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Novichok Inquiry Findings, To Reshape View Of Salisbury Attack

December 4, 2025 4:35 am

A public inquiry in the United Kingdom will on Thursday issue its final report on the death of Dawn Sturgess, the woman who was fatally exposed to the Novichok nerve agent months after the attempted killing of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal in 2018.

The Novichok inquiry findings will close a lengthy process examining how a banned military-grade toxin entered Britain, how it ended up in a counterfeit perfume bottle, and why an innocent civilian died in an incident that sparked one of the most serious diplomatic standoffs between London and Moscow since the Cold War.

Skripal and his …

UK Budget Leak Inquiry Gains Support From Reeves

December 4, 2025 3:05 am

UK Budget leak inquiry efforts gained momentum on Wednesday as Chancellor Rachel Reeves threw her weight behind a formal investigation into a series of unauthorised disclosures that unsettled businesses, alarmed consumers, and moved financial markets in the run up to the November 26 Budget.

The chief secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, told Parliament that the inquiry is already under way and is being led by James Bowler, the Treasury’s most senior civil servant. Murray said the probe had the “full support of the chancellor” and the entire Treasury team.

The leaks ranged from plans to freeze income tax thresholds …

Batuk Kenya Inquiry Finds Major Gaps In Military Oversight

December 3, 2025 10:11 am

Kenyan lawmakers have accused the British Army Training Unit Kenya of failing to meet environmental, legal, and accountability standards during its long-running operations in the country, citing a series of incidents involving civilian harm and unexploded ordnance. The findings were part of a parliamentary inquiry that urged major changes to the defence cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom.

The panel said the concerns were serious enough to demand structural reforms in how the two countries manage the presence of British forces in Kenya, where thousands of UK soldiers conduct regular field exercises each year.

According to the committee, …

US President Trump Lashes Out At Democrats Over Inquiry

October 3, 2019 2:52 am

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at congressional Democrats after they vowed to summons the White House to produce documents this week.

Committees are demanding documents relating to the administration’s dealings with Ukraine, which is now at the heart of an impeachment inquiry.

The president accused Democratic leaders of dishonesty and even treason.

Democrats have defended the inquiry – which focuses on a phone call between Mr. Trump’s and the Ukrainian president.

Warning: this report contains strong language.

What did President Trump say?

During a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, Mr. Trump called Mr. Biden and …

Kaduna to set up commission of inquiry on Kajuru killings

March 2, 2019 11:37 am

The Kaduna State Government said it would set up a judicial commission of inquiry into the recurring killings in Kajuru and Kachia Local Government Areas of the state.

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai made the statement on Saturday when he visited Maro, Karamai and Sakiya communities in the area where 40 persons were killed on Tuesday in alleged reprisal attacks.