The Latest Breaking News from Boris Johnson

Johnson faces uphill task to convince Saudis and UAE to boost oil production

Analysis: PM will try and succeed where Biden failed but is unlikely to get a sympathetic hearing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Boris Johnson meets with energy giants as he seeks oil and gas boost from North Sea

The Prime Minister held round table talks with oil producers as Downing Street delayed the publication of a new strategy designed to make UK energy supplies more secure amid the uncertainty of war.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022

Boris Johnson plans Saudi Arabia visit to seek oil supply increase

MPs voice deep concerns over trip after mass execution by regime and its continuing role in Yemen war

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Britain to raise human rights issues with Saudi Arabia’s authorities after 81 executions in a day

Britain is to raise human rights issues with Saudi Arabia’s authorities after the Gulf state executed 81 people in one day, Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022

SNP ministers won't take pay rise as Boris Johnson accepts increase of £2,200 from next month

MPs will be handed a £2,212-a-year boost from April 1 which means they will see their pay packet rise to £84,144 from £81,932.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022

Boris Johnson set to accept £2,200 MPs' pay rise as cost of living crisis hits

No10 had urged the MPs' pay body IPSA to show 'restraint' when the 2.7% rise to £84,144 was proposed - but a spokesman said now it's been confirmed, the Prime Minister has no way to turn it down

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

Britain plans to raise more than just energy with Saudis, says PM's spokesman

Britain plans to speak to Saudi Arabia about a range of issues, not only about energy supplies, and will raise its concerns about human rights issues, including recent executions, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Boris Johnson's Ukraine war energy plan delayed as pressure mounts over Saudi links

It's now a week since Boris Johnson promised an 'energy supply strategy' within days to deal with the Ukraine-Russia war fallout - but it's now delayed. Meanwhile, his reported trip to Saudi Arabia could spark claims of hypocrisy

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

UK will continue providing Ukraine with defensive weapons - PM's spokesman

Russian missile strikes on a Ukrainian base near the Polish border are deeply concerning but will not deter Britain from continuing to provide Ukraine with defensive weapons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

UK government may legalise using Russian oligarchs homes for Ukrainian refugees

The government is “looking at” the possibility of legislating to allow the UK homes of sanctioned Russian oligarchs to be used to house Ukrainian refugees, Downing Street has said.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022