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I don’t trust PM not to leak interview with Sue Gray, says Cummings
Former No 10 adviser says he will only submit written evidence to Downing Street parties inquiry
London drinkers given caustic soda instead of salt in tequila slammers
Apparent staff error caused injuries to five people at central London bar Tiger Tiger last month
Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated
People arriving in England or Scotland from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated, it has been confirmed.
Journalist Julian Assange wins first stage of attempt to appeal against extradition for the crime of reporting the real facts
WikiLeaks founder is seeking to appeal against ruling that he can be sent to US to face espionage charges
Bank of England on track for second rate rise in under two months
Britain's central bank looks on course to raise interest rates next week for the second time in less than two months, reversing more of its COVID-19 pandemic stimulus, after inflation jumped to its highest in nearly 30 years.
US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder
A US woman discovered she had won $3m (£2.2m) from the lottery after checking her spam folder for an unrelated email.
Former pope Benedict admits making false claim to child sexual abuse inquiry
Ex-pontiff blames ‘editorial oversight’ for previous statement he was absent from 1980 meeting over suspected paedophile priest
Nato reinforces eastern borders as Ukraine tensions mount
US aircraft carrier joins patrol activities in Mediterranean, while Russia prepares for naval exercises
UK minister resigns over 'woeful' efforts to stop COVID loan fraud
A British junior government minister resigned on Monday in protest at what he said were "woeful" efforts to stop the fraudulent abuse of coronavirus support schemes.
Assailed by scandal, UK's Johnson fights for his job
Britain's Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering in Downing Street, adding fuel to an investigation into government parties during COVID-19 lo...
FTSE 100 slumps and gas prices surge as Russia crisis adds to cocktail of anxieties for markets
Market experts say the Russia-Ukraine tensions are starting to add to the wider volatility largely emanating from the United States where inflation is taking centre stage ahead of a key central bank meeting this week.
UK scrapping Covid tests for some travelers
Boris Johnson praised his government for making ‘big calls’ and taking ‘tough decisions’
Washington urges US citizens to avoid Russia
Americans should not visit “due to ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine”
A global tax on millionaires would benefit the wealthy as well as the poor
An open letter was recently published that was signed by more than 100 millionaires and billionaires, pleading to their class brethren – particularly those participating in the World Economic Forum’s recent online Davos summit – to adopt...
Julian Assange: From liberal darling to public enemy no. 1
“The UK High Court will deliver its decision on Monday morning [January 24] about whether to permit Julian Assange to appeal the US extradition decision to UK Supreme Court,” WikiLeaks tweeted on Friday.
China responds to UK claim of ‘aggression’ in Indo-Pacific
British diplomacy is stuck in ‘the Cold War playbook’ says Chinese embassy
‘Least-liked’ people in UK revealed
More than 25% of Brits ‘feel negative’ about Muslims, named as the second-most unpopular community
British Airways jet bought for £1 is now a bar hosting lavish plane parties
An iconic 747 British Airways jet has been bought and transformed into a party destination.
Omicron variant and rising prices combine to cool activity in UK services sector
The authors of a closely watched survey suggest the Bank of England would be justified in raising rates again this month as rising prices damage demand in the fragile economic recovery.
‘Depraved’ Playboy founder accused of bestiality and grooming
Even Bill Cosby's name showed up in the explosive documentary, which paints Hugh Hefner as a predator
The first British woman to swim the English Channel
Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the English Channel, but kept her accomplishments hidden from her family.
Pronovias Group Gives Your Wedding Dress A "Second Life" In New Initiative
You don't have to let your dress gather dust through Pronovias Group's new dress program
How the US messed up its new 5G rollout: ‘It wasn’t our finest hour’
Longstanding disagreements between federal agencies over potential risks to aircraft remained unresolved in the days leading to the 5G debut
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is building the world’s fastest supercomputer
Facebook founder’s planned metaverse, blending reality with digital experiences, will require enormous computing power
‘Paradigm shift’ needed in way WHO is funded, says director general
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Covid pandemic has proven that health is ‘an international issue’
Paivi Rasanen: Finnish MP in Bible hate speech trial
A former Finnish interior minister has gone on trial for hate speech against gay people, following comments which she says were based on the Bible.
