Boris Johnson announces successor to Royal Yacht Britannia flagship to ‘promote British trade on the world stage’ following Brexit Vessel will be used to host trade fairs, ministerial summits and diplomatic talks Will be first national flagship since Britannia, which was decommissioned in 1997 PM faced pressure to name it after Prince Philip, who helped … Read more
Boris Johnson raised ‘significant concerns’ about human rights abuses in Hungary when the country’s strongman leader visited No10 today, Downing Street said this afternoon. The Prime Minister highlighted the right-wing populist’s attacks on ‘gender equality, LGBT rights and media freedom’ when they met in London this afternoon. It came after Mr Johnson faced widespread criticism … Read more
Old farmers will be paid up to £100,000 to retire in bid to freshen industry with new workers who are keener on green methods Environment Secretary believes older farmers hesitant to use green methods Because of Brexit farmers can receive a higher payout than when in the EU Old rules saw average farmer receive about … Read more
Boris Johnson insisted that British farmers could still benefit from Brexit today as he waded into a major Cabinet rift over an Australian trade deal that could flood the UK with cheap meat. The Prime Minister signalled his backing for Trade Secretary Liz Truss, who wants to give producers from Down Under tariff-free access to UK … Read more
Can people come over to my house again? Yes. Up to six people from multiple households or an unlimited number of people from two households will be allowed to visit you inside your house again. Can people stay over at my house again? Yes. People from outside your household will be allowed to stay overnight, … Read more
Tory ministers and MPs last night told Boris Johnson they would not accept Covid curbs being extended to protect jab refuseniks. They urged him to press ahead with the final stage of unlocking next month, even if scientists say the fast-spreading Indian variant poses a risk to the small band of anti-vaxxers. One Cabinet minister … Read more
Ulster Brexit checks will be scrapped as new DUP leader vows to ‘strip away’ parts of the Northern Ireland protocol Edwin Poots called to go ‘back to drawing board’ on Northern Ireland protocol In his first interview since his election on Friday, he vowed to fix issue in 90 days Row centres on protocol in … Read more
Boris Johnson could rip up UK’s post-Brexit agreement with the EU over Northern Ireland to avoid eruption of violence during the summer marching season Boris Johnson could rip up post-Brexit agreement with EU over Northern Ireland The government could suspend checks on goods arriving from the UK mainland Brexit Minister Lord Frost urged Brussels to … Read more
Just two weeks ago the European Parliament finally ratified our agreement with the EU. Now we can start to make it work. This agreement gives us full control over our own laws, courts, borders and money. It ends alignment with the EU and thereby gives us freedom to reach trade agreements with the rest of the … Read more
Get set for tax-free shopping! It’s the return of the booze cruise as British tourists can get cut-price alcohol and perfume in Europe from next week British tourists will be able to enjoy tax-free shopping in Europe from Monday They will be able to claim more than a fifth off the purchase price thanks to … Read more