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Rishi Sunak signals end of ‘golden era’ of relations between Britain and China

PM’s first major foreign policy speech warns of the creeping authoritarianism of Xi Jinping’s regime

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' of UK-China relations 'over' and hits out at 'crackdown'

The Prime Minister's first major foreign policy speech was described as 'thin as gruel' by Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy who said the Tories were 'flip-flopping' on rhetoric towards China

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Rishi Sunak warns against ‘cold war’ with China despite growing ‘authoritarianism’

Prime minister accused of being ‘weak’ as he unveils policy of ‘robust pragmatism’

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Failure to name firms receiving Covid loans hurts trust in UK, BBB tribunal told

‘Woefully inadequate’ due diligence controls to deter fraud cited in challenge to British Business Bank

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

MPs call for inquiry into claims of bullying in UK fire services

New details emerge from report on London’s brigades as opposition parties demand national review

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Whitehall chief looking at whether to stop civil service work on Scotland vote

Scotland secretary tells MPs Simon Case is considering issue related to would-be independence referendum

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia executing dozens while others 'distracted by the World Cup' says Tory MP

The former Tory cabinet minister David Davis raised the issue in an urgent question in the Commons after Britain's 'friend' in the Middle East beheaded twenty people in just two weeks

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Police chief: ‘Friendly’ World Cup shows need to resist alcohol relaxation

Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the UK’s football policing lead, also praised England and Wales fans for their “exemplary” behaviour in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Asylum seekers with diphtheria symptoms to be isolated amid rise in cases

It comes after Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced criticism about overcrowding and outbreaks of disease at the Manston processing centre.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Asylum seekers with diphtheria symptoms will be taken to 'isolation centres', minister says

The Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said those with symptoms will remain at the Manston migrant centre in Kent or be transported to isolation centres after the UKHSA confirmed an 'increase' in cases of the disease

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022