Category: UK Politics

Government to launch legal bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing Johnson WhatsApps Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics The government is to launch a legal challenge over the Covid inquiry’s demand for WhatsApp messages and documents. Officials missed a 16:00 deadline to disclose messages between Boris Johnson and his advisers during the pandemic, as… Continue reading Government to launch legal bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing Johnson WhatsApps

Deadline looms in row over WhatsApp release to Covid inquiry Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The government has until 4pm to hand over unredacted messages and notebooks to the Covid inquiry, or face potential legal action. The inquiry wants to see various messages between Boris Johnson and his advisers during the pandemic, as… Continue reading Deadline looms in row over WhatsApp release to Covid inquiry

Labour defends donations from Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Labour has defended accepting donations from a backer of Just Stop Oil, saying it does not affect the party’s views on the campaign group. Shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said Dale Vince, a green energy entrepreneur, was a “legitimate… Continue reading Labour defends donations from Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince

Boris Johnson: Deadline to hand over WhatsApps to Covid inquiry extended PA Media By Becky Morton & Nick Eardley BBC Politics A deadline for the government to hand over Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages, diaries and notebooks to the Covid inquiry has been extended. The Cabinet Office now has until Thursday to pass the material… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Deadline to hand over WhatsApps to Covid inquiry extended

Plans for supermarket price cap on basic food Getty Images By James Gregory BBC News The government is discussing plans for supermarkets to introduce a cap on the price of basic food items to help tackle the rising cost of living. A voluntary agreement with major retailers could see price reductions on basic food items… Continue reading Plans for supermarket price cap on basic food

Machine guns among weapons lost by UK armed forces Getty Images By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Two machine guns, two pistols and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition have been lost by UK armed forces over the past two years. Meanwhile, two SA80 Cadet PP Rifles were stolen in 2021. The figures, first reported by… Continue reading Machine guns among weapons lost by UK armed forces

Chris Mason: Big migration number sparks even bigger debate PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News A big, stark number. And an ocean of nuance. Net migration added 606,000 to the UK’s population last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. An estimated 1.2 million people arrived, while just over half a… Continue reading Chris Mason: Big migration number sparks even bigger debate

Man arrested after car crashes into Downing Street gates This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sean Seddon BBC News A man has been arrested after a car crashed into the Downing Street gates. The Met Police said he was held on suspicion… Continue reading Man arrested after car crashes into Downing Street gates

Renters Reform Bill: Warning changes could ‘decimate’ student market Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Plans to abolish fixed-term tenancies in England would “decimate” the student housing market, landlords have warned. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) said a lack of certainty properties would be available at the start of the academic year could… Continue reading Renters Reform Bill: Warning changes could ‘decimate’ student market

Rishi Sunak decides not to order inquiry into Suella Braverman speeding row PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak has said Suella Braverman’s handling of a speeding offence did not breach ministerial rules and would not be investigated. The home secretary was caught speeding last year and asked officials for advice on arranging… Continue reading Rishi Sunak decides not to order inquiry into Suella Braverman speeding row