourning. Parts of the parliamentary estate will [...]
Number 10 clarifies that Truss not going on ‘tour’ with King Charles across UK September 11, 2022 Liz Truss will be attending three ceremonies across the UK with King Charles III and not going on a country-wide “tour”, Number 10 has said. There were widespread reports last night that the new Prime Minister and new King were going on a tour across all nations of the UK, which raised eyebrows among pundits [...]
Information watchdog to crack down on Freedom of Information request failures September 11, 2022 The head of the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned public bodies it will take action against those failing to respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within the required 20-day time frame, after issuing its first enforcement notice against a government department in seven years. ICO chief John Edwards said the watchdog [...]
Gordon Brown tips UK for Scandinavian style monarchy under King Charles September 11, 2022 The British monarchy will take on a more “Scandinavian” style under King Charles III, Gordon Brown has predicted. The former Prime Minister today said the new King has “already indicated” that “the monarchy is going to be smaller” and more modern under his reign. The former Prince of Wales was officially proclaimed King Charles III [...]
Ukraine reports major gains in counteroffensive against Russia September 10, 2022 Ukraine has reported major gains in a counteroffensive against Russian forces, officials have claimed today. Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko suggested troops had retaken Kupiansk, cutting off supplies to the Russian front line. The Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, posted a message which it said showed its forces in Kupiansk, further [...]
King Charles III: Address to the nation in full September 9, 2022 King Charles III delivered his first address to the nation as Sovereign on Friday evening. Broadcast across the Commonwealth and beyond, the King promised he would lead with “loyalty, respect and love.” Here is King Charles III’s address in full: “I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty [...]
King Charles III: I will serve with “loyalty, respect and love” September 9, 2022 King Charles III said this evening he felt a sense of loss “beyond measure” at the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in his first address to the nation as sovereign. The new monarch said the Queen’s “dedication and devotion as Sovereign never wavered, through times of change and progress, through times of joy [...]