UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a major rebellion over the government's plans to prevent harmful material on the internet. Bloomberg reported that the members of his Conservative Party want to harden legislation so websites are forced to introduce more robust age checks to stop children from accessing pornography.
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A former Conservative Cabinet minister says Nadhim Zahawi should step aside as Tory Party Chairman whilst an investigation is held into his tax affairs. Caroline Noakes says the attention surrounding the former Chancellor is "distracting the government" from other matters, such as the cost-of-living crisis. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nadhim Zahawi faced further questions as to whether he will resign as Conservative Party chairman as he left his home on Tuesday morning, amid growing calls for him to step down. Mr Zahawi faces an ethics inquiry into his tax affairs after it emerged that he resolved a multimillion-pound tax dispute with HMRC by paying a penalty while serving as chancellor. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Southgate says his family played a part in him staying on as England manager. They convinced him to give the job one more go after England were knocked out by France in the quarter finals of the World Cup. The 52-year-old admits that the lack of trophies will always leave him open to criticism. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister reiterates that "no issues were raised with me" ahead of Nadhim Zahawi's appointment as Conservative Party Chairman. Rishi Sunak chaired a Cabinet away day at Chequers on Thursday and was keen to shift the conversation away from the former Chancellor's taxes, and onto his "five priorities", saying "that's what we're discussing today". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
At least 24 civil servants are involved in bullying complaints made against deputy prime minister Dominic Raab. Among the allegations are claims that Mr Raab lost his temper at work and that staff were "scared" to enter his office. One source even alleged that Raab threw tomatoes from his salad at staff, and that he was "very rude and aggressive".
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The company that owns Facebook and Instagram has said former President Donald Trump’s risk to public safety has significantly decreased in the last two years, and that he’ll be allowed back on the platforms.
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Rishi Sunak says "everyone should feel very proud of the leadership role" the UK have played in supplying tanks to Ukraine. The prime minister adds, "everything's going according to plan". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn