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Now Business Secretary is dragged into Sirius row amid fears ordinary shareholders will be shut out of vote By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 23:42 GMT, 25 February 2020 | Updated: 23:42 GMT, 25 February 2020 The Business Secretary has been dragged into the Sirius Minerals takeover battle amid growing fears ordinary shareholders … Read more
Watching Priti Patel, it is impossible not to discern that she’s a bit of a prickly cactus. Her manner is cold, her visage somewhat pinched, while her resting expression tends towards, yes, I’m sorry, a smirk. When pressed on a matter, her lower jaw has a habit of jutting out confrontationally towards the person she … Read more
Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex are hiring a £45,000-a-year Assistant Private Secretary based at their Bagshot Park home to help manage their diary – and the role requires a ‘good knowledge of current affairs’ The Earl and Countess of Wessex are hiring an Assistant Private Secretary The £45k-a-year role will be based at their Windsor … Read more
Environment Secretary George Eustice refuses to rule out importing chlorinated chicken under US trade deal, claiming ‘lactic acid washes’ are now used instead Environment Secretary said the UK would not reduce animal welfare standards But he refused to categorically rule out import of US chlorine-washed chicken Issue is likely to be brought up during Brexit … Read more
Priti Patel tried to force out her most senior civil servant after a row over her behaviour, it was claimed last night. Staff have allegedly accused the Home Secretary of bullying and belittling officials in meetings. They also complained she has made unreasonable demands and created an ‘atmosphere of fear’. Sir Philip Rutnam, the permanent … Read more