UK police charge two men with immigration offences after Channel migrant deaths: British police have charged two men with immigration offences after five ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-police-charge-two-men-with-immigration-offences-after-channel-migrant-deaths-2024-04-26/
Londoners may soon have to pay 'tax' to visit Cornwall and Devon: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/londoners-soon-pay-tax-visit-29063323
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
reuters.com/world/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border-2024-04-26/
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-plan-affordable-cars-takes-page-detroit-rivals-2024-04-26/
Exotic spiders flourishing in Britain as new jumping species found in Cornwall: Global warming and international trade offering increasingly hospitable ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/26/new-species-of-jumping-spider-found-on-university-campus-in-cornwall
‘Confined to this little island’: Britons criticise rejection of EU youth mobility deal
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/25/britons-hit-out-rejection-eu-youth-mobility-offer
Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and injuries
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246807622/runaway-horses-central-london
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Freezing nights forecast for parts of UK, with snow possible in some areas: Temperatures could hit -3C in northern England and Scotland, but Met Office says ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/24/freezing-nights-forecast-for-parts-of-uk-with-snow-possible-in-some-areas
Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend: The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/freezing-nights-to-come-before-arctic-air-moves-away-from-uk-over-weekend
Return to Office: UK Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs: Less Flexible Working in UK as Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-04-reed-jobs-report-flexible-working-vacancies-decline/
UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-outlines-plan-renationalise-railways-within-5-years-2024-04-24/
Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court: Two men accused of spying for China, including a former researcher for a prominent British ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-men-accused-being-chinese-spies-appear-london-court-2024-04-26/
Brighton vs Manchester City: Main railway line blocked after 'fault on a train': Football fans travelling to the Amex Stadium to watch Brighton face Manchester ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/brighton-vs-manchester-city-main-railway-line-blocked-after-fault-on-a-train-4605802
UK consumer sentiment returns to two-year high, GfK survey shows: British consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month as households took a more ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-consumer-morale-falls-unexpectedly-february-gfk-survey-shows-2024-02-23/
UK police make additional arrest over migrants' deaths in Channel: British police said on Thursday they had arrested an additional individual over the deaths of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uk-police-make-additional-arrest-over-migrants-deaths-channel-2024-04-25/
UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report: The British government is coming under increased pressure to restore future funding to the ...
middleeasteye.net/news/uk-israel-palestine-colonna-report-unrwa-funding-pressure
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
Trump Sons Don’t Want Any ‘John Boltons’ in Dad’s Next Admin: Report: Don Jr. and Eric Trump have reportedly taken the reigns on assembling their father’s ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-sons-dont-want-any-john-boltons-in-dads-next-admin-report
Now Thames Water is ruining my local river: Just two days ago the firm was reportedly still considering a plan to pay out £2bn in dividends over the next decade ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/now-thames-water-is-ruining-my-local-river-3025441
Neighbours beg to buy council land to 'save it from holiday flats': The community green space is one of 2,000 council-owned assets which could be sold or given ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/locals-plea-buy-cornwall-council-9242261
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
time.com/6970097/mitsotakis-interview-greece-economy/
Villagers protest over 2,000-homes plan: More than a hundred protestors got together to criticise plans for a "new settlement" which, they believe ...
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/villagers-protest-over-2000-homes-9245959
When is it going to stop raining and warm up - weather forecast, Yorkshire: When is it going to stop raining? When is it going to warm up? These are the ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/weather/when-is-it-going-to-stop-raining-and-warm-up-weather-forecast-yorkshire-4602946
Labour plans rail nationalisation and put network under public ownership: The Labour Party has announced plans to re-nationalise British railways within one term ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/british-rail-come-back-public-ownership-labour-plans-20707235/
Venice begins ticketing system trial in bid to combat overtourism: The tourist heaven and majestic city famed for its canals and small bridges, Venice ...
dailysabah.com/business/tourism/venice-begins-ticketing-system-trial-in-bid-to-combat-overtourism
Dan Ashworth to take Newcastle to arbitration over Manchester United move: Dan Ashworth is set to take Newcastle to arbitration to ensure his move to become ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cyx6pv55y1do
Social care services at risk from increase to defence spending: Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not scrap plans for tax cuts and that health and education ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/social-care-risk-defence-spending-increase-3025130
UK faces next heatwave sooner than expected with three areas hottest: After the Met Office warned snowfall could fall in higher areas and on elevated ground this ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-faces-next-heatwave-sooner-29056406
Major UK airport becomes the latest to scrap 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage: It is the third international airport in the UK to allow passengers to keep ...
