ULEZ camera vandalism requiring ‘significant amount’ of resources from Met September 8, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are dedicating a “significant amount” of resources to tackling ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera-related crime, the force’s commissioner has said. There were 510 crime reports relating to Ulez cameras logged between April 1 and the end of August, figures released by the Met Police last week show. Two arrests have been made, [...]
‘India’s son-in-law’: Sunak’s headache projecting Britain abroad while problems mount at home September 8, 2023 It’s the age-old headache for prime ministers, and Rishi Sunak is no different. Overseas trips – full of opportunities to appear statesmanlike, gladhand other world leaders, and represent Britain on the global stage – always seem to come at the worst possible time. At the G7 in Japan earlier this year – possibly jetlagged and [...]
Rishi Sunak at G20 in India with hopes for post Brexit trade deal talks September 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to land in New Delhi for the G20 summit in what No10 called a “historic moment”, amid trade deal negotiations to land an agreement with India. The prime minister, travelling with his wife Akshata Murty, will meet Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. And officials have not ruled out [...]
UK firms in the dark over regulatory ‘avalanche’ for EU trade, report warns September 7, 2023 Most businesses are in the dark about a looming “avalanche” of changes in EU/UK trade regulations, an industry group is warning.
Brits among least likely to say work important to them, survey finds September 7, 2023 British workers rank among the lowest globally for how likely they are to say their work is important to them, a study has found.
UK sanctions Russia cyber gang that targeted hospitals during Covid September 7, 2023 UK sanctions have been announced against 11 members of a Russian cybercrime gang behind the hacking of hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. Britain and the United States acted together to slap the Russian nationals with asset freezes and travel bans, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Thursday. The so-called TrickBot Group is [...]
Labour boosts election war chest raising £7.5m from business charm offensive September 7, 2023 Labour has enjoyed a boost to its books from top business leaders as accounts revealed the party took almost £7.5m in donations during the second quarter of 2023. Sir Keir Starmer’s party accumulated £10,435,900.07 between April and June this year, according to figures released today by the Electoral Commission, which keeps track of political parties’ [...]
Chris Pincher: Former Tory whip resigns as MP triggering third by-election for Sunak September 7, 2023 Conservative MP Chris Pincher has resigned as an MP triggering a third by-election for Rishi Sunak’s government to fight. The Tory MP and former deputy chief whip announced his resignation this morning after he lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from Parliament over groping allegations. In a statement he said: “I have said already [...]
‘Bespoke’ Brexit deal signed off as UK to rejoin EU’s £85bn Horizon science scheme September 7, 2023 The UK is to return to the European Union’s £85 billion Horizon science research programme following months of negotiations. The Government said a “bespoke” new agreement has been signed off with the EU, with UK researchers able to apply for grants and take part in Horizon projects. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “We have worked [...]
Online Safety Bill: Tech bosses slam fresh government statement September 7, 2023 The UK government has denied its stance on the controversial Online Safety Bill has changed despite admitting that the technology to access messages without compromising user privacy does not currently exist. The bill has come under intense scrutiny from tech companies as it seeks to override encryption to scan online messages sent in the UK [...]