Case dismissed: Downing Street in disarray as head of parties inquiry quits December 18, 2021 Simon Case will no longer lead the investigation into Downing Street parties last Christmas after reports his own office held one.
TfL funding crisis: UK Government agrees last-minute cash deal to keep Tube running until February December 17, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) tonight announced it had reached another short-term stop-gap funding deal with central government to fund the capital’s transport network until early February. Andy Byford, London’s transport commissioner, said: “The Government has today confirmed an extension of its funding support for TfL through until 4 February, for which we are grateful. The Mayor [...]
Booster jabs could offer 80 per cent protection against Omicron variant December 17, 2021 A third dose of the vaccine offers significant protection from Omicron variant, according to the latest study from Imperial College London.
Get jabbed: The London vaccine clinics offering walk-in boosters this week December 17, 2021 London’s first 24-hour vaccine clinic has opened today, in a bid to trim down queues that have prompted wait times of several hours. It comes after the prime minister amped up the national effort for people to receive a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, further widening the programme earlier this week to include people [...]
Britain drops bid to reduce role of EU judges in Northern Ireland Protocol December 17, 2021 Britain has caved in to Brussels over the legal role of European judges in Northern Ireland as it pushes the EU to reform the country's protocol.
Scandal hit Johnson accepts responsibility for shock Lib Dems by election win December 17, 2021 The Lib Dems have capitalised on recent scandals which have rocked the government to pull off a win in the North Shropshire by election.
Japan PM meets with Pfizer boss to speed up booster distribution amid Omicron fears December 17, 2021 Japan’s prime minister has spoked with Pfizer’s boss to speed up the distribution of the country’s booster vaccines, amid concerns over the new Omicron variant. Prime minister Fumio Kishida, who was re-elected in November, told reporters that his conversation with pharmaceutical CEO Albert Bourla secured two million doses of Pfizer’s antiviral pill. It forms part [...]
UK and Australia sign its first ‘from scratch’ trade deal December 16, 2021 The UK has signed an historic trade agreement with Australia this evening, as the first ‘from scratch’ since leaving the EU,setting new global standards in digital and services and creating new work and travel opportunities for Brits and Aussies.
Met Police will ‘make contact’ with attendees over alleged Covid breaches after Tory Christmas party December 16, 2021 Police officers are to speak to two people who attended a gathering at the Conservative Party headquarters over “alleged breaches” of Covid laws. Images this week revealed that campaign staff held a Christmas party at Conservative offices in London last year, when the country was under tough restrictions banning indoor socialising. The Metropolitan Police said [...]
Boris Johnson ‘joined staff for pizza party’ during first Covid lockdown December 16, 2021 The Prime Minister joined Downing Street staff for a party at No 10 during the first Covid lockdown last May, it has been reported. The claims – reported jointly by The Independent and The Guardian – outline that Boris Johnson spent 15 minutes at a “pizza party” with staff on 15 May 2020. Around 20 [...]