express.co.uk/travel/articles/1892565/major-airport-axes-liquid-rule
UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report : Study by World Health Organization shows more than half of children in Britain had drunk alcohol by age 13 ...
wionews.com/videos/uk-child-alcohol-use-tops-global-chart-who-report-714841
Abandoned UK airport could reopen with TUI flights as part of £138million plan: Ros Jones, mayor of Doncaster, has said that tour operator TUI is "keen to ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/abandoned-uk-airport-could-reopen-32662162
Christopher Luxon’s show of strength is perfect for our angry era - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christopher-luxons-show-of-strength-is-perfect-for-our-angry-era-bryce-edwards-political-roundup/3BMNHP6S7ZGXRGRHLQW72TF2RE/
Narendra Modi: India's prime minister eyeing a historic third term: Narendra Modi is a polarising politician who became India's most powerful leader in decades.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-20001001
Met Office explains when UK will finally turn warmer ahead of heatwave: According to Sky News weather presenter Jo Wheeler, an area of high pressure to the west ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/met-office-explains-uk-temperatures-29060634
I’ve been helping Britons move to Spain for 28 years – what you should know: Raquel Perez helps UK residents navigate the red tape that comes with relocating to ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/helping-britons-move-spain-28-years-what-you-should-know-3022037
Threatening Abramovich ally would be 'suicide', soccer agent tells London court: A soccer agent on Wednesday denied threatening a senior director at the English ...
reuters.com/world/uk/threatening-abramovich-ally-would-be-suicide-soccer-agent-tells-london-court-2024-04-24/
Horses running loose in central London, police say: A number of horses are loose in central London, with the army called in to help locate them ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/uk/horses-running-loose-in-central-london-say-police-intl-scli-gbr/
Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-king-salman-hospital-routine-check-up-tv-2024-04-24/
Remembering the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: On this day in 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2019/04/the-kinder-scout-mass-trespass
How cycling in Bristol could change after local elections: Plans include new bike lanes along bridges over the River Avon, and 20mph speed limits in many parts ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/how-cycling-around-bristol-could-9242266
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK: Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-vs-moderna-battle-over-covid-vaccine-patents-begins-uk-2024-04-23/
Ex-England footballer's firm failed to pay more than £190,000 tax: Firm paid 'no tax whatsoever' for two years despite earnings of more than £400,000 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/ex-england-star-banned-company-29051694
Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a ‘war ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/sunak-promises-to-boost-uk-defence-spending-by-2030
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
UK set for two hottest days of year with two parts of England warmest: Forecasters say East Anglia and the south east of England will be hottest ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-set-two-hottest-days-29042181
UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid: WARSAW: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday (Apr 23) announced additional funding for Ukraine ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-pm-sunak-raised-defence-spending-ukraine-aid-4286571
Hull fraudster cheated thousands from bosses by faking hotel stays and pocketing the cash.
Full story: Hull fraudster cheated thousands from bosses by faking hotel stays and pocketing the cash - Hull Live
Met police chief under pressure over handling of pro-Palestine protests in UK: Footage of officer calling antisemitism campaigner ‘openly Jewish’ sparks a furore
ft.com/content/72540fbd-9911-4306-983b-bab22716994d
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Narendra Modi: India's prime minister eyeing a historic third term: Narendra Modi is a polarising politician who became India's most powerful leader in decades.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-20001001
How India’s Economy Has Really Fared Under Modi: Talk of an economic miracle is foundational to Modi's appeal and legitimacy at home. Ye his record is far from ...
time.com/6969626/india-modi-economy-election/
The PM is getting quite a reputation All Rishi Sunak's broken promises as he admits he'll miss his Rwanda deadline - Mirror Online
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
ft.com/content/cc8f4851-93d1-4da0-a621-fdf59e5af7ff
Bomb squad scrambled to train station following discovery of suspicious item: Network Rail workers stumbled across the suspected device
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/bomb-squad-scrambled-train-station-29053478
Sadiq Khan: I’ll make the Thames clean enough to swim in: The London mayor intends to replicate the plans of his Parisian counterpart, who wants to reopen the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/sadiq-khan-thames-clean-enough-swim-london-mayor-election-2ljqrxs2x
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Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems: The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-purchase-boxer-based-rch155-artillery-systems/
Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
bbc.com/news/av/uk-68870330
Expansion of funded childcare could ‘jeopardise’ quality of provision, watchdog warns
independent.co.uk/news/uk/free-childcare-pledge-jeremy-hunt-nao-b2533751.html
Thames Water-linked firm paid £14m in dividends despite concerns over group: Kennet Properties sells off Thames Water land, whose owner, Kemble Water ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/21/thames-water-linked-firm-paid-14m-in-dividends-despite-concerns-over-group
Battle over Cheltenham's 'tatty tents' outside 131 The Prom rumbles on: Julian Dunkerton’s Lucky Onion Group has appealed against an order to take down the ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/battle-over-tatty-tents-outside-9239063
Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/meloni-europe-elections.html
Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe
- Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.
- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
Manchester, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £398 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Manchester, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £398 roundtrip with Swiss ...
secretflying.com/posts/manchester-uk-to-bangkok-thailand-for-only-379-roundtrip/
Asking prices for UK homes close to record high, Rightmove says: Prices of homes being sold in Britain are close to their record highs after the biggest annual ...
reuters.com/world/uk/asking-prices-uk-homes-close-record-high-rightmove-says-2024-04-21/
First birthday card sent from East Yorkshire arrives nine years later: Alfie's aunt sent the card from East Yorkshire almost nine years ago
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/first-birthday-card-sent-east-9241348
Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service: KEIGHLEY'S Scout movement turned out in force today (April 21) for its annual St George's Day parade ...
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24267870.keighley-scout-movement-st-georges-day-parade-service/
Mark Menzies: MP accused of misusing campaign funds quits Tory Party and won't stand at next election
news.sky.com/story/mark-menzies-mp-accused-of-misusing-campaign-funds-quits-tory-party-and-wont-stand-at-next-election-13118372
Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Train services running again on the Furness Line: A MONTH after a Northern train derailed on the approach to Grange station, services are finally up and running ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24268517.train-services-running-furness-line/
Man on Scots easyJet flight from Glasgow to Tenerife charged after 'disturbance': The flight from Glasgow was forced to divert to Bristol Airport and two ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-scots-easyjet-flight-glasgow-32644989
Toulson Court Bed and Breakfast: Scarborough B&B named the ‘best’ in ‘Europe after three years on top of the world
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/toulson-court-bed-and-breakfast-scarborough-bb-named-the-best-in-europe-after-three-years-on-top-of-the-world-4600992
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Sunak reveals details of UK aid package for Ukraine: The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a GBP 500 million military aid package that will include 400 vehicles ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3855916-sunak-reveals-details-of-uk-aid-package-for-ukraine.html
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes
The dog has been allowed to return to its owner.
Full story: Banned Pit Bull Terrier mauled Uber Eats driver delivering a McDonald's in savage attack - Manchester Evening News
Couple separated for first time in 74 years due to housing crisis: Sheila Glass, 96, and her husband William, 94, have been torn apart after they were left ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/local-news/royal-navy-veteran-separated-wife-9240332
Tony Blair backs campaign to save Hitachi Newton Aycliffe: Former Prime Minister and Sedgefield MP Tony Blair has echoed calls to save the Hitachi site in Newton ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24267938.tony-blair-backs-campaign-save-hitachi-newton-aycliffe/
Voters are 'losing faith in police' after recent spate of scandals: Following a series of scandals in, new research has shown that more than half of the public ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/voters-losing-faith-police-recent-spate-scandals-20690856/
Poll of Tees Valley residents suggests mayoral race is currently neck and neck Poll of Tees Valley residents suggests mayoral race is currently neck and neck - Teesside Live
A paedophile pensioner was found in possession of vile indecent images when police conducted a routine check up at his Newcastle homeNewcastle paedophile pensioner found with vile indecent images during police home visit - Chronicle Live
Prince Albert of Monaco seen dining in Cheshire village: The Prince was pictured in a smart suit beaming with San Carlo's managers at the Alderley Edge ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/prince-albert-monaco-seen-dining-29037408
Is Liz Truss not to blame for high mortgages? Claims fact-checked: Liz Truss has refused to take the blame for higher mortgage rates that hit homeowners ...
inews.co.uk/news/liz-truss-high-mortgages-fact-check-3017819
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