Diane Abbott has Labour whip suspended after ‘offensive’ remarks April 23, 2023 Diane Abbott has had the Labour Party whip suspended following remarks suggesting Irish, Jewish and Traveller people are not subject to racism “all their lives”. Abbott made the claims in response to an article on the issue of racism in Britain today and has apologised “for any anguish caused”. The chief whip has removed the [...]
Australian entertainer and Dame Edna star Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89 April 22, 2023 Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has died aged 89, a spokesman for the hospital where he was being treated has confirmed.
Naftogaz held talks with US oil companies about energy projects in Ukraine April 22, 2023 State-owned gas company Naftogaz has held talks with Exxon Mobil, Halliburton, and Chevron about projects in Ukraine.
Serving armed forces member charged with offences under Official Secrets Act April 22, 2023 A serving member of the armed forces has been charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act.
CBI suspends policy and membership activities after exodus April 22, 2023 The CBI has said it will “suspend all policy and membership activity” until it can hold a meeting of its membership in June.
North Sea countries to pledge massive ramp up of wind energy April 22, 2023 Energy ministers from European countries surrounding the North Sea will pledge to quadruple offshore wind energy capacity.
The conduct that sent Dominic Raab to the backbenches – key points April 22, 2023 Press Association takes a look at the key allegations concerning Dominic Raab and bullying – and which ones were upheld.
Audi Q8 E-tron review: Vorsprung durch voltage April 22, 2023 The Audi Q8 E-tron is an upmarket electric SUV that takes on the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-Pace. Should it be your next family car?
FTSE 100 live: London’s blue chip index ends the week on a positive, but subdued note April 21, 2023 The FTSE 100 ended a quiet week with another subdued session on Friday, but it managed to eke out a small gain and kept above 7,900 points. Shares in the top index in London gained 11.52 points, rising by 0.2 per cent to 7,914.13. It came despite heavy losses for the country’s biggest mining companies. [...]
CBI exodus: Which firms have quit or suspended their relationship with the lobby group? April 21, 2023 A slew of top firms have quit or suspended engagement with the CBI today after the lobby group was rocked by new allegations of sexual abuse.
