In this issue

January 25, 2022

Imam appointed to define Islamophobia has had ‘no engagement' from ministers

An imam appointed by the government to draw up a definition of Islamophobia says he has received no “meaningful engagement” from ministers in years.

4 mins

Minister resigns due to government's ‘lamentable' record on Covid fraud

Lord Agnew attacks ‘arrogance, indolence and ignorance’

3 mins

Birthday party for PM ‘held at No 10' during lockdown

Downing Street staff held a birthday party for Boris Johnson inside No 10 in June 2020 despite Covid lockdown rules banning all indoor socialising, according to fresh claims.

4 mins

Fearful No 10 staff keeping evidence from Partygate inquiry, says Cummings

Boris Johnson’s former adviser Dominic Cummings has claimed evidence is being kept from Sue Gray’s investigation into drinks parties at No 10 and Whitehall because staff fear the prime minister will see it.

3 mins

War of the worlds could affect the Earth's entrails

The tectonic plates making up the rigid crust of the Earth are always moving, impacting life on our planet in various ways.

2 mins

Dithering over mandatory jabs for NHS staff sums up chaos of vaccines policy

In the past two weeks, the Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Nurses and Royal College of GPs have all called for the government to delay its deadline for all NHS staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

2 mins

Nato sends more warships and jets to protect Ukraine

US puts 8,500 troops on alert as Biden refines plans

5 mins

Former Australian PM calls Truss remarks ‘demented'

Foreign secretary suggested China may exploit situation in Ukraine to further its own ambitions in the Pacific Ocean

2 mins

UAE bans recreational drones after deadly attack

The United Arab Emirates has imposed a ban on flying recreational drones after three people were killed in an attack on an oil facility.

1 min

The Beatles film took me back... and it's the first time music has really moved me

Last week I wrote about being stuck in a culinary time warp. This week, I realise I have been equally useless about music.

4 mins

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