The collapse of a project to build a new nuclear power station at Wylfa, Wales may accelerate government approval of a new station at Sizewell, government and industry sources say. […]
Government denies raid on foreign aid budget to help plug coronavirus black hole
The UK has reiterated a pledge to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on overseas aid even as suspicion mounts that the government seeks to divert money away from […]
UK government wins bid for Supreme Court to hear Begum case
Judge says highest court should consider ‘ISIL bride’ case as it raises ‘points of law of general public importance’. The UK government has won a bid for the Supreme Court […]
Macron sends out new government to rescue economy
PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government took office on Tuesday, with conservatives given prominent roles in efforts to rescue France’s coronavirus-ravaged economy from the worst depression in decades. […]
Macron taps trio to help drive coronavirus recovery
PARIS (Reuters) – France is creating three beefed-up ministries to spearhead its recovery from coronavirus turmoil as Emmanuel Macron attempts to recast his presidency less than two years before a […]
Hungary aims for quick decision on three-way bank merger
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary plans to decide “very quickly” on a proposed three-bank merger to create the country’s second biggest lender, a government minister said, signalling strong political will to […]
Libya government regains full control of Tripoli
Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has regained full control of Tripoli after recapturing the capital’s airport. Gen Khalifa Haftar’s forces have been besieging the city since April 2019. […]
Coronavirus: Government scraps COVID-19 briefings at weekends due to low viewing figures
The government has scrapped its weekend coronavirus briefings, Number 10 has announced. From this week, the news conferences fronted by a senior government minister from Downing Street will no longer […]