department or ministry that directly supports the work of the government's central executive office
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Lawrence Wong to take over as Singapore Prime Minister from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-lawrence-wong-leadership-handover-4266031
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
Scouting for teachers: DfE’s latest recruitment plan: Scouts will develop 'teaching skills' as part of attaining their badges under a new government ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/scouting-for-teachers-dfes-latest-recruitment-plan-revealed/
RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
news.sky.com/story/raf-shot-down-a-number-of-drones-in-irans-attack-on-israel-pm-confirms-13115066
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Ark. governor’s office might’ve broken law in buying $19K lectern, audit finds: Arkansas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on Tuesday questioned the staff of ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/16/sarah-huckabee-sanders-lectern-audit/
A Muslim prayer ban at 'Britain’s strictest school' is 'not unlawful', a judge has ruled following accusations of discrimination and intense controversy ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/michaela-community-school-allowed-ban-muslim-prayer-20657681/
Be sure to check advice before you travel ✈️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/travel-warning-any-british-tourist-32602618
Smart motorways: Put hard shoulder back and scrap ‘death trap’ roads, RAC urges government
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-smart-motorway-hard-shoulder-rac-breakdown-b2528780.html
Scottish Power to pay out £1.5m for overcharging customers above energy price cap
news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-power-to-pay-out-1-5m-for-overcharging-customers-above-energy-price-cap
Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns: Some shortages are so serious they are imperilling the health and even lives of patients ...
theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/18/drug-shortages-normal-in-uk-made-worse-by-brexit-report-warns
‘Petrified’ non-doms poised to flee UK over Labour’s tax plans, say experts: Prospect of party closing Tory ‘loopholes’ if elected prompts some wealthy ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/13/uk-non-doms-uk-labour-tax-plans
Fire rages through 17th-century Copenhagen landmark, toppling iconic spire: Passersby rushed to save priceless art as flames tore through Denmark's Old Stock ...
seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/fire-rages-through-the-17th-century-old-stock-exchange-in-copenhagen-and-its-spire-has-collapsed/
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Jeremy Hunt Declares He Is Ready to 'Cut Taxes and Bet on Growth': Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has declared he is ready to "cut taxes and bet on ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-13/jeremy-hunt-declares-he-is-ready-to-cut-taxes-and-bet-on-growth
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New Bournemouth cycle bridges cost nearly £1.5million: Two cycle bridges installed over a key Bournemouth route late last year cost the taxpayer nearly £1.5m ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24256872.new-bournemouth-cycle-bridges-cost-nearly-1-5million/
After finally feeling at home I'm being chucked out of my asylum hotel: Zain* was working for NATO in Kabul before the Taliban took over. Now ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/finally-feeling-home-im-chucked-asylum-hotel-20650855/
Ex-White House official: Biden doing "probably too many" infrastructure events
axios.com/2024/04/10/biden-economy-infrastructure-ron-klain
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68795603
Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
The military has reportedly formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of misuse of authority against former spymaster retired Lt Gen Faiz Hamid ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828131 #DawnToday
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
HMRC alerts for £2,000 cash boost for those born between specific dates: The HMRC is urging people to check if they are owed unclaimed savings in the form of ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/hmrc-warning-check-2000-cash-28971132
Rishi Sunak faces cabinet revolt over leaving ECHR: Chancellor, home secretary and justice secretary are among a dozen ministers against leaving the European ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-faces-cabinet-revolt-over-leaving-echr-k8tfndfxq
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Cabinet Revolt Looms Over Rishi Sunak's ECHR Exit
- According to reports by The Times, Rishi Sunak would face opposition from at least 12 cabinet ministers if he decides to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
- It is understood that Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, James Cleverly, the home secretary, Alex Chalk, the justice secretary, and Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, are among those against leaving the convention.
- Following a significant ruling by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg on Tuesday that governments have a duty to protect people from climate change, there is a growing sentiment among Conservative MPs to withdraw from the ECHR.
- Last week, Sunak issued a threat to exit the ECHR if flights to Rwanda are not resumed.
Pakistan said it was watching the ongoing developments in the Middle East with “deep concern” and called for “utmost restraint”.
In a statement ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827324 #DawnToday #Pakistan #Iran
Britain's biggest benefit fraud gang convicted of £50 million Universal Credit plot
itv.com/news/2024-04-10/britains-biggest-benefit-fraud-gang-guilty-of-50m-universal-credit-plot
Sky’s Ed Conway sat down with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to discuss the UK economy and why he sees cause for optimism. #economy #chancellor #jeremyhunt
Māori lawyers call Shane Jones' Waitangi Tribunal comments 'inappropriate': The Māori Law Society says his comments breach the principle of the separation of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514619/maori-lawyers-call-shane-jones-waitangi-tribunal-comments-inappropriate
Health secretary Victoria Atkins confirms UK jets were sent to Israel for the purpose of "bolstering our resources in the region" ... Show more #TrevorPhillips news.sky.com/sunday-morning-with-trevor-phillips
Caroline Flack: Met Police to re-examine decision to charge TV star: The Metropolitan Police says it will make further inquiries because "new witness evidence ...
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68786078
Passport price to rise for second time in 14 months in the UK: The cost of applying for a new passport, as well as renewing one, goes up from midnight on ...
bbc.com/news/business-68778006
As UK tweaks minimum salary requirements for visas, a look at the new rules: Announcing the rules, UK Home Secretary James Cleverly said that the measures are a ...
indianexpress.com/article/world/uk-visa-migration-minimum-salary-requirements-9265599/
What a sight 😍 Two Lincolnshire icons in one photo as the Red Arrows flew over Lincoln Cathedral earlier this week.
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Malaysian footwear brand Vern’s ‘Allah’ logo design lands firm in trouble; over 1,000 shoes seized
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-verns-allah-shoes-high-heel-logo-design-socks-kk-super-mart-4250231
Trump’s Cabinet was in flux. Biden’s has barely changed.: A record number of Cabinet officials were fired or left during Donald Trump’s presidency ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-biden-cabinet-turnover/
NEW: Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested after spraying red paint over the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London
Harry Potter steam train operators ask for exemption from safety rules amid suspension
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/harry-potter-steam-train-operators-ask-for-exemption-from-safety-rules-amid-suspension
'It's distressing': Mental health patients twice as likely to wait 12 hours in A&E
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/mental-health-patients-twice-as-likely-to-wait-12-hours-in-a-and-e
Hub for EV charging, bikes and hire cars coming to Chaddesden: Officially called a mobility hub, the council says it will give better options for local travel
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/chaddesden-transport-hub-ev-charging-9225735
Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials: The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation.
bbc.com/news/health-68762171
DWP forces woman to pay back almost £6,000 after she picked up extra shift at work 😮 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-forces-woman-pay-back-28990954
British High Commission officials have denied media reports claiming that the UK government had added Pakistan to the list of dangerous countries ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827109 #DawnToday #UK #Pakistan
Wallsend school given inadequate Ofsted rating due to decline in pupil results: Churchill Community College was inspected in January, with a number of areas ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/wallsend-secondary-school-given-inadequate-28975337
UK taxpayers paid £34,000 to cover Michelle Donelan's libel case: It is more than double what the Department of Science said was used to settle the case after Ms ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/uk-taxpayers-paid-34000-to-cover-michelle-donelans-libel-case
🇷🇺 "The attack has been an order from the #Kremlin ",#FRANCE24 spoke to Leonid #Volkov , former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei ... Show more #TêteÀTête
Labour vows to crack down on tax dodgers to fund NHS and schools pledges: The announcement comes after the party’s spending plans were thrown into disarray by ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-08/labour-vows-to-crack-down-on-tax-dodgers-to-fund-nhs-and-schools-pledges
Allegra Stratton: The Feel-Meh Factor: Once again, we are obsessing about 0.1%.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/allegra-stratton-the-feel-meh-factor
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Division of labor in relationships: "He feels alienated from me": Nina and Nico have two children and both work full time. He refuses to do the housework and she ...
zeit.de/arbeit/2024-04/arbeitsteilung-beziehungen-haushalt-alltag-familie
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DWP warning over Universal Credit claimant payment increase delay: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that from 8 April ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-warning-over-universal-credit-9230260
Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for Dubai, Morocco and more: So far, 16 countries have been issued travel warnings by the FCDO, following Iran's ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/foreign-offices-urgent-travel-advice-32591900
Prolific phishing-made-easy emporium LabHost knocked offline in cyber-cop op: Police emit Spotify Wrapped-style videos to let crims know they're being hunted
theregister.com/2024/04/18/police_lab_host/
Magnum issues 'do not eat' warning www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/do-not-eat-warning-issued-29015817
Younger middle-class women are smoking more, despite overall fall: More middle and upper-class women under 45 are smoking now than a decade ago ...
inews.co.uk/news/younger-middle-class-women-smoking-more-3010035
Keir Starmer’s David dilemma: Lammy, Cameron or Miliband?: A lot could change before the next election
inews.co.uk/opinion/keir-starmer-david-cameron-lammy-miliband-3011732
IMF Financial Stability Report: Basis-Trade Section Calls Out Funds’ Bond Wagers: A small group of funds has accumulated such large short wagers in the Treasury ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/huge-bond-wagers-make-some-hedge-funds-too-big-to-fail-imf-says
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Thousands due £12,000 backpayment from DWP after PIP rule change: A court ruling in 2019 changed the DWP's PIP assessment rules and the benefits department ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/thousands-due-12000-backpayment-dwp-29017653
Quarry Bank restaurant Undaal handed new food hygiene rating: A Dudley restaurant has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating.
