Oliver Dowden

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

A siren-like emergency warning message will be sent by the Government to mobile phone users across the UK next month to test a new public alert system. (Photo credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

This is why you will get a 'public alert' text from the Government next month

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs believe TikTok breaches UK law - could be banned

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Hugh Goulbourne

Stability is craved by business on data policy – Hugh Goulbourne

Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin is facing an investigation over a series of abusive and threatening messages sent to the then Tory chief whip complaining he had been excluded from the Queen's funeral. Williamson, who was a backbencher at the time, accused Wendy Morton of using the death of the monarch to "punish" senior MPs who were out of favour with Liz Truss's government. The exchange of messages has been obtained by The Sunday Times.

Gavin Williamson faces inquiry over abusive messages to Tory chief whip

Liz Truss, pictured, and Rish Sunak should put their differences aside and come to a consensus on how to deal with the cost of living crisis.

Leadership hopefuls should work together on crisis - The Yorkshire Post says

Newly elected councillor Jayne Phoenix with Denis Healy, deputy Lib Dem group leader

Safe Tory council seat falls to Lib Dems after massive swing in by-election

Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson must resign to give Conservatives election chance - YP Letters

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was 4,000 miles away in Rwanda when the biggest crisis to hit the Tory Government unfolded following two humiliating by-election results.

Boris Johnson: a timeline of damnation and why the Wakefield and Tiverton and Ho...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), during the royal visit to Rwanda.

Boris Johnson told to quit by former Tory leader following by-election defeats

Prime Minister under pressure.

By-election defeats means Tories now face dilemma on Johnson - The YP says

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey celebrates with Richard Foord (right), the newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Honiton in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election. PA.

Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton united in their rejection of Boris Johnson

Within just two hours of the Conservatives losing Wakefield to Labour as well as Tiverton and Honiton to the Liberal Democrats - and in doing so relinquishing a 24,000 majority, the biggest EVER majority to be overturned at a parliamentary by-election - the Chairman of the party, Oliver Dowden, quit.

James Mitchinson

Labour candidate Simon Lightwood celebrates winning the Wakefield by-election, following the by-election count at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Boris Johnson vows to ‘keep going’ after double by-election defeat

Oliver Dowden has resigned as chairman of the Conservative Party

Oliver Dowden quits as Tory party chairman after by-election humiliations

Nadeem Ahmed

Conservatives select Nadeem Ahmed to fight Wakefield by-election

General view of Westminster

Whips investigating claims Conservative MP caught watching porn in the Commons

Oliver Dowden MP. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Tory 'levelling up agenda' is all slogan no substance - Yorkshire Post Letters

Tory chairman Oliver Dowden addressing staff at the party's new headquarters in Leeds

Privatised Channel 4 would still want to stay in Leeds, Oliver Dowden insists

Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden officially opened the Conservatives' new HQ in Leeds on Thursday.

Opening new Tory headquarters in Leeds 'represents levelling up in action'

Self-isolation can only end early if two negative results are produced on consecutive days (Photo: Getty Images)

Major change to Covid self-isolation rules takes effect from today

Plan B Covid rules are due to expire on 26 January (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Encouraging’ signs Covid rules will lift this month as cases plateau

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to a vaccination centre earlier this week (PA)

Labour asks Parliamentary standards tsar to investigate texts from PM

New North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan bursts a balloon called 'Boris' Bubble' to celebrate the shock Liberal Democrat win.

PM 'takes personal responsibility' for huge North Shropshire by-election defeat

Boris Johnson has said he takes “personal responsibility” for the Tories’ shock North Shropshire by-election loss.

Chris Burn

Nadine Dorries giving evidence to the DCMS committee.

I haven't made my mind up on Channel 4 privatisation, says Nadine Dorries

Jodie Hill, founder of Thrive Law, says workers have shown loyalty over the pandemic - often working longer hours to ensure work gets done.

Why organisational culture needs to transcend the office - Ismail Mulla

Jodie Hill established Thrive Law in 2018.

Why Boris Johnson is wrong on people working from home

Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden wearing a Tory Scum badge during the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester (PA)

More than 100 staff could be at Conservative Party HQ in Leeds

Philip Allott is facing growing calls to resign as North Yorkshire's police, fire and crime commissioner for crass comments made in the aftermath of the murder of Sarah Everard.

Why Philip Allott must resign as North Yorkshire crime chief over Sarah Everard ...

Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden.

'We will make sure people can have turkey at Christmas', promises top Tory

Boris Johnson says Christmas will be better than last year - but what does he mean?

Little Christmas cheer as Ministers prioritise turkeys – The Yorkhsire Post says

Undated family handout photo of Sarah Everard issued by the Crown Prosecution Service

Bishop of Ripon joins calls for Philip Allott to resign

Michael Gove is being urged to visit Barnsley after being handed responsibility for levelling up.

Why Barnsley is key to Michael Gove’s levelling up plan – Jayne Dowle

Cookies are a fact of life on the modern internet

How to swipe away those annoying cookie boxes automatically

Nadine Dorries is the new Culture Secretary.

Nadine Dorries 'must heed experts warning against Channel 4 privatisation'

Channel 4 EO Alex Mahon and Sinead Rocks, Channel 4’s Managing Director, Nations & Regions, in Leeds in 2019

Government 'couldn't stop new Channel 4 owner cutting Leeds jobs'

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

Charities will be told to stop 'woke hunt for division', says Oliver Dowden

New rules on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are being considered. Shutterstock

Streaming giants face crackdown on ‘misinformation’ and harmful content

Standing ban to be lifted for English Premier League and Championship fixtures

The full list of 20 UK places bidding to become City of Culture 2025 - from Corn...

One of the promotional images for the Bradford City of Culture 2025 bid.

Wakefield and Bradford face Lancashire in City of Culture 2025 race

England's Ollie Robinson celebrates with the ball after his 5fer during day three of Cinch First Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. (Picture: PA)

Ollie Robinson makes the most of his second chance with England

Channel 4 has established a base in Leeds.

Southern Water's failings show why Channel 4 must not be privatised: YP Letters

Rugby League World Cup 2021 (SWPIX)

Why RLWC2021 WILL go ahead as planned

Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)

Arsenal condemns racist social media abuse directed at their player Bukayo Saka ...

Does the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race provide taxpayers with value for money?

Tour de Yorkshire must be self-funding; no more taxpayer bailouts – Yorkshire Po...

FINAL VENUE: Wembley will host the end of Euro 2020 as planned

England Euro 2020 boost as Wembley keeps final matches with 60,000-plus capacity

Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon. Picture: Simon Hulme

Channel 4 to start co-hosting new bulletins from Leeds

Ready to attract the crowds: Sri Lanka players during the nets session at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture: PA

Cricket fans allowed to flock in

The 2021 Championships were cancelled due to Covid-19 (Photo: BOB MARTIN/AELTC/AFP via Getty Images)

Reduced crowds and no autographs - full list of Covid rule changes at Wimbledon ...

Ofcom will be able to rule on complaints over bias or inaccuracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n...

The Wimbledon finals will be contested in front of capacity crowds and 40,000 fans will be allowed in Wembley for its final Euro 2020 fixtures (Getty Images)

Wimbledon finals at full capacity with 40,000 fans expected at Euro 2020 games

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