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UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with Sacha Baron Cohen text redacted: Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted ...
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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/
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank: Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central ...
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Two horses seen galloping on the loose through central London: ITV News crews filmed two horses - who appeared to be on the loose - on Wednesday.
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-24/two-horses-seen-galloping-on-the-loose-through-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.
Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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How Wind Power Is Taking Over the UK Power Grid: The UK’s power grid is off to its greenest start ever this year.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/how-wind-power-is-taking-over-the-uk-power-grid
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act
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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
Kate Garraway goes 'missing' from Good Morning Britain as she's replaced: Good Morning Britain viewers were left puzzled today as Kate Garraway failed to appear ...
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Nestlé hit by slowing frozen pizza sales in North America: US consumers’ changing habits in response to high prices takes toll on demand
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UK insurers told to keep motor charges 'reasonable' after backlash: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) told its members on Thursday to keep monthly ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-insurers-told-keep-motor-charges-reasonable-after-backlash-2024-04-24/
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
businesspost.ie/article/michael-oleary-says-hed-happily-offer-uk-deportation-flights-to-rwanda/
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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 ...
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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/
Handbags and China demand boost sales at Hermès : Maker of Birkin bags beats expectations with strong demand for leather goods and jewellery as it defies luxury ...
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Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill: US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front lines
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Almost Half of UK Tax Collectors Miss Target to Work in Office: Almost half of Britain’s tax collectors are failing to meet the government department’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/almost-half-of-uk-tax-collectors-miss-target-to-work-in-office
Paid articlePaid Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.
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Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time: Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-delays-third-party-cookie-death-again-now-scheduled-for-2025/
StanChart Tells Clients Craving Oil, Copper to Beware Inflation: Some Standard Chartered Plc clients are increasingly favoring tangible assets like copper and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/stanchart-tells-clients-craving-oil-copper-to-beware-inflation
Man and woman charged over £1000 dine and dash theft: Ann McDonagh, 39, and Bernard McDonagh, from Port Talbot in Wales, have been charged with five counts of ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/two-people-charged-dine-dash-spree-wales-20709589/
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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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.
Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny: Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-competition-watchdog-seeks-views-ai-partnerships-2024-04-24/
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.
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/
Fintech firm Revolut plans to hire 1,500 staff by end of year: British fintech company Revolut has added nearly 2,000 employees since the start of 2024 and plans ...
reuters.com/business/finance/fintech-firm-revolut-plans-hire-1500-staff-by-end-year-2024-04-24/
Frank Field, Labour MP and peer, dies aged 81: Former minister revealed last year that prostate cancer had spread to his jaw
thetimes.co.uk/article/frank-field-dies-dead-labour-mp-3q5dsl0nt
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
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
Kensington Palace releases image of Prince Louis to mark 6th birthday: Britain's Kensington Palace has released a photograph of Prince Louis to celebrate his 6th ...
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Deportation to Rwanda or Albania? Rome and London discuss migration: The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart on the island of Lampedusa ...
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Quick Glance: Deportation to Albania? Rome and London Discuss Migration
- The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart in Lampedusa, showing unity on migration issues.
- Britain is taking measures to prevent dangerous Channel crossings.
- The controversial Rwanda law for deporting asylum seekers faces international criticism.
- Some in Rwanda are skeptical about hosting refugees from the UK.
FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism: Britain's FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ftse-100-extends-record-run-earnings-optimism-2024-04-24/
Couple who left dog to die while holidaying at Center Parcs dodge jail: Sophie Singer, 41, and Keith Byrne, 38, let their boxer dog Bentley starve and suffer for ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/couple-left-dog-die-holidaying-centre-parcs-dodge-jail-20704422/
Second animal runs into a taxi: Horse covered in blood gallops through London: Harrowing scenes take place in the London district of Aldwych. Two runaway horses ...
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/post-brexit-food-checks-will-be-light-touch-uk-minister-says
Britain to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030: Rishi Sunak is expected to say he will increase the UK military budget every year ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-defence-spending-uk-2030-xxgfwtvf7
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
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.
UK Regulator Plans to Broaden Scope of ESG Investing Regulations: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is planning to expand the scope of its ESG investment ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/uk-regulator-plans-to-broaden-scope-of-esg-investing-regulations
Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London: The Metropolitan Police released footage showing a group of men - some draped in St George's ...
news.sky.com/story/violence-breaks-out-at-st-georges-day-event-in-central-london-13121301
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 ...
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Employee non-compete agreements barred by US regulator: Federal Trade Commission head says move will help raise wages but business lobby vows to sue
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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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FT readers respond: UK ‘pothole crisis’: Commenters discuss the state of Britain’s roads and share their experiences ahead of local elections — join the debate
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Spotify hits record quarterly profit as it enters ‘new phase’: Pioneer of music streaming kicks off more mature era for its business after years of freer ...
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Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/neighbourhood_watch_privacy_bug/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/rishi-sunak-goes-to-warsaw-the-readout-with-aibhe-rea
BOE Chief Economist Huw Pill Says He’s Cautious on Interest Rate Cuts: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said he’s erring on the side of caution in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/boe-chief-economist-says-uk-is-getting-closer-to-rate-cuts
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/
LIVE: Britain's Rishi Sunak visits military base in Poland: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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/
Saudi Arabia's giga-projects to offer 'testing ground' for British technology: Saudi startups and fintech firms are looking to tap into the United Kingdom's $1 ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/saudi-arabias-giga-projects-offer-testing-ground-british-technology
Isle of Wight grandmother's 'treasured items' binned by contractors who 'thought she was dead'
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-23/grandmothers-treasured-items-binned-by-contractors-who-thought-she-was-dead
Brits set for first 'official' heatwave of year with temperatures in 'high 20s': Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden has revealed that areas across the UK ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brits-set-first-official-heatwave-32650389
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/
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/
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 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/
Heartbroken mum's tragic wish after young twin sons died just three years apart: Sue Haworth said her twin boys Jack and Harry were two completely different ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/heartbroken-mums-tragic-wish-after-32564408
Designer brands owed millions after Matchesfashion collapse: Some customers of the online fashion site, which owed more than £210m when it collapsed in March ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/24/designer-brands-owed-millions-after-matchesfashion-collapse
What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s new song “The Black Dog” is rumored to be about a London-based ...
cnn.com/travel/black-dog-vauxhall-london-pub-taylor-swift/
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/
Deportation deal between Rwanda and the UK explained simply: In future, the UK will deport asylum seekers who have entered the country illegally to Rwanda ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/abschiebe-deal-zwischen-ruanda-und-grossbritannien-einfach-erklaert-34652532.html
Ithaca Energy snaps up Eni's UK assets in $940 million North Sea deal: Ithaca Energy has agreed to buy nearly all of Eni's UK-based oil and gas producing assets ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ithaca-energy-buy-enis-uk-assets-about-940-mln-2024-04-23/
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/
What’s behind the record FTSE 100 high?: Hopes of a UK interest rate cut and easing geopolitical tensions are not the only reasons for the intraday peak reached ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/23/whats-behind-record-ftse-100-high-uk-explainer
Can long-term mortgages help solve the UK’s housing crisis?: Home loans with interest rates fixed for a decade or more could get more buyers on to the ladder — ...
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UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
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Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/prince-louis-celebrates-sixth-birthday
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.
UK Boosts Borrowing to Cover Deficit, Curbing Tax Cut Hopes: The UK boosted its borrowing plans after the government’s budget shortfall overshot forecasts ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/uk-budget-deficit-overshoots-in-setback-for-hunt-s-tax-cut-plans
Paid articlePaid UK Recovery From Recession Gains Momentum as PMI Beats Forecast: The UK economy’s recovery from recession unexpectedly gathered pace at the start of the second ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/uk-recovery-from-recession-gains-momentum-as-pmi-beats-forecast
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low: Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offers
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Paid articlePaid China’s ageing tech workers hit by ‘curse of 35’: Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference ...
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Investors price in growing chance of another Federal Reserve interest rate rise: While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% ...
ft.com/content/8c5da64b-766e-4993-86f5-aac95342432a
FTSE 100 hits record high as shares rise amid hopes of interest rate cuts: UK’s blue-chip index rises to 8,076, surpassing previous high of 8 ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/23/ftse-100-hits-record-high-shares-interest-rate-cuts
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/
The Met has made mistakes – stopping Gideon Falter crossing the road is not one of them
inews.co.uk/opinion/met-mistakes-gideon-falter-crossing-road-not-one-3018434
FTSE 100 Live: What's Moving UK Markets, Right Now
bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2023-12-15/what-s-moving-uk-markets-right-now-markets-today
Lawsuit accuses Grindr of illegally sharing users' HIV status: LGBTQ+ dating app's maker previously denied selling sensitive user data
theregister.com/2024/04/22/class_action_suit_data_protection_uk_grindr/
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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