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/
Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/allegra-stratton-a-defensive-election-play
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.
Military horses that broke free in London in serious condition: A U.K. government official says two riderless military horses that bolted and ran miles through ...
apnews.com/article/horses-bolt-loose-london-injured-bloody-3f26655babe06f78a68164fed597b033
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 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
‘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
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
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/
Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
reuters.com/world/barbados-pauses-acquisition-former-slavery-plantation-owned-by-tory-mp-2024-04-24/
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
apnews.com/article/france-migrants-death-english-channel-uk-00d73287212405d70fdb513cd791fcbd
Hundreds of migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting Channel crossing: More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people died trying to cross ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-24/hundreds-of-migrants-arrive-in-uk-as-five-die-attempting-channel-crossing
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.
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
Immigration: The UK's shameful Rwanda law: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed on April 23 represents a terrible step backward for Europe's oldest democracy.
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/25/immigration-the-uk-s-shameful-rwanda-law_6669508_23.html
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.
Horses run amok in central London: A number of military horses, including one covered in blood, ran amok on the streets of central London and injured at least ...
reuters.com/world/uk/horses-running-loose-central-london-say-police-2024-04-24/
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/
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
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
n-tv.de/politik/17-16-Biden-Neues-Militaerpaket-fuer-Ukraine-in-den-naechsten-Stunden--article23143824.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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/
Sunak promise to boost UK defence spending raises prospect of cuts : Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2 ...
ft.com/content/9c157204-f4ab-4103-8476-be0e83de3efe
Return to Office: UK Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs: Reed Recruitment data points to less flexible working and more hurdles to return people to ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-04-reed-jobs-report-flexible-working-vacancies-decline/
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
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
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
Politicians in Europe are tying themselves in knots trying to set limits on how law enforcement uses facial recognition tools.
But in the UK ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/brexit-britain-surveillance-facial-recognition/
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
UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-buy-german-made-new-artillery-system/
Rishi Sunak will pay at the ballot box. Asylum seekers will pay with their lives: The deterrent policy has singularly and repeatedly failed to prevent small boat ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunak-pay-ballot-box-asylum-seekers-pay-lives-3021828
Men, step away from the trainers: What is it with men and trainers? Or rather, men of a certain age and trainers. I’m still trying to banish the horror-show ...
spectator.co.uk/article/men-step-away-from-the-trainers/
David Cameron: Deal to send migrants back to France ‘simply not possible’: A migrant returns agreement with France to help break up smuggling gangs and stop ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron-migrants-france-brexit-rwanda-b1153546.html
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
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/
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
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
Hull fraudster cheated thousands from bosses by faking hotel stays and pocketing the cash.
Full story: www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-fraudster-cheated-thousands-bosses-9241819
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
David Cameron’s China links are too much baggage: In the years following his resignation as prime minister, David Cameron appeared to become the poster child for ...
spectator.co.uk/article/david-camerons-china-links-are-too-much-baggage/
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
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/
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
Home Secretary lashes out at Sadiq Khan but fails to praise Conservative London Mayor candidate Susan Hall
standard.co.uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-london-mayoral-election-susan-hall-home-secretary-james-cleverly-b1153886.html
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
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
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
Tube hit by fresh strikes as customer service managers walk out : Tube stations are likely to close at the last minute, the TSSA union warns
standard.co.uk/news/london/tube-strike-april-may-london-underground-tssa-customer-service-manager-b1153533.html
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
Expansion of funded childcare could ‘jeopardise’ quality of provision, watchdog warns
independent.co.uk/news/uk/free-childcare-pledge-jeremy-hunt-nao-b2533751.html
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
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/
Zelenskyy meets with UK Chancellor of Exchequer in Kyiv to discuss sanctions: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, 25 April that he had ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452891/
Major £217m contract awarded to support Royal Navy: The contract will see 28 companies providing global support to the Royal Navy.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/major-217m-contract-awarded-to-support-royal-navy/
'Significant expansion' to railway station improvement plans sees cost top £50m: Extra track and signalling is set to be provided in a third phase of work which ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/significant-expansion-middlesbrough-railway-station-29047835
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
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
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 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
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/
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb
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.
Why did it take Rishi Sunak so long to up defence spending?: Britain is putting its defence industry on a 'war-footing', the PM has said, as he vowed to boost ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-did-it-take-rishi-sunak-so-long-to-up-defence-spending/
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
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
British food firms warn that the start of physical checks at UK border control posts, along with higher charges from April 30 ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/new-brexit-border-checks-could-stifle-fine-food-imports-eu-warn-sellers-2024-04-22/
Does Labour really love the St George’s Cross?: Following last night’s mammoth parliamentary ping pong session, a funny thing happened early this morning ...
spectator.co.uk/article/does-labour-really-love-the-st-georges-cross/
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.
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
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/
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
DWP rule that stops parents claiming benefits will stay, says PM: Rishi Sunak has said the Government will not be scrapping the rule that restricts how much ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-rule-stops-parents-claiming-29033959
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
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/
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/
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/
Plunging electricity prices signal lower bills, CSO figures suggest: Wholesale electricity prices tumbled 40% in March compared to a year earlier and declined ...
irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41379985.html
No pensions tax thresholds review in sight as Rishi Sunak refuses to commit: The freezing of tax thresholds has dragged some pensioners into high tax bands
inews.co.uk/news/politics/no-pension-tax-threshold-review-rishi-sunak-refuse-commit-3019735
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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The dog has been allowed to return to its owner.
Full story: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/banned-pit-bull-terrier-mauled-29039316
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
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
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/
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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