The Latest Breaking News from Will Quince

Only 1,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive in UK after 150,000 British families offer to help

More than 150,000 British families are believed to have registered their interest in housing desperate Ukrainians but are set to be disappointed. Just over 1,000 refugees have arrived in the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

First 20 fines to be issued over Westminster’s partygate scandal

The move follows investigations into alleged breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules in Downing Street and Whitehall.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Rayner says it would be ‘unacceptable’ if she ‘lamped’ PM after Will Smith slap

Labour’s deputy leader said violence is ‘never the answer’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Partygate: Boris Johnson 'not expected' to be among first 15 fined by Met Police

The Metropolitan Police are expected to hand out Partygate fines to between 15 and 20 officials for breach of Covid rules

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Partygate saga ‘should not have happened’ – minister

Will Quince said it appeared the police investigation ‘looks like it may be concluding relatively soon’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Abramovich poisoning claim ‘worrying’, says government minister

Warning to negotiators not to eat or drink anything during Istanbul talks

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Partygate: Police to fine 'at least 15 people' over Downing Street lockdown gatherings

The fines come as part of the police force's investigation into Downing Street parties held during lockdown - with the latest penalties coming months after the Mirror first revealed details of the alleged breaches

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Should Boris Johnson resign if he is fined over partygate? Minister won’t say

Police investigating alleged lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office will soon issue an initial tranche of fines

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022

Victory for Marcus Rashford as free school meals eligibility extended

Campaigners ‘tremendously happy’ after government decides to permanently allow children from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) to access free school meals

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Nottingham's special educational needs services avoid 'written statement of action' from Government

Nationally 80percent of inspected areas in 2021 received a written statement of action - but Nottingham avoided this

Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2022