Gavin Williamson fails to rule out prosecution for parents Gavin Williamson will address the House of Commons today for the first time since the Government implemented a national lockdown across England forcing all schools to shut and return to remote learning. His statement will address school closures and the crucial topic of the upcoming summer […]
Brexit: Boris Johnson shuts down Blackford’s fishing comments Boris Johnson hit out at Mr Blackford for “ignoring” the strength of the UK’s economy and the fact each devolved Government has benefited from the COVID-19 vaccine. The SNP Westminster leader said the UK Government “has to act in a timely manner”. Speaking to Parliament, Mr Blackford […]
Brexit deal can be ended in 'so many ways' says EU law expert Boris Johnson can terminate the Brexit trade agreement with only one year’s notice, professor Catherine Barnard has explained. Speaking to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee, she outlined the elements which could spark an end to the agreement struck only […]
The UK will have to roll out more than two million coronavirus vaccines a week to meet its target of offering a jab to the top four priority groups by the middle of February, a minister has acknowledged. Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News that the target, which involves inoculating 13.9 million people against […]
Brexit deal has 'smashed people's dreams' says fishing boss Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, principle specialist in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) at the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), has called for increased legal protection for Britain’s seabed. The MPAs have given special status from fishing because of the ecological importance of the seabed. It follows a report from […]
The government is facing anger after it allowed vocational and technical exams to continue to take place this month – but told GCSE and A-level students they won’t be asked to sit exams this summer. In a statement to parliament on Wednesday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will confirm to MPs that the government wants GCSEs […]
Coronavirus: UK records over 60,000 cases Professor Chris Whitty has warned that winter 2021 could see a resurgence in strict coronavirus restrictions. England’s Chief Medical Officer claimed this would be because winter “benefits” the spread of the virus. He made the claims during a Downing Street briefing, as he outlined the possible lifting of restrictions […]
Nicola Sturgeon admits she’s ‘got things wrong’ on coronavirus On Monday, the First Minister revealed more than 100,000 people have so far received their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Oxford/AstraZeneca jab. Ms Sturgeon hopes Scotland will have access to at least 800,000 further doses by the end of this month. She is also aiming […]
Brexit: Johnson says UK has ‘opportunity to expand horizons’ Logistics companies have reported smooth traffic at freight ports following fears the new customs systems would pose issues. On Monday, Europe’s busiest roll-on roll-off ferry port, Dover, reported a steady stream of traffic. Speaking to BBC News, an employee at shipping and logistics company DFDS said most […]
ATLANTA — On the eve of Georgia’s high-stakes Senate runoffs, a top state election official on Monday delivered a stinging condemnation of President Trump over his false claims of voter fraud, and issued an emotional appeal to Georgians to ignore the president’s disinformation and cast their ballots on Tuesday in a race that will determine […]