Boris Johnson urges Democratic Unionist Party to continue to support Conservative government November 24, 2018 Boris Johnson has urged the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which props up Theresa May’s government, to continue to support the Conservatives. Speaking as a guest at the Northern Irish party’s conference today the former British foreign minister warned that terminating their support could result in a Labour government led by Jeremy Corbyn. “To our allies [...]
European Council president Donald Tusk recommends EU27 pass Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal agreement tomorrow evening November 24, 2018 European Council president Donald Tusk has recommended that the 27 EU member states approve the Brexit withdrawal agreement at a summit in Brussels tomorrow. He said the objectives of the negotiations – to minimise uncertainty and disruption, settle the status of EU citizens in the UK, avoid a hard border in Ireland, ensure the UK [...]
Saudi prince says CIA can not be trusted in assessment of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder November 24, 2018 A senior member of the Saudi royal family today dismissed the CIA’s finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Prince Turki al Faisal said the US agency could not be trusted to come to the correct conclusion, after it was reported that the CIA believes the Crown [...]
Chancellor Philip Hammond says Brexit deal better than staying in the European Union ahead of May’s summit with EU leaders November 24, 2018 Chancellor Philip Hammond has said Theresa May's Brexit deal is better than staying in the EU, as the Prime Minister heads to Brussels for a summit with European leaders. Hammond said he disagreed with Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster who said the deal was a worse outcome for Britain than a Jeremy Corbyn [...]
May: UK will not get better offer if MPs vote down draft Brexit withdrawal agreement November 23, 2018 Theresa May has said the European Union will not “give us a better deal” if MPs vote down the draft withdrawal agreement she has negotiated. Asked what happens if MPs reject the agreement, she said “I think we end up back a square one” with “more uncertainty and more division”. “If we were to go [...]
This Thanksgiving, President Donald Trump is thankful for himself November 23, 2018 US President Donald Trump has said that this Thanksgiving, he is thankful for himself. Asked by a reporter what he is most thankful for, Trump said in an interview that he was thankful for his family before going on to praise himself and the "tremendous difference" he said he has made to the US in the last [...]
Turkey foreign minister: Donald Trump is turning a blind eye to Khashoggi killing November 23, 2018 Turkey's foreign minister has accused US president Donald Trump of "turning a blind eye" to the death of Jamal Khashoggi after he admitted it was possible that Saudi Arabia rulers had prior knowledge of the killing but said it wouldn't effect relations. Trump claimed it was important to maintain a "steadfast" relationship with the kingdom and ensured Washington [...]
Embattled budget airline Flybe’s shares take off as it confirms Virgin Atlantic talks November 23, 2018 Struggling low cost airline Flybe’s shares soared 23 per cent this morning as it confirmed reports that Virgin Atlantic is in talks to buy it. Billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s airline began talks to buy the company after the Exeter-based airline put itself up for sale earlier this month, Sky News reported last night. Shares later [...]
Watchdog announces investigation into Crossrail delay November 23, 2018 The National Audit Office (NAO) is set to investigate Crossrail after it was revealed that London’s high profile transport project will be delayed by almost a year, amid rising costs. “Our investigation will examine the causes of the cost increases and schedule delays, the terms of the additional funding, and the governance and oversight of [...]
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces junk food advertising ban on entire Transport for London network from early 2019 November 23, 2018 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today confirmed that junk food advertising will be banned across the entire Transport for London network from 25 February 2019. The groundbreaking ban will be implemented on all transport controlled by TfL, including the underground, overground, London buses, trams and river services, and will stop companies from advertising foods that are [...]