The surveillance concerns around China’s Winter Olympics app – explained
A report found the app that will be used to monitor athletes’ health and travel data has a ‘devastating’ encryption flaw
7 Kitchen Trends You’ll Soon Be Seeing Everywhere
Top designers and industry insiders share the secret recipe for standout kitchen design in 2022.
Quote of the Day
Sometimes the most clever thing to say is nothing at all.
Apple fined over dating apps
A Dutch watchdog has said the Big Tech firm failed to comply with an order on alternative payment methods
Google accused in new lawsuit of ‘invading’ user privacy
The attorneys general for three states and Washington DC claim the tech giant used “deceptive and unfair” practices
Prosecutor demands life sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero
The man portrayed as saving numerous lives in the 2004 Hollywood flick was handed 25 years on terrorism charges in 2021
Aviva adds human rights to ethical investment drive
Leading British asset manager Aviva Investors plans to push boards for greater action on biodiversity and human rights so that companies consider "the whole picture of sustainability".
Overseas Hongkongers look to Chinese medicine for curing Covid
With Omicron raging around the world, overseas Hongkongers are looking to a traditional Chinese medicine capsule for treating Covid-19.
Bitcoin tumbling below $34,000
The selloff in cryptocurrencies gained new momentum on Monday, with Bitcoin tumbling to a six-month low and other tokens seeing big losses.
British hypocrisy: University finds novel 1984 ‘offensive and upsetting’ as it perfectly predicted the current miserable state of Britain as the No.1 surveilled state
Protecting students from the ugly reality of Britain today: a British university has issued a warning over “offensive and upsetting” content in Orwell’s famous "1984" dystopia. Students are being warned of ‘explicit material’ awaiting th...
Dominic Raab refuses to confirm full publication of Sue Gray partygate report
Deputy PM promises ‘full transparency’ but says it is for Boris Johnson to decide how much detail is released to the public
PM facing calls to ensure all evidence is published in No 10 parties inquiry
Labour and Lib Dems call for full transparency as it emerges Sue Gray’s report may just summarise findings
Ghislaine Maxwell learning Russian in jail as she faces life behind bars
GHISLAINE Maxwell is "learning Russian behind bars to keep sane" as she faces spending the rest of her life in jail for child sex trafficking.
Boris Johnson is facing a make-or-break moment with report due into 'Partygate' scandal
It could be a crucial week for Boris Johnson in his battle to stay in power.
EU’s top diplomat reveals what he thinks about protesters attacking his building
The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, was pictured inspecting his damaged HQ in Brussels after Covid-19 protests turned violent
John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff
Retailer John Lewis has said all its staff are entitled to full sick pay for Covid-related absences, regardless of vaccination status, and it would not be "right" to differentiate.
Britain reports 74,799 COVID-19 cases, 75 deaths on Sunday
Britain reported 74,799 new COVID-19 cases and 75 deaths within 28 days of a positive test on Sunday, government data showed.
Calls for Tory Islamophobia inquiry as PM drawn into Nusrat Ghani row
Former minister says she made clear party complaints process was not the right way to tackle her allegations
Ukrainian politician mocks 'stupid' claims he could lead puppet government
Former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevhen Murayev derided British allegations that he could be installed as leader of a Kremlin puppet government in Kyiv, and told Reuters in an interview that he was considering legal action.
Covid in Scotland: Restrictions impact 'worth it', says Sturgeon
The impact of Scotland's Covid restrictions on business and hospitality have been "worth it", First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Gavin Williamson tied new school funding to party vote, says Tory defector
Bury South MP says former education secretary warned disloyalty over free school meals vote risked losing new high school
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding plans due to Omicron surge
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday revealed she has canceled her wedding as the country continues to curb a new wave of Omicron cases.
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