Suella Braverman in denial over forced resignation, sources say

Suella Braverman in denial over forced resignation, sources say EPA By Leila Nathoo BBC political correspondent Suella Braverman was “amazed” and “in denial” over being forced to resign for breaching the ministerial code, according to sources. Ms Braverman stood down as then PM Liz Truss’s home secretary on 19 October after admitting to a “technical… Continue reading Suella Braverman in denial over forced resignation, sources say

Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Rishi Sunak should sack Home Secretary Suella Braverman as she could pose a security risk, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader said the new prime minister’s decision to re-appoint Ms Braverman six days after she was forced to quit over a security breach… Continue reading Rishi Sunak should sack Suella Braverman, says Keir Starmer

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say EPA By Ione Wells Political correspondent The chancellor and PM are facing “sober” decisions on potential spending cuts and tax rises, officials have told the BBC. In a meeting on Thursday, they were told that economic growth is forecast to be considerably lower than… Continue reading Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues EPA New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has demoted two allies of his predecessor Liz Truss, as he puts the final touches to his ministerial team. Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been moved from transport secretary to be a minister in the Foreign Office. Chris Philp, who was paymaster general,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak demotes Truss allies as reshuffle continues

James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office

James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office EPA Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended the re-appointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary just days after she was forced to quit the job. Ms Braverman resigned last week after admitting two data breaches. Labour said her return to cabinet undermined new PM Rishi… Continue reading James Cleverly defends return of Suella Braverman to Home Office

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children By Patience Atuhaire BBC News, Mukono Eleven children have died after a fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at a school for visually impaired children in Uganda. Four others are in a critical condition and are being treated in hospital. The cause… Continue reading Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term

Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term Getty Images By Merlyn Thomas BBC News A Russian court has rejected an appeal by US basketball star Brittney Griner against her “traumatic” nine-year jail term for drugs charges. The court near Moscow upheld the sentence, with the state prosecutor calling it “fair”. The double Olympic… Continue reading Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term

Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid EPA-EFE By Raffi Berg BBC News, Jerusalem Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked with stones in a… Continue reading Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid