British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fined for lockdown-breaching party

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4 years ago

April 13, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been fined for the lockdown-breaching party hosted in 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls to stand down after he was fined for breaking his own Covid lockdown laws.

Fines were issued to Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who were both given fixed-penalty notices for attending the Prime Minister’s birthday celebration at Downing Street on June 19, 2020.

The gathering took place in the cabinet room, with Met Police now confirming a total of 50 infringements have been issued.

It’s believed Johnson and Sunak are the first sitting prime minister and chancellor to be criminally sanctioned.

Opposition Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says “Britain deserves better” calling for both leaders to resign immediately.

Sunak has made no immediate comment following the fines being issued, stirring speculation he may actually stand down following a disastrous week of scandals.

The Chancellor has come under fire after details of his wealthy wife’s tax affairs came under scrutiny.

If he did resign, some analysts say this would put huge pressure on Johnson to follow suit.

So-far, Johnson has issued a a “full apology” rejecting calls to quit as further investigations continue.

In a statement Johnson says he “humbly accepts” he has broken the rules, but claims the gathering lasted less than 10 minutes and it “did not occur” to him that the event was wrong.

Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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19 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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19 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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19 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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