BBC: UK in economic crisis and I will fix mistakes, says new PM Sunak
Summary Rishi Sunak has become the new UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace In his first speech, he says the UK is facing a “profound economic crisis” and that he has been chosen as the new…
Brexit: Theresa May’s landmark EU Withdrawal Bill passes first parliamentary hurdle
From Independent.ie Britain’s parliament backed a second reading of legislation to sever ties with the European Union early on Tuesday, a reprieve for British Prime Minister Theresa May who now faces demands by lawmakers for concessions before it becomes law….
St George’s Day ‘rose ban’ attempt at Stockport market
From BBC Officials tried to ban market traders from handing out red roses on St George’s Day, it has been claimed. Stallholders at Stockport Market said they had been warned the blooms – which are used in the Labour Party’s…
Isle of Man chief predicts ‘anti-offshore activity’
By Mark Battersby From International Adviser Isle of Man Government chief minister Allan Bell has predicted a wave of negative campaigning focused on the Isle of Man and the other crown dependences, if Jeremy Corbyn wins the leadership of the…