Johnson tells Britons to prepare for ‘new act’ in country’s story… “Boris Johnson will tell the country to prepare for a “new act” in its history as the United Kingdom leaves the EU today. Almost half a century of membership formally ends at 11pm, three and a half years after a referendum in which voters chose […]
Johnson ‘set to back HS2’ “Boris Johnson is poised to approve HS2 as part of his attempt to “level up” Britain in a move that will put him at odds with his most senior adviser. The prime minister will hold meetings today with Sajid Javid, the chancellor, and Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, before deciding the […]
Johnson ‘defies Wallace’ to press ahead with Huawei deal “Boris Johnson faced down opposition from his defence secretary yesterday as he allowed Huawei to help to build Britain’s 5G network in a decision that drew fierce criticism from US politicians. Ben Wallace told colleagues on the National Security Council to heed the warnings of America as its strongest […]
Johnson poised to defy US and approve Huawei 5G “The prime minister is about to formally announce that the government will allow Huawei technology in the UK’s 5G network, despite intense lobbying from the Trump administration. He said yesterday that “a very important strategic win” was possible to provide the benefits of a faster internet […]
US continues to pile on pressure over Huawei “The White House heaped more pressure last night on Boris Johnson to ban Huawei from the UK’s new 5G network citing security concerns before a decision tomorrow. Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state, backed Tory MPs urging Mr Johnson to keep the Chinese firm out of the […]
Big decision 1) Government-owned firm behind HS2 ‘trying to con’ Johnson “The Telegraph can disclose that HS2 Ltd has been “revising” agreements with companies carrying out the main construction works on the line so that future cost increases will be borne by the firm, which is funded by taxpayers’ money, rather than private contractors. Separately, […]
Prime Minister faces Brussels showdown over fishing rights… “Boris Johnson insisted the UK and the EU will forge a relationship as “friends and sovereign equals” after Brexit as he signed the document agreeing the terms of Britain’s departure. The Prime Minister and the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission all signed the Withdrawal […]
Trump makes ‘last ditch’ effort to persuade Johnson on Huawei… “Donald Trump will make one final bid to persuade Boris Johnson to ban Huawei from Britain’s 5G network this weekend when he sends one of his most senior ministers to London. With a decision on Huawei expected early next week, Steven Mnuchin, the US Treasury Secretary, […]
Johnson squares up to Trump on taxes and trade… “Boris Johnson is risking a post-Brexit rift with President Trump as he prepares to clash with the United States over tax, trade and foreign affairs. The prime minister is planning to push ahead with a levy on large technology companies despite the threat of a trade war […]
Trump decries climate “prophets of doom” “President Trump attacked “prophets of doom” on climate change yesterday as he exchanged thinly veiled insults with the teenage activist Greta Thunberg. In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr Trump urged executives and ministers to dismiss “predictions of the apocalypse”. The speech was watched by […]
Terrorists to be denied early release “Serious terrorists will be forced to serve their entire prison sentences without any prospect of early release as part of a crackdown announced on Tuesday. All offenders convicted of preparing or committing a terrorist act will face a minimum of 14 years in jail, more than four times the […]
Johnson’s ‘global Britain’ sets sights on Africa… “It was conceived as a coming-out party for “Global Britain” — a signal of new trading ambitions as the UK sails free of the EU and takes advantage of commercial opportunity further afield. In the event, Monday’s first UK-Africa summit in London finds prime minister Boris Johnson’s government […]
Johnson mulling moving Lords to the North “Boris Johnson is planning to move the House of Lords permanently to York, The Sunday Times can reveal. The city has emerged as the frontrunner to host the new second chamber, with Birmingham also in the running. The prime minister last week ordered work to begin on the practicalities […]
Brexit 1) “We will not be a ruletaker,” Javid declares “Sajid Javid, the UK chancellor, has delivered a tough message to business leaders to end their campaign for Britain to stay in lock-step with Brussels rules after Brexit, telling them they have already had three years to prepare for a new trading relationship. In an […]
UK and US continue to clash over Huawei “The rift with the US over using Huawei in Britain’s 5G network widened yesterday as Washington was accused of failing to come up with any alternatives. Senior officials in London hit back at what they said was “extraordinary” last-ditch lobbying to try to pressure Boris Johnson into falling […]