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Oct 23, 2020 09:00
Protesters belonging to the climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion have attempted to blockade access to an oil refinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, claiming that the plant’s operator is the country’s biggest polluter.
- UK chancellor performs U-turn on financial support package, stumping up more money for Covid-hit businesses
The British chancellor has been forced to offer more financial support for individuals and businesses impacted by the government's Covid restrictions. The move comes after much criticism from UK industry and opposition parties.Oct 22, 2020 14:17 - ‘Cracking down on poor people’? UK govt reportedly wants to deter Universal Credit fraud by snooping on claimants’ bank accountsThe UK government reportedly plans to monitor bank account data in order to ensure that people receiving unemployment benefits aren’t cheating the system, sparking furor as the country suffers from record unemployment.Oct 22, 2020 13:29
- 'Double whammy': Ireland will be biggest loser of no-deal Brexit, with economy already hit by Covid-19Ireland's Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has warned that the country will be the eurozone's biggest loser in the event of a no-deal Brexit with an economic "double whammy" set to hit the country.Oct 22, 2020 09:42
- Activist scales scaffolding on London’s Big Ben, unfurls anti-lockdown banner (PHOTO)An anti-lockdown protester has climbed scaffolding on London’s famous Big Ben monument near the Houses of Parliament in Westminster and unfurled a large banner calling for an end to Covid-19 restrictions across the country.Oct 22, 2020 08:14
- Extinction Rebellion activists block entrance to oil refinery in Scotland accused of ‘ecocide’ (PHOTOS)Protesters belonging to the climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion have attempted to blockade access to an oil refinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, claiming that the plant’s operator is the country’s biggest polluter.Oct 23, 2020 09:00
- UK chancellor performs U-turn on financial support package, stumping up more money for Covid-hit businessesThe British chancellor has been forced to offer more financial support for individuals and businesses impacted by the government's Covid restrictions. The move comes after much criticism from UK industry and opposition parties.Oct 22, 2020 14:17
- ‘Cracking down on poor people’? UK govt reportedly wants to deter Universal Credit fraud by snooping on claimants’ bank accountsThe UK government reportedly plans to monitor bank account data in order to ensure that people receiving unemployment benefits aren’t cheating the system, sparking furor as the country suffers from record unemployment.Oct 22, 2020 13:29
- 'Double whammy': Ireland will be biggest loser of no-deal Brexit, with economy already hit by Covid-19Ireland's Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has warned that the country will be the eurozone's biggest loser in the event of a no-deal Brexit with an economic "double whammy" set to hit the country.Oct 22, 2020 09:42
- Activist scales scaffolding on London’s Big Ben, unfurls anti-lockdown banner (PHOTO)An anti-lockdown protester has climbed scaffolding on London’s famous Big Ben monument near the Houses of Parliament in Westminster and unfurled a large banner calling for an end to Covid-19 restrictions across the country.Oct 22, 2020 08:14
- UK being challenged by competitors ‘in the grey zone between war and peace,’ defence secretary claimsThe British defence secretary has stressed the importance of stepping up the UK’s protective capabilities amidst constantly evolving rivalries, adding that China is intent on building the world’s largest naval fleet.Oct 21, 2020 17:04
- UK PM launches scathing attack on London mayor for 'bankrupting' Transport for LondonBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of having “effectively bankrupted” Transport for London (TfL) before the pandemic hit, as coronavirus bailout negotiations turned into a fiery standoff.Oct 21, 2020 14:50
- Sturgeon extends restrictions for Scotland as Covid-19 pandemic shows few signs of abatingScottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland’s two-week circuit breaking restrictions will be extended by a further seven days as advisers warn against reopening the hospitality sector on Monday.Oct 21, 2020 14:24
- ‘Deal or no deal’: EU demands UK respects Withdrawal Agreement as clock runs down on negotiationsThe European Union says that Britain’s Withdrawal Agreement “must be respected” even if trade talks fail, as concerns mount that time is running out to reach a consensus on a Brexit deal.Oct 21, 2020 12:32
- People will have to live with coronavirus for ‘evermore,’ says UK expert on govt’s advisory committeeJohn Edmunds, a British epidemiologist on the government’s Covid-19 advisory committee, warned UK lawmakers that there is very little chance of the coronavirus being eliminated. He said vaccines could slow its spread, however.Oct 21, 2020 12:19
- UK minister slams schools for uncontested teaching of ‘white privilege’ & ‘inherited racial guilt,’ claiming it BREAKS THE LAWThe UK’s minister for women and equalities has stated that teaching political ideas such as “white privilege” and “critical race theory” as fact is illegal, adding that schools have a duty to remain politically impartial.Oct 21, 2020 12:12
- Gyms 1 - Government 0: Major win as Liverpool’s gyms get green light to reopen because restrictions weren’t working outLiverpool's fitness community has won a hard-fought victory against the government as gyms will now reopen on Friday morning in spite of the Tier 3 lockdown restrictions in place in the region.Oct 21, 2020 10:55
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