Report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over ‘partygate’ during COVID lockdown

Report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over ‘partygate’ during COVID lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the House of Commons Privileges Committee as a “kangaroo court” that conducted a “witch hunt” to drive him out of Parliament. File | Photo Credit: AP Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall, a … Read more

Boris Johnson rewards allies and a hairdresser with honours as critics cry foul

Boris Johnson rewards allies and a hairdresser with honours as critics cry foul

Boris Johnson, whose career has been a roller coaster of scandals and comebacks, led the Conservatives to a landslide victory in 2019 but was forced out by his own party less than three years later. File | Photo Credit: AP Several dozen allies of former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson received honours from King Charles … Read more

Bonds slide, yen dumped as interest rate hikes loom

Bonds slide, yen dumped as interest rate hikes loom

Asia’s stock markets edged lower on Tuesday, the yen hit a 20-year low and bond markets wavered as investors nervously awaited U.S. inflation figures and central bank meetings in Australia, Europe and, next week, in the United States. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote among his Conservative Party’s lawmakers on Monday, but … Read more