‘Beggars belief’: Shock claims rock UK PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reeling from a series of bombshell claims made by the man who was once his chief adviser.
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Tehan opens up on awkward UK attack
Before the Trade Minister arrived in the UK for ‘deep negotiations’, he was confronted with taunts about ‘inexperience’ and an uncomfortable chair.
Moment live TV interview goes all wrong
The UK politician was in the middle of tearing into the government’s pandemic policies, when his young daughter decided to abruptly change the subject.
UK PM ‘anxious’ as virus cases rise
Despite having one of the world’s most successful vaccination campaigns, virus cases have begun to surge in some UK cities worrying authorities.
Brutal front page over ‘bodies’ comment
British tabloids have let rip at embattled PM Boris Johnson after allegedly saying he’d rather see thousands of bodies pile up than lockdown again.
‘Bizarre’ UK sledge of Aussie minister
Allies of the UK trade secretary launched a remarkable attack on an “inexperienced” Australian minister, saying he would be put in an “uncomfortable chair”.
Bizarre image sums up COVID Britain
The day pubs and restaurants in England reopened coincided with atrocious weather, but Brits weren’t going to let snow get in the way.
‘Lord of the Flies’: 10,000 abuse claims
Anger over rape culture in schools is going global, with a website gathering more than 10,000 testimonies of appalling abuse. WARNING: Graphic
Gervais’ angry response to cartoon protest
The controversial comedian hasn’t held back in an expletive-filled tweet after protests over a teacher allegedly showing students a religious cartoon.
‘Kill the Bill’ protester’s sick act
A demonstration took a sickening turn when female protesters decided to defecate and urinate directly on police. Warning: Graphic.
‘Terrified’ woman speaks after viral pic
A protester who was seen being pinned to the ground at a London vigil for Sarah Everard has spoken out as pressure on the police escalates.
‘A joke’: UK hotel quarantine slammed
The first guests in the UK’s hotel quarantine program have complained about no books and open toilet seats. But there may be more fatal flaws.
Royal husband Tindall claims benefit
The England rugby star and spouse of the Queen’s granddaughter Zara sought government support for his firm despite a reported $27 million fortune.
Big sign it’s worth getting a COVID jab
Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout is yet to begin, but millions in Britain have already got a jab – and the results so far are staggering.
Fresh blow for stranded Aussies
Stranded Australians have been dealt their second blow in a fortnight after an airline indefinitely suspended services over a travel ban in the UK.
Simple photo shows extent of virus horror
There have been a lot of big numbers during the COVID-19 crisis, so they might lose their impact. This powerful image puts it all in perspective.
Brandis on holiday while Aussies stranded
The Australian High Commissioner to the UK took a flight home to Queensland for a holiday, while many Aussies remain stranded in the UK.
Sign ScoMo’s ready to dump Trump
The Prime Minister had a lot to say about Australia’s strong relationship with the US today, but there’s one word he didn’t utter.
Piers Morgan leaves UK pollie red-faced
TV host Piers Morgan has locked horns with the UK Health Secretary, who delivered a baffling response to a yes or no question.
‘A vertical line’: Virus takes horrific turn
A more infectious strain of the coronavirus is completely out of control in the UK, with new cases rising exponentially, sparking a strict new lockdown.
UK and EU reach last minute Brexit deal
Britain and the European Union have finally reached a deal on the details of their future relationship, with barely any time to spare.
French cops want to quiz Prince Andrew
The French investigators who arrested the model agency boss linked to Jeffrey Epstein now want to interview Prince Andrew, according to reports.
Terrifying new mutant virus strain
A terrifying new strain of COVID-19 is ravaging London and southeast England, thwarting the UK’s chances of returning to normal by Christmas.
‘Cannot continue with Christmas’
In drastic new action from Boris Johnson, Christmas has just been cancelled for 18 million people in England’s capital and south.
UK ‘blunder’ that will ‘cost many lives’
Plans to allow five days of festive freedom in the UK have been savaged as a “major error” by a prestigious source after shocking growth in virus cases.
New Year nightmare for UK, Europe
A perfect storm could see the UK and Europe facing severe pain just after Christmas and New Year, and Australia has been dragged in to the stoush.
UK bans gender transitions for children
Children under the age of 16 are unlikely to be able to give “informed consent” to take puberty blockers, a UK court has ruled.
‘Appalling’: 155 arrested at lockdown rally
More than 150 anti-lockdown protesters were arrested in London over the weekend as demonstrators clashed with police.
‘Butt out’: Biden slammed for ‘bullying’
Joe Biden has been told to “butt out” of Brexit negotiations, after accusations that President-elect was trying to bully the UK.
Bleak Britain battles virus deja vu
UK PM Boris Johnson is isolating but insists he’s “bursting with antibodies” for COVID-19. Others think he’s “bursting” with something much less useful.
Boris Johnson isolating after virus contact
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been ordered to self-isolate after coming into contact with an MP who tested positive for coronavirus.
Brits outraged at lockdown backflip
Residents in the UK have reacted with fury amid the news the hastily announced lockdown over the weekend may be extended much longer.
TV host unleashes on ‘gutless’ leaders
Controversial media personality Piers Morgan has spoken on TV about the UK’s “woeful” government – and his feud with Donald Trump.
London faces new lockdown measures
Millions of people living in London will move to a tier two lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus on the rise in the UK.
Student fury as UK plunged into lockdown
Out of date “sludge” and nuts for those with allergies have been served up for students stuck in lockdown as the UK is plunged into a second lockdown.
‘Absolute fools’: UK pays for summer of fun
Just 11 weeks after pubs opened on “Super Saturday” the UK has been plunged back into lockdown, paying a harsh price for a summer of fun.
UK on brink of devastating new crisis
The UK is on track to see 50,000 COVID-19 cases and 200 deaths per day within weeks according to a dire new warning after a summer of fun.
Amal Clooney quits top role
The high profile lawyer has sensationally quit as a government adviser saying she is “dismayed” over breaches of international law.
Banning sex and raves? Good luck with that, Britain
Adjusting to a ‘new normal’ is one thing, but telling university students to forgo everything they’ve been promised for the good of the nation is just wishful thinking.
Tony Abbott scores UK trade role
Former PM Tony Abbott has been appointed to a key UK trade role despite a UK backlash this week about comments he has made in the past.
‘Really?’: Answer that stunned TV host
Breakfast news host Kay Burley could barely believe what she was hearing during a painful exchange over former prime minister Tony Abbott.
Migrant rescue ship stranded, one dead
A Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat has called for help after it became stranded off the coast of Malta, with one dead person on board.
‘Gaffe-prone’: Outrage at Abbott’s new gig
Former PM Tony Abbott’s new UK appointment has prompted mixed reactions from politicians with one labelling him a “gaffe-prone misogynist”.
Young blamed for Europe’s ‘second wave’
The UK has been forced to put the break on lockdown easing as cases creep up across Europe, with young people blamed for fuelling a second wave.
IS bride can return to UK, court rules
A London schoolgirl who left to join the Islamic State and was stripped of UK citizenship can return to the country to fight a legal battle, a court ruled.
‘Worst case scenario’: 120,000 dead
It’s already the worst-hit country in Europe, now the UK faces warnings it could see a winter coronavirus wave that could dwarf the first one.
Record virus spike as ‘tsunami’ hits
The United States has set a one-day record with more than 60,500 coronavirus cases as authorities in one of the worst-hit areas admit the “tsunami is here”.
UK set to backflip and follow our lead
The UK looks set to backflip on an earlier decision and follow Australia’s lead in banning a controversial Chinese tech company.
Couple with guns under investigation
The US couple who drew guns on Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion in St Louis are now being investigated by prosecutors.
Backpacker visas on the table for UK FTA
Plans to “streamline and extend” a “rite of passage” visa allowing young Brits to live in Australia and vice versa are on the table as part of a free trade deal.
Friends killed in Reading stabbing attack
Two people killed in a stabbing attack in the UK on a sunny Saturday evening have been named as friends Joe Ritchie-Bennet and James Furlong.
MP slams ‘thuggery’ at far-right protest
British Home Secretary Priti Patel has described violent scenes at a far-right protest in London as “thoroughly unacceptable thuggery”.
Penny Lane ‘cancelled’ over racism claims
It’s one of the world’s most famous streets, but Penny Lane in Liverpool has now been defaced by protesters claiming it is “racist”.
London protests ‘hijacked by extremists’
London’s statues have been boarded up as UK PM Boris Johnson says the anti-racism protests in Britain have been “hijacked by extremists”.
Lockdown ‘sex ban’ lifted in England
A coronavirus public health order in England that became known as the “sex ban” has been lifted – but not without a catch or two.
Shocking error that cost 20,000 lives
A British scientist who convinced the world to abandon a “herd immunity” strategy has revealed the cost of a shocking error.
Video shows cop’s brutal horse accident
A shocking video circulating on social media shows a London police officer riding a police horse directly into a traffic pole.
Britain lifting restrictions ‘too quickly’
Shocking photos from the UK’s beaches over the weekend have reinforced health experts’ warnings that it’s easing restrictions too fast.
‘No regrets’: Lockdown breach sparks fury
The chief adviser to British PM Boris Johnson has sparked fury after breaching lockdown rules by travelling 400 km to visit his family while ill but he says ‘I don’t regret what I did’.
Mystery over ‘unauthorised’ tweet
The UK Civil Service shared an angry tweet after Boris Johnson held a press conference yesterday, appearing to call the government “truth twisters”.
One in six residents in major city infected
A stagging number of Londoners have tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, suggesting around one in six have already contracted the virus.
‘Game-changer’ antibody test approved
An antibody test that scientists claim can detect with “100 per cent” accuracy whether you’ve had coronavirus has been approved in Britain.
Simple slogan sparks national chaos
It’s only two words but critics have slammed a new ad campaign on how to fight coronavirus saying people may “die unnecessarily”.
UK overtakes Italy’s virus death toll
The United Kingdom has reported the highest death toll in Europe, overtaking Italy to become the second worst-hit country in the world.
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