Reuters Jimmy Lai arriving in court in 2023 Securing the release of pro-democracy activist and British citizen Jimmy Lai from a Hong Kong prison is a “priority” for the government, Sir Keir Starmer has said. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Conservative leader Rishi Sunak asked if Lai’s imprisonment was a breach of the 1984 treaty transferring…
On Monday, Donald Trump turned a town hall Q&A into a music-listening session, with the former president swaying on stage for more than 30 minutes to some of his favorite songs — including Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” as covered by the singer Rufus Wainwright in the film “Shrek.” Now, Wainwright said he and Cohen’s estate are…
Britain’s new National Wealth Fund has struck a £1bn deal with two of Britain’s biggest high street lenders to retrofit thousands of homes to upgrade their energy-efficiency. Sky News has learnt that the government-backed vehicle has agreed with Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group to provide partial guarantees on loans to housing associations across Britain. An…
Amid recent reports of a Liberal caucus revolt aimed at getting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down, a longtime Liberal MP says he’s hearing similar sentiments from his constituents — a feeling he agrees with. “I confirm that I am increasingly hearing from constituents that I represent that it is time for Trudeau to…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Amid the ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, the U.K. is calling on New Delhi to co-operate with Ottawa’s legal process, voicing full confidence in the country’s judicial system. On Wednesday, the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement saying India’s co-operation with Canada would…
Journalists call it a ‘marmalade dropper’, a story so stunning it would make gape-mouthed readers ditch their morning toast. “The queue that shames Britain: 7.11am and desperate patients wait in the cold and dark outside surgery – just so they can be seen by their GP,’ roared the headline. Could there be a more damning…
By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted October 16, 2024 7:51 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is slated to testify Wednesday as a federal inquiry into foreign interference finishes the latest phase of its work. The commission of inquiry is looking at the ability…
Tube workers in London will strike next month in a dispute over pay, two unions have announced. The strikes will take place from 1 to 16 November after members of both Aslef, the train drivers’ union, and the RMT, representing most other Tube workers, rejected a pay offer from Transport for London (TfL). London Underground…
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver Labour’s first Budget on Wednesday 30 October. She has already warned that it will involve “difficult decisions” on tax, spending and benefits. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC the “tough” Budget will “focus on rebuilding our country”. What is the Budget? Each year, the chancellor of…
Real estate giant Rightmove is calling on Rachel Reeves to give landlords new tax relief as an incentive to stay in the market, as London rents continue going through the roof. The Chancellor is being warned that the cost of living crisis for people in the capital will hit breaking point unless she devises a…
