Thinktanks such as Policy Exchange are working to shift power away from state institutions – into the prime minister’s officeTo accumulate power, a government with authoritarian tendencies must first destroy power. It must reduce rival centres of power – the judiciary, the civil service, academia, broadcasters, local government, civil society Read more
Italian scientists warn Marmolada has shrunk 80% in 70 years due to global heatingThe largest and most symbolic glacier in the Dolomites could vanish within 15 years because of global heating, Italian scientists have warned.The 3,343m Marmolada, located on the border of the Trentino and Veneto regions and known as Read more
<p>’While this investigation is ongoing I believe it would be wholly inappropriate for any further reference to be made to this matter in the house, including any attempt to name the member concerned’, speaker tells MPs</p> Via: Tory MP arrested over rape will not attend Parliament while on bail
<p>Clinician described as ‘Britain’s Martin Luther King’ fought tirelessly to advance rights of ethnic minorities</p> Via: Dr Harold Moody: Who was the pioneering UK civil rights hero?
<p>Move seen as fresh evidence of prime minister’s determination to a deliver a ‘hard rain’ on the civil service</p> Via: Simon Case: Boris Johnson appoints close ally and former aide to Prince William as new cabinet secretary
<p>‘We made it clear we felt this was a reckless decision by government,’ says Trafford council leader. ‘I take no pleasure that view has been vindicated’</p> Via: Coronavirus: Northern areas released from lockdown against local advice see surge in new infections
Kanye West sought to quash speculation that Republicans are paying him to run as a distraction to bolster President Trump’s chances at re-election in an interview with Nick Cannon. Via: Kanye West denies rumors Trump and GOP are bankrolling his White House bid
Hong Kong to launch mass testing; India’s economy shrinks nearly 24%; Spain cases jump 23,000 since Friday. Follow the latestUS tops 6m cases as some states post record daily totalsWhen will a coronavirus vaccine be ready?Portugal may go back on UK’s quarantine list as cases riseWorld map: which countries have Read more
‘People are going to find Rishi’s tax rises a lot harder to swallow’ Via: PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak's coronarivus debt
A military plane has crashed in Virginia, with all four people on board parachuting to safety shortly before it hit the ground. The E-2C Hawkeye was based in Norfolk, Virginia. Via: Four Navy aircrew parachute to safety moments before E-2C Hawkeye plane crashes in Virginia