Pilots reveal at least seven close encounters with ‘objects’ amid spy balloon concern Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to do whatever it takes to keep the UK safe Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
UK can deal with spy balloons despite defence under-investment, says ex-diplomat Former national security adviser Lord Darroch said such surveillance had been ‘going on for years’ and was nothing to panic about. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Pilots reveal close encounters amid spy balloon concern Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to do whatever it takes to keep the UK safe. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Deal on Northern Ireland protocol ‘could be struck next week’ Negotiations are in crucial final phase with Rishi Sunak preparing to hold calls with EU leaders The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says BBC chairman must quit over Boris Johnson loan row BBC chairman Richard Sharp apologised for introducing Canadian businessman Sam Blyth to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case in 2020 when Mr Blyth was offering to guarantee a loan for the ex-PM Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023
‘Friction’ with EU due to Brexit has had impact on UK economy, Tory minister admits – as it happened Mel Stride says business opportunities of Brexit emerging but divide with major trading partner has hurt UK The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
BBC chair should quit over Boris Johnson loan, veteran broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says Senior broadcaster says row is doing ‘a great deal of damage’ to the corporation The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Will a deal with the UK allow Kyiv to make Western weapons in Ukraine? British arms executives have reportedly travelled to Kyiv for discussions to set up joint ventures to manufacture British arms and military vehicles in Ukraine. Analysts agree that such a deal is on the cards, with the UK as Ukraine’s leading partner due to their close ties – and that such… France 24 · Feb 14, 2023
BBC chair Richard Sharp should ‘fall on his sword’, says Jonathan Dimbleby Broadcaster says row over Boris Johnson loan is causing ‘great deal of damage for the BBC’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Richard Sharp ‘must fall on his sword and resign as BBC chairman’, says Jonathan Dimbleby The Prime Minister is standing by the former banker who is facing calls to quit. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Richard Sharp ‘must fall on his sword and resign as BBC chairman’ The Prime Minister is standing by the former banker who is facing calls to quit. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Tory Deputy Chair Lee Anderson faces libel claim over 'defamatory allegations of bribery' It comes less than a week after Rishi Sunak appointed the Tory MP Mr Anderson to the central Conservative Party role - despite a string of controversial comments Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023
The Mancunian Way: A micro society The three communities that give a fascinating insight into Greater Manchester PLUS Rishi’s plan to cut NHS waiting lists Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
Sunak tells New Zealand PM UK ready to support cyclone-battered country Cyclone Gabrielle is the second severe weather event to hit New Zealand in two weeks. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Tories urge Jeremy Hunt to reverse army cuts in forthcoming budget Planned 4% reduction in troop numbers should be abandoned in light of Ukraine war, say MPs and officials
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Pressure grows on Rishi Sunak to end political BBC appointments after damning Richard Sharp report Corporation warned its image ‘tainted’ by row over chair’s ties to Boris Johnson
Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023 Foreign Office splashed £500,000 on lavish rugs and wallpapers in just 12 months Among the splurges included more than £8,000 at a luxury lighting designer, over £3,000 at The White Company on home decor - and more than £30,000 went to luxury furniture stores
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Sunak rejects calls for BBC chair, Richard Sharp, to stand down PM says he does not want to prejudge inquiry and that appointment was made after the ‘correct process’
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak stands by BBC chair despite damning report RISHI Sunak is standing by the under pressure BBC chair while an investigation takes place, after a highly critical report by MPs into his…
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Hammer blow for Tories as ex-Cameron skills tsar declares: Labour is now the party of business Exclusive: Ex-CBI chief says business leaders report a dramatic shift in attitude towards Labour
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Fighter jets and ‘wings of freedom’: Will supplying aircraft bring the UK closer to war with Russia? President Zelensky’s request for British jets invites ‘potential escalatory risks’ Downing Street says
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023 Fighter jets ready to launch in minutes to shoot down Chinese spy balloons over UK, says Rishi Sunak Fighter jets are on standby in Britain to be launched within minutes to shoot down Chinese spy balloons if they are flown over the country, Rishi Sunak said on Monday.The Prime Minister stressed that the UK would not tolerate such espionage missions after four high altitude objects were blown out…
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023 Tech & Science Daily podcast: UK ‘ready’ to shoot down chinese spy balloons Rishi Sunak has warned the UK has fighter jets on standby ready to be launched within minutes to shoot down Chinese spy balloons if they are flown over the country.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023 Nato chief says ‘spy balloons’ are part of ‘surveillance pattern’ by Russia and China ‘What we saw over the United States is part of a pattern where China and also Russia are increasing surveillance activities on Nato allies,’ says Jens Stoltenberg
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson sued over ‘brown envelopes’ bribery claim Tory deputy chair facing legal action days after being promoted by Rishi Sunak