Minister warns its 'possible' that China sent spy balloons over Britain Transport minister Richard Holden accused China of acting "as a hostile state" Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
UK fighter jets ready to shoot down any Chinese spy balloons, says Rishi Sunak PM vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to protect British airspace, amid fears Beijing spy missions have already taken place in UK The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Sunak promises ‘whatever it takes’ to keep UK safe amid balloon incident row Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Britain will conduct a security review after a series of objects in western airspace were shot down by the US. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Mapped: Where mysterious objects have been shot down over America Tensions rise between US and China as recovery operations underway over suspected spy balloons The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Train strike misery to continue as minister warns RMT latest rejected deal is government’s ‘final offer’ The transport minister couldn’t rule out the possibility strikes may continue until autumn Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023
‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister Transport minister Richard Holden said the UK would need to be ‘robust’ in how it deals with ‘hostile state’ China. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Officials signed off on £3,000 for fine art photos for No 10, not Sunak, says Downing Street – as it happened PM’s spokesperson also says prime minister was not involved in hotel choices following reports on ministerial spending The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour The Conservatives have accused Labour of wasting civil servants’ time on information already in the public domain. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
UK fighter jets always on standby, Sunak says after US shoots down objects Prime minister will do ‘everything it takes’ to keep country safe as Britain conducts security review The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Labour accuse Tories of living 'life of luxury' on taxpayers' money Figures show that thousands of pounds was spent on luxury accommodation on foreign trips Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
America races to identify mystery flying objects as RAF ‘ready to shoot down Chinese spy balloons’ White House says China has ‘high-altitude balloon programme for intelligence that’s connected to the People’s Liberation Army’ Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023
Legalising cannabis could earn Australia $28 billion, federal figures show Australia could earn upwards of $30 billion over a decade by legalising and taxing cannabis, according to new PBO costings. The New Daily · Feb 3, 2023
UK held back by staff shortages, Brexit and mortgage costs, says top economist Paul Johnson responds to IMF warning that UK will be weakest major G7 economy this year The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023
Children with health issues plead with anti-Ulez councils to back expansion The ultra low emission zone is due to expand on August 29, meaning an additional 200,000 drivers a day will have to pay the £12.50 daily levy Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Minister hopes driving test backlog will be cleared ‘within next few months’ Transport minister Richard Holden said waiting lists were coming down after concerns were raised by MPs.
Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023 Millions of cat owners face being forced to microchip cats under under new law Pet ownership soared during covid lockdown and it is estimated that a quarter of feline population are not microchipped
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Millions of cat owners could be forced to microchip pets Dogs are alrerady required to be microchipped by their owners
Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023 All UK cat owners could be forced to microchip their pets soon - for a morbid reason The Transport Minister said microchipping cats is the best way to reunite owners with dead pets, as campaigners want the law changed to force drivers who hit cats to inform police
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 More than 130 bus firms to cap fares at £2 to help ease cost of living crisis National Express and Stagecoach are among the companies which will introduce the cap single journeys from the start of January
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 More than 130 bus firms to cap fares at £2 for months National Express and Stagecoach are among the companies which will introduce the cap single journeys from the start of January.
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 Applause as nurse on BBC Question Time says ‘pay us what we deserve’ in heartfelt plea An NHS nurse in this week's BBC Question Time audience pleaded with the government to "pay us what we deserve" after voting to strike in a "really difficult decision"
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 BBC Question Time: Fiona Bruce breaks up Andy Burnham and transport minister's fiery clash Fiona Bruce had to break up a heated row between Andy Burnham and transport minister Richard Holden on last night's BBC Question Time as the government's record on train strikes came under fire
Chronicle Live · Nov 10, 2022 £110m upgrade to the A1 in Newcastle now complete after two-and-a-half years of construction More than 1,900 people have worked on the Scotwood to North Brunton project
ABC News · Nov 6, 2022 The federal government already has a windfall tax on gas profits. But while gas prices soar, is the tax doing its job? Australia is one of the world's largest LNG exporters, and those companies selling gas to the world are in a prime position to capitalise. So how much are Australian taxpayers making from the sale of Australian gas?
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022 Sadiq Khan hails ‘huge success’ of Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin The Mayor of London joined transport leaders to ride the £19 billion railway as Sunday services and more direct routes were opened