In this issue

May 12, 2022

Truss warned over tense Brexit spat with Brussels

Liz Truss has been urged to pull back from the brink over the Northern Ireland protocol, amid warnings that a trade war with the EU would deepen the cost of living crisis by driving up inflation.

4 mins

Is Johnson Really Willing To Tear Up His Own Brexit Deal?

Adam Forrest looks at why the prime minister might feel that a trade war with the EU would be in his interest right now

2 mins

‘I am looking into hell’: Haunting messages from soldiers inside steel plant

“I am alive, but nothing much more, the shelling is getting intense and the circle is getting smaller.

5 mins

Johnson signs security deal to help Sweden and Finland

UK could provide military support in case of attack by Russia

2 mins

Migrating turtles lack sense of direction, scientists find

Some migrating sea turtles don't know where they are going, new research suggests, with one of the creatures swimming more than 1,287km (800 miles) to reach an island just 161km (100 miles) away.

1 min

Cost Of Living Help Coming In ‘Months', Says PM After Earlier Pledging It In Days

Boris Johnson has promised more help with living costs “in the months ahead”, stepping back from his suggestion on Tuesday that he would announce new support measures within days.

2 mins

Chancellor Weighs Windfall Tax For Gas And Oil Giants

Rishi Sunak has asked Treasury officials to explore proposals for a windfall tax on gas and oil giants despite ministers repeatedly ruling out the idea, according to reports.

2 mins

Gove is putting a brave face on breaking a commitment

The housing secretary tried to distract us from his retreat on the Conservatives' manifesto promise

3 mins

Half of patients hospitalised with Covid have symptoms after two years, study shows

Half of people hospitalised with Covid-19 have at least one symptom two years after first being infected, according to new research.

2 mins

French court probes torture claims against Interpol head

French investigative judges at the Paris Tribunal have opened an investigation into torture allegations made by two British men against Interpol president Major General Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates.

1 min

Charles takes the next step in his lifelong apprenticeship

The drama that accompanies even the slightest change in the Queen's schedule is over the top.

2 mins

Buckle Up Folks, It's Madison Cawthorn Versus The World

What a sorry state of affairs it is when a young congressman can't mention attending Republican orgies without being the victim of (ahem) a GOP pile-on

2 mins

No 10 deepens probe into Perpetuus Group takeover

Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has ordered the next stage of a review into a proposed Chinese takeover of a group of UK tech firms, citing national security concerns.

2 mins

De Bruyne smashes four as City go three points clear

On nights like this, City may not need Haaland. With displays like this, a fourth league title in five seasons should be theirs at some stage in the next 11 days.

3 mins

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