Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Former cabinet minister Nadine Dorries has said “sinister forces” denied her a seat in the House of Lords. The MP was one of Boris Johnson’s close allies who didn’t appear on the former PM’s resignation honours list. In… Continue reading Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage
US moves to block Microsoft’s Activision takeover
US moves to block Microsoft’s Activision takeover Reuters By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Regulators in the US have asked a judge to block Microsoft from completing its $69bn (£56bn) purchase of Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said the deal, which would be the largest in the… Continue reading US moves to block Microsoft’s Activision takeover
MOVEit hack: Media watchdog Ofcom latest victim of mass hack
MOVEit hack: Media watchdog Ofcom latest victim of mass hack Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Media watchdog Ofcom has confirmed that it is a victim of a cyber-attack by hackers linked to a notorious Russian ransomware group. Confidential data about some companies regulated by Ofcom, and personal information from 412 employees was downloaded… Continue reading MOVEit hack: Media watchdog Ofcom latest victim of mass hack
Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak
Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak PA Media Rishi Sunak has accused Boris Johnson of asking him to “overrule” a panel tasked with vetting his appointments to the House of Lords. The House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) has confirmed it rejected eight of the former prime minister’s nominations. Mr… Continue reading Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak
Country wants to move on from Boris Johnson, says Shapps
Country wants to move on from Boris Johnson, says Shapps PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News The country “wants to move on” from Boris Johnson, Grants Shapps has said as he dismissed claims the former PM was the victim of a witch hunt. Mr Johnson resigned as an MP, saying he had… Continue reading Country wants to move on from Boris Johnson, says Shapps
Third by-election for Tories as Boris Johnson ally quits
Third by-election for Tories as Boris Johnson ally quits Getty Images By Chris Mason, Political Editor, Helen Catt, Political Correspondent & Suzanne Leigh BBC News An ally of Boris Johnson has resigned “with immediate effect”, triggering a third by-election for the Tories. Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, has stood down but did not… Continue reading Third by-election for Tories as Boris Johnson ally quits
Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Thousands of Reddit communities will be inaccessible on Monday in protest at how the site is being run. Reddit is introducing controversial charges to developers of third-party apps, which are used to browse the social media platform. But this has… Continue reading Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list
Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Some of Boris Johnson’s closest allies – including Priti Patel and Jacob Rees-Mogg – have been rewarded with peerages and other awards in the former PM’s honours list. Former secretaries of state Simon Clarke and Mr Rees-Mogg were knighted,… Continue reading Boris Johnson rewards key allies in resignation honours list
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement Reuters By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News UK firms could gain access to US green funding as part of plans to boost UK and US ties announced by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden. The pair unveiled the Atlantic Declaration, to strengthen economic ties between the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election Getty Images By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Caroline Lucas, the Green Party’s former leader and only MP, has announced she will stand down at the next general election. Ms Lucas said the pressures of her role meant she had not been able to focus… Continue reading Green Party MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election