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Eight more cases of monkeypox have been found in England - after the first infections were identified in Wales and Northern Ireland. There are now 85 confirmed cases in England and three in Scotland. Across the UK as a whole, the total is 90. There has been an outbreak of the rare virus across the world, with 19 countries confirming infections . About 20 countries where it is not endemic have reported outbreaks. It is spreading through the UK via community transmission, with infections being detected on a daily basis. Advertisement The virus, which is normally reported in central and West African countries, causes a rash and fever, but symptoms are mild for most people. Read more: What are the symptoms of monkeypox, and how do you catch it? More on Monkeypox Monkeypox: Vet who caught disease in 2003 says new outbreak is a 'wake-up call for the world' Monkeypox: COVID-19 a greater worry, says Pfizer chief executive … [Read more...] about Monkeypox: Eight more cases found in England – as first infections recorded in Wales and Northern Ireland

Since the UK divided Ireland, successive Governments in London have discouraged people from speaking the Irish language in the Northern part of the island. Activists then attempted over the next101 years to get the language fully recognized. Now the UK has begun the process to do just that. In Belfast, Irish nationalists have welcomed the move. Caoimhín O’ Seanáin, a teacher in West Belfast, told Euronews: “We no longer have to be second-class citizens in our own Country. “The Irish Language will be much more visible. It will be available for use in the Courts. Legislation that goes back centuries will be removed.” The Act will also recognise the relatively unknown Ulster-Scots language. Unionists block new Northern Ireland government over Brexit trade rules Northern Ireland: Boris Johnson battles on two fronts as Brexit protocol returns to haunt him Dinnae haud yer wheesht: Scots language campaigners speak up for census return The Irish … [Read more...] about A move 300 years in the making: UK takes steps to recognise the Irish language

NI Protocol: James Cleverly gives an update on talks with EU Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He accused the EU of wanting a solution that was "theoretically watertight" and unlikely to therefore ever be sustainable. Since the end of the EU transition period at the end of 2020, the EU has imposed strict customs checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea from Britain to Northern Ireland. Related articles Liz Truss warns EU leaders Ireland ‘borders row must not drift’ Brexit doomsayers shut down as UK crushes EU on Global Index The bureaucratic checks were implemented as part of the 2019 Brexit withdrawal agreement but Unionists believe … [Read more...] about ‘We have real world solutions!’ EU blasted as Brussels makes unrealistic Brexit demands

Labour 'wants the UK to be run by Brussels' says Braverman Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The two women clashed in a fiery session in the Commons when Ms Braverman was taking questions for her brief. Ms Thornberry, Labour’s shadow Attorney General , had demanded to know about the details of legal advice given to the Government to end a long running row with the EU over Northern Ireland. Labour opposes attempts to protect the integrity of the UK and has sided with Brussels bureaucrats amid speculation that they intend to form a Rejoiner alliance with parties like the Lib Dems . Related articles Energy crisis lifeline: Sunak to make emergency … [Read more...] about ‘She is ashamed of our flag!’ – Top Tory minister humiliates Emily Thornberry over Brexit

Brexit: Expert explains why UK won’t rejoin EU Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Government is understood to be eyeing June 6 as the date it will introduce legislation enabling the unilateral misapplication of the Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol . The move would give the House of Commons enough time to clear the first hurdle of the legislation before the summer recess. Related articles Remoaner claims 'Boris hates Treasury' as he brands Brexit 'mistake' Top Tory minister humiliates Emily Thornberry The protocol is aimed at avoiding a hard border with Ireland but has created a series of economic barriers to Irish Sea trade. … [Read more...] about Brexit row explodes as Liz Truss eyes exact date to enable UK to rip up hated EU deal

Northern Ireland senator slams UK over Brexit protocol Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A member of the Irish Parlament has lashed out at Boris Johnson's Government over Britain's attempts to manufacture an alternative to the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol, against the wishes of the European Union and the Irish Government. Neale Richmond TD, the European Affairs spokesman for Fine Gael, has been a vocal critic of Brexit and used a recent address to blast the UK's demands for Protocol reform. Related articles Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Energy crisis lifeline: Sunak to make emergency … [Read more...] about ‘EU didn’t create this mess!’ Irish MP savages Britain’s demands to scrap Brexit protocol

As the head of the civil service, Simon Case is the highest ranking public official to be implicated in the partygate scandal . Aged 43 and with a PhD in political history, the civil servant’s roles have included director of strategy for GCHQ and principal private secretary to David Cameron and Theresa May. He left Government in 2018 to take up a role as private secretary to the Duke of Cambridge but was drafted back into Whitehall in April 2020 to help with the Government’s pandemic response efforts. His deployment to the Cabinet Office at the height of the first national lockdown - which was initially intended as a temporary secondment from his royal duties - led to his rapid promotion through the ranks of the civil service high command. In June 2020, just three months after his return to Government, he was promoted to the role of permanent secretary to run 10 Downing Street. And in September of the same year he was appointed to lead the civil service, becoming the … [Read more...] about Meet Simon Case: The highest ranking public official to be implicated in the partygate scandal

Cabinet ministers have lined up to warn Rishi Sunak off plans for a windfall tax on energy firms , insisting the move would damage the economy and have unintended consequences. In a highly unusual display of public dissent, Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, and Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary, became the fifth and sixth Cabinet members to speak out against the policy in the space of a week. The Chancellor has refused to rule out the idea of a one-off windfall tax on North Sea giants, which is being pushed by Labour and has support from some Tory backbenchers - although others fear it would be unconservative. Mr Sunak is attracted to the idea of a windfall tax that would offer firms different rates based on how much money they are prepared to invest in new energy infrastructure in Britain, The Sunday Times reported late on Saturday. Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business Secretary, last week described a windfall tax as “taxing investment in jobs”, while Liz Truss, Suella … [Read more...] about Tory windfall tax row widens as two more Cabinet ministers reject the policy

Sadiq Khan quizzed by pensioner on future of free bus passes Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info While £15billion is lost in unclaimed benefits every year, a significant amount is also wasted in associated benefits like free travel. In total, 10 groups of Britons are entitled to financial support towards travel costs. Related articles State Pension to hit £10,600 a year - Sunak faces triple lock decision Nationwide raises interest rates on ISA savings account As the cost of living continues to stretch Britons’ finances, people are being reminded to claim everything they are entitled to. People who rely on Universal Credit and … [Read more...] about Bus pass: The 10 groups of Britons who would benefit from free travel – have you checked?

RISHI Sunak today unveiled a bumper package to help hard-up Brits with the soaring cost of living. The Chancellor announced £15billion worth of relief, including £1,500 for the poorest households and energy discounts for all, to ease the pressure on people's finances. Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Mr Sunak revealed families across the country can expect money off their sky-rocketing bills, which are set to rise to £2,800 a year from October, funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas firms. The much-needed cash will be an increase to the £200 saving unveiled earlier in the year, to be paid back in chunks over five years. And it will take the form of a grant, not a loan, and therefore not need to be repaid. Elsewhere in Mr Sunak's multi-billion pound plans to draw a line under Partygate and focus on the squeeze in living standards caused by inflation, he said he will assist Britain's poorest. READ MORE ON COST OF LIVING … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak announcement: Chancellor reveals £1,500 for poorest Brits in bumper £15bn cost-of-living package