British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the Sunday Times reported. According to the publication, Starmer, in power since July, faces an investigation after “neglecting to disclose” that major Labour donor Waheed Alli covered the cost...
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Starmer and Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and leader of the Conservative Party Rishi Sunak attended the annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday. The event, which was held between 11am and 12pm, marked the 84th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940....
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Russia expels six UK diplomats it accuses of spying and ‘subversive activities’
Last updated 19 hours ago The Kremlin has expelled six British diplomats (Owen Humphreys/PA) Russia’s Federal Security Service have accused six British diplomats of spying and said a decision has been made to withdraw their accreditation. Russian state TV quoted an official from the security service known as the FSB as saying that they will...
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Britain’s Paris 2024 Paralympics heroes are welcomed back in style at star-studded Homecoming event
Britain’s Paris 2024 Paralympic heroes have been welcomed back in style after their historic medal tally. Great Britain finished second in the medal table after matching their Tokyo haul, winning eight more gold medals than the 2020 Games. To celebrate their achievements, they were thrown a lavish bash by the National Lottery at the Utilita Arena,...
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Labour are sacrificing jobs on the altar of Net Zero, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Earlier today, the government announced a £500million subsidy package for the Port Talbot based Tata Steel, hailing the agreement as a new and improved deal for the company. The money will go towards funding a greener electric furnace in place of the current blast furnace, which will be closed. This closure will lead to around...
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‘World’s deadliest chick’ hatches in Britain after 25-year breeding attempt
One of the world’s most dangerous birds has been hatched for the first time at a bird park in the Cotswolds. Birdland announced their first successful hatching this week following a 25-year breeding effort. A relative of the Emu, the Southern Cassowary is seen as dangerous because of its strong legs, sharp claws and aggressive...
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Hongkongers will need to pay to enter UK next year with electronic travel permit
Hongkongers visiting the UK will be required to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document next year as part of Britain’s plan to tighten border controls. But a travel sector representative from Hong Kong said on Wednesday the move was unlikely to have much impact on visitors from the city. Travellers from 83 jurisdictions will...
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UK to require £10 travel permits for EU and US citizens without visas
Each ETA permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years, or until the holder’s passport expires if that is sooner. Heathrow airport blamed the ETA scheme for a 90,000 fall in transfer passenger numbers on routes included in the system since it was launched....
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Jack Draper To Join Davis Cup Team After US Open
The Italian Davis Cup team pose with the trophy after defeating Australia during the Davis Cup final tennis matches in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Italy are the 2023 World Champions Davis Cu British tennis player Jack Draper is focusing on his fitness regimen following a minor injury concern he picked up during the...
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Boost for Britain’s jobs market as unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
The full state pension in Britain is set to rise by £460 from next April to nearly £12,000 a year, according to official wage figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today that total pay increased by 4 per cent in the three months to July – the lowest increase for nearly four years....
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British Chinese designer hopes runway show will help Asian community ‘feel seen’
A British Chinese fashion designer hopes her new runway show will help people within the East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) community to “feel seen” in society. Margaret Sam, 28, is believed to be the first British Chinese designer to showcase her clothing at the Museum of the Home in Hoxton, London, which is sponsored by...
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Decision to drop Rosebank review fight could ‘jeopardise’ jobs, says Lamont
Whitehall’s decision not to fight a legal challenge against drilling for untapped oil could “jeopardise” energy and jobs in Scotland, a Commons frontbencher has warned. John Lamont, Conservative shadow Scotland secretary, described oil and gas as a “crucial industry” north of the border, before Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said he should “stop scaremongering”. The UK...