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British Airways hires new operations chief as cancellations surge
British Airways hires new operations chief as cancellations surge
06 July 2022
Rene de Groot currently leads operations at Dutch airline KLM and continues to fly for the carrier.
Competition watchdog to investigate Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Competition watchdog to investigate Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
06 July 2022
The Competition and Markets Authority said it would examine whether the deal could harm competition.
Johnson battles to retain grip on power as support drifts away
Johnson battles to retain grip on power as support drifts away
06 July 2022
But the Prime Minister insisted the ‘colossal mandate’ he won from voters in 2019 means he should keep going despite a Tory revolt.
Departures from government since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister
Departures from government since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister
06 July 2022
As of 1pm on July 6 2022, there have been 41 departures since July 2019.
Starmer brands Johnson a ‘pathetic spectacle’ in ‘dying act of political career’
Starmer brands Johnson a ‘pathetic spectacle’ in ‘dying act of political career’
06 July 2022
The Labour leader said ministers resigning from Boris Johnson’s Government have not got a ‘shred of integrity’ given the level of recent scandals.
Operation Brock to be implemented from Sunday ahead of summer getaway
Operation Brock to be implemented from Sunday ahead of summer getaway
06 July 2022
The scheme involves a barrier being used to create a contraflow between Junctions 8 and 9 of the M20.
Losing three ministers from education will have ‘disruptive impact’, say heads
Losing three ministers from education will have ‘disruptive impact’, say heads
06 July 2022
Headteachers have criticised a wave of resignations from the Department of Education.
Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ despite Tory calls for him to quit as PM
Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ despite Tory calls for him to quit as PM
06 July 2022
The Prime Minister said he had a ‘colossal mandate’ from the country and would continue in office.
Maya Forstater wins three claims in fresh employment tribunal
Maya Forstater wins three claims in fresh employment tribunal
06 July 2022
The tribunal was brought after the tax expert’s contract at the Centre for Global Development was not renewed in March 2019.
People smugglers buying small boats directly from manufacturers
People smugglers buying small boats directly from manufacturers
06 July 2022
The NCA is working with its international network to find the suppliers of the boats to try to stem supply.
The 1922 Committee elections: why they matter
The 1922 Committee elections: why they matter
06 July 2022
The vote of backbench Tory MPs could help seal Boris Johnson’s fate.
Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership
Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership
06 July 2022
A total of 18 MPs have so far handed in their resignations.
Fuel price cuts ‘should be much bigger’ – AA
Fuel price cuts ‘should be much bigger’ – AA
06 July 2022
The first daily reductions in average petrol prices for six weeks have been recorded.
People-smuggling trade ‘generated around 60 million euro in 2021’
People-smuggling trade ‘generated around 60 million euro in 2021’
06 July 2022
More than 100 boats were seized during a day of action across multiple countries on Tuesday.
New coalmine would be ‘monumental mistake’, campaigners warn as decision looms
New coalmine would be ‘monumental mistake’, campaigners warn as decision looms
06 July 2022
A decision on the go-ahead for the project to provide coal for steel production is expected imminently.
New Chancellor to review planned corporation tax increase
New Chancellor to review planned corporation tax increase
06 July 2022
Nadhim Zahawi, who replaced Rishi Sunak after his shock resignation on Tuesday evening, said ‘everything is on the table’.
Amazon faces investigation over suspected anti-competitive practices
Amazon faces investigation over suspected anti-competitive practices
06 July 2022
The Competition and Markets Authority has said it is probing concerns over practices on Amazon’s UK Marketplace.
Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as Bank gets tough on inflation
Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as Bank gets tough on inflation
06 July 2022
Bank of England top economist Huw Pill said interest rates may need to rise at a quicker pace to rein in ‘uncomfortably high’ inflation.
People could be nudged to consider work, wealth and wellbeing earlier on in life
People could be nudged to consider work, wealth and wellbeing earlier on in life
06 July 2022
Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman suggested people could receive prompts to consider their options during life milestones.
Live: Boris Johnson vows to carry on as PM amid Government crisis
Live: Boris Johnson vows to carry on as PM amid Government crisis
06 July 2022
All the latest updates as the Prime Minister fights for his position amid criticism of the Chris Pincher affair.
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