Boris Johnson

Europe News

Five years of Brexit: Is the United Kingdom better off?

Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake.

31 January 2025

World News

Macron in trouble over Haiti: European leaders' worst hot mic moments

Several prominent European leaders have been caught out by comments they made when they thought their microphones were switched off.

22 November 2024

Health news

UK was ill-prepared for COVID and failed its citizens, inquiry finds

The inquiry's first report found the country was ill-prepared for dealing with the whole-system civil emergency of a pandemic let alone COVID itself.

18 July 2024

United Kingdom

Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up

The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm.

24 June 2024

Culture news

Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked?

Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film...

21 June 2024

Food and Drink

Post-Brexit Brits will be able to buy pint-sized bottles of wine

The decision comes after decades of argument over EU rules governing units of measurement.

27 December 2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson apologies to pandemic victims at COVID inquiry

The former UK leader will speak at the ongoing inquiry on Wednesday and Thursday, following criticism from colleagues and the public on how he handled the pandemic.

6 December 2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson thought elderly should 'accept' COVID fate, inquiry told

The British government's struggle to respond coherently to the pandemic throughout 2020 is being laid bare by former Downing Street staff.

1 November 2023

United Kingdom

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins right-wing GB News channel

GB News, a broadcaster which is no stranger to controversy, says it's proud that the disgraced politician is joining their "family".

28 October 2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Farewell, Boris Johnson on Tell The Truth Day

7 July 2022: Farewell, Boris Johnson. And good riddance, especially on Tell The Truth Day

7 July 2023

United Kingdom

UK MPs back report that found ex-PM Johnson lied to parliament

Lawmakers backed the finding that Johnson was in contempt of Parliament by 354 votes to 7, after a debate in which many argued it was crucial to show voters that politicians are obliged to follow the rules and tell the truth.

20 June 2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson faces judgement of British MPs following critical report

Politicians likely to vote later on report which said former Prime Minister should have been suspended from Parliament for 90 days had he not already resigned as an MP

19 June 2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson misled parliament over COVID parties, report finds

The former prime minister has described the findings about his conduct as "anti-democratic" and "deranged"

15 June 2023

United Kingdom

Brexit 'made UK vulnerable to COVID', inquiry told

Brexit is partly to be blamed for UK's feeble pandemic preparation, the COVID inquiry was told on its opening day.

14 June 2023

United Kingdom

UK COVID inquiry begins: Here's everything you need to know

Nearly 228,000 people died due to the coronavirus in the UK - one of the worst per capita mortality rates in Europe. The inquiry could last until 2026 and cost €100 million.

13 June 2023

United Kingdom

Will British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak call an early election?

Under fire from Boris Johnson, facing pressure in the polls: what are the options for the UK's leader?

12 June 2023