Explore news for you
Sunak facing pressure over China stance after alleged parliamentary spy arrested
R ishi Sunak was facing pressure to designate China a threat to national security after a parliamentary researcher was arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing. The arrest under the Official Secrets Act led to the Prime Minister confronting Chinese premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India onContinue Reading
Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?
R eports of Chinese interference in British democracy have led Rishi Sunak to confront Beijing’s representative at the G20 summit in India. The Prime Minister spoke to Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act, including of a parliamentary researcher with linksContinue Reading
PM and wife Akshata Murty visit Hindu temple on final day of G20 in India
The couple spent some of the morning at the 100-acre Akshardham temple in New Delhi. Mr Sunak and Mrs Murty, both practising Hindus, joined in with Sanskrit singing as they made prayer offerings to a golden statue of Lord Swaminarayan. Afterwards, the couple headed to join other G20 leaders atContinue Reading
PM accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ‘clobbering’ drivers
R ishi Sunak has accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of “clobbering” drivers through the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). The Prime Minister said the Conservatives are “not the party that is putting in levies”. The Labour Party claimed the Government has “hammered motorists”. Labour’s Mayor of LondonContinue Reading
More than 200 people cross Channel in seventh day in a row of recorded journeys
M ore than 200 migrants arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in the seventh consecutive day of recorded journeys, latest figures show. A total of 210 people travelled on five boats to the UK on September 8 according to Home Office data, suggesting an average of 42 peopleContinue Reading
Heatwaves and hot temperatures are hard on the body – but a series of in-built adaptations make it easier to cope
The body is well-equipped to cope with the heat. tommaso79/ Shutterstock Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023. In some parts of Europe, summer temperatures even exceeded 45℃. While this kind of heat can be uncomfortable, our body is built with many adaptations that help it continueContinue Reading
G20 summit’s plan to scare off monkeys by mimicking their ‘natural enemies’ may work – but not for the reasons it’s supposed to
Rhesus macaques are known for harassing people in cities. Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock The hosts of this year’s G20 summit in New Delhi, India, face a unique challenge: keeping monkeys from interfering with the event. The area’s rhesus macaques are bold and curious, but can be aggressive. The municipal council’s strategy isContinue Reading
Sunak hails ‘enormous’ UK-India trade deal progress ahead of Modi meeting
R ishi Sunak hailed the “enormous progress” made on moving towards a free trade agreement with India as he prepares to meet Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister has confirmed he plans to “check in” with Mr Modi about the trade negotiations when they meet on the fringes ofContinue Reading
SNP focus on cost of living at Rutherglen by-election campaign launch
T he SNP’s candidate in the upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election said she would fight “tooth and nail for real cost-of-living support from Westminster” as the party officially launches its campaign to win the seat. Earlier this week, MPs passed an SNP motion, known as a writ, calling aContinue Reading
Home Office ordered to stop work on former RAF base set to house migrants
A district council has ordered the Home Office to stop work on a former RAF base which is set to house migrants after accusing it of breaching planning rules. West Lindsey District Council said it issued the a temporary stop notice pursuant to section 171E of the Town and CountryContinue Reading