Politics
Four of the world’s richest countries could cause disastrous global warming
“In many cases, G20 countries are leaving us on track for a world of more heatwaves, flooding and extreme weather events."
Javid apologises for suggesting people ‘cower’ from Covid
“His careless words have insulted every man, woman and child who has followed the rules and stayed at home to protect others,” a Lib Dem spokeswoman said.
Brexit causing severe EU staff shortages, recruiters warn
“EU workers have left and aren’t returning. I’ve never seen anything like this before in the 20 years I’ve worked in recruitment.”
Poultry magnate warns UK ‘crisis point’ means ‘worst food shortages since war’
A poultry magnate has warned Brexit and Covid may lead to the worst food shortages since the war.
Tories ‘take £280k in Russia-related donations’ after report called for change
It comes a year after a report highlighted Russia tried to influence voters in the 2016 EU referendum and that the government failed to look into the problem.
Lorry drivers safety rules further relaxed in effort to tackle shortages
“It also beggars belief that, in a letter about a problem caused by Brexit, the government celebrates leaving the EU as it allows us to cut standards and safety to address the issue."
Boris Johnson to shift focus to crime after Patel rebuke and staff shortages
The Police Federation of England and Wales said they no longer have confidence in Priti Patel.
Public inquiry ‘needed now’ as pandemic handling to indebt generations
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the cross-party report is more evidence of the Tories’ failures during the pandemic that she says “saw eye-watering sums of taxpayers’ money wasted on unsafe PPE and contracts handed out to their mates”.
Labour shedding 250 members a day – NEC
At least 90 people could be laid off after the party's finances took a battering due to loss of members and court cases.