16/11/2023 Why the UK sacked its environment minister, and what to expect from her successor Helena Horton Former prime minister David Cameron’s shock return to the political front line rightly led the news coverage during the reshuffle of the UK government earlier this week. But it’s fair to say those in the environment sector breathedContinue reading “About the new environment minister in Britain & Some essential reads for the 3rd week of November 2023”
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What’s in the news the day after Armistice Day 2023
Rishi Sunak condemned far-Right “thugs” and “Hamas sympathisers” after a day of violence in the capital saw more than 100 arrests. The Prime Minister said far-Right hooligans clashing with police, and pro-Hamas regalia witnessed during the National March for Palestine, had disrespected the military and Britain’s fallen on Armistice Day. In the biggest pro-Palestinian marchContinue reading “What’s in the news the day after Armistice Day 2023”
Facts from Monday July 31 up to Sunday August 06 2023
Monday July 31 Rishi Sunak grants hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences Rishi Sunak said it would make “absolutely no sense” for the UK not to take advantage of its domestic fossil fuel resources as he announced hundreds of new oil and gas drilling licences. The Prime Minister said the new licencesContinue reading “Facts from Monday July 31 up to Sunday August 06 2023”
The Telegraph for the sabbath of 2023 February 24-25
On February 24, 1582 the Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII. In what year was it adopted in Britain – supposedly resulting in public uproar over 11 lost days? (See at the bottom for the Trivia answer.) World news: Bird flu kills school girl in Cambodia Scientists testing a dozen people for avianContinue reading “The Telegraph for the sabbath of 2023 February 24-25”
The Telegraph Frontpage for Wednesday 2022 November 23
By Danny Boyle The King, pictured with the South African president, has hosted his first state banquet. Also in this newsletter, the NHS chief executive announces menopausal staff may be given lighter duties – and a breaking story on a deadly shooting at a Walmart in the US. Menopausal NHS staff to be allowed toContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage for Wednesday 2022 November 23”
Ending a chaotic 45 days as PM
After 12 years of Tory failure, the British people deserve so much better than a revolving door of chaos with Tory’s leadership carrousel.
The Telegraph 2022 September 05 – 11
September 05 By Danny Boyle After seven weeks, the Tory leadership contest comes to a close today – and Liz Truss is widely expected to win the race. We look at what she will do if she becomes Britain’s new prime minister. Truss could freeze bills to avoid energy ‘Armageddon’ By lunchtime, we will knowContinue reading “The Telegraph 2022 September 05 – 11”
Some View on the World 