Commons Speaker orders security review after Hancock CCTV leak

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has ordered a review of parliamentary security amid growing concerns among MPs in the wake of Matt Hancock‘s resignation following the leaking of CCTV footage.  The Commons Speaker said this afternoon that he had ‘directed senior officials to consider what implications there are for security arrangements’ in Parliament after the Whitehall leak.    … Read more

Ministers demand ‘urgent sweep’ of offices after Hancock CCTV leak

Ministers demand an ‘urgent sweep of all high-level government offices’ to see if they’re being filmed as MI5 ‘will discuss the leak of Matt Hancock CCTV footage with the Cabinet Office’ Cabinet ministers have demanded an urgent sweep of their offices for cameras Robert Buckland said ministers must have ‘safe space’ to read sensitive material  … Read more

People with sniffles ‘should wear face masks at work after Covid’

Got a sniffle? Wear a mask at work! Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says Britons should stick with face coverings in daily life even after Covid threat fades Robert Buckland said people with a cold wearing a mask is the ‘right thing to do’ Justice Secretary said he would do so if he has ‘runny nose’ … Read more

Boris Johnson promises ‘ruthless’ crackdown on scourge of gangs stealing our dogs

Boris Johnson promises ‘ruthless’ crackdown on scourge of gangs stealing our dogs Demand for dogs during pandemic triggered huge rise in thefts, with some breeds fetching up to £4,000 each – four times pre-Covid prices Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has set up taskforce  PM said it would ensure ‘criminal justice system is dealing properly with … Read more

Ban on buying pets with cash will help to curb the surge in dognapping, task force says 

Ban on buying pets with cash will help to curb the surge in dognapping, task force says Justice Secretary Robert Buckland wants to make it harder to trade stolen pets Dog thefts have risen by a fifth in the past year in the lockdown puppy boom  Around 2,438 dogs were reported stolen across the UK … Read more

Care homes can refuse to hire staff or renew contracts of workers who won’t accept the vaccine

Care homes can refuse to hire staff who won’t accept the coronavirus vaccine, the Justice Secretary confirmed today.  Robert Buckland said providers were legally allowed to make vaccination a condition of employment as long as they could provide a ‘clear rationale’.  He added the Government would not enforce ‘no jab, no job’ policies on care … Read more

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland hails Queen for using her ‘immense power’ in vaccine intervention

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland today hailed the Queen for using her ‘immense power’ in a passionate plea to boost Covid vaccine uptake.  In a video call with NHS officials in charge of the rollout on Thursday, the 94-year-old monarch suggested it was selfish not to have the jab, telling those with doubts to ‘think about other … Read more

Britain is set for SIXTY Nightingale courts: £113m boost will see swifter justice for crime victims

Britain is set for SIXTY Nightingale courts: £113m boost for modifications to hotel conference rooms and event spaces to accommodate more trials Modifications to be made to hotel conference rooms and event spaces for trials At Manchester Crown Court walls will be knocked down to create ‘super court’ Justice Secretary Robert Buckland hailed it as … Read more

Britain is set for SIXTY Nightingale courts: £113m boost will see swifter justice for crime victims

Britain is set for SIXTY Nightingale courts: £113m boost for modifications to hotel conference rooms and event spaces to accommodate more trials Modifications to be made to hotel conference rooms and event spaces for trials At Manchester Crown Court walls will be knocked down to create ‘super court’ Justice Secretary Robert Buckland hailed it as … Read more