What's the difference between a CBE, OBE, MBE and a knighthood? GBBO judge Paul Hollywood made an MBE The royal residence on Wednesday saw Hollywood get MBE for services in baking and broadcasting Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024
LBC bolted down guest seat to stop Boris Johnson dodging cameras when mayor of London Staff at the radio station now refer to it as the 'Boris bolt' Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024
Rishi Sunak’s wife gives up controversial stake in childcare firm Akshata Murty gave her 1 per cent stake in the childcare agency to charity in order to let the company ‘focus on its work and grow’ The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Rishi Sunak promised to ‘not go any further’ on Rwanda bill, top Tory claims Former deputy prime minister Damian Green said the PM ‘looked me in the eye and said he does not want to go any further’ The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
As Sunak gets busy sinking the Tory ship, Labour must continue to steer a steady course Promising more cuts may appeal to Tory loyalists, but who else would vote for them now, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
Post Office scandal: Ministers in crunch talks with judges on how to fast-track clearing Horizon victims A Bill to quash subpostmasters’ convictions is one of the options being considered Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024
Tuesday briefing: How a TV drama is helping bring justice in the Post Office scandal In today’s newsletter: Since Mr Bates v The Post Office aired on ITV, dozens of people affected have come forward to seek recompense for their ruined lives The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
The Biggest ZEV Mandate In The World Comes To Force In the UK The UK government has turned the zero-emission vehicle mandate into law after an extension of the EU electric vehicles trade rule last month, putting in place the biggest ZEV mandate in the world. International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2024
Revealed: Top 20 jobs safest from AI takeover Manual labour jobs deemed most safe from Artificial Intelligence, while careers in media at risk The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024
Rish! frets that Starmer will take us back to square one. But we’re at square minus four The PM went to Accrington to do his magic for the little people. He has decided he has delivered on his five thingummies The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
A TV drama is finally triggering action for Post Office victims. Why did it take so long? Many people first discovered the Horizon scandal through the recent drama on ITV – but ministers have known for years, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
Sunak refuses to endorse Peter Bone’s partner to replace him in byelection PM dodges opportunity to give backing to Helen Harrison as the Conservative candidate for Wellingborough seat The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before – here's how it could affect financial markets Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has indicated that the upcoming UK election will not be until the second half of 2024, but this is just the tip of the iceberg for polling activity in the coming months. This is set to be the biggest election year in history, with… The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024
Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right? The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024 OPINION - Sir Keir Starmer wants to 'change' Britain, so give us answers to the big questions The Labour Party might insist it’s wary of complacency in the run-up to a general election. But its leader is certainly growing in confidence. Labour’s 18-point lead over the Conservatives will have undoubtedly energised Sir Keir Starmer as he stepped up to the podium at the Bristol and Bath Science…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Post Office scandal: Sunak would ‘strongly support’ review of ex-boss’s CBE Calls grow for Paula Vennells to have honour removed as ITV drama brings Horizon scandal back into spotlight
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024 Does the Post Office still use Horizon? IT system at centre of sub-postmaster scandal UK politicians have pledged to exonerate and compensate hundreds of postmasters impacted by the Post Office scandal
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 Attempted suicide, exile abroad and prison: The stories behind the Post Office scandal Victims of the scandal who lost their homes and spent time in prison have spoken out after ITV drama ‘Mr Bates vs. The Post Office’ recaptured the attention of the nation
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024 Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss faces inquiry The scandal has been going on for 25 years, although this is the first time that Ms Vennells has faced public questioning
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 Sunak would ‘strongly’ back honours probe into ex-Post Office boss’s CBE PM’s intervention comes as Tory MPs and Labour urge government to consider legislation to exonerate staff
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Centrist Tories reject MP’s claim party must shift to the right One Nation MPs say Danny Kruger is wrong to claim party faces obliteration at next election unless it shifts to the right
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024 Rishi Sunak hints more tax cuts are on the way ahead of 'autumn' election PM says Labour's Starmer would take Britain 'back to square one'
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 Watch as Rishi Sunak speaks to voters in northern England ahead of election Watch as Rishi Sunak holds a question-and-answer session in northern England, the latest stop on a tour around the country to talk to voters before an election expected later this year.
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024 New North Sea oil projects insignificant for UK energy independence, says non-profit Government’s claim of bolstering UK’s energy security through new licenses ‘doesn’t stand up to scrutiny,’ research says
The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024 Former Tory minister blasts Rishi Sunak's North Sea plans as 'smoke and mirrors' A FORMER Tory cabinet minister has said Rishi Sunak’s plans to maximise North Sea oil and gas production give the impression he is “not…