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Thousands of schools in the U.K. closed some or all of their classrooms, train services were paralyzed and delays were expected at airports on the biggest day of industrial action Britain has seen ...
The UK government announces that the plans for reforms to social care in England may not be published until 2028, or later. [5] Zoe Hughes, a transgender member of Exeter City council, quits the Labour Party in a row over transgender issues. [6] 4 January –
By Elizabeth Piper and William James. LONDON (Reuters) -Boris Johnson deliberately misled the British parliament in an unprecedented way over rule-breaking parties at his office during COVID-19 ...
The British government's contentious policy to stem the flow of migrants faces one of its toughest challenges this week as the U.K. Supreme Court weighs whether it’s lawful to send asylum ...
5 January – The UK government confirms it will not go ahead with a plan to privatise Channel 4. [2] 9 January – A new scheme to support businesses with the cost of energy bills is outlined in the House of Commons to replace existing support due to end in March. The scheme will replace capped energy bills with a wholesale discount on gas and ...
The UK government announces a scheme that will freeze wholesale gas and electricity prices for businesses for six months from 1 October. [175] 22 September – The UK government reverses the ban on fracking in the UK. [176] UK interest rates rise from 1.75 to 2.25%, the biggest increase in 27 years, as the Bank of England attempts to curb ...
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he was a key part of Johnson’s crisis government and was at times lauded for the financial support he provided businesses and individuals during the toughest ...
This was blocked by the government, as the motion also expressed no confidence in Johnson specifically, in addition to the government. [72] A no-confidence motion in the Johnson ministry that did not mention the PM was announced on 13 July, and was debated on 18 July. [73] The government won the vote with 347 ayes and 238 noes, with 50 MPs ...