MoD to revive Belfast shipbuilding with contract for three naval vessels Rishi Sunak announces £1.6bn contract led by shipyard Harland and Wolff that will create 900 jobs in Belfast The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Public expects food shortages and a general strike in 2023 – poll An Ipsos poll found widespread economic pessimism about 2023. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Is Boris Johnson, forced to get by on £750k of chicken feed, striking too? Ex-PM has been absent from Commons, where other Tories have been coming out in support of paying nurses more The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis Stormont party leaders discussed the powersharing impasse during a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Meghan Markle's real sin that the British public can't forgive–and Americans can't understand The reactions to Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries reveal the difference between social expectations in the U.S. and Britain. Fortune · Dec 15, 2022
Sunak stands by Raab despite calls for his suspension during bullying probe The Prime Minister retains full confidence in his deputy, Downing Street said. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Ukraine cherry picks targets as Russia hammers the east In the 42nd week of the war, Kyiv targets Russian ammunition and command centres, while Moscow insists on a land grab. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022
It’s been a tumultuous 12 months - we look back on 2022’s major moments From bidding farewell to our beloved Queen to the Ukraine war, the revolving door at Number 10 and all kinds of coming-together events that once seemed obsolete... Richard Godwin reviews 2022 Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
By-election held today in test for Rishi Sunak - but lots of voters aren't bothered Voters will head to the polls in Stretford and Urmston, in Greater Manchester, today after Kate Green resigned last month - Labour expected to hold its majority Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Nurses warn of more strike dates in January as they fight to 'the bitter end' New strike dates in the NHS could be announced as early as next week as the RCN's first nationwide strike in 106 years begins today - with even a top Tory and a pay chief urging Rishi Sunak to reopen talks on salaries Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Sunak facing growing pressure to improve nurses’ pay offer Former Tory chair urges PM to compromise as strikes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland take place The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Tory support collapses in seaside towns as Sunak warned of Labour ‘red wave’ Conservative backing in coastal seats slumps 19% since Boris Johnson’s election victory The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Channel search continues overnight after four die in migrant boat tragedy The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said ships in the area have been asked to post lookouts and report updates. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Government to blame for ‘tragic’ NHS strike, says union boss as nurses start walkout ‘Strong possibility’ of further strikes in January, says RCN chief Pat Cullen The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Dec 15, 2022 'We're in a boat...water is coming in. We have children. Please help': English Channel tragedy's desperate phone call as four dead "In the background of the message we can hear babies screaming"
Reuters · Dec 15, 2022 UK PM Sunak plans anti-strike laws to protect lives, jobs - Daily Mail British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to introduce anti-strike laws to protect lives and livelihoods, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday.
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Harrowing moment desperate Channel victims cry for help before boat capsizes WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 22-second WhatsApp call left by a man onboard to charity Utopia 56 captured him pleading for assistance as water entered their boat before tragedy struck
Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022 Brits back nursing strikes as walkout branded a 'badge of shame' for Rishi Sunak Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen said members on picket lines was 'a sign of failure on the part of government' as patients face cancelled operations and postponed treatments
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 Channel deaths: desperate call from boat raised alarm for rescue operation Skipper of fishing vessel tells how his crew spent two hours pulling 31 people from the freezing water
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 Channel tragedy shows hardline policies will not deter those desperate to reach UK Suella Braverman doubles down on government plans after four people die risking everything to cross Channel
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 The Guardian view on the Channel migrant deaths: desperate people deserve better Editorial: The circumstances of this tragedy should lead the government to rethink its small boats strategy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 Rish! may be very good at being a tech bro, but he’s a terrible politician As Sunak struggles to appear genuine or sound in control, the cheers as he enters the Commons are increasingly hollow
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Raab insists Bill of Rights still has Prime Minister’s backing Dominic Raab was being grilled by the Joint Human Rights Committee on the controversial Bill, which he introduced during his first stint in office.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022 King Charles Visits UK Parliament to Remember Late Queen Elizabeth King Charles took part in a visit of remembrance and thanksgiving at Britain's parliament on Wednesday to honor his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, who died in September. As part of the trip, Charles met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, as well as the speakers…
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022 A grim day in the Channel – and the Commons The House of Commons was suspended from 2.30 this afternoon as King Charles attended the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He could have arrived at midday and saved us all the trouble of a fairly dire PMQs.