A Spanish judge has summoned two former senior members of the conservative Popular Party to answer questions about suspected corruption. Esperanza Aguirre and Cristina Cifuentes, both former Madrid regional presidents for the party, are due in court next month as part of a judicial investigation into suspected illegal political financing. […]
The National Statistics Institute (INE), says 9.9 million foreign tourists came to Spain in July, which represents a 1.3% fall on the same period in 2018. This is the second consecutive year that the figure has fallen in July, and is mostly down to fewer visits from the country’s main […]
Delays in Dover could lead to shortages of goods on shelves and medical supplies in hospitals, analysis suggests. This analysis, commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) suggests that: On day one of a no-deal Brexit, the worst case scenario would be a two-day maximum delay for freight and vehicles […]
The IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August showed contractions across the board – from things like new orders to hiring as Brexit uncertainty and the wider world economic slowdown hit demand. The authors of the report – compiled through surveys – said it suggested the industry was contracting […]
Mr Corbyn said his “priority” was to work towards blocking a no-deal Brexit, with an election afterwards. But Mr Blair warned Labour could “struggle” at any poll held before the Brexit issue was “resolved”. The ex-PM said some voters “may fear a Corbyn premiership more” than a no-deal scenario. At […]
The BBC understands “live discussions” are going on in No 10 about asking Parliament to approve a snap poll. Political editor Laura Kuenssberg said it could happen as soon as Wednesday but no final decision had been taken. Mr Johnson is due to make a statement in Downing Street at […]
The regional health authority in the Canaries is inviting people who wish to donate blood to do so in the coming weeks. Mobile blood donation units from the ICHH are to be sent out across Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura this week, allowing people to donate blood at their convenience. […]
Nacional Police have arrested two people in Alicante on suspicion of theft and threatening behaviour. The pair – aged 21 and 27 – were detained after being accused of stealing a scooter and then threatening the owner and throwing patio furniture at him. The pair were arrested after being confronted […]
A Spanish singer and dancer’s been killed after she was hit by a pyrotechnic device during a live performance. Joana Sainz Garcia was performing with the Super Hollywood Orchestra in front of 1000 spectators at a festival near Madrid when the pyrotechnic cartridge exploded into her stomach – causing fatal […]
Pedro Sánchez says he trusts that the current political deadlock will be resolved without the need for a repeat general election. Speaking at the weekend, the PSOE leader and acting prime minister, earnestly defended a “third way” that would also bypass the option of a coalition with the leftist Unidas […]
Spanish health experts have called for anyone born between 1970 and 1980 to get a vaccination against measles unless they’re absolutely sure they were given both doses as a child, or have had the illness. The head Spain’s Epidemic Society said those born in the 1970s are considered most at […]
