The airline said holiday disruption across the airline industry was “inexcusable” . Source link
Boris Johnson: World reacts as UK PM endgame unfolds
President Putin’s spokesman says “he doesn’t like us and we don’t like him either”. Source link
Brittney Griner: Basketball star's wife calls on US to secure her release
The US basketball star detained on drugs charges will not get justice in Russia, her wife says. Source link
Boris Johnson resigns: It is painful to leave Downing Street, says PM
Speaking outside Downing Street, he said: “The reason I have fought so hard in the last few days to continue to deliver that mandate in person, was not just because I wanted to do so, because I felt it was my job, my duty, my obligation to you to do what we promised in 2019.” […]
WATCH: Johnson resignation speech as he quits as Tory leader
Boris Johnson has announced he is quitting as leader of the Conservative Party after a perilous few days in office. The crisis engulfing Mr Johnson’s premiership escalated on Tuesday, following the dramatic resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid. They quit within minutes of each other following a row over Mr Johnson’s […]
UK government debt on unsustainable path unless taxes hiked, says OBR
Soaring energy prices and an ageing population risk putting more pressure on the economy, a report warns. Source link
Nicola Sturgeon: Sense of relief at Johnson exit
Earlier, Ms Sturgeon had said that although her differences with Boris Johnson were many and profound, she understood that leadership was difficult and brought with it many stresses and strains, and wished Mr Johnson and his family well on a personal level. Source link
Johnson resignation: Widespread sense of relief – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said there will be a “widespread sense of relief” after it emerged Boris Johnson was preparing to stand down. The prime minister is to resign as party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs in a day which saw more than 50 resignations. Mr Johnson hopes to continue as […]
Keir Starmer: Boris Johnson must leave completely
Sir Keir Starmer has urged the PM not to “cling on” and leave completely after reports he will stay in post until a replacement Conservative leader is found. Boris Johnson is set to announce his resignation but some reports suggest he will not officially leave for a few months. Source link
Pound rises ahead of expected Johnson resignation
Sterling climbs against the dollar as Boris Johnson is set to resign as Conservative party leader. Source link