Clashes in Beirut as Boris Johnson vows to stand by Lebanon in its hour of need

Boris Johnson has argued that the UK needs to 'stop being embarrassed about its history' following a controversial decision made by BBC's Last Night Of The Proms.While orchestral versions of Land Of Hope And Glory and Rule Britannia! will be performed, it's reported that the lyrics won't be.The BBC has confirmed that the concert will go ahead this year on September 12 without an audience.However reports suggest that the words to the songs have been dropped due to concerns over associations with

Boris Johnson spent his holiday hiding out in a tepee near a £1200-a-week cottage in the Highlands.Despite the UK battling the coronavirus pandemic and a recession, the Prime Minister chose to go glamping at a remote three-bedroom rental in Lonbain, Applecross, with fiancee Carrie Symonds, their baby Wilfred and their dog Dilyn.Johnson sparked fury this week as he left his deputies to deal with the fallout over the school exams grading scandal in England while he enjoyed his family jollies.It’s

Succession star Brian Cox has said the series mirrors the political situation in the US and the UK.The drama, focusing on the power dynamics in a major family business empire, is based on some true facts – with Cox explaining how other parallels can now be found.“It’s a bit like the fall of the Roman Empire,” Cox explained to WBUR.

last week when the Scottish Government were forced to perform a U-turn over the Nat 5 and Higher exam results the UK Government has also now caved into the pressure from outraged parents, pupils and teachers.

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent

Nicola Sturgeon to attend UK cabinet meetings. The idea was floated by cabinet office minister Michael Gove as a way of dampening support for Scottish independence by showing that Holyrood was being listened to at Westminster on issues regarding Scotland.

Boris Johnson on Monday said ministers will “not hesitate” to impose a quarantine system for travellers from other countries to the UK if needed.It comes as the rise of coronavirus cases in other countries could see more added to the 'Red List' of places travellers need to self-isolate on return.The Prime Minister said: “I don’t want to advise people about their individual holidays, individual decisions, they should look at the travel advice from the Foreign Office clearly.“But what I will say,

Keir Starmer has warned Britain will face a “long and bleak winter” unless Boris Johnson uses this month to halt a devastating second wave of coronavirus.

hereMr Trump said US military generals had told him they “seem to feel” the explosion was the result of a “terrible attack” most likely caused by a bomb.“It would seem like it based on the explosion,” Mr Trump told reporters in Washington.In a tweet, Mr Raab said: “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastating explosion in #Beirut today.“The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon and is ready to offer help and support, including to those British nationals

Boris Johnson has announced that face coverings will be mandatory in UK cinemas from next weekend.In a Downing Street briefing held earlier today (July 31), the Prime Minister also stated that face masks will be compulsory in museums, galleries and places of worship from August 8.It comes after Cineworld launched a petition back in June in order to make face coverings compulsory amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier this month, the PM signalled the return of some “socially distanced” live music events this August. Under the proposed plans, from August 1, socially distanced audiences were going to be able to return for indoor performances in theatres, music halls and other venues.However, that decision has now been reversed after the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said the country is now “at the outer edge” of how far it can safely re-open.Speaking at a Downing Street press