Rishi Sunak’s Stance on Pensions Triple Lock: Will it Hold Strong Post-Election?

By Nick Gutteridge, Political Correspondent Rishi Sunak declines to pledge continuation of pensions triple lock beyond next election as senior Tories urge cost-saving measures. While the Prime Minister affirms his commitment to the mechanism, he stops short of guaranteeing its future beyond next year. Divisions have emerged among top Conservative Party members regarding the policy …

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Next Defence Secretary announced: Grant Shapps to take on the role

Grant Shapps has assumed the position of Defence Secretary after Ben Wallace’s resignation this morning. In accepting the role, Mr. Shapps expressed his “honour” and gratitude towards Rishi Sunak for appointing him, while acknowledging the significant contributions made by Mr. Wallace in shaping UK defense and global security. On Twitter, Mr. Shapps stated, “As I …

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Ukraine’s Ambassador to Britain Dismissed by Volodymyr Zelensky Following Criticism

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Britain, Vadim Prystaiko, was dismissed from his position on Friday by presidential decree. This decision was made following a disagreement between Prystaiko and President Zelensky regarding the latter’s response to calls from Britain’s defense minister for increased gratitude for the weapons being supplied to Ukraine. (File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI) July …

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Announces His Resignation

Ben Wallace, the Defense Secretary, has announced his resignation from the Government in the upcoming Cabinet reshuffle and his decision to not run in the next election. Mr. Wallace stated that he will not be standing next time, but he will not leave Parliament prematurel and put the burden of another by-election on Rishi Sunak. …

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Anger in Britain as Joe Biden allegedly hinders Ben Wallace’s appointment to Nato

The role of the Nato secretary-general involves chairing meetings of the alliance’s leaders, engaging in diplomacy, and overseeing the activities of 4,000 officials in Brussels. Simon Wallace was a favored candidate due to his contributions in strengthening Nato’s stance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a role supported by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

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Leading British scientists are devising strategies to utilize Manuka honey for the development of gas masks with enhanced protection against chemical attacks.

British Scientists at Porton Down Lab Aim to Utilize Manuka Honey’s Antibacterial Properties in the Creation of Gas Masks Ben Wallace Files Application for Use of Honey as Protective Gear Manuka Honey is Derived from Bees that Feed on the Manuka Bush By Katherine Lawton and Milo Pope Published: 18:30 BST, 13 May 2023 | …

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