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Junior doctors to strike over next six months after 98% vote to continue action: Junior doctors in England walked out in a five-day protest in February ...
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EMR warn of industrial action set to cause 'significant disruption': No services will run on one day next week
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals contract staff vote to go on strike over bonuses: It includes cleaners, call operators, and security workers at three Nottinghamshire ...
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Hoskins strike the difference as Cobblers stun promotion-chasing Derby at Sixfields
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Bentley Motors pay deal rejected as workers stage industrial action vote: Strike action remains a possibility if the industrial action vote wins enough support
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Planned strike action called off after government commits lump sum payment to hospital workers
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Travel chaos expected as Arriva announces two weeks of strike action in April: More than 300 workers at the bus company's depots in Blyth and Ashington have ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/arriva-strike-ashington-blyth-northumberland-28868417
New strike dates mean Surrey stations at risk of no trains in April: SWR, GWR, Southern, and Gatwick Express services are set to be hit by strike days and an ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/new-train-strike-dates-mean-28863712
New strike action to disrupt Essex train journeys in April: Travellers are urged to plan ahead as new strikes in April threaten to trouble train schedules in ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24201518.new-strike-action-disrupt-essex-train-journeys-april/
Amazon workers at UK warehouse strike again over pay, union recognition: Around 1,400 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry, central England ...
reuters.com/world/uk/amazon-workers-uk-warehouse-strike-again-over-pay-union-recognition-2024-03-19/
Salisbury named in Russia potential WW3 nuclear strike list: Salisbury has emerged as an unlikely addition on Russia's nuclear hit list should World War Three ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/24192501.salisbury-named-russia-potential-ww3-nuclear-strike-list/
Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can't Be Extradited to US Yet, Court Finds: The United Kingdom's High Court wants the US to promise that Assange won't face the ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Murdered baby 'should have been most protected' review says: Baby Finley had been handed back to his parents, who abused and killed him
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Quick Glance: Failures in Safeguarding Review of 10-Month-Old's Death
- A review of the murder of a baby by his parents revealed that Finley Boden 'should have been one of the most protected' children in the area.
- Ten-month-old Finley died after sustained abuse, with multiple fractures, burns, and injuries that could only have been inflicted by two people working together.
- He passed away on Christmas Day during the winter 2020 Covid lockdown - just 39 days after being returned to his parents' care by social services.
- A report published by the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership today found that the safeguarding of Finley was inadequate.
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
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Former Tory MP resigns leaving PM to face new by-election: The Blackpool South MP was facing a local vote to remove him, after a Commons suspension for lobbying.
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Meghan Markle may be forced to skip key event with Prince Harry: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are both on the guest list for a major event in London in May ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/meghan-markle-forced-skip-key-9195101
Quick Glance: The Royal Family Tree: Succession and New Generations
- After Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, the Windsor family tree began to grow rapidly.
- King Charles III now leads the House of Windsor, followed by Prince William and his family.
- The line of succession is led by Prince William and his three children, who have taken on the Wales title.
- A closer look at the current British royal family, including the king, his siblings, children, and grandchildren.
British farmers protest outside parliament over food imports: A convoy of tractors protested outside Britain's parliament on Monday against post-Brexit trade ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-farmers-protest-outside-parliament-over-food-imports-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Oxford has not gone ‘woke’, insists vice-chancellor after election row: Professor Irene Tracey says ‘democracy is alive and well at Oxford’ in a letter to The ...
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Thames Water board locked in crisis talks about £3bn funding plan: Shareholders refuse to confirm they will make fresh equity injection
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Quick Glance: Thames Water Directors Discuss Utility's Future
- The board of Thames Water engaged in crucial discussions as shareholders consider diluting a funding pledge. Shareholders, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and China's sovereign wealth fund, may retract hundreds of millions of pounds in promised funding.
- Thames Water, employing about 7,000 people and serving nearly a quarter of the British population, is grappling with over £15 billion in debt. Shareholders had committed to provide £3.25 billion in the coming years, with the initial £750 million slated for this year.
- The shareholders' decision to reduce financial support could leave the heavily indebted company with few viable options to secure its future. Sky News previously reported that Whitehall officials had prepared contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse.
- Thames Water, serving 15 million customers in London and the south-east of England, has faced significant pressure due to leaks, sewage contamination, executive pay, and dividends. The prospect of temporary nationalisation in the event of a collapse could cost taxpayers billions.
