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Sunak Commits UK to Spending 2.5% of GDP on Military by 2030: Rishi Sunak pledged to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of the decade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/sunak-commits-uk-to-spending-2-5-of-gdp-on-military-by-2030
Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Who was St George? The irony behind England's patron saint: Today (23 April) marks St George’s Day – a day to celebrate the Christian martyr who became the ...
indy100.com/news/who-was-st-george
Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?: Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/travel/shakespeare-birthplace-stratford-upon-avon.html
Havertz coming good at perfect time for Arsenal: Kai Havertz took a long time to win over the Arsenal fans after his summer move from Chelsea but there will be ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/havertz-coming-good-perfect-time-arsenal-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
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Four spears pillaged from an Aboriginal community by a British explorer over 250 years ago were handed over to the descendants of the Indigenous community in ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/aboriginal-spears-snatched-by-british-1770-return-australia-2024-04-23/
LME moves to stop gaming of Russian aluminium sanctions-based rule: The London Metal Exchange (LME) moved on Tuesday to stop traders from taking Russian ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/lme-moves-stop-gaming-russian-aluminium-sanctions-based-rule-2024-04-23/
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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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.
NEW: William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have released a new photo of their son, Prince Louis, to mark his sixth birthday today. abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/prince-louis-son-prince-william-kate-middleton-celebrates/story
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Declan Rice's girlfriend inundated with support after horrendous trolling: Declan Rice's girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, has been inundated with support after ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/declan-rices-girlfriend-inundated-support-horrendous-trolling-20704096/
What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained: The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/uk-rwanda-policy-explained.html
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Lai Sun Weighs Stake Sale in London Office Skyscraper Project: Hong Kong developer Lai Sun Development Co. is considering options for a planned office tower in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/lai-sun-weighs-stake-sale-in-london-office-skyscraper-project
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis knighted at Windsor Castle: Michael Eavis said he was 'surprised' to see the official letter about his knighthood.
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-23/glastonbury-festival-founder-michael-eavis-to-be-knighted-at-windsor-castle
LIVE: Britain's Rishi Sunak visits military base in Poland
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Rishi Sunak Goes to Warsaw: The Readout With Aibhe Rea: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster. Hope you enjoy today’s ...
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UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows: British employers reached slightly lower pay settlements with staff in the three months to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pay-settlements-edge-lower-first-quarter-industry-survey-shows-2024-04-23/
Cambridge college returns 18th Century Aboriginal spears: The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68875158
Manchester United and Disney in talks over multi-million-dollar documentaries deal
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Liverpool interested in appointing Feyenoord’s Arne Slot as new manager: 45-year-old has enjoyed consistent success with Feyenoord since replacing Dick Advocaat ...
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/23/liverpool-interested-in-appointing-feyenoords-arne-slot-as-new-manager/
Boy wins competition with seagull impression: Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.
bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-derbyshire-68878025
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English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die while trying to cross the English Channel into Great Britain during ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
Date announced for first ever Cleveland Pride event : Cleveland Pride will take place in Saltburn on Sunday, July 7 and will be packed with a programme of ...
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Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-names-gwyn-jenkins-national-security-adviser-2024-04-23/
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/
Girl, 9, ‘kidnapped’ outside Harrods in London as man arrested: A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after a girl, nine, was 'snatched' ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/girl-9-kidnapped-outside-harrods-london-man-arrested-20703791/
British aid workers 'died from blast wounds' in Gaza - inquest: James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.
