Andrew Stephenson on why Boris should be the next PM
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Andrew Stephenson on why Boris should be the next PM
Andrew Stephenson says Boris Johnson has the support of the Party and is "someone who has a proven track record of delivery" after "delivering Brexit", the Covid vaccine roll out and leading the support for Ukraine.
Mr Stepehnson also says the upcoming Partygate conduct hearings won't be an issue in Johnson's premiership as he's already apologised for his mistakes.
Report by Czubalam.
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In a new interview, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Vladimir Putin did not seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded Ukraine.
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China's Sichuan allows unmarried people to legally have children to bolster falling birth rate; Pakistan: At least 17 dead and over 90 injured in mosque explosion; WHO says Covid-19 is still an international emergency; German chancellor, Scholz, rules out sending fighter jets to Ukraine; China: Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes country's South East region; Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a missile.
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Ex UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed that Vladimir Putin threatened to Kill him with a missile in a call ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Putin had reportedly told Johnson, "I don't want to hurt you, but with a missile, it would only take a minute" in an "extraordinary" conversation which took place in February after he had visited Kyiv."
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The Kremlin has called Boris Johnson a liar and denied claims made by the ex-PM that Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a missile in a call ahead of.. Sky News
Britain officially left the European Union three years ago today, but just when it seemed that Brexit was no longer dominating the British political landscape,.. Sky News
Eurostar is intentionally leaving hundreds of seats empty to avoid queues at British passport control. Since Brexit was finalised, British citizens have had to get their documents stamped when entering the European Union.
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Some EU citizens living in the UK may have to repay state benefits after it was revealed a government error showed 141,000 people refused the right to remain had still been able to collect handouts.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Brexit will become a catalyst for bold choices in growing the UK's economy as he sets out a framework of the country's four priorities: enterprise, education, employment and everywhere. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
India's Covid-19 tally rose by 128 in a day while active cases have declined to 1,763, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death.. IndiaTimes
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Shows, , Will No Longer Tour.
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Shows, , Will No Longer Tour.
CNN reports that Osbourne's farewell tour was slated to kick off in Helsinki, Finland, in May. .
But on Feb. 1, Osbourne, 74,
canceled all upcoming shows.
After damaging his spine in an accident four years ago, the singer says he is no longer "physically capable" of touring.
My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage, Ozzy Osbourne, via statement.
My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak, Ozzy Osbourne, via statement.
CNN reports that Osbourne has suffered other health setbacks over the years.
Most recently, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's
in 2020 and contracted COVID in 2022.
While Osbourne will no longer tour,
he does still intend to perform.
In his statement, he said his team is “currently coming up
with ideas for where I will be able to perform without
having to travel from city to city and country to country.”.
In his statement, he said his team is “currently coming up
with ideas for where I will be able to perform without
having to travel from city to city and country to country.”.
Osbourne concluded his statement by thanking everyone
“for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have.”
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President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday showcased fearlessness, decisiveness and stability among the hallmarks of the Modi government and emphasised these strengths.. IndiaTimes
Millions of Americans Will , Lose Benefits When COVID , National Emergency Ends in May.
On May 11, President Joe Biden's
administration intends to end COVID-19
national and public health emergencies.
CNN reports that the decision by the White House
means that many Americans will have to start
paying for COVID testing and treatment. .
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
This wind down would align
with the Administration’s previous
commitments to give at least
60 days’ notice prior to termination
of the (public health emergency), White House statement, via CNN.
The decision will also end enhanced
social safety net benefits put in place to help
minimize the impact of the pandemic on the nation.
People will have to start paying some
money for things they didn’t have to pay
for during the emergency. That’s the main
thing people will start to notice, Jen Kates, Senior vice president
at the Kaiser Family Foundation, via CNN.
CNN reports that the U.S. government has been looking to
shift COVID care to the commercial market since 2022,
partly due to Congress not authorizing additional funds.
Starting in March of 2020, states had been
barred from kicking people off Medicaid
amid the public health emergency. .
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible. .
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible.
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India saw a single-day rise of 66 new coronavirus cases -- the lowest since March 26, 2020 -- while the active caseload declined to 1,755, according to Union.. IndiaTimes
Critics Accuse Shell of Profiting, From the War in Ukraine .
Critics Accuse Shell of Profiting, From the War in Ukraine .
BBC reports that oil and gas giant Shell saw
record annual profits in 2022 after energy prices
soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. .
In 2022, profits for Shell hit $39.9 billion,
double the total of the year prior and the
highest in the company's 115-year history.
In 2022, profits for Shell hit $39.9 billion,
double the total of the year prior and the
highest in the company's 115-year history.
Energy firms around the world have been
registering record earnings since the price of oil
and gas jumped amid Russia's war with Ukraine.
The record profits come as
households around the world are
struggling with the rising cost of bills.
The record profits come as
households around the world are
struggling with the rising cost of bills.
BBC reports that opposition parties called Shell's record profits "outrageous" and accused the government of letting energy firms "off the hook.".
No company should
be making these kind
of outrageous profits
out of Putin's illegal
invasion of Ukraine, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, via BBC.
Following Russia's invasion,
the price of Brent crude oil
shot to nearly $128 a barrel.
Last year, the U.K. government introduced the Energy
Profits Levy on the "extraordinary" earnings of energy
firms to help reduce the price of gas and electricity bills.
On February 2, Shell said that it was due
to pay $134 million in taxes to the U.K.
and an additional $500 million in 2023.
However, critics point out that the U.K.-based
company has been paying more to its shareholders
than it spends on investments in renewable energy.
However, critics point out that the U.K.-based
company has been paying more to its shareholders
than it spends on investments in renewable energy
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Rachel Reeves says she "respects" the independence of the Bank of England after they raised interest rates to 4% on Thursday, saying: "It's their job to meet the inflation targets through changes in interest rates." The shadow chancellor also condemns Shell's record £32 billion profits in 2022, which she says are "the windfalls of an illegal war in Ukraine". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn