What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained: The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/uk-rwanda-policy-explained.html
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
KPMG cancels foreign graduate job offers after UK tightens visa rules www.ft.com/content/b0fc44c8-2936-431a-8f80-9bd6aa628351
UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-outlines-plan-renationalise-railways-within-5-years-2024-04-24/
Flooding in Kenyan capital city Nairobi has "escalated to extreme levels" and local authorities are "clearly overwhelmed" ... Show more
Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/allegra-stratton-a-defensive-election-play
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend: The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/freezing-nights-to-come-before-arctic-air-moves-away-from-uk-over-weekend
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal : London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned ...
ft.com/content/88718de3-40e7-4d40-8aa6-7ab4653c4260
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
time.com/6970097/mitsotakis-interview-greece-economy/
All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/coming-dwp-benefits-changes-you-29056368
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Hundreds of migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting Channel crossing: More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people died trying to cross ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-24/hundreds-of-migrants-arrive-in-uk-as-five-die-attempting-channel-crossing
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
apnews.com/article/france-migrants-death-english-channel-uk-00d73287212405d70fdb513cd791fcbd
Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
reuters.com/world/barbados-pauses-acquisition-former-slavery-plantation-owned-by-tory-mp-2024-04-24/
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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Man arrested in Kent in connection with deaths of five people in Channel crossing
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-25/further-arrest-in-connection-with-channel-crossing-deaths
Jamaica on track to remove King Charles as head of state by 2025, minister says: Exclusive: Jamaica is still lobbying the UK to remove visa restrictions for its ...
independent.co.uk/world/jamaica-republic-king-charles-2025-b2532713.html
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/germanys-scholz-urges-europe-to-do-for-ukraine-as-uk-pm-ups-defence-spending
Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows: Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-million-britons-suffer-long-covid-symptoms-survey-shows-2024-04-25/
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
Now that smoking is to be gradually banned in Great Britain, the federal government's drug commissioner is now talking about a "massive need for action" ... Show more www.focus.de/politik/ausland/zigarettenverbot-auf-der-insel-jetzt-geben-briten-sogar-deutschland-einen-rat_id_259867461.html
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain : The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/rwandas-hope-hostel-prepares-for-migrants-from-britain
US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452789/
Labour plans rail nationalisation and put network under public ownership: The Labour Party has announced plans to re-nationalise British railways within one term ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/british-rail-come-back-public-ownership-labour-plans-20707235/
Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/horses-run-amok-in-central-london
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Pros and cons: should cigarettes be banned for future generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. The UK would therefore like to gradually ...
welt.de/debatte/kommentare/article251191184/Pro-und-Contra-Sollten-Zigaretten-fuer-kuenftige-Generationen-verboten-werden.html
Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-names-gwyn-jenkins-national-security-adviser-2024-04-23/
UK police arrest three of migrants' deaths in Channel | Africanews: "This tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/uk-police-arrest-three-of-migrants-deaths-in-channel/
Unprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’: Flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io, the only known volcanic world in our solar system ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/world/nasa-jupiter-io-lava-lake-mountain-scn/
Juncker’s chain-smoking made Theresa May ‘croak,’ Brexit book reveals: New book says the former UK PM was too polite to complain about EU Commission chief’s ...
politico.eu/article/chain-smoking-jean-claude-juncker-made-theresa-may-croak-brexit-book-reveals/
'At times I operated without anaesthetic': British surgeon's harrowing Gaza account
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/i-operated-without-anaesthetic-british-surgeons-harrowing-gaza-account
Narendra Modi: India's prime minister eyeing a historic third term: Narendra Modi is a polarising politician who became India's most powerful leader in decades.
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UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid: WARSAW: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday (Apr 23) announced additional funding for Ukraine ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-pm-sunak-raised-defence-spending-ukraine-aid-4286571
Great Britain announces largest Ukraine aid package since the start of the war: The UK is one of Ukraine's most important supporters. During a visit to Warsaw ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-kuendigt-groesstes-ukraine-hilfspaket-seit-kriegsbeginn-an-19673758.html
Staff are staging a rally outside Colchester Hospital this morning in protest of NHS bosses’ plans to privatise their jobs 🪧👩⚕️👨⚕️
The UK parliament passed the controversial Rwanda policy yesterday — a move that that could trigger a heated confrontation between the British government and ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/michael-tomlinson-rwanda-bill-rishi-sunak-legal-united-kingdom-illegal-migration-european-court-human-rights/
UK Home Secretary in Italy to discuss ways to tackle flow of illegal migrants: Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/uk-home-secretary-in-italy-to-discuss-ways-to-tackle-flow-of-illegal-migrants
UK police arrest three over migrants' deaths in Channel: British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three men over the deaths of five migrants including ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uk-police-arrest-three-over-migrants-deaths-channel-2024-04-24/
Christopher Luxon’s show of strength is perfect for our angry era - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christopher-luxons-show-of-strength-is-perfect-for-our-angry-era-bryce-edwards-political-roundup/3BMNHP6S7ZGXRGRHLQW72TF2RE/
UK PM Rishi Sunak's Net Worth: Know All About His Lifestyle, Mansions, Cars Collection And More
indiatimes.com/events/net-worth-of-uks-pm-rishi-sunak-and-akshata-murthy-632992.html
Ukraine's Energy Support Fund raises approximately €410 million – Ukraine's PM: The Energy Support Fund for Ukraine has raised about €410 million in ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452631/
402 migrants crossed Channel to UK on day five people including child died: Seven small boats reached UK waters, with the numbers arriving from France so far in ...
