(Bloomberg) — The number of young British men who are neither in work nor preparing for the world of work is at its highest in over 10 years, posing a major challenge to the economic ambitions of the new Labour government. For decades, far more women than men were classified as NEET — not in...
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Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying and ‘subversive activities’
Russia’s Federal Security Service on Friday 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 be expelled. The expulsions come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Washington for...
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Sand from ‘Britain’s best beach’ being sold for profit — and destroying the shore
Angry residents are campaigning to stop officials taking sand from ‘Britain’s best beach’ — and selling it on for profit. Locals say the once tranquil sands of Hayle in Cornwall have seen tons of sand removed “day and night with no thought for the environmental repercussions.” Resident Sophie Daniels has launched a petition on change.org...
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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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US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million...
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Amazon To Invest Over $10 Billion In UK In Boost For New Labour Government
US tech giant Amazon is to invest £8 billion ($10.5 billion) in Britain over the next five years. London: US tech giant Amazon is to invest £8 billion ($10.5 billion) in Britain over the next five years, creating thousands of jobs via its web services arm, the company and UK government announced Wednesday. The announcement...
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Pricey peaches from Fukushima nuclear disaster zone on offer at Harrods, U.K.’s poshest department store
As efforts got underway Tuesday to retrieve a first sample of the highly radioactive debris festering in the depths of Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, shoppers with deep pockets almost 6,000 miles away were being offered another, less threatening product from the earthquake- and tsunami-battered region. Harrods, arguably the world’s poshest department store, has...
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The US and Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia missiles to use against Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use against Ukraine, announcing new sanctions on Moscow and Tehran before a joint visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during...
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World order ‘under threat,’ US and UK spy chiefs warn
They said they were “working ceaselessly” for a cease-fire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip. The two spy chiefs also said they saw the war in Ukraine coming “and were able to warn the international community,” in part by declassifying secrets to help Kyiv. Burns and Moore said their agencies “exploited our intelligence channels...
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UK says it’s suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government said Monday that it’s suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because they could be used to break international law — a move with limited military impact intended to increase pressure by Israel’s frustrated allies for an end to the war in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David...
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UK PM Keir Starmer prepares for his first Downing Street keynote speech
The UK PM is expected to say: When there is rot deep in the heart of a structure, you can’t just cover it up. (Photo: Reuters) 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 25 2024 | 3:17 PM IST British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing for his first Downing Street keynote speech since...
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What is Meghan Markle’s ‘major condition’ for potential return to UK – Times of India
A British royal family expert claims Meghan Markle has one “major condition” for Prince Harry for her potential return to the United Kingdom, reports The Mirror.Tom Quinn, a royal author and expert revealed to The Mirror that Meghan will only return if she and Harry have a place of their own with adequate security.“Meghan has...