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Truss condemns China and Hong Kong authorities over threat to ‘silence’ critics

The UK accused the authorities in China and Hong Kong of an unjustified assault on free speech after a human rights organisation was threatened under a “draconian” security law. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the warning sent to UK-based charity ...

14 Mar 2022 at 09:55

Good case for ‘all-party’ involvement in BBC chair appointment, says Lord Patten

A former BBC Trust chairman has suggested that there could be merit in reforming how the next chair of the broadcaster is appointed, following the resignation of Richard Sharp. Mr Sharp’s resignation from the position came after he was found to ...

04 May 2023 at 14:44

Chinese vice-president at coronation shows how China sees UK, says Lord Patten

The attendance of China’s vice-president at the King’s coronation is a sign that the global power does not give “two hoots” about the UK, the last British governor of Hong Kong has suggested. Han Zheng, who has been blamed for overseeing a ...

04 May 2023 at 14:38

Sunak warned against ‘playing footsie’ with Farage and Reform UK

Rishi Sunak has been warned against “playing footsie” with Reform UK following two bruising by-election defeats. The Prime Minister has been urged by some in his party to shift further to the right to see off the threat of the Nigel ...

18 Feb 2024 at 20:30

Lord Hague and Lord Mandelson among approved candidates for Oxford chancellor

Former Conservative leader Lord William Hague and Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson are among the candidates who have successfully applied to run as the next chancellor of the University of Oxford. Imprisoned former Pakistan ...

16 Oct 2024 at 14:59

Sarah Everard inquiry chief in race to become first female Oxford chancellor

The senior lawyer who led the inquiry into the murder of Sarah Everard is one step closer in the race to become the first female chancellor of Oxford University. Lady Elish Angiolini, principal of St Hugh’s College in Oxford, ...

05 Nov 2024 at 12:11

Former Tory leader Lord William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University

Former Conservative leader Lord William Hague has been elected as the next chancellor of Oxford University. Lord Hague beat a number of high-profile candidates, including Sarah Everard Inquiry chief Lady Elish Angiolini and ...

27 Nov 2024 at 16:52

Northern Ireland

Consideration given to recruiting 50% women to newly formed PSNI, records show

Consideration was given to recruiting women into Northern Ireland’s new police force on a 50:50 basis with men to address their “severe under-representation”, declassified files have revealed. However, legal advice was ...

30 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Planning reforms could break housebuilders’ ‘failed’ dominance – housing expert

Major housebuilders cannot be relied upon to achieve the Government’s target of building 1.5 million new homes, a housing expert has said, as he criticised a “failed monopoly” in the sector. Lord Best, who is vice ...

25 Jun 2025 at 19:21

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