In the final days before the Brexit vote, Jean-Claude Juncker had warned that “a deserter not be welcomed with open arms – that is the stance of the commission as well as other governments”. Last year, after a meeting with Theresa May in Downing Street, the European Commission chief declared Read more
Prime minister’s survival after confidence vote sees sterling jump following crash earlier in week Via: Brexit: Pound rallies one per cent against dollar after May wins confidence vote
They know they can’t sort out the mess of Brexit in 106 days, so why not have another day of farce and chaos instead? Via: Theresa May survives a day that was historic only for its self-indulgence
Restructure of Cardinal of Cardinals comes as Pell faces prosecution in Australia for historical sexual offences Pope Francis has removed Australia’s most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, from his inner circle in a restructure of his Council of Cardinals.Pell’s position as the financial controller of the Vatican makes him the Read more
Michael Kovrig, who works for thinktank, being held in BeijingMove follows arrest of Chinese Huawei executive in CanadaA second Canadian citizen may have been held by Chinese officials following the detention of former diplomat Michael Korvig, according to Canada’s foreign minister Chrystia Freeland.After Korvig was detained on Monday, another citizen Read more
Versions including one sold at Hamleys found to have unsafe levels of boron in Which? testSix out of 13 “slime” and putty toys have failed to meet EU safety standards when tested for the presence of a potentially harmful chemical, according to research by a consumer group.Following an investigation earlier Read more
Jimmy Rotheram one of three teachers from England in running for international awardA music teacher who helped turn around a once-failing primary school in Bradford with a radical programme of music and creative education is one of three teachers from England shortlisted for a $1m global prize.Jimmy Rotheram, of Feversham Read more
‘She must now bring her dismal deal back to the House of Commons next week so parliament can take back control’ Via: Jeremy Corbyn accuses Theresa May of presiding over 'government in chaos' and 'dismal' Brexit deal
Dundee United have launched a probe into the image which is believed to show defender Jamie Robson wearing a hi-vis bib, an umbrella hat, a white T-shirt and shorts with black leggings. Via: Footballer, 20, will be quizzed over photo of man blacked up as sunglasses seller
Eurosceptics have secured the 48 letters from MPs needed to force a ballot that could end the PM’s time as leader. Via: Theresa May vows to contest Tory no confidence vote tonight