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
BBC Political Editor @ChrisMasonBBC reports that Boris Johnson is to resign
Staff in No 10 have been told that Boris Johnson IS resigning and his letter has been prepared
Michael Gove sacked by Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson will speak to the Queen of Britain this evening
Reuters: The British Home Secretary has joined the group of ministers calling for the departure of Boris Johnson
5 more resignations from Boris Johnson's government, taking number of resignations to 26
2 year agoTaoiseach Micheál Martin has arrived in Kyiv, invited by Zelenskiy. He is to visit damaged areas and express support for the prosecution of war crimes. "The people of Ireland stand with Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia's immoral and unprovoked war of terror," he said
UK finance and health ministers resign from @BorisJohnson Cabinet
UK says killing of civilians, shelling of schools and hospitals by Pro-Assad forces is deplorable, encouraging Syria to end human rights violations
Downing Street says former Housing Minister Kelly Tolhurst has been appointed as the new Conservative Deputy Chief Whip following the resignation of Chris Pincher
Boris Johnson is facing calls to expel the Tory party deputy chief whip who resigned after admitting he "drank too much" and "embarrassed" himself in a bombshell letter to the prime minister
