Rishi Sunak faces first major foreign policy test at G20 in Bali PM’s stance on global issues not fully known but he will be keen for Russia not to be seen as calling the shots The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022
Dominic Raab accused of hurling tomatoes across room in fit of rage amid bullying claims The accusations pile more pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak whose judgment has been questioned Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022
Breakthrough deal with France on migrant crossings ‘may be ready in days’ Deal to curb migrant crossings reportedly could be ready ‘as early as Monday’ The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
Rishi Sunak ‘set to cut defence spending in real terms’ as inflation soars The allowance for all departments, including the Ministry of Defence, will rise in line with the 2021 spending review, according to reports. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
AA calls for fuel duty cut to be extended Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to remember the importance of road transport in next week’s Autumn Statement. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
Tory failures to recognise Cold War heroes in medical cover up an 'insult' PM Rishi Sunak has been accused of an Armistice Day snub after failing to recognise the Cold War heroes whose medical records were hidden by the Ministry of Defence in a 70-year cover-up Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
G20 leaders’ photo to be scrapped amid tensions over Ukraine war Divisions over Russia’s invasion reduce the chance that leaders of the world’s top economies will find consensus at the Bali summit. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
MoJ staff ‘offered route out of department after Dominic Raab reappointed to Cabinet role’ Multiple sources have alleged Dominic Raab created a ‘culture of fear’ in MoJ The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Who is Matt Hancock? From health secretary to I’m a Celebrity From Covid press briefings to the Australian jungle The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Sunak under pressure amid reports second cabinet minister faces bullying allegations This follows the resignation of former education secretary Gavin Williamson The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
World leaders to forgo G20 ‘family photo’ over Russia’s presence Despite Vladimir Putin saying he will not be at summit, attendees do not want to pose alongside deputy Sergei Lavrov The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022
Full list of surgeries that NHS could stop funding as it looks to save £2 billion NHS chiefs are looking to save up to £2 billion by cracking down on select surgical procedures as PM Rishi Sunak attempts to find cash for the "fiscal black hole" of up to £50 billion in public finances Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
Dominic Raab nicknamed 'The Incinerator' as Deputy PM 'burns through' staff so quickly Civil servants working for Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab have accused him of creating a "climate of fear" at the Ministry of Justice with staff leaving their jobs over concerns about his behaviour Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
MoJ staff ‘offered route out after Raab reappointed to Cabinet role’ Multiple sources have alleged Dominic Raab created a ‘culture of fear’ in the Ministry of Justice, according to The Guardian. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Irish Mirror · Nov 11, 2022 Taoiseach says Irish wearing poppy 'not as controversial' as some suggest at UK event The Taoiseach said that it was “appropriate” for him to pay respect to people who died during the wars
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022 Does Britain have a £50bn fiscal black hole? It depends who you ask A month and 60 years ago, the world almost came to an end. The Soviet Union had deployed ballistic missiles in Cuba, the United States imposed a quarantine around the island and both sides contemplated the annihilation of the other before a peaceful resolution was found. We called it the…
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022 58 people charged over Just Stop Oil protests on M25, say Metropolitan Police Over four days environmental activistsclimbed gantries above the motorway, forcing it to close in several places
The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon says she is 'profoundly concerned' ahead of autumn Budget Sturgeon described recent political turmoil in Westminster as “sub-optimal”
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022 MoJ staff offered ‘route out’ amid concerns over Dominic Raab behaviour Exclusive: Some civil servants may have still been traumatised by his previous stint there, sources say
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Irish premier praises Rishi Sunak’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to NI Protocol dispute Micheal Martin said Anglo-Irish relations have improved ‘very significantly’ as he expressed hope of a resolution to the stand-off.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon ‘profoundly concerned’ ahead of autumn budget Scotland’s First Minister said the UK was in an “incredibly difficult” position after meeting Rishi Sunak at the British-Irish Council summit.
Glasgow Live · Nov 11, 2022 DWP Universal Credit boost as claimants could soon get £52 more each month The Autumn Statement is expected to be set out by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on November 17 and households will be listening closely to hear how the latest decisions will impact them.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Rishi Sunak welcomes King Abdullah of Jordan to No 10 The monarch caught Downing Street off guard by arriving early on Friday, meaning he missed the customary doorstep handshake with the Prime Minister.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Councils set to cut bus routes, libraries and streetlamps as austerity fears grow Only one in five county councils confident of avoiding bankruptcy next year
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Sunak told to apologise after ex-minister’s ‘racial slur’ sparks diplomatic row Exclusive: Labour calls on Sunak to apologise on behalf of his party before he meets Japanese PM at G20