BIZARRE: 10 - What They Never Told You

Lord Geidt, the ultimate stooge, struggles to maintain the illusion of authority

Independent adviser on ministers’ interests sounded as if he had never read the ‘independent’ part of the job description

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Johnson's ethics adviser fails to deny he considered quitting over partygate

BORIS Johnson’s independent ethics adviser has refused to deny he considered resigning over the Prime Minister’s response to the partygate…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2022

Boris Johnson's ethics advisor admits he's 'asset of the PM' and not fully independent

Lord Geidt’s role is directly appointed by the Prime Minister, who retains the sole power to judge whether the rules have been broken and impose sanctions

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

DWP Universal Credit and PIP claimants to get major increase next year

People claiming benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions could see a massive increase to their payments next year amid a worsening cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2022

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and pensions set for increase next year

A Treasury minister has pledged people will see an increase in 2023

Liverpool Echo · Mar 28, 2022

NatWest returns to majority private control as it buys back £1.2bn in shares

UK government sells more of stake in group formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland at a loss over 2008 price

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022

DWP Universal Credit and PIP recipients due to get major rise in 2023

It comes as inflation is set to soar

Nottingham Post · Mar 27, 2022

High inflation ‘will be reflected’ in benefits next year, says Treasury minister

Simon Clarke opened the debate on the National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Boris Johnson blocks bid to make it easier for asylum seekers to work in UK

The Government also voted to create an offshore processing system for asylum seekers. Ghana, Rwanda, Albania and Denmark have refused to host a UK processing centre

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

Angela Rayner and John McDonnell condemn ‘disgrace’ of P&O sackings at protest

Speeches near Parliament Square from members of the Opposition and trade union leaders were met with applause.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022