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political system of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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.
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/
Pilot proposes to flight attendant girlfriend in front of passengers: A Polish pilot has proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend on a flight from Warsaw to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/travel/pilot-proposes-to-flight-attendant-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: Pilot Proposes to Flight Attendant on LOT Flight to Krakow
- A flight attendant rushes down the aisle of an airplane after receiving a surprising marriage proposal from her partner.
- The video was captured on a LOT Polish Airlines flight to Krakow and later shared on Facebook.
- During the flight, the captain emerged from the cockpit to introduce himself to the passengers before making a heartfelt proposal to his partner.
- Choosing Krakow as the proposal location due to its significance in their relationship, the video of the proposal has garnered over 433,000 views on Facebook and Instagram, receiving widespread acclaim.
Reuters NEXT Newsmaker with Janet Yellen, US Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, lingering inflation pressures and the state ...
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UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body: Britain's car production fell 27.1% year-on-year in March as manufacturers wound down ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-car-output-falls-march-ev-transition-gears-up-says-industry-body-2024-04-24/
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
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Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
Protest for Palestine at the elite Columbia University in New York: The management of Columbia University is wrestling with the boundaries of free speech on its ...
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Lloyds profits fall as interest rate benefits wane: Competition in savings and mortgage markets and rate cut expectations weigh on margins
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Tories ‘obsessed’ by council house sale tax, says Angela Rayner: Deputy Labour leader spars with Oliver Dowden as she accuses government of dragging its heels ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/angela-rayner-council-house-tax-defence-tories-hmszjc2n5
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At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
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Jewish Londoners are afraid, Baroness Casey tells Metropolitan Police: Woman who led the review into Sarah Everard’s murder criticised the force’s handling of a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/jewish-londoners-are-afraid-casey-met-crime-justice-commission-tb6mzxz6s
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
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
Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
- Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.
- During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.
- The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.
- Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
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/
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 ...
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/meps-call-to-seize-russias-hundreds-of-billions-in-frozen-assets
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.
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
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Quick Glance: At Columbia, Speaker Johnson Urges President's Resignation Over Chaos
- Speaker Mike Johnson, during a visit to Columbia University, called for President Minouche Shafik's resignation if she fails to address the anti-Israel protests effectively.
- Johnson emphasized the need for Jewish students to feel safe on campus and highlighted the influence of radical ideologies targeting them.
- He criticized Shafik's leadership as weak and inadequate, advocating for restoring order on campus and plans to involve President Biden in the matter.
- Protests at various US universities, including Columbia, have led to arrests, prompting Johnson to stress the importance of universities maintaining control over demonstrations to prevent violence and potential consequences on federal funding.
GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down': Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world', Grant Shapps says
news.sky.com/story/nato-target-for-defence-spending-should-rise-due-to-more-dangerous-world-grant-shapps-says-13121877
Money latest: TSB announces big increases to mortgage rates - as 'market thrown into turmoil'
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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/
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing
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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.
The Delusion of Peak China: America Can't Wish Away Its Toughest Challenger: America can't wish away its toughest challenger.
foreignaffairs.com/china/delusion-peak-china-united-states-evan-medeiros
Paid articlePaid Rachel Reeves: Labour will be more pro-business than Tony Blair: The shadow chancellor spoke about the party’s ‘mission’ to make the UK the fastest-growing ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rachel-reeves-labour-business-tony-blair-9chlj9q0g
Paid articlePaid UK regulator examines Microsoft and Amazon’s AI dealmaking: Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA ...
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Baby Reindeer leads to police probe as fans wrongly accuse man of being Richard Gadd’s abuser
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/police-probe-as-baby-reindeer-fans-wrongly-accuse-man-of-being-stars-abuser
Quick Glance: Analyzing Netflix's Hit Series 'Baby Reindeer'
- Richard Gadd's dark comedy-thriller series 'Baby Reindeer' has become a social media sensation, tackling the issue of stalking in a compelling manner.
- 'Baby Reindeer' offers a nuanced and shocking perspective on stalking, contrasting with other portrayals like 'You' and delving deep into the psychological effects.
- The series explores the psychological impact of stalking and trauma, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.
- Despite not falling into the true crime genre, 'Baby Reindeer' is mistakenly viewed as such by some viewers, sparking discussions on ethical issues in the entertainment industry.
This is Anthony Rees. He was seen having sex in bushes outside a Lidl store.
The pair, who displayed little regard for bystanders ... Show more www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/pair-caught-having-sex-lidl-29054064
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
Bank of England policymaker warns against cutting interest rates too soon: Pound rises against the dollar as chief economist Huw Pill sets a different tone from ...
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Paid articlePaid John Cleese: I pay £17,000 a year for stem cell therapy: The Monty Python actor said the fee was worth it ‘to look a few years younger’
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Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
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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/
Ofsted to explore how AI can help it make 'better decisions': Ofsted will train inspectors on artificial intelligence use and explore how the ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-to-explore-how-ai-can-help-it-make-better-decisions/
Britain's anti-greenwashing rule for finance takes effect on May 31: Britain's financial regulator confirmed on Tuesday that its new bespoke rule to combat ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/britains-anti-greenwashing-rule-finance-start-may-31-2024-04-23/
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.
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Exclusive: South Korea considers easing bond market reporting rules, sources say: South Korea is considering easing real-time reporting requirements for ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-considers-easing-bond-market-reporting-rules-sources-say-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: South Korea Contemplates Easing Bond Market Reporting Rules
- South Korea is considering relaxing reporting requirements for investors in the bond market to facilitate inclusion in FTSE Russell's global bond index.
- Proposed changes may reduce reporting to once or twice daily and address a later reporting deadline.
- Easing these regulations could enhance the prospects of South Korean bonds being included in FTSE Russell's WGBI and attract billions of dollars in capital inflows.
- Recent reforms in South Korea aim to improve foreign investor access, including the elimination of a 30-year-old rule for foreign stock traders.
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
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
Paid articlePaid Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed says Labour is aiming to match the current government’s aim to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by the end of the decade ... Show more #politics #defence #labour #conservative
Government exit would end 'sorry tale' for Britain and bank, NatWest Chair says: Britain's plans to sell its remaining stake in NatWest would end a "sorry tale" ...
reuters.com/business/finance/natwest-ceo-sees-material-opportunities-ai-2024-04-23/
BoE tells lenders to get data on private equity or risk 'large loss': The Bank of England said on Tuesday that very few banks had a clear idea of their ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boe-tells-lenders-get-data-private-equity-or-risk-large-loss-2024-04-23/
UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68772590
UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-increase-defence-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-meaning-tens-of-billions-of-pounds-of-extra-funding-13121450
Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his sons almost drowned after he had dinner with ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4616616-mike-johnsons-sons-almost-drowned-after-mar-a-lago-meeting-last-year/
UK to spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defense by 2030, says Sunak: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defense spending to 2 ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/uk-to-spend-2-5-percent-of-gdp-on-defense-by-2030-says-sunak
This new GPU will power the next era of #computing .
Learn more from the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/physical-tech-wrapper-22-march/ NVIDIA
Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
Millions warned they will have to 'wait longer' to retire: The State Pension age is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, with another rise to 68 planned for ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/warning-workers-millions-expected-wait-9240767
Investors fear Thames Water contagion, Barclays says: A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey finds
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Quick Glance: Investor Concerns: Thames Water Crisis Could Escalate
- A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey finds
- Investors expressed concerns that a failure of an unlisted water company like Thames Water could have “industry-wide” contagion risks, according to Barclays
- It was highlighted that the cost of raising debt in the industry may increase as approximately £45-50 billion is required between 2025 and 2030 based on Moody’s ratings
- Dominic Nash and Peter Crampton of Barclays warned that the situation at Thames Water could have broader sector ramifications
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/
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/
London set for another mini-heatwave as temperatures to soar soon: While this week isn't too pretty, next week is due some warmer weather
mylondon.news/weather/london-set-another-mini-heatwave-29042804
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was ‘Plasmic Echo,’ court records show
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/plasmic-echo-fbi-trump-mar-a-lago-investigation/
I'm a DACA recipient in college. My story is more common than you think: It's the future.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/20/college-tuition-undocumented-students-daca-immigration/73372303007/
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
Salman Rushdie: how Cervantes and Shakespeare wrote the modern literary rule book
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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/
After the Yale University police arrested 60 pro-Palestinian demonstrators — 47 of them students — who had pitched a weekend-long encampment on a plaza at the ... Show more
UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
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Goldman Sachs moves senior banker to Paris in post-Brexit revamp: Head of financial institutions group for Europe relocates at sensitive time for its operations ...
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Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/status-of-royal-navys-type-23-frigate-fleet/
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
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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/
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/
Gucci-Owner Kering Facing Tough Turnaround Challenge: Some investors and analysts are questioning whether CEO François-Henri Pinault is the right man to overhaul ...
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London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
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Thames Water warns customers of 44% increase in bills under new business plans: The utility giant - Britain's biggest water firm, with 16 million customers ...
mirror.co.uk/money/thames-water-warns-customers-44-32641180
What are the new post-Brexit border controls starting on April 30?: On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports ...
reuters.com/world/europe/what-are-new-post-brexit-border-controls-starting-april-30-2024-04-22/
Aslef drivers to hold more train strikes in early May: Rolling 24-hour walkouts to halt many services on c2c, Thameslink, Southeastern, LNER and more
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/22/aslef-drivers-train-strikes-early-may-c2c-thameslink-southeastern-lner
Columbia Sets Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative options” ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/columbia-protests-encampment.html
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.
UK exports of services have grown 9 times faster than goods since 2010: Economy’s shift away from manufacturing may have been accelerated by Brexit ...
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