2 year agoHere's the @10DowningStreet readout of the call between Liz Truss and Biden. No readout yet from the @WhiteHouse
Truss speaks to Zelensky, expresses "full backing": spokeswoman
President Zelensky: had a phone call with the newly elected British PM @trussliz. Invited her to Ukraine
2 year agoBritain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss with Queen Elizabeth in Balmoral Scotland photo Jane Barlow (AP)
Boris Johnson has left Downing Street for the final time as Prime Minister and is now travelling to Balmoral to tender his resignation to the Queen before Liz Truss is appointed new Prime Minister
Liz Truss wins the Conservative leadership contest to become next UK prime minister, beating rival Rishi Sunak in a ballot of party members
Metropolitan Police Events:There were a total of 43 arrests this morning following the protest activity at petrol stations. All those arrested remain in custody
2 year agoBoris Johnson:What happens in Ukraine matters to us all. That is why I am in Kyiv today. That is why the UK will continue to stand with our Ukrainian friends. I believe Ukraine can and will win this war
Police in Northern Ireland continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Ryan Speirs who died following a crash on a scrambler bike in Co Derry at the weekend
Police are investigating an incident where a man sustained serious injuries in Belfast city centre on Saturday - he remains critically ill in hospital
Associated Press: "Alleged member of IS 'Beatles' charged in UK with terrorism"
Two people rescued as terraced house collapses after fire and explosion in Croydon
UK says Russia highly likely deploying anti-personnel mines in Donbas
.@trussliz says she as PM would review the UK's sweeping Integrated Review of defence, security & foreign policy to make sure it's "tough enough" in wake of Russia's war in Ukraine & an "increasingly aggressive" China. This will include a review of the UK armed forces
Belarus recalls its ambassador in London
UK defence minister Ben Wallace said that Russia was failing in "many areas" in its war in Ukraine and President Putin might seek to change strategy again
2 year agoThe UK has just added 42 new entries to its Russia sanctions list, including Graham Phillips
2 year agoEight fire engines, the fire boat and around 65 firefighters are dealing with a grass fire on Defence Close in Thamesmead.
2 year agoDublin Fire Brigade:Earlier this evening firefighters from Rathfarnham and Dun Laoghaire fire stations were called to a gorse wildfire in Sandyford. Smoke was widely visible in the area with the fire located off the Blackglen Road fire Help prevent wildfires link
Fifteen fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on Manwood Street in North Woolwich
UK royal air force has halted flights in and out of its largest air base in the UK because the "runway has melted" in the hot weather: Sky
British Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador because of the death of Paul Urey in Russian captivity. Liz Truss said: "Russia must bear the full responsibility for this. Paul Urey was captured while undertaking humanitarian work." - The Telegraph
2 year agoDeath of British volunteer Paul Urey: London considers this announcement "alarming"
Johnson: I don't want to express support for any candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party so as not to harm him
Johnson confirms that the British government will continue its work until the election of a new leader of the Conservative Party
UK foreign minister Liz Truss announces leadership bid
Metropolitan Police Events:Soccertrophy Travelling to Brentford Stadium for @WEURO2022 match on Friday When you are on your way and inside the venue, stay alert and aware of your surroundings. If any concerns, speak to police or security staff or call 999 in an emergency. Security is a team effort
Associated Press: British Navy seizes shipment of advanced Iranian missiles destined for Yemen
The Kremlin: Johnson does not like us and we do not like him
Boris Johnson is resigning as Conservative Party leader, the BBC has reported
