Taiwan considers itself an independent, Democratic nation with its own government but the Chinese widely consider it a breakoff territory that they plan to invade and reclaim in the future.
Taiwan considers itself an independent, Democratic nation with its own government but the Chinese widely consider it a breakoff territory that they plan to invade and reclaim in the future.
Whitehall’s top mandarin is to face a grilling from MPs about the lobbying row that has engulfed the Government, it was revealed today as it emerged he is also investigating a pricey makeover of Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat. Cabinet Secretary Simon Case will face the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Monday to face questions … Read more
Whitehall’s most senior mandarin is investigating amid row over Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat makeover Cabinet Secretary Simon Case is investigating the refurbishment of the flat It is claimed a Tory party donor paid £58,000 towards the price of the bill Carrie Symonds wanted to use wall paper from exclusive designer Lulu Lytle The £58,000 donation … Read more
The Treasury’s top civil servant today revealed that David Cameron called and texted him on behalf of Greensill at the height of the pandemic. Sir Tom Scholar said the former PM contacted him repeatedly in March and April last year as the financial firm pushed to be part of a government loan scheme. Giving evidence … Read more
Afternoon delights: Earl Grey panna cotta with caramelised mandarin By Roger Pizey Published: 00:02 BST, 18 April 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 18 April 2021 The Earl Grey adds a fragrant scent here, while the mandarin cuts through any sweetness, adding citrus appeal. You can use the recipe without the tea, too, simply adding more … Read more
A second of David Cameron’s mandarins was allowed to work for both business and Whitehall at the same time, it emerged last night. Sir John Manzoni kept his £100,000 directorship with drinks giant SABMiller after he was appointed chief executive of the Civil Service. The revelation came as the country’s top civil servant demanded to … Read more
It is rare to find moments of perfect tranquillity in this increasingly tense world, but the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, offers a treasure trove of them. Yes, a stay at this stunning luxury hotel with its amazing suites, half with a ‘country’ view looking on to the Royal parkland, the other ‘town’ side, facing bustling … Read more
The wealthiest mandarin in Whitehall: How Boris’s covid guru Sir Patrick Vallance took a £600,000 pay cut to join government but bought a £1.8million house in cash (and is now set for another windfall – thanks to a £600,000 stake in vaccine search company) By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 18:17 BST, 25 September 2020 … Read more
A top civil servant retracted explosive claims that ministers made a ‘political decision’ to shun EU procurement schemes for coronavirus ventilators and PPE amid fury from Dominic Raab, it was claimed today. The government is facing fresh questions about the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring in the wake of extraordinary comments by Foreign Office mandarin Sir Simon McDonald. … Read more