Boris Johnson defended senior Civil Service figures amid a lobbying scandal today, insisting they were not all ‘double-hatting’ with lucrative second jobs. The Prime Minister said it was ‘simply not the case’ that ‘loads of people’ were gaming the system to earn eye-watering amounts while on the Government payroll in a potential conflict of interest. … Read more
Australian Commodore Guy Holthouse has described his coveted invite to represent his nation at Prince Phillip’s funeral as ‘humbling’ – and claimed the royal would have been a senior military man had he not met the Queen. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died peacefully in his sleep aged 99 on April 9, was farewelled at … Read more
Apple Music has revealed that it pays artists a penny for every song streamed on the service, roughly double the rate paid by Spotify. Apple’s streaming service opened up about its payment structure in a letter on Friday to artists and labels, in a bid to show they are artist-friendly and win more subscribers, the … Read more
Apple Music has revealed that it pays artists a penny for every song streamed on the service, roughly double the rate paid by Spotify. Apple’s streaming service opened up about its payment structure in a letter on Friday to artists and labels, in a bid to show they are artist-friendly and win more subscribers, the … Read more
Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his … Read more
Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his … Read more
Prince Philip’s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to the Queen and his ‘courage, fortitude and faith’ will be put at the heart of his funeral service later today. A reduced group of 30 friends and royal family members are set to gather at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle this afternoon to mark the death of long-standing royal, … Read more
Prince Philip’s funeral is set to take place on Saturday at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The service is set to begin at 3pm. The order of service for the funeral was personally crafted by Prince Philip, with full nods to his naval heritage. Here, ahead of the funeral, is the order of service in … Read more
Boris Johnson today backed Lord Pickles after the government watchdog warned over a lack of ‘boundaries’ in civil service links to business and said ‘excuses’ are being used to avoid checks. The PM said he ‘thoroughly’ agreed after the peer, head of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, delivered a damning assessment of the revolving door … Read more
No uniform for Harry at the funeral? Prince expected to wear a suit after being stripped of military roles following Megxit (but he can still wear his medals) Prince Harry is unlikely to wear a military uniform at his grandfather’s funeral It is likely he will dress like other former servicemen in a suit and … Read more