The European Parliament will block any trade deal with the UK if Boris Johnson breaches his Brexit deal, MEPs said today. Leaders in Brussels said the Prime Minister’s UK Internal Market Bill is a ‘serious and unacceptable breach of international law’ which puts at risk the trade negotiations. A statement added: ‘Should the UK authorities … Read more
Watchdog threatens to sue UK’s four largest housebuilders including Barratt and Persimmon over misleading leasehold contracts that DOUBLE ground rent every decade Barratt Developments, Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Countryside Properties will all be investigated by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Watchdog said it had uncovered evidence of potential mis-selling practices It said this could … Read more
A headteacher will next week begin handing down fines to cautious parents who refuse to send their children back to classrooms. Tina Wilkinson revealed that 25 pupils were absent from St Andrew’s Primary School in Lancashire yesterday, despite her repeated warnings of penalties. Fines are doled out after five absent days, meaning their parents have until … Read more
Some of the BBC’s top comedy shows have faced criticism in recent years over perceived left-wing bias, while BBC comedians have also faced criticism over political comments and jokes. Last year, comedian Jo Brand made a joke on BBC Radio Four’s comedy show Heresy about throwing battery acid over ‘unpleasant’ politicians. She branded the throwing … Read more
Joe Swash makes a cheeky threat to Stacey Solomon after she adds a phallic ‘floppy nose’ filter to photo of oblivious star as he slept By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 02:24 BST, 31 August 2020 | Updated: 02:24 BST, 31 August 2020 He has been distracting his wife with cheeky innuendos and pranks during … Read more
Rishi Sunak threatens to withhold funding for poorly thought out infrastructure projects in Boris Johnson’s £100bn ‘Project Speed’ amid growing Tory row over spending Mr Sunak bolstered powers of authority which is responsible for overseeing major government projects weeks after Boris Johnson promised building blitz It comes as concern for public spending grows and national … Read more
Border Force threatens to fine stunned couple after they found asylum seeker hidden in their camper van bike rack when they arrived home after holiday to France John and Debbie Marriott discovered Sudanese man on their return to Worthing The pair have now been sent a letter from Border Force threatening with a fine Home … Read more
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to retaliate after suggesting a Turkish ship had been attacked in waters contested by Greece. The claim came hours after France sent two warships supported by fighter jets to the region experiencing mounting tensions, in an effort to back Greece. Speaking at an event to celebrate the 19th anniversary of … Read more
Another scandal is threatening to engulf Lloyds Bank boss Antonio Horta-Osorio before he signs off next year. The Portuguese chief executive has admitted he knew of an alleged fraud in the HBOS Bristol branch which may have affected hundreds of small business customers. Lloyds may now face a criminal inquiry over the events in Bristol, … Read more
Over 100 more migrants have landed in Dover today as Rishi Sunak threatened to send in the Royal Navy to help turn back the ‘tide’ of boats. Among them was a group of 12 men in their 20s, who were on a small vessel that was intercepted by Border Force officers. They were given face … Read more