Liz Truss speech: We must stay the course, PM says, as she addresses Tory conference - BBC News

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What Liz Truss said in her conference speech and what she meant: The Prime Minister railed against an 'anti-growth coalition' and defended her economic ...

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Live news: Truss defends state-funded tax cuts in push for economic growth

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Liz Truss Tory party conference speech: Conservative PM defend plan: The under-fire prime minister has defended her policies after a disastrous start to her ...

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Oct 05 22

British Conservatives: Truss under pressure: Liz Truss wants to spread confidence at the Conservative party conference. Watch the speech in the livestream.

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Oct 05 22

What time Liz Truss's Tory conference speech is today, and how to watch it live

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Oct 05 22

Kwasi Kwarteng promises tax plans will grow economy 'very quickly': Liz Truss is understood to have told friends there is no chance she will sack her ...

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Liz Truss to give first Conservative Party conference speech as PM: She will acknowledge her plans will cause 'disruption' in first conference speech ...

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Will Liz Truss’s first Tory conference as leader also be her last?: The Prime Minister’s first Tory party conference speech as leader could also be her last.

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Oct 03 22

Attack on nature is a mistake Tories can avoid: There are two alternative lessons a government can take from a U-turn as humiliating as the abandonment of its ...

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Oct 04 22

British government does not want to bring forward the budget after all: First, British media reports that the government wants to bring forward its budget in ...

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The Spectator

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Oct 04 22

The message behind Liz Truss's conference speech: What does Liz Truss need to say in her first leader's speech at Conservative party conference? Faced with ...

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Oct 05 22

Liz Truss says she will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'

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Liz Truss says she will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'

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Oct 05 22

What time is Liz Truss’ speech at the Conservative Party Conference 2022 in Birmingham?

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Apr 25

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.

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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.

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Apr 21

Mark Menzies: MP quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds: The party says it could not conclude he misused funds. but finds he showed a "pattern ...

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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention

An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'

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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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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.

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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...

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Apr 21

Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...

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Sussex tea entrepreneur serves up cuppas at 10 Downing Street: A Sussex woman who started a successful Japanese tea business was at 10 Downing Street this week ...

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Apr 25

All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...

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Apr 24

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 ...

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Apr 23

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

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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.

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Apr 19

Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...

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Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action

Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.

Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.

European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.

Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito to pay state visit to UK, Buckingham Palace says: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako will pay a state visit to ...

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Apr 18

The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks

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UK police charge two men with immigration offences after Channel migrant deaths: British police have charged two men with immigration offences after five ...

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Apr 19

Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership

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Sunak Faces UK Vote With Unenviable Record on Living Standards: UK living standards are rising once again after the worst bout of inflation in decades but it may ...

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Apr 16

Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election: The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the ...

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UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval

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Apr 18

UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...

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Apr 15

Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.

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Apr 19

Tories ‘didn’t report Mark Menzies fraud claim as cash came from donors’: Whistleblower tells The Times she felt she had been a ‘fool’ in trying to protect the ...

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Let us press on with UK migrant plan, Rwanda tells critics: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government said on Friday it would take as many migrants as Britain ...

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Apr 22

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 ...

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Apr 24

Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...

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Apr 20

The logic of Liz Truss’s delusion: Here is a list of just some of the people and things that failed prime minister Liz Truss has recently blamed for her own ...

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Apr 25

Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows: Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms ...

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Apr 24

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 ...

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Apr 23

English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...

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Apr 25

Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.

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Apr 18

If you think Liz Truss’s book is deluded, the TV interviews are even worse: The former prime minister has been hawking Ten Years to Save the West around the ...

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Apr 24

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.

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Apr 24

Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election: The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in ...

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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis: Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being ...

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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week

King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.

Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.

The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.

No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.

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Apr 21

UK Launches Saudi Investment Drive as Sunak Eyes MBS’s Vision 2030: The UK and Saudi Arabia will hold a trade expo in Riyadh next month as Rishi Sunak launches ...

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Apr 23

London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line

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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral

Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.

During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.

"It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.

He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.

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Apr 17

Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran

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Apr 24

UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout

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Apr 17

Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review — as readable as a crisp packet: The former PM’s 300-page self-justification of her disastrous premiership is ...

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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days

Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.

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Embattled Tory Mayor Andy Street Won’t Blame Rishi Sunak If He Loses West Midlands Vote

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Apr 25

Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal : London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned ...

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Apr 16

Polish and Danish Prime Ministers talk about creating an Iron Dome for Europe: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have ...

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Quick Glance: Discussion on Establishing an Iron Dome for Europe

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed the idea of an Iron Dome to protect European cities from air attacks in the event of war.

Tusk praised Frederiksen's positive response to Poland's proposal to join the project.

