Sunak travels to Northern Ireland ahead of expected deal over protocol The Prime Minister will discuss the NI Protocol negotiations with political parties. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Rishi Sunak travels to Belfast in sign NI protocol deal is imminent Visit suggests announcement of UK-EU solution on Northern Ireland could come as early as Friday The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Keir Starmer tells Zelensky UK support will ‘remain the same’ under Labour government Labour boss pledges to maintain British support during ‘constructive meeting’ with Ukrainian leader The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Stormont impasse will continue if EU laws remain in Northern Ireland, DUP warns Lord Dodds said any deal that falls short of the contents of the UK Government’s Bill to override the NI Protocol would not be accepted by the DUP. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Starmer visits Ukraine to pledge continued commitment to Kyiv if he becomes PM The Labour leader visited suburbs of Kyiv which saw heavy fighting and alleged war crimes in the opening months of the Russian invasion. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
A&E nurses set to join 48-HOUR strike in huge escalation over pay The Royal College of Nursing announced this afternoon that the next action will include nursing staff who were previously exempted as pressure mounts on the government to make an improved pay offer Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
What did Nicola Sturgeon change in Scotland for women in politics? Everything The first minister’s record wasn’t perfect, but her resignation speech made me rueful for what might have been, says journalist Dani Garavelli The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine The visit comes after Nato defence ministers met in Brussels earlier this week. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Figures that lay bare the shocking scale of toxic influencer Andrew Tate’s reach among young men Exclusive: Polling finds eight in 10 teenage boys have watched Tate’s content The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Centrica boss defends profit spike despite fury from campaigners and politicians and claims of 'broken' energy market Chris O'Shea says profits support push to net zero and ultimately lower bills Insider UK · Feb 16, 2023
Rishi Sunak welcomes Polish president to Downing Street amid ‘diplomatic offensive’ Rishi Sunak welcomed Andrzej Duda to Downing Street. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Sunak to meet Von der Leyen amid hopes of Northern Ireland protocol deal Agreement in principle believed to be in closing stages with announcement expected next week The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
UK's Sunak, EU's von der Leyen to discuss N. Ireland this week - Times British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are due to speak before the end of the week about a new Northern Ireland protocol deal, The Times reported on Thursday. Reuters · Feb 16, 2023
'Obscene': British Gas owner sees profits TRIPLE amid pre-payment metre scandal BRITISH Gas owner Centrica has seen its profits soar to more than £3 billion for 2022 amid rocketing energy prices that have sparked a… The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023 Why won’t Sunak act to save our car-makers from crashing? City Voices: Our car trade faces oblivion
The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023 Less than a third of public believe UK is being run with integrity ONLY a third of the public believes the UK Government is running the country properly, competently and seriously, according to a new poll.
The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023 Competitor or adversary? West struggles to define relationship with Beijing US’s most vital trade partner and main long-term competitor presents a sticky ‘pacing challenge’
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s ethics adviser takes over investigation into alleged Islamophobia Sir Laurie Magnus to probe claims by MP who said her ‘Muslimness’ was brought up as a reason why she was sacked
ABC News · Feb 15, 2023 Memorable moments of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon says she is too divisive to continue leading Scotland. Take a look at some of the moments that defined her career.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023 The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: Brexit is never ‘done’ Editorial: The promise that secured election victory for Boris Johnson was a lie. The UK’s relationship with Europe is a constant negotiation
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Green start-ups ‘solving net zero challenge’, says Sunak during Bill Gates visit The Prime Minister and the billionaire philanthropist met those behind the Cleantech for UK coalition in central London.
Liverpool Echo · Feb 15, 2023 Liverpool and Knowsley lagging further behind wealthy areas despite 'Levelling Up' claims New analysis shows money available to English councils in the poorest areas of the country is still significantly lagging behind
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 How many tanks are going to Ukraine? Germany confirms delivery of Leopard tanks Tanks from Germany and the UK are now in Ukraine, and will be joined by more from other Western countries
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland’s first minister Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned after more than eight years as head of the country’s government and independence movement in a surprise move that will reverberate across UK politics.
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 Chaos and conspiracy — inside the secret Brexit summit Was the Ditchley meeting an innocent case of cross-party co-operation or something more sinister? Either way, a whiff of Bregret is in the air, says Anne McElvoy