Is Nigel Farage’s Reform UK going to ‘take over’ the Tories? What …
WEB22 hours ago · Nigel Farage is to make his first TV debate appearance as he continues in his goal for Reform UK to "take over" the Conservative Party. Farage launched his general election campaign in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, this week after announcing he would take over the leadership of Reform, telling a crowd of hundreds of people: “Send me to parliament …
The ‘tipping point’ that could drop Britain’s future temperatures …
WEBMay 3, 2024 · If the AMOC weakened rapidly, temperatures in Britain would change over the space of a couple of decades - dropping by up to 10 degrees. Professor Robson says: "Western European temperatures might decrease by 10 degrees. You would have sea ice down the coast of Scotland, along with a large increase in sea level across Western …
UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks ...
WEBMay 1, 2024 · The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned. Defence chiefs are understood to be exploring options to regrow Britain's ability to protect critical national infrastructure - like power stations, …
Three important UK election issues, explained - Yahoo News UK
WEBMay 28, 2024 · The unprecedented lockdown called by Boris Johnson in March 2020 meant the public’s attention shifted to the economy, as demonstrated by the huge spike in the chart above. The then-chancellor Rishi Sunak was forced to implement a £70bn furlough scheme, lasting 18 months, to protect people’s jobs.. There was a second almighty …
Labour and Starmer win big on dire night for Sunak - the big …
WEBMay 4, 2024 · Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (right) celebrates with newly elected Mayor of West Midlands Richard Parker. (PA) Keir Starmer has declared Labour’s shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral election a “phenomenal result” as Rishi Sunak experienced a chastening drubbing in the elections. The Conservative loss was part of a double blow …
General Election 2024: Just days left to stand as a candidate
WEB2 days ago · THE deadline to stand as a candidate in the general election is just days away. The UK Parliamentary election, known as the general election, will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, which will give the public the opportunity to choose their Members of Parliament (MPs). Candidates looking to stand for MP have until 4pm on Friday, June 7 …
UK parliament dissolves ahead of election - Yahoo News UK
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The British parliament dissolved on Thursday ahead of a July 4 general election, which looks set to bring Labour to power after 14 years of Conservative rule.Sunak set the election for July 4, instead of later in the year as had been widely expected, in what observers said was an attempt to regain momentum as his party slides in opinion polls.
UK weather: 'Danger to life' warnings issued with flooding and …
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Weather warnings have been issued for heavy showers, thunderstorms and a small chance of flash floods, posing a "danger to life". The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for thunderstorms for parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tuesday, lasting from midday until midnight. The warning in Northern Ireland is in place …
UK election called for 4 July – what happens next? - Yahoo News UK
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Election day has been confirmed for 4 July – in just over six weeks’ time. The UK has to have an election at least every five years but elections can be called at any time within that timeframe. Sunak had to hold a vote before the end of January 2025 but, until this surprise announcement, the country had largely expected an autumn date.
UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports
WEBMay 8, 2024 · COVID-19 vaccinations in Smallthorne. (Reuters) - Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's (WHO) pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. According to a draft of the pandemic accord being negotiated at the WHO, richer countries should …
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