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Angry Peter Kay fans demand refund as gig rescheduled with just 24 hours' notice: Peter Kay has been forced to cancel his upcoming gigs at a brand new venue in ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/peter-kay-fans-demand-refund-32647086
Shortage of crash experts holds up Wimbledon school deaths investigation: The parents of Nuria Sajjad, one of two eight-year-old girls killed by a Land Rover in ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/wimbledon-school-crash-forensic-officers-delay-case-lzmq2ms82
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Absolutely incredible - Doncaster Rovers have won their tenth game in a row, equalling a club record set in 1947, have moved into FIFTH in League Two and now ... Show more #DRFC
Homeless couple move into bus stop after refusing to be separated by council: A couple has been forced to live inside a bus stop in Birmingham - for seven months ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/homeless-couple-move-bus-stop-refusing-separated-council-20700608/
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68878627
Queen Street Bridge: a potted history - and why it's no longer needed: York's Queen Street Bridge: a potted history - and why it is no longer needed
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24270211.queen-street-bridge-potted-history---no-longer-needed/
Rattled Erik ten Hag beefs with 'embarrasing' media after Man United's FA Cup win
wionews.com/sports/rattled-erik-ten-hag-beefs-with-embarrasing-media-after-man-uniteds-fa-cup-win-714256
Timing of first BoE rate cut splits economists between June and Q3: The Bank of England will wait until next quarter to lower borrowing costs ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/timing-first-boe-rate-cut-splits-economists-between-june-q3-2024-04-24/
Soccer-Ex-Man United boss Mourinho says he didn't get the same support as Ten Hag
thestar.com.my/sport/football/2024/04/22/soccer-ex-man-united-boss-mourinho-says-he-didn039t-get-the-same-support-as-ten-hag
Nottingham attacks: Students were ‘proper butchered’ said police officers on WhatsApp
thetimes.co.uk/article/nottingham-attacks-murders-police-whatsapp-messages-dchxnp5b6
Paid articlePaid 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/
Summer or autumn? Rishi Sunak’s election date dilemma: Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when is the best time to hold a poll
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Residents proud of Bognor's Phil Turner after his last hurrah in The Apprentice final
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/residents-proud-of-bognors-phil-turner-after-his-last-hurrah-in-the-apprentice-final-4600612
York and Harrogate among the UK's best shopping destinations: York and Harrogate in North Yorkshire have been revealed as two of the UK's best shopping ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24271499.york-harrogate-among-uks-best-shopping-destinations/
Woodford investors join UK lawsuit against Hargreaves Lansdown: More than 4,000 investors, burnt by the 2019 failure of the flagship Woodford investment fund ...
reuters.com/business/finance/woodford-investors-join-uk-lawsuit-against-hargreaves-lansdown-2024-04-23/
Paedophile who murdered 14-year-old boy dies in Yorkshire prison: www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/paedophile-who-murdered-14-year-29042343
Phil Foden, 23, and girlfriend Rebecca Cooke are expecting third child: Manchester City footballer Phil Foden and his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke have announced ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/phil-foden-23-girlfriend-rebecca-cooke-expecting-third-child-20698807/
The Essex areas whose population are among the country's 'most English': Areas with the strongest English-only identity include two neighbourhoods in Essex
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-areas-whose-population-among-9241314
Bankers lose hope of London IPO revival for another year: Banks have mostly given up hope this year will bring a long-awaited recovery in UK IPOs ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/bankers-lose-hope-london-ipo-revival-another-year-2024-04-23/
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68874822
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Stevenage 'fridge marathon runner' proposes to girlfriend on mile 25: Daniel Fairbrother got more than a medal after the London Marathon - he also got a fiancee.
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-22/fridge-marathon-runner-keeps-his-cool-with-big-ben-proposal
Crossing to Great Britain: Several deaths in the English Channel: The Rwanda deal has been agreed, the escape across the English Channel continues ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ueberfahrt-nach-grossbritannien-mehrere-tote-im-aermelkanal-a-f14bf0da-80a6-4a27-bd53-ccca7609143a
Britain announces largest Ukraine aid package since war began: Great Britain is one of Ukraine's most important supporters. During a visit to Warsaw ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-kuendigt-groesstes-ukraine-hilfspaket-seit-kriegsbeginn-an-19673758.html
UK businesses expand at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI survey shows: British businesses recorded their fastest growth in activity in nearly a year this month ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-businesses-expand-fastest-pace-11-months-pmi-survey-shows-2024-04-23/
UK sends more weapons to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak fears ‘difficult summer’: Prime minister to meet his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk after announcing £500 million ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-sends-more-weapons-to-ukraine-as-rishi-sunak-fears-difficult-summer-spr8mt8r7
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UK budget deficit for 2023/24 overshoots official forecast: Britain's government borrowed more than expected in March, capping the 2023/24 financial year with a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-public-borrowing-119-billion-pounds-march-2024-04-23/
St George’s Day London march sees chaos as protesters clash with police: It's thought members of far right groups and some linked to football clubs from ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/st-georges-day-london-march-chaos-protesters-clash-police-20702581/
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
EPL: Braces from Ben White and Kai Havertz and a goal from Leandro Trossard see Arsenal thrash London rivals Chelsea 5-0 at Emirates Stadium to go three points ... Show more
A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/a-view-from-dover-itv-news-sees-migrants-brought-ashore-as-rwanda-bill-passes
Cool, Britannia!: FTSE 100 Muddles Through to a Record: After getting past all the caveats about decline, it’s been a good run for the UK’s benchmark ...
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Liam Gallagher congratulates Coventry City after heartbreaking defeat at Wembley: Liam Gallagher called Manchester United 'chumps' as he congratulated ...
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/liam-gallagher-issues-eight-word-29043189
Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-european-flights-affected-by-suspected-russian-jamming/
Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after ‘the most humiliating victory’ against second-tier Coventry City
cnn.com/2024/04/22/sport/manchester-united-fa-cup-final-coventry-city-spt-intl/
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