Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike Stuart Woodward/BBC By Simon Dedman BBC Essex political reporter A council that is effectively bankrupt is in talks with government to borrow up to £636m to help balance its books. Thurrock Council in Essex has a £1.5bn debt following a series of high-risk investments. The… Continue reading Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike
Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM
Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM Reuters By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & political correspondent Days after the prime minister sacked his party chairman, another staffing time bomb is ticking under his government. Ministers tell us privately they expect Rishi Sunak’s deputy, Dominic Raab, to be the next… Continue reading Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM
Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab
Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger BBC News Rishi Sunak is under growing pressure to explain what he knew about the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab when… Continue reading Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab
Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims
Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab should be suspended while he is investigated over bullying allegations, a civil service union leader has said. FDA general secretary Dave Penman told the BBC: “If that was any other employee… they would in all likelihood be suspended from… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims
Government promises robust crypto regulation
Government promises robust crypto regulation Getty Images By Tom Singleton Technology team The government is announcing measures to “robustly” regulate the cryptocurrency industry. It says the proposals, being published on Wednesday, will give consumers confidence while allowing the sector to “thrive”. Critics say ministers should take a cautious approach, given the industry’s prolonged global slump.… Continue reading Government promises robust crypto regulation
Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe
Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News At least three senior civil servants who worked with Dominic Raab have given evidence to the inquiry into his behaviour. The BBC has been told one of them is Sir Philip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe
Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak says he handled case decisively
Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak says he handled case decisively This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Rishi Sunak has defended his handling of Nadhim Zahawi’s sacking, arguing he followed “the right process”. An investigation by the PM’s ethics adviser found Mr Zahawi had breached the… Continue reading Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak says he handled case decisively
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack. Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Sportswear chain JD Sports has said stored data relating to 10 million customers might be at risk after it was hit by a cyber attack. The company said information that “may have been accessed” by hackers… Continue reading JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.
Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak
Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak EPA Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory Party chairman after an inquiry by the PM’s ethics adviser found he had failed to disclose that HMRC was investigating his tax affairs. The PM said Sir Laurie Magnus’s inquiry made clear there had been a… Continue reading Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak
Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales’ FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly
Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales’ FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly Getty Images Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh government has said. A spokesman confirmed the news with “deep sadness”. He added: “The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time… Continue reading Clare Drakeford: Wife of Wales’ FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly