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Revealed: Tory MP allegedly demanded campaign cash to pay ‘bad people’: Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, used thousands of pounds raised by donors for private ...
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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
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Smooth David Cameron was brought back to bolster Britain abroad – but it hasn’t worked
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US to reduce licensing by 80% for UK, Australia to boost AUKUS: The U.S. Commerce Department is scaling back export control requirements for Australia and the ...
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UK’s Rwanda plan rejected by Lords after vote to exempt Afghan soldiers: LONDON: The UK’s House of Lords rejected the government’s plan to send migrants to ...
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The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-dangers-of-political-prosecution/
Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...
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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/
Tory donor who funded Sunak private jet has £14.3m assets frozen in fraud case: The latest case against medical entrepreneur Akhil Tripathi has resulted in more ...
inews.co.uk/news/sunak-tory-donor-private-jet-assets-frozen-3012063
UK Labour Would Take China Security Threat Seriously, Lammy Says: A UK Labour government would recognize that the Chinese Communist Party poses “real security ...
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Rape survivor calls Rishi Sunak answer 'slap in face' after watching him at PMQs: Juliana Terlizzi watched from the Commons’ public gallery as Prime Minister ...
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Spain Widens Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State: A majority of U.N. member states recognize Palestinian statehood, but the U.S. and most E.U ...
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Leaked Cables Show Biden Pressuring Nations to Oppose Palestine's UN Membership: "This is the evidence that President Biden's talk about a two-state ...
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Ex-Qaddafi minister in UK private prosecution over policewoman’s death: LONDON: A police officer in the UK is launching a private prosecution of a Libyan over ...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, says he regrets a series of posts made to his social media platforms in ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/terrelonge-says-regrets-posts-blocking-faces-former-jcan-prime-ministers/
The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
inews.co.uk/opinion/angela-rayner-story-no-one-cares-3013461
National Conservatism Conference to resume after being shut down by Brussels police
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Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
"Inflation is expected to continue falling. These things don't happen by accident. It's because we have a plan, and that plan is working ... Show more news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-governor-talks-up-rate-cut-prospects-as-inflation-eases-to-3-2-13116964
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.
Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump
- Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.
PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-pmqs-sunak-starmer-smoking-ban-b2530081.html
UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
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Quick 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.
Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier: Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were ...
theguardian.com/global/2024/apr/16/nigel-farage-is-cancelled-at-last-and-hes-never-been-happier
The ECHR needs saving from itself: Rulings on climate and migration offer Europe’s populists a rallying cry against the court’s legitimacy
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Border Force officers at UK's Heathrow Airport to strike for four days: Hundreds of Border Force officers at Britain's Heathrow Airport are to strike for four ...
reuters.com/world/uk/border-force-officers-uks-heathrow-airport-strike-four-days-2024-04-16/
Friends remember motorcyclist killed in road rage incident in Murfreesboro: Murfreesboro Police say a road rage incident led to the death of a motorcyclist over ...
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Defiance: How South Asians Fought Back Against The Fascists: A new documentary series tells the story of how Britain's South Asian communities self-organised to ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/defiance-how-south-asians-fought-back-against-the-fascists/
There was not one single word in the Prime Minister's of condemnation of the Israeli destruction of the Iranian consulate in Damascus “
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New police vetting system aims to avoid repeat of Couzens failures: Home secretary orders development of a continuous screening system for police in the wake of ...
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Lee Hsien Loong to step down: From maths prodigy to Singapore's third Prime Minister
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-hsien-loong-prime-minister-stepping-down-4265796
For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza: Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/middleeast/israel-iran-allies.html
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.
Angela Rayner council home tax row deepens as former aide contradicts her claims in electoral law probe
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-council-housing-matt-finnegan-b2528469.html
Israel warns Iran will ‘pay a price’ but key ally US scrambles to prevent regional war
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-iran-us-biden-attack-b2528584.html
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Kemi Badenoch attacks gender ‘cowardice’ of NHS, politics and police: Business secretary with equality brief says attitude of public sector is ‘worse than the ...
