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The Prime Minister says he's hopeful of a positive outcome, but insists a pact is not yet secured Rishi Sunak said his administration is “giving it everything we’ve got” to finalise a deal to fix issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol but insists a pact has not yet been secured. The Prime Minister said he is hopeful of a “positive outcome” in the talks with the European Union as Westminster […]

The UK has held a national minute's silence on the first anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine. MPs stood in silence in the Commons chamber to mark a year since the invasion of Ukraine began. The one-minute silence halted Commons proceedings at 11am during a Friday sitting, when a small group of backbench MPs usually attend to consider private member’s bills. Several ministers and shadow ministers joined the cohort of backbench Labour and […]

Ukrainian soldiers have spoken of their hope for their country’s future as a service was held to mark one year since the beginning of the conflict. Three hundred Ukrainian troops as well as 150 UK, Canadian and Lithuanian soldiers took part in a service at an Army camp in the south-east of England to mark the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Padre John Power of the Royal Lancers […]

The King has paid tribute to the “remarkable courage and resilience” of Ukraine’s people on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Charles, who earlier this week met Ukrainian recruits being trained by UK and international forces, said he hoped the outpouring of solidarity with the nation would bring “strength from the knowledge that, together, we stand united”. In a message to mark one year on from the start of the conflict, […]

Public sector workers are becoming “burnt out” and quitting their jobs after putting in millions of hours of unpaid overtime last year, according to a report. The TUC urged everyone to work their proper hours as part of its annual campaign against excessive unpaid overtime. The union organisation estimated that employers claimed £26 billion of free labour last year, saying managers should support staff by setting reasonable workloads and putting […]

Kate Forbes is the most popular candidate to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish first minister, despite the row over her religious beliefs, a poll of SNP supporters has revealed. Scots who voted for Ms Sturgeon’s party in the 2021 Holyrood election were questioned on who they think should replace her. Almost a third (31%) of those questioned said they do not yet know who to back. But 28% said they […]

Supersub Antony fired Manchester United to a thrilling statement victory against Barcelona as Erik ten Hag’s improving side progressed from this breathless Europa League knockout play-off clash. A week on from the absorbing, chaotic 2-2 first leg draw in Catalunya, these football heavyweights locked horns once again seeking progress to the last 16 under the Old Trafford lights. Robert Lewandowski’s penalty had United facing an all-too-familiar European exit to Spanish […]

That's according to the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman Home Secretary Suella Braverman said housing asylum seekers in hotels is causing “understandable tensions” following ugly clashes between protesters. She said violence was “never acceptable” but “we are all frustrated with the situation” and it is not “racist or bigoted” to acknowledge the problems caused to communities. Anti-migrant protesters have gathered in recent weeks outside hotels in Knowsley, Merseyside and Rotherham, South […]

He has provided a bass part to one of the tracks on the, as yet, un-named album Sir Paul McCartney will appear on The Rolling Stones’ upcoming album, bringing together two of the biggest bands in British musical history. The former Beatle, 80, has provided a bass part to one of the tracks that is expected to feature on their upcoming studio album, which remains untitled. A spokesman for the […]