The Iron Dome is an Israeli air defense system often used as a generic term for sky defense systems.

German Chancellor Scholz previously suggested a pan-European air defense system in 2022, estimating a five-year timeline.

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UK Spurs Intelligence Sharing With Allies on Vote Manipulation: The UK is spearheading a drive to expand intelligence-sharing on electoral interference beyond ...

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Apr 24

Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...

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Apr 24

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 ...

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Grant Shapps: We are on a war footing. We must get behind Sunak: The defence secretary has urged rebellious Tories to shelve their designs on replacing the prime ...

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Apr 21

Liz Truss says Tories are part of a Blairite attempt to silence her: Reform UK leader Richard Tice said the Conservative Party is 'socialist' and ...

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Apr 23

Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...

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Apr 22

UK's Sunak pledges to start Rwanda deportation flights for asylum seekers in 10-12 weeks

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Apr 17

David Cameron holding talks in Israel to urge against war with Iran: The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further ...

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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire

The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.

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Apr 10

David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...

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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement

UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.

Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.

Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.

He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.

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Apr 24

Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...

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Apr 21

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 ...

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Apr 19

Rishi Sunak to strip GPs of right to sign people off sick: PM vows to tackle ‘unsustainable’ rises in benefit spending with two thirds of incapacity claims for ...

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Apr 21

Are the local elections really an open goal for Labour?: The Tories look set to lose half their seats in English votes next week but their opponents have ...

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Apr 22

Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...

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Apr 24

Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...

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Apr 21

‘It’s not Barbieland’: Rwanda prepares to host asylum seekers sent from UK: As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will ...

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Defence Blog Apr 24

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 ...

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Apr 21

Rishi Sunak said to be 'appalled' by Met Police officer's 'openly Jewish' comment

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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...

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Defence Blog Apr 24

UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland: The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace ...

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Apr 24

Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...

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Apr 19

Antisemitic false Rothschild quote cut from Liz Truss memoir: The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy ...

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Apr 18

Helen Chandler-Wilde: Tories Win Silver: Hi, it’s Helen Chandler-Wilde, a UK reporter in London. Hope you enjoy today’s Readout.

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Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Kyiv Awaits US Weaponry: Russian forces pressed forward in eastern Ukraine and in some areas accelerated their ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russian-forces-make-advances-as-ukraine-awaits-fresh-us-weaponry

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Apr 15

Liz Truss considered sacking Andrew Bailey as BoE governor after ‘mini’ Budget: Former UK prime minister hits at central bank and Treasury for being ‘fatalistic ...

ft.com/content/cf64f93d-91da-4ff6-9c58-c0c3ad404d99

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Apr 12

UK economy grew by 0.1% in February: Second monthly GDP increase in a row raises hopes the UK is emerging from technical recession

ft.com/content/ccf16f8c-acb8-400e-bc73-ae1edbe9cc9b

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/liz-truss-us-book-tour-prime-minister

Quick Glance: UK on Track to Exit Recession with Rising GDP

Britain's GDP rose by 0.1% in February despite heavy rainfall affecting the construction sector and retail.

Sectors like manufacturing and services experienced growth, while construction saw declines due to bad weather.

Recent months of economic growth suggest the recession may soon come to an end, although pressure from the cost of living crisis and higher prices persists for households and businesses.

Despite the positive growth in 2024, GDP remains below 2023 levels and has been stagnant since early 2022, with real wages continuing to decrease and many facing financial difficulties.

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Apr 15

What is the Rwanda bill? UK’s migrant plan explained: Britain's parliament is set to vote on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's bill to allow the government to send ...

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Apr 25

Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean

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Apr 24

UK wants NATO defense target upped to 2.5 percent: Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says meeting that target would make a ‘real difference.’

politico.eu/article/uk-wants-nato-defense-target-2-5-percent-shapps-sunak/

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Apr 25

Full list of DWP reforms planned for people on PIP, Universal Credit: The Prime Minister has announced a series of changes to the welfare system ...

walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-reforms-full-list-changes-29056573

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Apr 19

Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture': The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68853166

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Apr 23

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

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Apr 24

Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says

reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/

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Apr 20

PM Sunak sets Britain back on climate change, says watchdog head: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set Britain back on tackling climate change and must do more on ...

reuters.com/business/environment/pm-sunak-sets-britain-back-climate-change-says-watchdog-head-2024-04-20/

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Apr 19

PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system: Rishi Sunak has announced a major review of how Britain's disability benefits system ...

inews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-payment-to-be-overhauled-as-sunak-shakes-up-the-benefits-system-3014604

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Apr 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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Apr 16

Sunak Faces Election With Second Lowest Growth in G-7, IMF Warns

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/sunak-faces-election-with-second-lowest-growth-in-g-7-imf-warns