UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is facing accusations of asking civil servants to help her evade a speeding fine. The incident has led to accusations of a cover-up and breaking the ministerial code. This article will explore the allegations against Braverman, and the potential consequences she may face. What Happened? Braverman allegedly asked civil servants
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Sinn Fein has become the largest party in local government in Northern Ireland for the first time. Following a two-day count, Sinn Fein emerged with 144 seats, an increase of 39 on the last vote in 2019. The DUP was the largest unionist party with 122 seats, the same as four years ago. The Alliance
Sinn Fein is on track to become the largest party in Northern Ireland’s local government, with more than half of its council seats now filled following the recent elections. As vote counting continued for a second day, the nationalist party has secured 99 councillors, while the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) currently has 85 council seats,
BT has announced plans to cut costs and boost profitability by significantly reducing the number of people working for the telecoms group. The company projects its “total labour resource” to be reduced from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 by the end of the decade under a “rolling plan”. This reduction affects both BT employees
Sukhcharn Singh, a taxi driver who transported the Duke and Duchess of Sussex through New York City during a car chase, has contradicted the couple’s claim that the situation was “near catastrophic.” Singh stated that the paparazzi followed the couple’s vehicle throughout their journey but said he didn’t agree with their assessment of the situation.
Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, has called on the UK government to renegotiate its Brexit deal with the EU. The company has expressed concerns about the future of UK plants and their ability to meet the trade rules on where parts are sourced. In a submission to a parliamentary committee’s inquiry on electric vehicle
According to new data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), nearly 11 million UK adults have struggled to keep up with bills and credit repayments since the start of the year. This represents one in five adults who have found financial commitments to be a heavy burden. The number of people struggling has significantly increased
The UK government has announced plans to abolish “no-fault” evictions, which allow landlords to reclaim possession of their property from tenants without providing a reason. The Renters’ (Reform) Bill is set to be published later, three-and-a-half years after the government made a manifesto promise to tackle the issue. The new bill will also grant tenants
The Irish government is facing demands to clarify details of a secret agreement with the UK for Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft to help defend Irish airspace in an emergency. Sinn Fein is insisting that the government elaborate on the deal to ensure it’s not breaking Ireland’s cherished neutrality, while an independent senator is taking
The Royal Festival Hall was the venue for the UK television industry’s most important night, where stars gathered to celebrate the best of British TV. Kate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, won the award for Best Leading Actress while Ben Whishaw won Best Leading Actor for his role as a doctor in This Is Going to