Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir, Unleashed, is making headlines as the Daily Mail reveals that the former prime minister attempted a “last ditch” effort to persuade Prince Harry not to leave the UK with Meghan Markle. The Daily Telegraph also covers this topic, highlighting Johnson’s “manly pep talk” with the Duke of Sussex during a UK-Africa… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Johnson's 'pep talk' with Harry and Treasury rethinks non-dom plan
Author: Dave Carter
Dr Michael Mosley honoured at the British Podcast Awards:
The British Podcast Awards’ Hall of Fame recently welcomed Just One Thing, the podcast hosted by the late Dr Michael Mosley. Dr Mosley popularised the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting, and Just One Thing presents scientifically proven tips to improve health and change lives. Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, Dr Mosley’s wife, accepted the… Continue reading Dr Michael Mosley honoured at the British Podcast Awards:
Treasury reconsidering Labour's plan for non-dom tax status
The Treasury is having second thoughts about implementing some aspects of Labour’s manifesto to toughen up the abolition of non-domicile tax status. This is due to concerns about whether enough revenue will be generated if wealthy foreigners leave the UK. A non-dom refers to a UK resident whose permanent home – or domicile – for… Continue reading Treasury reconsidering Labour's plan for non-dom tax status
Baroness Warsi quits Conservative Party in the Lords
Baroness Warsi, a former Conservative Party chairwoman and the UK’s first Muslim cabinet minister, has resigned from the party in the House of Lords. Warsi accused the party of moving to the “far right” and of displaying “hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities”. The Conservatives say that Warsi was about to be investigated for… Continue reading Baroness Warsi quits Conservative Party in the Lords
Sir Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump for the first time
Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is set to meet with former President Donald Trump for the first time. Starmer is currently in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, but will take some time out of his schedule to meet with Trump at his Trump Tower base. The Prime Minister said that… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump for the first time
EU hints at compromise on youth mobility deal
Sir Keir Starmer will be visiting Brussels for the first time since becoming Prime Minister to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The purpose of the visit is to discuss a new deal that will allow young people greater freedom to travel around Europe. European Union ambassador in the UK, Pedro Serrano, has… Continue reading EU hints at compromise on youth mobility deal
Britons in Lebanon call for UK evacuation flights
Amid the ongoing Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, British nationals are struggling to find evacuation flights out of the country. Dan Harper, his wife, and two children, who reside in a rural part of Beirut, have attempted several times to contact the UK embassy in Lebanon for assistance; however, their calls went unanswered. Harper stated… Continue reading Britons in Lebanon call for UK evacuation flights
Doctor denies carrying out STI tests for Mohamed Al Fayed
Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s doctor, Dr Ann Coxon, has denied carrying out sexual health tests on staff members. Many women told the BBC that Dr Coxon carried out these medical checks while working for Fayed. Kate, one of the women, said that she told Dr Coxon it was unnecessary to test her since… Continue reading Doctor denies carrying out STI tests for Mohamed Al Fayed
Wokingham boy, 12, dies on Powys camping trip
A 12-year-old boy has died while on a family camping trip in mid Wales, according to an inquest. The boy, Kaicy Rakai Zelden Brown, was sharing a tent with his grandfather in Powys on 14 September, while his uncle was in a tent nearby. At around 11:00 BST, his uncle found Kaicy unresponsive and contacted… Continue reading Wokingham boy, 12, dies on Powys camping trip
Southport: Family centre leaving knife attack building
The Norwood Business Centre in Southport, where three children lost their lives in a knife attack, will not see the return of a family centre. Hart Space, which ran groups for new mothers and families, has instead found permanent accommodation at The White House on the town’s municipal golf course with the help of Sefton… Continue reading Southport: Family centre leaving knife attack building