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The British government is bracing for the first wave of police fines over lockdown-busting parties at No 10 and Whitehall, amidst an ongoing investigation into the partygate scandal. The Metropolitan Police is poised to issue fixed-penalty notices to individuals, including potentially Boris Johnson, who attended gatherings that broke coronavirus laws.
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly seeking to reinvigorate the country's relationship with the European Union (EU) during the Czech Republic's presidency of the 27-member bloc in the second half of 2022. A key area of focus for the Prime Minister is the
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As the Metropolitan Police's investigation into the "partygate" scandal continues, Simon Case, head of the civil service, has been questioned by the force about his involvement in Whitehall parties that broke coronavirus restrictions during lockdown. The police have sent over 100 questionnaires to individuals, including Prime
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sparked widespread condemnation from world leaders and opposition MPs for his comparison of Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression with the British public's decision to vote for Brexit in 2016. In a speech to the Tory conference in Blackpool, Johnson stated
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in Saudi Arabia as part of a visit aimed at securing a significant investment in British renewable energy and convincing the desert kingdom to increase oil production to tackle market volatility prompted by the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused
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As the UK and its allies in Europe scramble to bolster energy security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, drivers are being urged to limit their speed to 55mph on motorways and households are being encouraged to turn down their heating to help reduce dependence on Russian fuel. Lord
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As the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine hits home, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure from Conservative MPs to cut taxes and provide relief to households struggling with the worsening cost of living crisis. Despite Treasury fears that inflation could rise above 7% in May, cabinet ministers
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NATO leaders, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have dismissed the idea of imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, despite a heartfelt appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Johnson delivered the news at a press conference at Estonia's Tapa military base, where British troops are leading a NATO
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As day six of the Russian invasion of Ukraine dawns, the world is witnessing a brutal conflict that has left widespread destruction, death, and displacement in its wake. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned Russia President Vladimir Putin's actions, saying that he is using "barbaric tactics, bombing
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the implementation of the most stringent economic sanctions against Russia, aimed at crippling its oligarchs and banks. The measures, part of the UK's response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, target major Russian banks, which will be excluded from the UK&
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Boris Johnson, chairing the government's Cobra emergency committee, confirmed that the UK will announce its first wave of economic sanctions against Russia today in response to Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. The sanctions will target Russian companies and the country's ability to raise capital
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Ukrainian government officials report continuous shelling by Russian separatists in the east of Ukraine, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns of "the biggest war in Europe since 1945." As the Beijing Olympics come to a close, world leaders are watching to see what Russian President Vladimir Putin
