Nearly 40% of the dirty money in the world is going through the City of London and other crown dependencies, the UK’s deputy foreign secretary has said. Andrew Mitchell added the crown dependencies and overseas territories will face fresh demands from the Foreign Office to comply with UK laws setting up public registers of beneficial...
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UK Universities In Danger As Fewer Foreign Students Enrol
FILE PHOTO: The Britain’s national flag flies next to the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, on national day of reflection to mark the two year anniversary of the United Kingdom going into national lockdown, in London, Britain, March 23, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra A government-commissioned report has warned Britain not to further restrict the...
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British expats in Spain issued urgent warning over new EU rule – ‘apply now’
British expats living in Spain have been issued with an urgent warning about their EU residency permits. Spain is a popular destination for Brits looking to settle down in sunnier and warmer climes. Hundreds of thousands have upped roots in Britain to move to the southern European country as they go in search of the...
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3 charged in Britain for working for Hong Kong intelligence released on bail – UPI.com
The manager of Hong Kong’s de facto embassy in London, a Border Force officer and a Home Office immigration official are free on strict bail conditions after appearing in court on charges of working for Hong Kong intelligence and foreign interference. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA-EFE May 14 (UPI) — Three people charged in Britain...
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Vodafone reports slight rise in net profit helped by gains in UK, Germany
2 min read Last Updated : May 14 2024 | 2:04 PM IST Vodafone reported on Tuesday a 2.2 per cent rise in organic earnings for 2024, meeting market forecasts, after it returned to top-line growth in the final quarter helped by gains in Britain and Germany. Germany is the group’s biggest...
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British surfer, 16, says it is ‘insane’ to win silver in international event
One of Britain’s youngest surfers has said it feels “insane” to have won a silver medal at an international competition in El Salvador. Lukas Skinner took part in the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championships from May 3 to 12 in Surf City as part of an under-16s dryrobe boys England Juniors team....
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Rishi Sunak’s Warning: The Crossroads Facing the UK
Rishi Sunak’s Warning: The Crossroads Facing the UK – World News – Thailand News, Travel & Forum – ASEAN NOW Jump to content
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PM speech on security: 13 May 2024
Please note: Political content has been redacted from this transcript. [Please note political content redacted here.] I feel a profound sense of urgency. Because more will change in the next five years than in the last thirty. I’m convinced that the next few years will be some of the most dangerous yet the most transformational...
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Every UK political party is failing to tackle crisis facing nature, biggest charities warn
Every political party is failing to tackle a crisis that has left the UK as “one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world”, the leaders of four major charities have warned. In a joint op-ed for i, the CEOs of the National Trust, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts and Woodland Trust, sounded the alarm over...
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Route for final stage of Tour of Britain Women revealed as European City of Cycling welcomes world’s best female riders
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women has today been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday 9 June. Named the first ever European Capital of Cycling for 2024, Greater Manchester will welcome some of the biggest names in women’s cycling...
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British-built ‘unhackable’ navigational system flown in world first
A team of on-board physicists and aeronautic engineers tended to the quantum navigation system, as well as an onboard quantum clock, which is the size of a record player. The first few tests of the quantum navigation equipment failed to work as the vibrations from the aircraft’s engines, as well as a host of other...
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Chinese and Hong Kong students at British universities silenced by Beijing
Hong Kong and Chinese students at British universities are being secretly photographed and filmed as part of a global pattern of harassment and intimidation by Beijing, according to Amnesty International. In a new 63-page report released by the human rights group on Monday, students describe being followed at protests in their host cities, with many...