UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
Cameron presses for aid to Gaza and ceasefire during Middle East visit December 20, 2023 The former prime minister is also set to visit Egypt this week, where he will make the argument for a sustainable ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Wellingborough by-election: More trouble for Sunak as Peter Bone loses seat December 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to lead his party into yet another by-election early in 2024, after Conservative MP Peter Bone’s constituents voted to oust him from the Commons.
Tougher borders won’t stop Britain from being overwhelmed by illegal migration December 20, 2023 Yes, we can defend Europe’s borders more stringently, but we need to think bigger if we are to address the root of our immigration issue, writes Paul Ormerod
Michael Gove: ‘I love Sadiq Khan and am here to help’, but London mayor may lose planning powers December 19, 2023 Michael Gove has said “I love Sadiq Khan” and told the mayor he is “here to help” as he warned City Hall risked losing planning powers for London.
HS2 Euston: Private funding proposals have fallen into a ‘black hole,’ warns boss of key contractor December 19, 2023 The government is ignoring proposals on how to privately fund the HS2 project's Euston section, the boss of a key contractor has warned.
UK to help protect ships in Red Sea after attacks by Yemen rebels causes BP to pause tanker journeys December 19, 2023 Britain is set to join an international coalition to protect ships sailing through the Red Sea after tankers came under attack from militants in Yemen. The announcement comes after oil giant BP paused all of its tanker journeys over safety concerns after Iranian-backed Houthi soldiers stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in [...]
David Cameron calls for Jimmy Lai’s release amid national security trial December 18, 2023 David Cameron has called for pro-democracy newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai to be released, as his high-profile trial in Hong Kong gets underway.
Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
Rishi Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks December 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak will hold talks with the leaders of Italy and Albania later during a visit to Rome, where illegal migration is expected to top the agenda.