‘A dangerous crossroads’: Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe February 18, 2022 New data released today has revealed the shocking size of black market gambling across Europe as industry warns the government that it is “at a dangerous crossroads”, urging ministers to “learn lessons from abroad” in its upcoming gambling review. According to research from the Betting and Gaming Council, British punters using unlicensed sites has more [...]
Joe Biden: Russia invasion of Ukraine likely in ‘several days’ February 17, 2022 Joe Biden believes a Russian invasion of Ukraine will happen in the “next several days” and that Moscow’s claims of military de-escalation are untrue. The US President today said the threat of invasion was “very high” and that he believed a false flag operation – in which Russia would fake a Ukrainian attack as a [...]
Europe’s LNG terminals near full-capacity amid deepening tensions between Russia and the West February 17, 2022 Most of Europe's liquefied natural gas terminals have been topped up to full capacity again, following an influx of supplies from the US.
Despite £20bn drop in exports, Jacob Rees-Mogg sees no evidence Brexit has hit trade: ‘Evidence is few and far between’ February 17, 2022 Jacob Rees-Mogg, the brand new minister for Brexit opportunities, has said that “Brexit was already a success” and businesses have not been hurt by the UK’s departure from the EU. On the contrary, because when asked whether Brexit had reduced UK trade, Rees-Mogg replied: “I think Brexit has been extremely beneficial for the country.” “I [...]
Gazprom’s oil arm revels in record profits as the West warns Russia about sanctions February 17, 2022 Gazprom Neft has reported recorded profits while the West warns Russia of sanctions against key companies if it invades Ukraine.
MPs call for full compensation for postmasters falsely accused of theft in Horizon scandal February 17, 2022 The government should ensure the 555 postmasters wrongly accused of theft in the Horizon scandal receive full compensation, according to MPs on Westminster’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Beis) Committee. The committee today said it was wrong that some of the victims would be left worse off than others and that everyone involved should get [...]
Khan denies giving Dick sacking ultimatum over Charing Cross officers February 17, 2022 Sadiq Khan has flatly denied reports that he gave Cressida Dick an ultimatum to sack rogue Metropolitan Police officers or be sacked herself as commissioner. The Times today reported the London mayor demanded the now outgoing Met commssioner sack officers at the Charing Cross police station – who were found to have made a slew [...]
Trump’s social media app incoming as users start testing ‘Truth Social’ February 17, 2022 Former President Donald Trump’s new social media app is incoming as 500 beta testers begin testing an early version of “Truth Social”. Two sources told Reuters that they were invited to test the app this week, with chief exec Devin Nunes claiming that it will launch by the end of March. Truth Social allows users [...]
Barrister Jolyon Maugham QC apologises for falsely claiming court victory against Matt Hancock February 17, 2022 The well-known London-based barrister Jolyon Maugham QC made a rare apology yesterday for falsely claiming he had won a High Court case against former Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Maugham said his office was “under-staffed” when a Twitter user wrote that his campaign group – The Good Law Project – had falsely claimed victory. On Tuesday, [...]
Johnson’s ‘restrictive’ immigration rules will not drive high wage economy, says think tank February 17, 2022 Prime minister Boris Johnson’s plan to impose “restrictive” immigration rules to drive a ‘high wage’ economy post-Brexit will fail, a leading think tank has warned today. The Resolution Foundation, in collaboration with the London School of Economics, expect the government’s policy to restrict work-related immigration to those with higher-wage jobs will force sectors such as [...]