Firms will hesitate to invest in UK after Sunak’s climate U-turns, says Mark Carney Former Bank of England governor says businesses prioritise countries with clean power and consistent strategies The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Suella Braverman: Firebrand Tory mimics US culture-war rhetoric to stoke support LONDON: Suella Braverman lowered her voice and leaned in to the lectern to emphasize her point: “The future could bring millions more migrants to these shores; uncontrolled and unmanageable.” The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023
Douglas Ross heaps praise on 'bold' and 'radical' Rishi Sunak speech The Conservatives are seeking to “stoke the culture wars” for political gain, Humza Yousaf has said. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023
Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking ahead of a European Political Community meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Spain. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
It is concerning to watch UK disengage from the world, says Irish PM Leo Varadkar warns that Brexit, aid cuts and talk of abandoning human rights treaty ‘not the Britain I know’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Britain ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ Officials in London and Brussels have reportedly concluded the substance of an agreement which is in the ‘final stages’ Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
Advanced British Standard: Sunak's proposed replacement for A-levels and T-levels could make education less divisive Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to scrap A-levels and the recently introduced T-levels. He unveiled proposals for young people to instead study the new Advanced British Standard (ABS) at the Conservative party conference in Manchester. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Debunked: No, that ‘University of Kentucky’ photo of Rishi Sunak isn’t photoshopped Why has a University of Kentucky jumper ignited a photoshop conspiracy? Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
Boris Johnson’s former food tsar attacks Sunak’s smoking ban: ‘Odd to prioritise cigarettes over fast food’ Exclusive: Henry Dimbleby says smoking is ‘far less’ of a health issue than a poor diet, as he calls on the prime minister to act The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Tories seeking to ‘stoke culture wars’, claims Yousaf after Sunak’s speech During his Tory conference address, the Prime Minister declared ‘a man is a man and a woman is a woman’. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
UK ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ – report Officials in London and Brussels have reportedly concluded the substance of an agreement which is in the ‘final stages’. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
HS2 will not extend to Euston without private funding Rishi Sunak’s promise depends on a substantial portion of the cost being met by third-party investment The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
HS2 will not reach Euston without private investment The PA news agency understands Rishi Sunak’s commitment to extend the high-speed railway to central London is contingent on private money. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Now it’s the ‘manopause’, but can’t we finish the fight for female equality first? If the week so far was subjected to one of those trendy word clouds, the biggest by far would be change — both with and without the definite article. For starters, an ambulance service in the East Midlands is allowing staff to take a year of paid leave for the… Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 How to talk to kids about cigarettes and vapes, following Rishi Sunak’s smoke-free generation plans The government planning to crackdown on smoking and vaping in the UK once and for all.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023 Rishi Sunak squirms as he's confronted with 'hurricane of migrants' comments RISHI Sunak has refused to say whether he backed the hardline language used by his Home Secretary on immigration, in which she warned of a…
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 Euston HS2 station may not go ahead if private funding can’t be raised The Euston terminal for the high speed rail line may not go ahead if the Government is unable to raise enough private sector money to fund it.
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 OPINION - Partygate still matters: how the Tories made morality an issue After 13 years of power and five prime ministers, the Conservatives increasingly appear to be held together by string. The consensus is that the party faces either significant decline or catastrophe at the next general election. Amid the talk of sleaze, incompetence and chaos, what is often missed about post-Covid…
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 What are the current smoking rules? As the UK marks No Smoking Day 2025 The annual awareness day aims to help people kick the habit
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 What dog breeds are banned in the UK? The UK government banned Pit Bulls in 1991 after a spate of attacks – here is a list of all the dog breeds banned in the country
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Rise in hate crimes against trans people could be fuelled by politicians, Home Office admits Transgender identity hate crimes rose by 11 per cent in the past year, new figures reveal
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Television appearances and happy birthday returns – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 How will the proposed crackdown on smoking work? It is hoped it will prevent tens of thousands of deaths and save the NHS billions of pounds.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 What are American bully XL dogs – and why could the government face a tough time banning them? American XL bully dogs have been reponsible for a spate of attacks
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Sunak’s ‘bold ambition’ in speech shows he ‘relishes’ next election, says Ross The Prime Minister announced he would scrap HS2 north of Birmingham in favour of transport improvements in the north of England.