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Carol Vorderman hails 'superb' guest for confronting Laura Kuenssberg: Carol Vorderman has showered writer John O’Farrell with praise after his ‘superb’ ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/carol-vorderman-hails-superb-guest-confronting-laura-kuenssberg-20649580/
Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/6435003/raf-cabrach-wind-farm/
Andrew Rosindell: I was victim of poison pen campaign: Romford MP Andrew Rosindell claimed political rivals who want his seat tried to capitalise on his rape ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24254447.andrew-rosindell-victim-poison-pen-campaign/
Nuclear weapons: Stop asking Keir Starmer the stupid nuclear question: It couldn’t have happened to a nicer secretary of state for defence. Grant Shapps was out ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24251968.nuclear-weapons-stop-asking-keir-starmer-stupid-nuclear-question/
Outlawing Iran's IRGC as terrorist organisation would have 'no practical benefit', UK watchdog claims
standard.co.uk/news/politics/iran-irgc-terrorist-organisation-uk-home-office-victoria-atkins-b1151499.html
Updates with weather warning in force and traffic delays: Severe weather batters Gloucestershire with rush-hour woes and M48 Severn Bridge closed
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/live-weather-traffic-met-office-9224359
Gordonstoun School unveils plans for £15m investment in new coastguard centre, solar farm and sixth form hub
scotsman.com/education/gordonstoun-school-unveils-plans-for-ps15m-investment-in-new-coastguard-centre-solar-farm-and-sixth-form-hub-4591102
Ukraine could get hi-tech laser weapon to fight Russia: UK minister: UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps aims to accelerate production of the DragonFire laser ...
businessinsider.com/uks-dragonfire-laser-system-could-deployed-ukraine-mod-says-2024-4
After meeting Herzog, UK’s Cameron says it’s clear Israel will respond to Iran attack
timesofisrael.com/after-meeting-herzog-uks-cameron-says-clear-israel-will-respond-to-iran-attack/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Sunak’s Rwanda flights to take off ‘within weeks’, health secretary claims: Ms Atkins was unable to say whether the government had found a carrier for the ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rwanda-flights-small-boats-sunak-atkins-b2528450.html
How is the UK involved in Israel-Iran conflict and what happens next – explained: Biden told Netanyahu that the US will not participate in offensive operations ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-involved-israel-iran-conflict-what-next-3006355
UK economy grows in Feb, shows signs of exiting recession: Britain's tepid economy is on course to exit a shallow recession after output grew for a second month ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-economy-grows-by-01-february-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: UK on Track to Exit Recession with Rising GDP
- Britain's GDP rose by 0.1% in February despite heavy rainfall affecting the construction sector and retail.
- Sectors like manufacturing and services experienced growth, while construction saw declines due to bad weather.
- Recent months of economic growth suggest the recession may soon come to an end, although pressure from the cost of living crisis and higher prices persists for households and businesses.
- Despite the positive growth in 2024, GDP remains below 2023 levels and has been stagnant since early 2022, with real wages continuing to decrease and many facing financial difficulties.
King Charles III 'horrified' by 'senseless' Sydney attack: Australian police said they received reports that “multiple people” were stabbed at a busy shopping ...
iol.co.za/news/world/king-charles-iii-horrified-by-senseless-sydney-attack-d335bc71-fc5d-479d-97fc-ea103148ed2b
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
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Quick Glance: Kishida's Promise of 250 Cherry Trees as Gift to Washington
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The announcement was met with cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers, highlighting the close ties between the United States and Japan.
- The relationship between the U.S. and Japan, which spiraled into a catastrophic war between 1941 and 1945, has evolved into a strong alliance, with Kishida being only the second Japanese prime minister to address the U.S. Congress.
- The donation of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has become a beloved annual event in Washington, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
UK Considers Sending ‘DragonFire’ Laser Prototype to Ukraine: The weapon, described as “a game changer,” uses high energy lasers that could down drones or even ...
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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.
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 ...
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Starmer Promises Labour Will Preserve UK’s Nuclear Deterrent: Keir Starmer vowed Labour will preserve the UK’s nuclear deterrent if it’s voted into power ...
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Britain’s disdain for the BBC shocks the world: We aren't the backward-looking country we make it out to be
inews.co.uk/opinion/britain-disdain-bbc-shocks-world-3004218
Keir Starmer must go further than the Tories on defence spending, says ex-Navy chief
inews.co.uk/news/keir-starmer-go-further-tories-defence-spending-navy-chief-3004086
Big poll leads for Labour - but could they do them more harm than good?
Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson talk swing voters - and electoral ... Show more podfollow.com/electoraldysfunction
Met Police knew about Westminster 'honeytrap' messages last year: The Met began investigating suspicious WhatsApps to men at Westminster much earlier than ...
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Being Foreign Secretary is harder than it looks for David Cameron: David Cameron beguiled some last week with a mildly competent social media post ...
newstatesman.com/politics/conservatives/2024/04/being-foreign-secretary-is-harder-than-it-looks-for-david-cameron
Mum killed child thinking eclipse was 'epitome of spiritual warfare': Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson, also known as Ayoka, stabbed her partner and threw her ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/mum-killed-child-thinking-eclipse-epitome-spiritual-warfare-20628591/
New UK family visa rule: Minimum salary hike for expatriate workers looking to sponsor immediate family members explained
gulfnews.com/world/europe/new-uk-family-visa-rule-minimum-salary-hike-for-expatriate-workers-looking-to-sponsor-immediate-family-members-explained-1.1712914672797
UK clarifies position on citizens fighting for Israel: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon stated that British dual nationals are permitted to serve in recognised foreign ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-clarifies-position-on-citizens-fighting-for-israel/
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 ...
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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.
Leading experts call for the Anti-SLAPP Bill to be amended to ensure it can protect everyone speaking out in the public interest
antislapp.uk/2024/04/11/amendment-letter-minister-of-justice/
Biden’s Shifting Approach on the Assange WikiLeaks Extradition Case : If Biden goes through with Australia’s request to drop Assange's extradition ...
time.com/6966314/biden-assange-wikileaks-extradition/
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Undeterred, unfazed, and uninterrupted: French police watch on as migrants cross Channel illegally
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Pressure grows on government over rough sleeping clampdown: More than 30 groups warn the government that fining or arresting people risks stigmatising the ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68782418
Overseas aid budget 'raided' of £4.3billion for refugees in UK: The Home Office has been accused of conducting ‘raids’ on the UK’s overseas aid budget
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Sunak Says He Won’t Let a ‘Foreign Court’ Block Deportations: Rishi Sunak said the UK will not let foreign courts block his plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
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Rachel Reeves ‘absolutely certain’ Angela Rayner did not avoid paying tax: The shadow chancellor says she is confident that the Labour deputy leader had paid tax ...
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Home Office under pressure to clarify which airline will operate Rwanda flights: One airline, AirTanker, has been sent 13,000 emails urging the company to ...
inews.co.uk/news/home-office-urged-confirm-whether-operate-rwanda-flights-2998541
Met Police investigate MP honeytrap scandal: Scotland Yard wants targeted politicians to come forward after William Wragg gave away colleagues’ phone numbers
thetimes.co.uk/article/mp-honeytrap-scandal-investigation-scotland-yard-william-wragg-sexts-jmbbzr507
The lazy corpspeak of the Foreign Office establishment: Mark Sedwill is a serious man. He has a master’s in economics from Oxford. He worked in Cairo, Nicosia ...
spectator.co.uk/article/mark-sedwill-hates-history/
Foreign Office urged to modernise (and ditch the colonial art): Senior diplomats call for Britain to take a new approach to international affairs
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Paid articlePaid Is Whitehall ready for war?: James Heappey, who will soon step down as Conservative MP for Wells after nearly a decade, may have won more column inches in the ...
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UK support for Israel 'is not unconditional', foreign minister Cameron says: LONDON: Britain’s support for Israel depends on it abiding by international ...
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UK police have 'robust' plan in place for Arsenal soccer match: LONDON (Reuters) - British police will have a "robust policing plan" in place for a ...
thestar.com.my/sport/football/2024/04/09/uk-police-have-039robust039-plan-in-place-for-arsenal-soccer-match
Sunak ‘won’t let EHCR stand in way of Rwanda flights’, Dowden says: 'The Prime Minister is absolutely determined to make sure that we deliver on that ...
inews.co.uk/news/ehcr-wont-stop-sunaks-rwanda-flights-2994765
Public finance ‘mess’ prevents spending spree after election, Rachel Reeves ally warns
inews.co.uk/news/politics/no-quick-fix-public-spending-rachel-reeves-ally-2998565
How countries use music as a weapon of control: Chechnya has passed a new bizarre music ban, but censorship of songs nothing new as these cases from Russia ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/countries-use-music-a-weapon-control-20616355/
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