Energy prices have been rising faster this year than previously predicted, the chief executive of Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has said. Speaking to the Public Accounts Committee in the House of Commons on July 11, Jonathan Brearley said that energy prices appear higher than when Ofgem made its estimate. He told MPs, “It’s clear given…
UK Lawmakers Approve Plan to Allow Agency Workers to Replace Strikers
Britain’s House of Commons has approved the government’s plan to ease strike disruptions by allowing businesses to supply agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action. MPs voted 289 to 202 on July 11 in favour of removing the restrictions on businesses supplying temporary agency workers to cover striking staff. The regulations were brought…
UK’s New Prime Minister to Be Announced on Sept 5
The UK’s outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to step down in eight weeks as his successor will be announced on Sept. 5. The timetable of the Conservative Party leadership contest, triggered by Johnson’s resignation on July 7, was set out on Monday evening following a meeting of the 1922 Committee executives. The 1922 Committee,…
Transgender MP Banned From Driving but Faces No Action From Conservative Party
An MP who was disqualified from driving for six months on Monday after being convicted of three traffic offences will not face any further action and will be free to vote in the first round of the Conservative Party leadership contest on Wednesday. Jamie Wallis, 38, came out as a transgender woman in March 2022….
Conservative MP Proposes Social Media Users Be Given Truthfulness Score
Online platforms could be forced to maintain a score of how truthful a person is, under new legislation proposed by MP John Penrose. Penrose said that the purpose is to reduce the risk of harm to users of regulated services caused by “disinformation or misinformation.” The person’s speech would then be “displayed in a way which…
UK Barristers Strike for 3rd Week Despite Increased Pay Offer
Criminal courts in England and Wales face further disruptions as barristers walked out for a third week despite an increased pay offer from the government. On Monday, lawyers gathered at the Supreme Court in London as well as Birmingham, Preston, and Plymouth Crown Courts to support the ongoing strike action led by the Criminal Bar…
Johnson Declines to Voice Opinion on Candidates in Tory Leadership Race
Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday refused to comment on candidates vying to succeed him and suggested his support may be damaging. Johnson was forced to resign on July 7 following a series of political blunders that culminated in the mass resignation of his Cabinet, including senior ministers who are now competing to replace him….
UK Government Inaction Partly to Blame for Airport Disruptions: Industry Boss
July 11, 2022
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The UK government’s unwillingness to listen to the travel industry and address staff shortages has contributed to the continuing airport disruptions, the boss of a leading airline services company has said. The disruptions have lasted for months in the UK, resulting in thousands of flights being cancelled and many passengers being forced to wait for…
Met Office Issues Warning as Britons Expect Hottest Day of the Year
Monday may become the hottest day of the year so far in parts of the UK, with even higher temperatures expected at the weekend. Heat-health alerts are in place from Monday to July 15, with an extreme heat warning issued for much of England and parts of Wales on July 17. The Met Office said…
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Joins Race to Replace Johnson
The UK’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss launched her campaign to become the next prime minister on Monday, bringing the total number of candidates to 11. Truss, who has held ministerial jobs in a number of government departments including trade, justice, and the treasury, said she would slash taxes and maintain a tough line against Russian…
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