PM vows to ‘supercharge’ UK science with fast-track visas

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Boris Johnson: “We’re going to turn the UK into a supercharged magnet, drawing scientists like iron filings from around the world” Boris Johnson has instructed government departments to devise a new fast-track visa system to attract leading scientists to work in the UK. The PM plans to scrap the […]

PM vows to ‘supercharge’ UK science with fast-track visas

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Boris Johnson: “We’re going to turn the UK into a supercharged magnet, drawing scientists like iron filings from around the world” Boris Johnson has instructed government departments to devise a new fast-track visa system to attract leading scientists to work in the UK. The PM plans to scrap the […]

Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for ‘common sense’ compromise

Media captionPM: EU should show ‘common sense’ on Brexit The EU should show “common sense” and agree to make changes to the Brexit withdrawal deal, Boris Johnson has told the BBC. The prime minister said there was “bags of time” for the EU to compromise on the Irish border backstop plan before the Brexit deadline […]

PM vows to ‘supercharge’ UK science with fast-track visas

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Boris Johnson: “We’re going to turn the UK into a supercharged magnet, drawing scientists like iron filings from around the world” Boris Johnson has instructed government departments to devise a new fast-track visa system to attract leading scientists to work in the UK. The PM plans to scrap the […]

Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for ‘common sense’ compromise

Media captionPM: EU should show ‘common sense’ on Brexit The EU should show “common sense” and agree to make changes to the Brexit withdrawal deal, Boris Johnson has told the BBC. The prime minister said there was “bags of time” for the EU to compromise on the Irish border backstop plan before the Brexit deadline […]

Scottish Labour challenges UK party over indyref2

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Leonard is traditionally seen as a close ally of UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn The Scottish Labour party has raised “serious concerns” about the national leadership’s position on independence. It follows comments by shadow chancellor John McDonnell on Tuesday, which he repeated on Wednesday that he would not […]

Scottish Labour challenges UK party over indyref2

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Leonard is traditionally seen as a close ally of UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn The Scottish Labour party has raised “serious concerns” about the national leadership’s position on independence. It follows comments by shadow chancellor John McDonnell on Tuesday, which he repeated on Wednesday that he would not […]

No-deal Brexit cattle cull ‘scare tactics’ – Ulster Farmers’ Union

Image copyright Getty Images The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has rejected claims that 45,000 dairy cows will be culled in Northern Ireland as part of a no-deal Brexit. BBC Newsnight reported that senior industry figures believe cows could be culled in the event of a no-deal Brexit, if new higher tariffs are applied to British […]

No-deal Brexit cattle cull ‘scare tactics’ – Ulster Farmers’ Union

Image copyright Getty Images The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has rejected claims that 45,000 dairy cows will be culled in Northern Ireland as part of a no-deal Brexit. BBC Newsnight reported that senior industry figures believe cows could be culled in the event of a no-deal Brexit, if new higher tariffs are applied to British […]

Scottish Labour leader hits back in indyref2 row

Media captionRichard Leonard: “I am clear that the Labour Party’s position at the moment is opposition to a second independence referendum.” The Scottish Labour leader has hit back at suggestions from shadow chancellor John McDonnell that the party would not oppose an independence referendum. Richard Leonard said he had made clear to Mr McDonnell that […]