Minister given ‘categorical assurance’ Before hiring Chris Pincher, Boris Johnson was unaware of the ‘serious specific’ allegations against him.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 12:000

The deputy chief whip resigned last month following allegations of inappropriate touching, but questions have been raised about how much Boris Johnson knew before appointing him. Will Quince, the minister of education, says he has received “categorical assurance” from No. 10 that Boris Johnson “was not aware of any serious specific allegations” against his disgraced...

Beef is no longer served in school dinners as costs rise.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 11:000

According to caterers, beef has been removed from the menus of some school lunches, and staples such as potatoes have become more expensive. Some caterers have switched to less expensive imported meats and altered the available fruits and vegetables. The English and Welsh school caterers’ association, Laca, reported that the quality of school meals was...

“Serious disruption” on roads including the M4 and M5 as protesters target motorways with slow-moving roadblocks over fuel duty.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 10:000

As protesters demand a reduction in fuel duty, there may be traffic jams on roads across the country, with demonstrators reportedly planning to target primarily three-lane motorways. Police have warned that motorists could face “serious disruption throughout the day” as protesters target motorways in a demonstration against high fuel prices. Early this morning, ‘rolling roadblocks’...

Scientists discover new species of giant water lilies.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 9:000

A newly discovered species of giant water lily had been hiding in plain sight for 177 years. The enormous plant was in the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and growing in several aquatic collections, but it was misidentified as a different species. Now, a comprehensive scientific study has revealed that it is a...

Creating mineral by crushing, zapping, boiling, and baking.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 8:000

A mineral known as spheniscidite is created through chemical reactions. It is one-of-a-kind and reflects the unique conditions that exist only in that region. When penguins defecate on Elephant Island in Antarctica, a small amount of magic occurs in the soil. The name derives from Sphenisciformes, the grouping used to describe penguins on the avian...

Supreme Court restricts Biden’s ability to reduce emissions.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 6:000

The Supreme Court historic decision is a major setback for President Joe Biden’s climate plans. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has diminished. He referred to it as a “devastating decision” but stated that it would not hinder his efforts to combat the climate crisis. West Virginia filed the lawsuit...

Broadcasters Face A Revenue Crunch, Ofcom Is Considering Longer And More Frequent TV Ad Breaks

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 4:000

Currently, public broadcasters are restricted to a daily average of seven minutes of advertising per hour, whereas private channels are permitted nine minutes of advertising and an additional three minutes for teleshopping. As part of a review of British broadcasting regulations, commercial breaks could become longer and more frequent. Ofcom has stated that market developments,...

Ruja Ignatova has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 2:000

Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding investors out of $4 billion (£3.3 billion) by peddling OneCoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency. The FBI has added a Bulgarian woman known as “Cryptoqueen” to its list of 10 most-wanted fugitives. Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding investors out of $4 billion (£3.3 billion) by peddling OneCoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency....

Premier League wagers on betting company settlement.

Creative Media NewsMonday, 4 July 2022, 0:000

The Premier League has informed the government that it will phase out front-of-shirt branding for gambling companies, but will allow them to continue branding shirt sleeves. In proposals presented to ministers, the Premier League has proposed phasing out front-of-shirt sponsorship by gambling companies over the next few years while allowing them to maintain an indefinite...

Klarna investors are requested to commit to funding as the company’s value falls to $10 billion.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 3 July 2022, 22:000

Klarna, a provider of buy-now-pay-later credit, is attempting to finalize a fresh capital injection that will likely value it at less than $10 billion, or just 20 percent of its value two years ago. The buy-now, pay-later credit provider’s valuation is expected to fall below $10 billion as it finalizes plans to raise approximately $600...

Former Man City executive Tom Glick to assume a key position at Chelsea.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 3 July 2022, 20:000

Tom Glick could be named within days by Chelsea’s new owners to oversee the club’s day-to-day operations in the Premier League. Tom Glick, a former executive at the parent company of Manchester City FC, will take over the day-to-day operations of Chelsea Football Club following its £2.5bn acquisition. Mr. Glick’s appointment by Chelsea’s new owners...

Whitehall offices lack sufficient desks for civil servants despite a government initiative to end the work-from-home culture.

Creative Media NewsSunday, 3 July 2022, 18:000

At least six government agencies have only half as many desks as employees, as revealed by freedom of information requests. Despite a government push to get civil servants to stop working from home, the Department for International Trade only has enough desk space to accommodate 22% of its staff in the office, according to new...

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