In short: Smart Traveller has issued a travel alert to Australians in the UK warning them to avoid areas where protests are occurring. Rioting has broken out in cities across the UK amid online misinformation in the wake of the Southport stabbing which killed three young girls. What’s next? Several other countries have issued their...
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Dominant Britain smash world record on way to Olympic team sprint gold
Britain’s Emma Finucane helped her team win the women’s team sprint gold medal (Thomas SAMSON) Emma Finucane spearheaded Britain to the first track cycling gold of the Paris Olympics in the women’s team sprint on Monday, with the world record shattered five times in the session. The trio of Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant...
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Airbus faces criminal probe in Britain over potential export control breach
Airbus said the decision to launch the probe followed an audit carried out by British export control authorities in 2022 | (Photo: Reuters) 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 31 2024 | 9:07 AM IST Airbus is facing a criminal investigation in Britain into potential violations of export control rules involving several of...
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UK’s new finance minister accuses last govt of multi-bn pound ‘cover-up’
Labour Party sources said on Friday that this assessment had found a shortfall of around 20 billion pounds (Photo: Bloomberg) 2 min read Last Updated : Jul 29 2024 | 9:26 AM IST Britain’s new finance minister, Rachel Reeves, will accuse the former Conservative government on Monday of committing to billions of pounds of...
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UK govt to launch flagship green energy plan
Britain’s new Labour government on Thursday lays out its flagship green energy infrastructure plan to parliament, as it also presents a multi-billion-pound energy partnership with the royal family’s holdings company. UK govt to launch flagship green energy plan The legislation will establish a publicly owned body called Great British Energy, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
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UK, Germany to boost defence ties in relations ‘reset’
Germany and Britain pledged Wednesday to cooperate more closely on defence and security issues as part of the new Labour government’s post-Brexit “reset” in relations with European allies. UK, Germany to boost defence ties in relations ‘reset’ On his inaugural visit to Berlin, UK Defence Secretary John Healey signed a joint declaration with German counterpart...
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UK faces fiscal hole if Labour govt grants above-inflation pay awards
3 min read Last Updated : Jul 22 2024 | 12:03 AM IST By Jennifer Creery The UK risks a return to strikes and a shortage of nurses and teachers if it doesn’t grant above-inflation pay rises, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said, following reports of a fiscal hole as large as...
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Globally-mobile millionaires threaten to leave Britain over tax revamp
The Labour government reckons it can raise an extra 5 billion pounds a year by tackling domestic tax avoidance. Photo: Pexels 6 min read Last Updated : Jul 19 2024 | 12:34 PM IST For ultra-wealthy entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, living in London has become an expensive indulgence he can no longer justify. While...
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UK Leeds Riots: What led to hellish riots in Leeds – CNBC TV18
SUMMARY UK Leeds Riots: The riots started as a protest after the social services removed four children from a family of East European descent. While many on social, including Nigel Farage, have taken the opportunity to blame immigration for the social unrest in Leeds, the local Member of Parliament, Alex Sobel, responded demanding an apology....
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UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving rate cut on ‘knife edge’
Some policymakers are still concerned over the scale of price rises in the crucial services sector and the pace of wage increases. Photo: Pexels 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 17 2024 | 1:17 PM IST Inflation in the UK held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2 per cent...
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Trumpets & tradition on display as King Charles presides over Parl opening
The King’s Speech dates back to at least the 15th century, and the traditions highlight that history. | Photo: PTI 6 min read Last Updated : Jul 17 2024 | 10:28 AM IST King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of...
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EU and Britain hold first talks to ‘reset’ ties after UK vote
“As we work to reset the relationship, we discussed strengthening security and economic cooperation – to create a safer and more prosperous Europe,” Thomas-Symonds wrote on X. Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin on Sunday. Photo: AFP Sefcovic described the meeting as constructive and said he was “looking forward to our cooperation”. Britain’s new...