Downing Street’s media makeover racks up £2.6m bill
Downing Street has spent more than £2.6 million on renovations in order to hold White House-style press briefings, it emerged on Friday.
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March 5, 2021 Royal Family accused of ‘double standards’ by investigating Meghan but not Prince Andrew
The Royal Family has been accused of having “double standards” over its investigation into bullying claims against the Duchess of Sussex.
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March 5, 2021 Government faces growing calls to grant NHS ‘Covid heroes’ bigger pay rise after recommending 1% increase
The Government is facing growing calls to grant “Covid heroes” a bigger pay rise after recommending NHS staff are restricted to an increase of just 1 per cent.
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March 4, 2021 Prince Philip health: What plans are in place for the Queen’s husband when he dies?
Prince Philip, 99, is being treated for an infection as well as some testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace said. The palace added he is responding to treatment and “remains comfortable”. He is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.
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March 4, 2021 MI5 cannot stop another Salisbury-style attack, spy warns
MI5 cannot stop another Salisbury-style attack because Russian poisons can easily be smuggled into Britain, a serving spy warned yesterday.
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March 3, 2021 Prince Philip health: Duke of Edinburgh has Palace ‘very concerned’ after hospital move
Buckingham Palace’s “tone is definitely different” about Prince Philip’s health status, a royal commentator has claimed. The Duke of Edinburgh was transferred to a different hospital where he is likely to remain for the rest of the week. Sunrise Royal Editor Robert Jobson explained the latest developments in the story.
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March 3, 2021 Sturgeon to give evidence to Holyrood on Salmond inquiry amid calls to resign
Nicola Sturgeon is under intense pressure to answer multiple allegations that she misled parliament, levelled by her former mentor Alex Salmond, after previously secret legal advice and new witness evidence led to calls for her resignation as first minister.
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March 3, 2021 Furlough will be extended until end of September, chancellor to announce
Furlough will be extended until the end of September, the chancellor will announce, as he unveils more support for workers and the self-employed.
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March 2, 2021 Rishi Sunak set to announce £400m for arts sector in his Budget
Rishi Sunak will provide additional support for the badly hit culture sector in his Budget, as a Tory grandee warned taxes would “have to go up”.
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March 2, 2021 Johnson trying to set up charity that could fund Downing Street flat revamp
Downing Street is trying to set up a charity that could cover the costs of the refurbishment of Boris Johnson’s flat, which he shares with his fiancee, Carrie Symonds.
