Opposition to a controversial proposal for a new executive mayor for Cornwall—described by one resident as a “near dictatorship”—has derailed a £360 million “devolution deal” brokered between the UK government and Tory-run council. The Department for Levelling Up had said the “historic” arrangement would see almost half of England covered by a “devolution deal.” But…
Panel: ‘We Owe’ Ukraine NATO Admission
April 5, 2023
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Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on the military alliance’s 74th anniversary during an April 4 ceremony in Brussels, Belgium. Immediately after, ministers convened to discuss the pending admission of Ukraine into NATO as it fights off Russia’s February 2022 invasion. No action is expected soon on Ukraine’s request,…
UK Equality Watchdog Backs Plan to Define ‘Sex’ as Biological Sex
The UK’s equality watchdog has backed the government’s proposal to amend the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) to clarify what “sex” means. In a letter published on Tuesday, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), said the commission believes defining “sex” as biological sex would provide clarification and reduce risks for employers, sports…
Biden to Visit Northern Ireland for Peace Deal Commemoration
President Joe Biden will be visiting Northern Ireland next week to commemorate a historic agreement that brought peace to the region despite UK intelligence warnings about a potential terror threat in the area. “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland from April 11-14,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre…
UK Unveils Plans for Streamlined Post-Brexit Trade Checks With EU
The British government has set out plans for how post-Brexit border checks will work, which have been repeatedly delayed since the UK officially withdrew from the bloc more than two years ago. Britain left the EU’s single market in January 2021, but the government has delayed full implementation of border controls on multiple occasions because…
Children at Risk Over Police Failures to Properly Investigate Abuse Images: Watchdog
Shocking police failures into online child sexual abuse investigations in England and Wales have been identified in a new watchdog report. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found children were being put more at risk as some forces took up to 18 months to act on evidence of abuse or…
Sturgeon’s Husband Arrested as Police Probe Scottish National Party Finances
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell has been arrested in a police investigation into the finances of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP). Murrell, who was the SNP’s chief executive until last month, was taken into police custody on Wednesday and is being questioned by detectives. Police Scotland has been investigating the…
Tick-Borne Brain Disease Virus Found in 4 Areas: UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned the public to avoid ticks after links were found between the bugs and cases of brain disease in four areas of the UK. The agency stressed that the risk of infection is very low to the general population, but greater awareness is needed among locals and hospital staff….
UK’s Sunak Hails ‘Historic Day’ as Finland Joins NATO
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed Finland’s accession to the NATO military alliance, calling it a “historic day.” Finland formally joined NATO on Tuesday as Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto completed the accession process by handing over an official document to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Sunak…
New Rules Needed to Protect UK Politics From ‘Chilling’ Foreign Influence: Report
New rules to protect UK politics from “chilling risks” posed by hostile states and foreign influence should be implemented, MPs have been told. A series of robust proposals put forward by the Commons Standards Committee said an outright ban should be placed on foreign government secretariats and annual reports on income and spending should be…
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