The mystery of the Hampstead mansion and the £1.4bn bitcoin haul: What were two Chinese women doing in a rented mansion in London with an astronomical amount of ...
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I exposed Tavistock clinic. Now gender ideology is even more entrenched: Hannah Barnes investigated the trust where 2,000 children were prescribed experimental ...
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UK says rules of origin deal with Canada probably won't be extended: Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-says-rules-origin-deal-with-canada-probably-wont-be-extended-2024-03-27/
'Reckless' drivers hit speeds of 100mph before fatal crash with mum-of-two: Mum-of-two Terri-Ann Marshall, 36, died instantly after her car was hit by Tom Hill ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/reckless-drivers-who-hit-speeds-32447469
Nottingham attacks: Prosecutors 'correct' to accept triple killer's pleas: The decision left the victims' families angry, with prosecutors accused of not ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68643143
Quick Glance: Nottingham Killer: Report Validates Prosecutors' Decisions
- The Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) found that prosecutors were correct in accepting Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane's manslaughter pleas due to diminished responsibility, instead of pursuing a murder case.
- The report recommended that CPS provide written guidance to help police family liaison officers explain legal concepts to bereaved families in the future.
- The report suggested that the government consider categorizing homicide into three tiers - first-degree murder, second-degree murder in cases of diminished responsibility, and manslaughter.
- The Attorney General ordered an urgent review of CPS's handling of the case after families of the three victims expressed disappointment that a murder case was not pursued by prosecutors.
Princess of Wales to spend Easter at Sandringham in Norfolk: The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children will spend the Easter holidays together at the ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24211522.princess-wales-spend-easter-sandringham-norfolk/
Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-protest-against-hungarys-orban-after-former-insider-leaks-graft-case-2024-03-26/
Kate Middleton confirms cancer diagnosis in Royal statement: Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Population of England jumps by 7.5% in just over 10 years: The UK population was estimated to be 67.6 million people in mid-2022, up by 4 ...
news.sky.com/story/population-of-england-jumps-by-7-5-in-just-over-10-years-13102112
Best London halal restaurants for Eid when Ramadan 2024 comes to end: There are so many different cuisines selling delicious halal foods across London (Contains ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/food-drink-news/best-halal-restaurants-eat-eid-28893969
Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 as he faces mounting legal bills
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Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
- As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.
- In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.
- Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.
- A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
Supernova Oct 7 massacre survivors detained, berated by UK border police: The officers allegedly said that they had to detain and interrogate the survivors for ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-793699
Oldham father's 'horror' as son fights for Putin a second time: Ben Stimson was jailed in the UK for joining pro-Russian separatists and has now returned to them ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-68671630
England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update: Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson, speak out against Nike’s ‘playful update’ to the flag ...
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Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
- Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.
- The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.
- Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.
- Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
Gove forced to dilute plans to cap leasehold ground rents in England and Wales: Levelling-up secretary abandons reforms after opposition from Treasury and ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/512948/whakaata-maori-celebrates-20-years-of-telling-maori-stories
Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...
apnews.com/article/democrats-republicans-emotions-election-poll-biden-trump-2d29d5b0be4fe11272ec372542b76b44
Pub chef hid Kinder eggs full of drugs in her body at Creamfields: A FESTIVALGOER pulled two Kinder eggs stuffed full of drugs from within her body after being ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24219330.pub-chef-hid-kinder-eggs-full-drugs-body-creamfields/
Stanford’s roadblock to NCAA regional is Iowa State post Audi Crooks: Iowa State and freshman sensation Audi Crooks are in the way as Stanford seeks berth in ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/23/stanfords-roadblock-to-ncaa-regional-is-iowa-state-post-audi-crooks/
Lack of orders puts future of HS2 train factories in doubt: Government decision heightens risk of significant lay-offs at Hitachi and Alstom’s UK plants
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Quick Glance: Future of HS2 Train Factories in Jeopardy
- Government decision heightens risk of significant lay-offs at Hitachi and Alstom’s UK plants
- Ministers informed Hitachi that no new orders for conventional trains will be placed, jeopardizing the future of the Newton Aycliffe plant
- Alstom is also struggling to secure the future of its Derby plant
- Hitachi and Alstom have expressed concerns that HS2 trains could end up being partially built outside the UK
UK launches ‘national endeavour’ to reinforce nuclear deterrent: Government and industry will invest £760mn towards critical skills and infrastructure
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Energy price cap predicted to fall by less than expected: Experts revise predicted price cap to £1,560 in July and £1,631 for October - but it will still be down ...
inews.co.uk/news/energy-price-cap-fall-less-expected-2980270
England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update: Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson, speak out against Nike’s ‘playful update’ to the flag ...
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Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023: Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3 ...
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey: Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really ...
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Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt's View on £100k Income & Financial Realities
- Jeremy Hunt's perception of £100,000 as a high income contrasts with the national median of £35,000, placing it significantly above average.
- Even in affluent areas like Godalming and Ash, where Hunt is campaigning, the median income of £56,606 shifts the perspective on six-figure salaries.
- Hunt's remarks were deemed inappropriate by experts as data shows many households are struggling due to living costs, including those in higher income brackets.
- New tax and benefit regulations for higher incomes could lead to unexpected financial burdens, as the offer of free childcare for parents earning over £100,000 is limited.
Lorraine Kelly hosts wedding in ITV studio as she celebrates same-sex marriage: The ITV host will marry guests Luke and Gavin on the daytime show on Wednesday ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/tv/lorraine-kelly-hosts-wedding-itv-32448066
Full list of towns and villages that could have new 20mph speed limits: Residents must comment on the proposals by Monday, April 8
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/full-list-somerset-towns-villages-9195226
Prince William visits families and organisations in Sheffield homelessness project
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"It’s like a nightmare, it’s still hard to believe that’s why Renae’s not here anymore."
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Mum's vaccination plea after daughter dies from measles complications: Renae caught measles when she was just five months old - 10 years later ...
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Junior doctors vote to continue strike action: Ballot results give British Medical Association another six-month mandate for walkouts in England.
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492183/rent-paid-by-civil-servants-to-increase-by-up-to-100pc-says-ps-hinga
Councils axe housing projects under Gove’s planning reforms: Wiltshire has rescinded approval for three schemes covering nearly 200 houses since it was made ...
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Former Norwich City director's comments about black footballers branded 'absolute disgrace'
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-03-24/former-football-boss-apologises-over-comments-linking-black-players-and-jail
Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on car in southern Lebanon - report: Israeli media reported that a senior Hezbollah official responsible for the ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-794323
I’m a Waspi woman and I had to sell my home – £3,000 is not enough: Deborah Dalton believed she could rely on a state pension, but was forced to downsize her ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/waspi-woman-sell-home-3000-not-enough-2970090
Quick Glance: Compensation Demanded for Women Affected by Pension Age Changes - Ombudsman
- In 1995, a law was passed setting out a timetable to gradually raise the retirement age for women to 65, aligning it with men.
- The coalition government decided in 2010 to accelerate this timetable, resulting in the new higher retirement age for women being brought forward to 2018.
- The ombudsman suggests that women in the sample cases should receive compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950, but the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) disagrees.
- Based on the report, the DWP strongly doubts providing a remedy and has asked Parliament to intervene in light of the significant impact of maladministration.
Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
- President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.
- Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
- Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.
- The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
Barking Gascoigne neighbourhood affordable homes completed: More than 120 affordable homes have been completed in Barking in the Gascoigne neighbourhood - part ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24217194.barking-gascoigne-neighbourhood-affordable-homes-completed/
Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat: The 'state-of-the-art' habitat has air-cooled caves to replicate the climate in the ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/inside-chester-zoos-incredible-new-28859566
Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-nearly-300-abducted-schoolchildren-in-northwest-nigeria-freed-after-two-weeks/
Junior doctors vote to strike for another six months over pay: Action in England was backed by 98% in the latest ballot as NHS services suffer
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The academy trusts to run 30 new special free schools: Twenty-five academy trusts have been selected to run 30 new special free schools - but a process to find ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-the-trusts-who-will-run-30-new-special-free-schools/
‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy : Potential copyright infringement or a case of inspirational synchronicity?
euronews.com/culture/2024/03/25/its-not-banksys-uk-artist-claims-mysterious-viral-plaque-is-a-copy
Engineers Raise Questions About Bridge’s Construction as Inquiry Begins: In reviewing images of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, some structural engineers said that ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-key-bridge-structure-support-pier.html
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
End school protests that forced a teacher into hiding, says Gove adviser: A review by a government adviser calls for a ban on demonstrations outside schools ...
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Kevin Hollinrake MP says A64 upgrade ‘on a knife-edge’: Calls to dual the A64 to Malton as part of a first major upgrade for the trunk road are “a pipe dream” ...
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7 in Lebanon, 1 in Israel killed in exchange of violence along border: An Israeli airstrike on a paramedics center linked to a Lebanese Sunni Muslim group in ...
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Quick Glance: Hezbollah's Retaliation Rocket Attack on Israel, Casualties Reported
- An Israeli assault hit a health center in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed a man in an Israeli border town.
- Hezbollah said it launched dozens of rockets at Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli border town, in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon's southern village of al-Habbariyeh that killed seven people.
- The Israeli military and Iran-aligned Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since October when the current conflict in Gaza started.
- Last month, Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah said Israel will pay a price 'in blood' for killing Lebanese civilians, signaling the conflict across the Lebanon-Israel border could intensify.
Reading prisoner released 'by mistake' found dead days later: An inmate who was released from prison "by mistake" was found dead in Reading three days ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24211833.reading-prisoner-released-by-mistake-found-dead-days-later/
25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/five-somerset-bus-routes-benefit-9182728
BoE's Mann says her rates view was finely balanced before March vote: Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Monday that her position on the right ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-mann-says-her-rates-view-was-finely-balanced-before-march-vote-2024-03-25/
UK Farmers to Drive Tractors to London to Protest Food Policies: British farmers plan to drive their tractors to central London on Monday to protest against ...
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End of free parking branded 'pantomime' in council row: Free parking in council car parks in the two towns could end in October
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Manchester police re-investigating Angela Rayner council house claims: Labour’s deputy leader is accused of breaking electoral law for allegedly giving false ...
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Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'
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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential
- Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.
- Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.
- Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.
- The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
Kate needs to be here, Prince William says on latest trip: Prince William said his wife "needs to be sat here" during a visit to northern England on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-royals-shrug-off-speculation-about-kate-king-charles-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Kate and William visit Windsor Farm Shop
- The Princess of Wales was filmed smiling alongside her husband during a visit to a farm shop in Windsor.
- Footage from The Sun showed Kate and William at the local business on Saturday, indicating a positive progression in Kate's recovery from surgery.
- The farm shop in Windsor that the couple visited is a short distance from their Adelaide Cottage home within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
- Kate is expected to resume her official duties after the summer term commencing on April 17.
Map reveals the busiest travel routes ahead of Easter Weekend: Experts have predicted 'carmageddon' on Britain's roads this weekend as millions ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/map-reveals-busiest-travel-routes-ahead-severe-delays-easter-weekend-20544831/
Large-scale emergency presence amid serious incident : Police, paramedics, firefighters and HM Coastguard are responding to an emergency.
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/live-updates-emergency-services-rush-9196069
Chester Zoo gets its first ever snow leopards: It's hoped Yashin and Nubra will go on to have cubs in the future, after being 'matched up' from different zoos.
itv.com/news/granada/2024-03-21/snow-leopards-arrive-at-zoo-for-the-first-time-ever
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Pub rated zero-out-of-five by food hygiene inspectors: CAFES, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/24206860.pub-rated-zero-out-of-five-food-hygiene-inspectors/
Let’s kick ‘racial justice’ out of the Church of England: The Venerable Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, archdeacon of Liverpool, should read the Bible rather than ...
spectator.co.uk/article/lets-kick-racial-justice-out-of-the-church-of-england/
"Fight Will Go On": Sonam Wangchuk Ends 21-Day Fast Over Ladakh Demands
ndtv.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-ends-21-day-hunger-strike-over-statehood-for-ladakh-5314609
State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/micheal-martin-to-brief-cabinet-on-intervention-in-sa-genocide-case-against-israel/
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
- Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
- Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.
- Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are 'being left out of any details' about Kate Middleton: 'No trust'
nypost.com/2024/03/20/entertainment/harry-meghan-being-kept-in-dark-about-kate-middleton-health/
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Kept in the Dark About Kate Middleton's Health: Lack of Trust
- Kate Middleton underwent surgery with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry being unaware of the details.
- Harry visited England briefly but did not see Middleton or Prince William.
- Middleton's surgery was deemed successful, and she hopes for privacy regarding her medical information.
- Speculation about Middleton's well-being and incidents at the London hospital where she was treated continue.
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
bbc.com/news/technology-68597045
Euro 2024: German beer strength warning for British fans: The Foreign Office warns football fans that "stronger" German beer could get them barred from stadiums.
bbc.com/news/uk-68687789
Reading West station building opens after upgrade project: A station building for one of Reading’s train stations dating back to 1906 has finally opened after a ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24196204.reading-west-station-building-opens-upgrade-project/
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