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Post by Admin on Oct 3, 2023 21:12:05 GMT
WhatsApp messages between Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hancock have revealed the "infighting" in government as ministers struggled to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID Inquiry heard the messages "portray a depressing picture of a toxic atmosphere" and "factional infighting and internecine attacks on colleagues".
The second part of the inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett, begins nine weeks of public hearings looking at the UK government's actions during the pandemic.
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Post by Admin on Oct 19, 2023 23:00:16 GMT
Polling has closed after two crunch by-elections took place in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth.
Voters in these constituencies cast their ballot to decide who they want to represent them in parliament, following the resignations of Conservative MPs Nadine Dorries and Chris Pincher.
Watch our special programme live with Johnathan Samuels as we reveal the by-election results
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2024 3:03:26 GMT
British Home Secretary James Cleverly has said the “unreasonable practice” of overseas students bringing their family to the UK will end as restrictions on visa routes come into force on Monday.
He said the ban, which affects all but those enrolling on postgraduate research courses and ones with government-funded scholarships, will cut migration by tens of thousands.
The measures were announced in May by his ousted predecessor Suella Braverman shortly before official figures showed net migration running at 672,000.
The move could hit universities which rely on foreign student fees and could also harm the UK’s reputation as an international destination, experts have warned.
It means that as of Monday, international students starting courses in Britain are no longer allowed to obtain visas for their dependants, unless they are on a postgraduate research programme or a government-sponsored course.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted: “From today, the majority of foreign university students cannot bring family members to the UK.”
The Conservative Party leader said the announcement showed that the Government was “already delivering for the British people” in 2024.
Cleverly said: “This government is delivering on its commitment to the British public to cut migration. We have set out a tough plan to rapidly bring numbers down, control our borders and prevent people from manipulating our immigration system, which will come into force throughout this year.
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Post by Admin on Jan 3, 2024 13:28:20 GMT
Reform UK party leader Richard Tice hosts the party's first 'crucial' news conference of the year, mapping out their plans and intentions for the year ahead
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