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No evidence of civil servant ‘activists’ working against Dominic Raab, says former mandarin
A former senior civil servant who worked with Dominic Raab says he has seen no evidence to support the ex-deputy prime minister’s accusation that Civil Service “activists” were working against him. Lord McDonald, who was permanent secretary of the Foreign Office for five years, said there was no Civil ServiceContinue Reading
Brentford vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Bees host Europe chasing Villans in Premier League top-half clash – updates
ASTON VILLA are on an unbelievable five-game winning streak and they will be looking to make it six as they take on an out-of-form Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Unai Emery’s side became the third side to beat high-flying Newcastle this season as they walked out 3-0 winners lastContinue Reading
Resumed filming on Rust movie expected to wrap at end of May, say producers
F ilming on the Rust movie has resumed in the US state of Montana and is expected to wrap at the end of May, producers have said. Representatives said the entire crew was “wholeheartedly dedicated” to realising the vision of the film’s late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Work on the filmContinue Reading
Mobile phone emergency alert test on Sunday: What will happen and why?
T his weekend, the Government is trialling a system that aims to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. Here is everything you need to know. – What is going to happen? Millions of mobile phones and tablets across the UK will emit a loud alarmContinue Reading
Supreme Court says abortion pill mifepristone will remain broadly available during legal battle
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, April 15, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the abortion pill mifepristone to remain broadly available as litigation plays out in a lower court. The high court’sContinue Reading
Reaction to Raab bullying probe will discourage future complaints — IfG chief
R ishi Sunak and Dominic Raab’s response to the report into bullying accusations against the former deputy prime minister has made future civil service complaints more difficult, according to a think tank chief. Hannah White, director of the Institute for Government (IfG), said “no civil servant would feel encouraged toContinue Reading
Arsenal players break down on pitch as fans fear they’ve ‘given up on title’
MIKEL ARTETA roared the title is still on despite his Arsenal players breaking down on the pitch and some fans fearing they’ve “given up” on the dream. The Gunners stormed back late on from 3-1 down but the 3-3 home draw with Southampton means the Premier League leaders have picked up just threeContinue Reading
The conduct that sent Dominic Raab to the backbenches – key points
F ormer deputy prime minister Dominic Raab has resigned after an inquiry found he had acted in an “intimidating” and “aggressive” way with officials. The 47-page report by Adam Tolley KC examines a number of incidents spanning the former minister’s tenure as foreign secretary, justice secretary and Brexit secretary. HereContinue Reading
World Snooker Championship 2023 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O’Sullivan back in action
Ronnie was victorious with an illness in round one Virus-hit Ronnie O’Sullivan rose from his sick bed to book his spot in the Crucible second round. The Essex potter, 47, began his world title defence with a 10-7 success over Chinese debutant Pang Junxu – a record-extending 75th win in these intimateContinue Reading
Dominic Raab report latest LIVE: Alex Chalk set to be new Justice Secretary after Deputy PM resigns following bullying probe
D owning Street has appointed Oliver Dowden as Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Dominic Raab who resigned earlier in the day following a report into claims he bullied colleagues. The Cabinet secretary moves up to become Rishi Sunak’s right-hand man, while Alex Chalk has been named the new Justice Secretary inContinue Reading