Category: UK Politics

Russia hacking: ‘FSB in years-long cyber attacks on UK’, says government

Russia hacking: ‘FSB in years-long cyber attacks on UK’, says government Reuters By Gordon Corera BBC Security correspondent The UK is accusing Russia’s Security Service, the FSB, of a sustained cyber-hacking campaign, targeting politicians and others in public life. The government said one group stole data through cyber-attacks, which was later made public, including material… Continue reading Russia hacking: ‘FSB in years-long cyber attacks on UK’, says government

I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson

I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Boris Johnson has said he should have “twigged” the seriousness of Covid sooner, conceding earlier action could have been taken against the… Continue reading I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson

Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis

Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis Getty Images By Alex Forsyth Political correspondent, BBC News More councils in England are at risk of going bust after the government set out its tax and spending plans last month, local government leaders have warned. Local authorities say a lack of funding in the Autumn Statement… Continue reading Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis

New Rwanda asylum treaty deals with Supreme Court concerns, says James Cleverly

New Rwanda asylum treaty deals with Supreme Court concerns, says James Cleverly Reuters By Joshua Nevett Political reporter, BBC News The home secretary says a new treaty with Rwanda addresses the concerns of the UK’s Supreme Court, which ruled the government’s plan unlawful last month. The court said the policy, which would see migrants sent… Continue reading New Rwanda asylum treaty deals with Supreme Court concerns, says James Cleverly

‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer

‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that the UK will face “huge constraints” on public spending if his party win the next General Election. On Monday, he will say anyone expecting an incoming Labour government “to quickly turn… Continue reading ‘Labour won’t turn on spending taps’ says Starmer

NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter The NHS is doing “everything” it can to avoid a winter crisis in the health service, the health secretary has said. There are… Continue reading NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Boris Johnson is expected to apologise to the Covid Inquiry next week and acknowledge the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. But the former PM will argue robustly that… Continue reading Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right

Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock

Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock PA Media School closures in January 2021 could have been avoided if ministers had taken action earlier the previous autumn, Matt Hancock has said. The former health secretary told the Covid inquiry that avoiding a lockdown led to tougher measures later on. WhatsApp… Continue reading Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock