Commons Speaker bans jeans and chinos: MPs told to smarten up their attire September 4, 2021 MPs returning to the Commons next week have been instructed to smarten up their attire by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, in a reminder the days of Zooming in to Parliament are over. In a possible bid to nip in the bud any slackening of post-Covid fashion, Sir Lindsay has updated the “Rules of behaviour and [...]
Codename London Bridge: Probe launched into leaking of Queen’s death plans September 4, 2021 An inquiry has reportedly been launched by the Cabinet Office following the leaking of national plans to honour the memory of the Queen following her death. The detailed arrangements known by the codename London Bridge – which cover everything from the lowering of flags to an address by the Prince of Wales – were published [...]
Biden orders 9/11 documents to be declassified as 20th anniversary approaches September 4, 2021 President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the declassification of certain documents related to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The move is seen as a supportive gesture to victims’ families who have long sought the records in hopes of implicating the Saudi government. The order, coming little more than a week before the [...]
Kristen Stewart playing Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’ gets warm reception at Venice film festival September 4, 2021 U.S. actress Kristen Stewart’s interpretation of Princess Diana in “Spencer” got a warm reception at the Venice film festival, where it premieres on last night, with some critics already tipping her as a likely Oscar contender. Watch the full report.
UK brisk for truck driving schools as acute shortage bites more and more September 3, 2021 Business is brisk for truck driving schools as the UK emerges from its Covid-19 crisis, with the country facing an acute shortage of lorry drivers. Watch the full report.
Wrong decision? Canada’s Justin Trudeau increasingly under fire for calling election September 3, 2021 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, struggling ahead of a 20 September election, has come under concerted fire at a debate from opponents who said he had no business calling an election during the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the full report.
Exclusive: Lawyer warns tech savvy teens could leave Children’s Code efforts futile September 3, 2021 Following a twelve-month grace period, the Age Appropriate Design Code has now come into force. The UK’s new digital privacy regulation will compel social media companies, gaming platforms and video services to protect children’s data online and has been lauded by campaigners as one of the first successful pieces of digital media regulation. The Code’s [...]
No longer just loss of property: Pet abduction to be made a criminal offence September 3, 2021 Under new government plans to crackdown on dognappers, pet abduction will be made a criminal offence. Ministers want to change the law so it reflects the severity of the crimes carried out by pet thieves by taking into account the emotional distress it can cause the animal and acknowledging they represent far more than just [...]
Shortages and price hikes: Brexit bravado risks ripping up retailers’ Christmas stockings September 3, 2021 The festive season may be months away, but major retailers usually start stocking up for Christmas in September. This year, however, the government’s “Brexit hubris” means it is refusing to allow EU-based drivers to return and end Britain’s HGV driver shortage, according to David Jinks, head of consumer research at international delivery firm ParcelHero. He told [...]
Creaking Cairo cedes to new high-tech capital with smart cards and AI-driven apps September 3, 2021 Egypt’s new administrative capital will be hi-tech. Residents will use smart cards and apps to get about, under the watchful eye of a far-reaching surveillance system. Watch the full report.
