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Johnson asked to disclose donor of his £15,000 holiday

News | Published February 13th 2020

Johnson asked to disclose donor of his £15,000 holiday

Prime minister Boris Johnson has been called upon to disclose who paid for his holiday to Mustique between Boxing Day and January 5 this year.

Leaders Council reports on Javid's trade pledges

News | Published February 13th 2020

Leaders Council reports on Javid's trade pledges

The Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland has reported on chancellor Sajid Javid's comments this week, after he said that the UK will be "better off outside the EU" despite frictionless trade with the bloc ceasing at the end of the year.

Ban on petrol and diesel cars could start in 2032

News | Published February 12th 2020

Ban on petrol and diesel cars could start in 2032

Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, has announced that the UK’s ban on the sales of new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars could begin by 2032.

Ofcom granted new powers to regulate user-generated content platforms

News | Published February 12th 2020

Ofcom granted new powers to regulate user-generated content platforms

Ofcom has been granted new powers to force social media firms to respond to harmful content posted on their platforms.

Leaders Council: Von der Leyen calls for "level playing field" ahead of UK-EU trade negotiations

News | Published February 12th 2020

Leaders Council: Von der Leyen calls for "level playing field" ahead of UK-EU trade negotiations

The Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland has reported on European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's comments this week, as she reiterated the need for a "level playing field" on rules and common standards ahead of UK-EU trade talks.

Government officials consider bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland

News | Published February 11th 2020

Government officials consider bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland

A range of government officials are considering the feasibility of building a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to No 10.

Government to invest £1 billion each year to improve bus services

News | Published February 11th 2020

Government to invest £1 billion each year to improve bus services

The government is expected to announce its intention to invest £5 billion over the next five years to improve bus and cycle routes around the country.

Gove warns firms about post-Brexit border checks, Leaders Council reports

News | Published February 11th 2020

Gove warns firms about post-Brexit border checks, Leaders Council reports

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has told firms to prepare for the end of frictionless trade with the EU at the end of 2020, the Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland reports.