Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s early departure from the D-Day commemorations has been criticised by Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt. Speaking during the BBC’s seven-way TV election debate, Mordaunt stated that Johnson’s decision was “completely wrong”. She did, however, praise Rishi Sunak for apologising to veterans and the public, urging that the matter should not be politicised.… Continue reading Mordaunt says Sunak's decision to leave D-Day event was 'wrong'
Tag: UK News
Ripon: Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10
Denise Povall, a former teaching assistant at a primary school, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy in the 2000s. Povall, 61, who worked for a school in the Harrogate district, has been charged with various sexual offences, including grooming and sexual assault. Even though she denied all… Continue reading Ripon: Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10
Unite union refuses to endorse Labour's election manifesto
Labour’s biggest trade union supporter, Unite, has declined to endorse the party’s 2024 general election manifesto, stating that it falls short in its bid to safeguard workers’ rights and conserve jobs in the oil and gas industries. The union bosses met to discuss the party’s pledges on Friday and confirmed they would not be endorsing… Continue reading Unite union refuses to endorse Labour's election manifesto
Badri Issa: Man who stabbed 'peacemaker' to death jailed
Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
Rebecca Comins: Driver guilty after cyclist killed in van crash
Vasile Barbu has been found guilty of dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of Rebecca Comins, a 52-year-old triathlete, during an organised time-trial race on 2 June 2022. Barbu was driving a van on the A40 near Raglan when the accident occurred. He hit Comins, throwing her into the air, causing her to land… Continue reading Rebecca Comins: Driver guilty after cyclist killed in van crash
William among guests at Duke of Westminster's wedding
The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, tied the knot with his fiancée, Olivia Henson, in a ceremony at Chester Cathedral, which was attended by their closest family and friends. The prince’s wedding drew thousands of well-wishers to the cathedral, with Prince Charles among them. Prince William served as an usher for the wedding party, and… Continue reading William among guests at Duke of Westminster's wedding
Childminder admits killing baby boy in her care
Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
Labour plans curbs on UK firms hiring foreign workers
Labour is looking to prevent UK firms from sponsoring visas for overseas workers, if they choose to disobey the party’s plans for training British workers. Labour announced that they will reduce the need for foreign workers by improving training for the IT, engineering, health and social care and construction sectors. Companies that resist would find… Continue reading Labour plans curbs on UK firms hiring foreign workers
Disruption on Channel ferries due to Calais strike
A strike at the French port of Calais has caused disruption to ferry services travelling from Calais to Dover. The pension reforms dispute has caused P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, and DFDS to cancel, delay, or reroute sailings. Passengers have been warned to check-in with ferry operators for the latest updates on their services. The Port… Continue reading Disruption on Channel ferries due to Calais strike
D-Day absence an extraordinary own goal from the Conservatives
The UK Conservative party has taken a hit after Chancellor Rishi Sunak departed early from the D-Day commemorations in Europe. Sunak left to take part in campaigning, cutting short his attendance and the opportunity for photo opportunities at the event in France. Criticism of the Chancellor’s decision was compounded by photographs of former Prime Minister David… Continue reading D-Day absence an extraordinary own goal from the Conservatives