Crunch talks over Brexit’s Northern Ireland protocol will continue after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said progress had been made on a deal—though “further work is required.” DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comments on Friday just hours after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with Stormont party leaders in Belfast. Speculation had been…
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Close but ‘Further Work Required’: DUP
February 17, 2023
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Nicola Bulley Search: UK Info Commissioner Queries Police Decision to Reveal Her Alcohol, Menopause Issues
Britain’s Information Commissioner, John Edwards, has asked Lancashire Police to clarify why they revealed to the public issues Nicola Bulley faced with alcohol and menopause. The police were also criticised by former Victims’ Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird, who said the disclosure was a “dreadful error.” Bulley, 45, has been missing since Jan. 27 when she…
British Embassy Guard Who Spied for Russia Jailed for 13 Years
LONDON—A security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin who spied for Russia has been jailed for 13 years and two months by a judge who said his actions were, “intended to damage British interests.” David Ballantyne Smith, who formerly served in the Royal Air Force, pleaded guilty in November to eight counts of breaching the Official Secrets…
Outer London Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Mayor’s ULEZ Expansion
Five Conservative-led councils in outer London have started a legal challenge against London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand London’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ). The ULEZ is an area in which vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards must pay a daily charge of £12.50 ($15) to drive or face fines. The scheme…
Questions Hang Over Scottish Independence Bid After Sturgeon’s Shock Exit
Nicola Sturgeon’s shock departure from office and from Scottish politics has left supporters and opponents alike reeling—and also wondering where this leaves the campaigns for and against independence. Pro-independence supporter, the journalist, Lesley Riddoch, suggested Unionist opponents were heaping praise on the outgoing Sturgeon to try and signal the campaign for independence was finished without her:…
Dearth of Obvious Candidates as SNP Step Up Search for Nicola Sturgeon Successor
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has begun the search for a new leader to replace Nicola Sturgeon, who shocked the political establishment on Wednesday when she suddenly resigned as Scotland’s First Minister. While there is no obvious candidate to succeed her, potential candidates include Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes; External Affairs Secretary, Angus Robertson; Health…
UK Labour MPs Divided on Starmer’s Decision to Block Corbyn Candidacy
UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer’s decision to block his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn from standing for Labour at the next election has caused a stir among party ranks, with MPs on the far left openly voicing opposition to his move. Starmer said on Wednesday that Labour is now “unrecognisable” from its form during Corbyn’s leadership…
British Gas Owner Centrica Sees Profits Triple in 2022 Amid Soaring Energy Prices
February 16, 2023
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Energy firm Centrica, which owns British Gas, has seen its profits more than treble in 2022 amid soaring energy prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The energy giant reported underlying operating profits of £3.3 billion ($4 billion), more than triple its £948 million profits for 2021. Stripping out its Spirit Energy businesses that were…
Fake Psychiatrist Who Worked in UK Health Service for 20 Years Convicted
A woman who presented herself as a doctor duped Britain’s NHS out of an estimated £1.3 million after faking her qualifications will spend a “substantial” amount of time behind bars. For 20 years, Iranian-born Zholia Alemi worked across various UK health trusts using a forged medical degree that put her in close contact with “hundreds”…
Further Strikes by UK Teachers Set to Go Ahead Amid Stalled Pay Negotiations
Further strikes by school teachers in the UK are set to go ahead this month after negotiations on pay increases failed to make progress. The UK government, which is responsible for education in England, has failed to make new pay offers for the current financial year. The authorities in Scotland and Wales made increased pay…
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