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Sunak Commits UK to Spending 2.5% of GDP on Military by 2030: Rishi Sunak pledged to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of the decade ...

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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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Apr 23

Pressure from Prime Minister Sunak: British Parliament approves controversial deportations to Rwanda

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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.

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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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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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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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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the Federal Chancellery on Wednesday ...

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Apr 22

Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

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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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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 23

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 16

Netanyahu too ‘busy’ to talk to Sunak after RAF helped repel Iranian attack: Israeli leader faces domestic pressure to rebuff international calls for restraint

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Quick Glance: Netanyahu's Busy Schedule Hinders Communication with Sunak Post-RAF Assistance Against Iranian Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet managed to engage in a conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following the assistance provided by Royal Air Force warplanes in defending the Jewish state from an Iranian aerial assault.

Efforts are still underway to arrange a discussion between the two leaders, as Netanyahu is under significant domestic pressure to reject calls from the UK, the US, and the EU for restraint after Iran's attack.

Sunak stated in the House of Commons on Monday that the UK is urgently collaborating with allies to de-escalate the situation and prevent further bloodshed, mentioning that he will communicate with Netanyahu 'shortly'.

With Netanyahu's right-wing coalition partners pushing for substantial retaliation against Iran, Israel's western allies are advocating for caution and restraint to prevent a regional conflict.

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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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Cleverly likens Tory plots against Sunak to leaving plane without parachute: Home secretary says an attempted putsch after a local election drubbing would be a ...

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Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook joins Rishi Sunak on run around London: The pair met inside No 10 Downing Street before jogging through Horse Guards Parade.

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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

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 ...

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Apr 22

Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...

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LIVE: Britain's Rishi Sunak visits military base in Poland: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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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 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 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 20

Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...

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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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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 21

Ex-chief inspector defends Met Police over treatment of Jewish man at protest: Sir Tom Winsor said officer was ‘clumsy’ but doing his duty to prevent disorder ...

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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 ...

lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/enrico-letta-europe-s-economy-is-falling-behind-we-can-t-wait-any-longer_6668853_19.html

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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Apr 19

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

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

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Apr 24

Criticism of the UK's Rwanda deal: The British parliament has approved the highly controversial Rwanda deal shortly after midnight. The Council of Europe's ...

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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 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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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 23

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 ...

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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

Public will be able to use NHS algorithm to sign off sick: Planned revamp includes a website or app as the first point of contact for obtaining a doctor’s note

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Apr 20

Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships

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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 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.

politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/

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Apr 22

Great Britain: Sunak wants to deport “no ifs and buts”: Despite an interim injunction, a supreme court decision and sharp criticism: British Prime Minister Sunak ...

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Crossing to Great Britain: Several dead in the English Channel: The Rwanda deal is done, the flight across the English Channel continues. On Tuesday morning ...

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Apr 21

What do GPs think of Rishi Sunak's plan to strip them of sick note powers?: We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their ...

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Rishi Sunak’s Tories set to lose more than 400 council seats at May 2 local elections, says polling expert

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Apr 23

Summer or autumn? Rishi Sunak’s election date dilemma: Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when is the best time to hold a poll

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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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Oman Observer Apr 24

Galfar makes a statement on railway contract: Muscat: Galfar Engineering and Construction has stated to the Muscat Stock Exchange, that Oman-Etihad Rail (Hafeet ...

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

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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 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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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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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++

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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.

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Apr 21

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

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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 22

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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Ukraine live ticker: Apparently drone attacks in several regions of Russia | FAZ: Ukraine live ticker 2023: Current news & news about the Ukraine war ► Read the ...

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UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid: WARSAW: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday (Apr 23) announced additional funding for Ukraine ...

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Oman-UAE rail gets new identity - Hafeet Rail: Oman-Etihad Rail Company unveiled ‘Hafeet Rail’ as the new identity of Oman-UAE Rail Network on Tuesday.

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Quick Glance: UAE-Oman railway project in implementation phase: CEO of Hafeet Rail

Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, confirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today.

He stated that several tangible steps have been taken, starting with the signing of the partnership agreement between stakeholders and the awarding of major contracts for the project to a UAE-Omani alliance comprising companies from both countries operating as one team.

Al Hashemi emphasized that the project will bring numerous economic and social benefits. He highlighted that the railways are operated with high efficiency in terms of safety and environmental sustainability, being among the most sustainable means of transportation.

He expressed his expectations that the UAE-Oman railway project will act as a catalyst for further cooperation in various economic and industrial sectors, with a direct impact on passenger movement between the two countries, further enhancing tourism and relationships between their peoples.

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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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Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...

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UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...

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Great Britain announces largest Ukraine aid package since the start of the war: The UK is one of Ukraine's most important supporters. During a visit to Warsaw ...

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Apr 23

Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...

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‘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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Apr 19

Rishi Sunak's Long-Term Sick Leave and Disability Benefits Speech: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster ...

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Apr 22

Butere: Old town that has refused to grow: The town has neither a bank nor a supermarket.

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Apr 20

Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much ...

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FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...

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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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Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...

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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.

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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 ...

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GPs like me know better than Rishi Sunak – his ‘sick note culture’ war hurts us all

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Apr 18

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 17

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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US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister

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Apr 22

Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.

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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.

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Apr 17

Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran

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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 ...

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Pros and cons: should cigarettes be banned for future generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. The UK would therefore like to gradually ...

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Tory MP Mark Menzies to step down at UK general election and quits party: Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and ...

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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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