British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected renewed calls for him to resign after the police confirmed there were violations of lockdown rules in the centre of the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson has been plagued by a series of damaging allegations of parties and other gatherings held in his official residence at…
UK’s Johnson Fends Off Renewed Calls to Resign Despite ‘Partygate’ Fines
UK Police to Issue First 20 Fines Over Lockdown Parties in Government Buildings
British police said the first 20 fines over alleged lockdown-beaching parties in Downing Street and Whitehall were set to be issued on Tuesday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been plagued by a series of damaging allegations of parties and other gatherings held in his official residence at Number 10 Downing Street and other government departments…
Ceasefire Not Enough for UK to Lift Russia Sanctions: Johnson
Agreeing on a ceasefire in Ukraine would not be enough for the UK to lift its sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Johnson told his Cabinet that “a ceasefire alone would not be cause for UK sanctions to be removed in Russia,” the prime minister’s official spokesman said on Tuesday. “He said…
Boris Johnson Helping Ukraine More Than Other Leaders Due to UK Public Pressure: Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is helping Ukraine more than other world leaders in its resistance to Russian invasion thanks to pressure from the British people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. In an interview in Kyiv with The Economist magazine, Zelenskyy gave his assessment of the assistance given to Ukraine by major powers. “Britain is…
UK Says Sanctions Could Be Lifted If Russia Withdraws Troops From Ukraine
Western sanctions against Russia can be lifted if Russia withdraws its invading forces from Ukraine and promises not to commit any “further aggression,” UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said. In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, Truss said the sanctions can only be lifted with “a full ceasefire and withdrawal” and “commitments that there will…
UK’s New Russian Sanctions Target Banks, Defence Industry, and Alleged Zelenskyy Assassins
Banks, strategic industries, and a mercenary group that reportedly tried to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have become the new targets of the UK’s Russian sanctions. Rallying NATO leaders to ramp up support for Ukraine in Brussels on Thursday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the sanctions against 65 Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian individuals and entities, along…
UK’s Johnson Vows to ‘Do More’ to Help Households Cope With Rising Prices
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised more help for families struggling with rising prices and bills after the government’s budget update was criticised for failing to go far enough to protect living standards. Talking to LBC radio on Thursday, Johnson said: “I think that the cost of living is the single-biggest thing we’re having…
UK to Send 6,000 More Missiles to Ukraine: Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, including 6,000 more missiles, to help the country in its war against Russia. In addition to anti-tank and high-explosive weaponry, the UK is also providing £25 million ($33 million) from the Foreign Office’s conflict security and stabilisation fund to help…
UK Marks Second Anniversary of First CCP Virus National Lockdown
Britain is commemorating the second anniversary of the first national lockdown during the CCP virus pandemic. A series of events have been organised by the end-of-life charity Marie Curie to mark the National Day of Reflection. A minute’s silence was held at midday, and people are being encouraged to shine a light or display flowers…
Video Emerges of Russian Hoax Call to UK Defence Chief
Two notorious Russian pranksters have published footage from a hoax video call made to British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace last week, which the UK government blamed on the Kremlin. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel said they had been targeted by calls from imposters last week, and Downing Street revealed an unsuccessful…
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