The United Kingdom has dropped two taxpayer funded $1.7 billion (£1.3 billion) worth of computing infrastructure projects (£500 million and £800 million, respectively), to prioritise other fiscal plans, CNBC reported, citing a government spokesperson. The first project worth £500 million was promised to the AI Research Resource by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government in...
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Riots across UK prompt urgent travel warnings from foreign countries
Foreign countries have issued travel warnings to their residents following widespread riots across the UK. The violent protests, which began in Southport, have spread to cities throughout Great Britain. Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have all issued urgent warnings to their citizens living in the UK or planning on visiting the country. In an update...
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Australia and Nigeria among countries to issue UK travel warnings over riots
Several countries have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK due to anti-immigration protests and riots. Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have all given advice to their nationals living in or visiting the UK to stay away from demonstrations. Australia’s government told its citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution”, adding: “Avoid...
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UK’s Muslim Community ‘Deeply Anxious’ As Mosques On Alert Amid Violent Protests Over Southport
Ever since the rumours spread online that the 17-year-old suspect behind the mass stabbing that killed three girls in northwest England was a Muslim, anti-immigrant demonstrators have been targeting Islamic places of worship, making the Muslim community in the UK “deeply anxious”. On Tuesday night, the demonstrators threw bricks at a mosque in Southport, the...
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Tata Steel CEO says no change in UK job cut plan – ET Infra
India’s Tata Steel will not change its plans on proposed job cuts in Britain, while it also evaluates the need for more funding from the new UK government, CEO T. V. Narendran told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. Tata, Britain’s biggest steel producer, last month began the process of closing down one of its...
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UK Cops Question Teen After Deadly Knife Attack Kills 3
Flowers, teddy bears and tributes were left near the scene of Monday’s stabbing spree Southport, United Kingdom: UK police on Tuesday questioned a 17-year-old suspect arrested after a “ferocious” knife attack which killed three children and critically injured eight others. Flowers, teddy bears and tributes were left near the scene of Monday’s stabbing spree at...
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How to buy Sabrina Carpenter tickets for 2025 UK tour
Sabrina Carpenter has announced she will bring her Short n’ Sweet Tour to the UK in March 2025. The Espresso singer will play eight dates in the UK and Ireland, before performing a series of live shows around Europe. Tickets to see the star go on sale on Friday, 26 July at 10am GMT. Carpenter’s...
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Pretty seaside town named ‘UK’s second cheapest’ – but it’s still £7.50 to park
Margate in Kent has been named the second-cheapest seaside town in the UK by Compare the Market – but the cost of parking might surprise you a little. GQ magazine has called the town, which was once one of the UK’s grandest seaside resorts before suffering a decline, “Britain’s most artistic destination”. It has something...
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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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Starmer at summit tells Europe: ‘Britain is back’ – World News
LONDON U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday pledged to strengthen ties with European allies on security and illegal migration, insisting “Britain is back” as he seeks to rebuild bridges after Brexit. Labour leader Starmer, elected premier two weeks ago, said the U.K. would be “resetting our approach” as he started work to improve relations hit by the...
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Falkland Islands tension as UK launches military exercise under Argentina’s nose
British troops have been conducting exercises on and around the Falkland Islands amid growing tensions between the UK and Argentina over the sovereignty of the territory. The Royal Navy, RAF, the Roulement Infantry Company and the Falkland Islands Defence Force carried out drills on July 12, with images of the actions shared on official social media...
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UK wage growth slows but remains high for Bank of England to curb inflation
In the three months to April, regular pay had risen by an annual 6.0 per cent and total earnings were up by 5.9 per cent. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 18 2024 | 1:39 PM IST Growth in wages in Britain slowed but remains at levels that would normally...