Budget pumps £5billion into flood defences after criticism of Boris Johnson

Budget will pump £5billion into flood defences to protect 300,000 homes after Boris Johnson was slammed for failing to visit storm victims Budget will double flood defence funding to £5.2billion by 2024, Chancellor says The projects are intended to protect 300,000 homes from extreme weather  Boris Johnson was heavily criticised for failing to visit any … Read more

Flood-hit regions to be given £5billion to bolster their defences in next week’s budget 

Flood-hit regions to be given £5billion to bolster their defences in next week’s budget 336,000 properties in England to benefit from £5.2billion for flood defences Comes after large parts of Britain were left underwater after winter drenching  Rishi Sunak also pledged to announced funding for NHS to combat coronavirus  By Glen Owen for The Mail … Read more

Boris Johnson to be probed by sleaze watchdog over £15,000 Caribbean holiday

Boris Johnson to be probed by sleaze watchdog over £15,000 Caribbean holiday amid controversy over who footed the bill Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be investigated for his Caribbean holiday   He and fiancee Carrie Symonds accepted ‘accommodation for a £15k getaway’ The Observer said the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Kathryn Stone, decided to pursue an … Read more

Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds are spotted watching England play rugby against Wales 

Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have been spotted in public for the first time since announcing they are expecting a baby together. The couple were seen in the stands during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium this afternoon. They appeared in good spirits as they laughed together after … Read more

Queen says diversity ‘makes us stronger’ ahead of Meghan and Harry’s final official royal appearance

Queen says diversity ‘makes us stronger’ in Commonwealth Day message ahead of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s final official royal appearance The Queen used her annual message to praise the diversity of ‘worldwide family’ Monarch’s speech will be printed for service at Westminster Abbey on Monday Service to be attended by Queen, senior royals, Boris Johnson and … Read more

Former Eton College teacher, 48, is charged with sexually assaulting three boys

Pictured: The former Eton College teacher, 48, charged with sexually assaulting three boys after being dismissed from the more than £40,000-a-year school attended by Boris Johnson Matthew Mowbray, 48, was dismissed from leading public school in Berkshire He appeared at Slough Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with 11 offences Former teacher also accused of voyeurism … Read more

Boris Johnson pledges £46m for coronavirus vaccine research

Boris Johnson today urged Britons to brace for ‘substantial disruption’ that could last months as he pumped £46million into a coronavirus vaccine and testing kits. The funding boost – which is coming from the UK’s international development aid budget – brings the British Government’s commitment up to a total of £91million.  However, Mr Johnson warned … Read more

Priti Patel allies mount fightback after slew of bullying allegations

Priti Patel allies mount fightback after slew of bullying allegations saying Home Secretary has ‘never crossed a line’ on treatment of colleagues Home Secretary Priti Patel has been facing a slew of bullying allegations  Allies of the minister insist she has ‘never crossed a line’ despite pressure Ms Patel denies all the claims against her, … Read more

The four rows that could sink EU deal: Fishing rights, Euro courts, goods and trade deal legalities

The FOUR rows that could sink EU trade deal: Britain and the EU warn of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences that could sink post-Brexit negotiations Chief negotiator David Frost is in Brussels for the first round of EU negotiations He and Michel Barnier have warned of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences  Both sides have agreed to try … Read more