dudleynews.co.uk/news/24261629.quarry-bank-restaurant-undaal-handed-new-food-hygiene-rating/
HMRC Child Benefit message after April changes to benefit: HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year through Child ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24261101.hmrc-child-benefit-message-april-changes-benefit/
Prince Harry loses right to appeal court ruling over UK security protection: Prince Harry has lost his bid to appeal the London High Court's decision to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/16/entertainment/prince-harry-loses-right-to-appeal-court-ruling-over-uk-security-protection/
Quick Glance: Prince Harry's Official Residence in the US
- Prince Harry, fifth in line to the British throne, has revealed his official country of residence after four years in the United States.
- In the filed documents, Harry listed the United States as his 'New Country/State Usually Resident.'
- The registration for Travalyst was updated under Harry's full name 'Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex.'
- Since 2020, Harry and Meghan have been living full-time in California, now residing with their two children in Montecito.
Asda 'do not eat' recall over 'unsafe to eat' king prawns: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning shoppers not to eat the affected products
herefordtimes.com/news/24258287.asda-do-not-eat-recall-unsafe-eat-king-prawns/
Faulty Assurances: The Judicial Torture Of Assange Continues| Countercurrents: Only this month, the near comatose US President, Joe Biden, made a casual ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/faulty-assurances-the-judicial-torture-of-assange-continues/
New twist in Najib’s bid to serve jail term at home as two ministers dispute claims over supposed royal order
channelnewsasia.com/asia/najib-house-arrest-jail-1mdb-ahmad-zahid-tengku-zafrul-4272521
Major illness warning for an extra 700,000 adults in England: The new report said people in the most deprived areas of England are likely to develop major ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/major-illness-warning-extra-700000-29009339
Man who set fire to UK mosque worshippers indefinitely detained: A man who set fire to two men as they left mosques in Britain last year was sentenced to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/man-who-set-fire-uk-mosque-worshippers-indefinitely-detained-2024-04-17/
Smoking ban vote result: victory for Rishi Sunak as Badenoch leads Tory revolt: The business secretary joins dozens of Conservative MPs opposed to proposals to ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/smoking-ban-uk-rishi-sunak-tory-vote-hdp7xfjms
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Anyone born between two dates told by HMRC they could have £2,000 due: A simple 10 minute test can check if the person has a fund - and an estimated 430 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/anyone-born-between-two-dates-29020207
DWP accused of using 'threatening and cruel' tactics against unpaid carers: If individuals earn more than the £151 weekly pay limit, they must refund the entire ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/dwp-accused-using-threatening-cruel-29018249
UK Government Is Close to Appointing New Post Office Chair: Rishi Sunak’s government is close to appointing a new chair of the Post Office ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-government-is-close-to-appointing-new-post-office-chair
The Foreign Office has issued a 'don't travel' alert for a holiday destination and says 'insurance will be invalidated' www.walesonline.co.uk/news/world-news/foreign-office-issues-dont-travel-29010109
“There is no way any of this would have happened for us if it had not been for there being a Sure Start centre near where I lived ... Show more inews.co.uk/news/sure-start-mother-lifeline-phd-3000212
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
DWP explains which Universal Credit claimants will 'no longer be reassessed': The assessment procedure is changing over the coming years, the DWP has confirmed ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-explains-universal-credit-claimants-29019559
UK billpayers could be paid £30 after April 1 energy rule change : All major energy providers across the UK must abide by a new rule that was introduced at the ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/uk-billpayers-could-paid-30-29001214
UK to criminalise creation of sexually-explicit deepfake images: UK to criminalise creation of sexually-explicit deepfake images
wionews.com/world/uk-to-criminalise-creation-of-sexually-explicit-deepfake-images-712010
WASPI compensation moves step closer with DWP debate approved: MP said it was a "dereliction of duty" that Parliament had not even agreed to the ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/waspi-compensation-moves-step-closer-29016176
One million families missing £329 due to HMRC Child Benefit mistake: The number of people claiming child benefit has plummeted since the higher income charge ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/one-million-families-missing-329-29020123
1 in every 52 children in Blackpool is in care compared with one in 140 across England, according to new data
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/in-this-lancashire-town-one-in-every-52-children-is-in-care-4596339
Investigation into intimidation by criminal gangs in County Durham: CSI officers at Grice Court in Staindrop
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24262831.investigation-intimidation-criminal-gangs-county-durham/
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