Crunch talks over Brexit’s Northern Ireland protocol will continue after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said progress had been made on a deal—though “further work is required.” DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comments on Friday just hours after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with Stormont party leaders in Belfast. Speculation had been…
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Close but ‘Further Work Required’: DUP
February 17, 2023
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Outer London Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Mayor’s ULEZ Expansion
Five Conservative-led councils in outer London have started a legal challenge against London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand London’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ). The ULEZ is an area in which vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards must pay a daily charge of £12.50 ($15) to drive or face fines. The scheme…
British Gas Owner Centrica Sees Profits Triple in 2022 Amid Soaring Energy Prices
February 16, 2023
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Energy firm Centrica, which owns British Gas, has seen its profits more than treble in 2022 amid soaring energy prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The energy giant reported underlying operating profits of £3.3 billion ($4 billion), more than triple its £948 million profits for 2021. Stripping out its Spirit Energy businesses that were…
Record Number of Britons Seeking Jobs as ‘Economic Inactivity’ Drops Amid Rising Cost of Living
A record number of people are entering or returning to the UK job market as the cost of living continues to rise, the latest official data shows. Britain’s economically inactive population increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as many older workers chose to retire early. But over recent months, there has been a wave of people…
UK Pledges to Train Ukrainian Pilots as Zelenskyy Makes 1st Visit Since Russian Invasion
Britain has announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots to fly NATO-standard fighter jets, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes the first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion began a year ago. The Ukrainian leader will have an audience with King Charles and address Parliament during the trip, which is only his second overseas visit…
UK Nurses and Ambulance Workers Stage Largest Strike in NHS History
February 6, 2023
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Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers have staged the biggest strike in the history of Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The industrial action—the first time ambulance workers and nurses have walked out on the same day—has been organised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) along with the GMB and Unite unions. The…
Former Prime Minister Truss Says She Was Not Given ‘Realistic Chance’ to Enact Tax-Cutting Policy
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has blamed the “very powerful economic establishment” for her failure to realise her low-tax, high-growth economic vision in her brief time in office. Truss was forced to quit as prime minister in October after just 49 days in Downing Street, as the financial markets were plunged into turmoil after…
UK Former Tory Chair Calls for Raab to Be Suspended Over Bullying Claims
Former Conservative Party chairman Sir Jake Berry on Saturday called for Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab to be suspended while he is investigated over bullying claims. Raab is under investigation over a number of allegations that he bullied civil servants in his various ministerial jobs, though the deputy prime minister, who is also the justice secretary,…
Wales Nursing and Ambulance Strikes Postponed After New Pay Offer
Unions have agreed to postpone the planned strikes by nurses and ambulance workers in Wales next week after the Welsh government made a new pay offer. The GMB union announced on Friday that it will suspend its strike action in Wales planned for Monday, while the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) cancelled its walkout scheduled…
UK Sees Biggest Strike in a Decade as School Teachers Join Walkout
The UK saw the biggest single day of strikes in a decade on Wednesday, with up to half a million workers, including tens of thousands of teachers, joining the nationwide industrial action. The mass walkout involved members of seven trade unions, including civil servants, train and bus drivers, and university staff. Picket lines were mounted…
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