inews.co.uk/news/402-migrants-crossed-channel-day-five-died-3021687
Rishi Sunak’s great betrayal of the Afghans who helped the UK will not be forgotten
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunaks-great-betrayal-of-the-afghans-who-helped-the-uk-will-not-be-forgotten-3019857
Rude, patronising and out of his depth, Minister Mikey ticks all the boxes: Michael Tomlinson’s efforts to defend Rwanda bill show how well suited he is to be ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/23/rude-patronising-and-out-of-his-depth-minister-michael-tomlinson-ticks-all-the-boxes
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis knighted at Windsor Castle: Michael Eavis said he was 'surprised' to see the official letter about his knighthood.
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-23/glastonbury-festival-founder-michael-eavis-to-be-knighted-at-windsor-castle
Trump meets former Japanese PM Aso after court session
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while he's in New York for his ... Show more japantoday.com/category/politics/Trump-meets-former-Japan-PM-Aso
Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report : Study by World Health Organization shows more than half of children in Britain had drunk alcohol by age 13 ...
wionews.com/videos/uk-child-alcohol-use-tops-global-chart-who-report-714841
Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed: There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/charities-warn-bill-to-ban-no-fault-evictions-will-fail-if-amendments-backed
How India’s Economy Has Really Fared Under Modi: Talk of an economic miracle is foundational to Modi's appeal and legitimacy at home. Ye his record is far from ...
time.com/6969626/india-modi-economy-election/
UK's Astute-Class Submarines: History and all you need to know: UK's Royal Navy's latest astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has officially named ...
wionews.com/videos/uks-astute-class-submarines-history-and-all-you-need-to-know-714255
Nigel Farage just ruined Adidas Gazelles: The Brexiteer broadcaster dug his heels in about his choice of footwear.
politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-just-ruined-adidas-gazelles-after-rishi-sunak-spoiled-adidas-sambas/
English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
I’ve been helping Britons move to Spain for 28 years – what you should know: Raquel Perez helps UK residents navigate the red tape that comes with relocating to ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/helping-britons-move-spain-28-years-what-you-should-know-3022037
'Frantic' calls to rescue migrants on sinking boat in ships' graveyard: British life-savers responded to a desperate call from more than 70 migrants packed ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/migrants-rescued-sinking-boat-north-sea-ship-graveyard-20701058/
London’s top cop defends officer who stopped man for being ‘openly Jewish’: After meeting Jewish community, Mark Rowley says he 'completely understands' behavior ...
timesofisrael.com/londons-top-cop-defends-officer-who-stopped-man-for-being-openly-jewish/
Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems: The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-purchase-boxer-based-rch155-artillery-systems/
Meta Quest 2 Drops to Just £179 For Amazon Prime Members in the UK - IGN: Meta Quest 2 is currently down to just £179 in the UK.
ign.com/articles/meta-quest-2-best-deal-ever-amazon-prime-members-uk
MPs scrutinising UK-Israel arms sales to hear from ex-soldier who said Gaza deaths 'necessary'
middleeasteye.net/news/UK-mps-scrutinising-israel-arms-sales-hear-ex-soldier-who-said-gaza-deaths-necessary
Susanna Reid forced to apologise as MP swears live on Good Morning Britain: Susanna Reid was forced to apologise on behalf of Labour MP Yvette Cooper after she ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/susanna-reid-forced-apologise-labour-32648594
Why is the 'sick note culture' so common among the British workforce?: People in the UK often find paying bills increasingly difficult no matter how hard they ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/24/why-is-the-sick-note-culture-so-common-among-the-british-workforce/
Darlington Dogs Trust rehome starving Cocker Spaniel found in Stockton: A starving cocker spaniel found abandoned in Stockton and extremely underweight has found ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24273091.darlington-dogs-trust-rehome-starving-cocker-spaniel-found-stockton/
Expansion of funded childcare could ‘jeopardise’ quality of provision, watchdog warns
independent.co.uk/news/uk/free-childcare-pledge-jeremy-hunt-nao-b2533751.html
Rishi Sunak buys off Tory defence hawks with military budget boost to 2.5%: PM consults former defence ministers including Ben Wallace before his announcement in ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-tory-defence-hawks-military-budget-boost-3020167
Labour majorities and the Spice Girls – it’s all a bit Cool Britannia in here: I’m cripplingly embarrassed for us, but I understand. Things are so bleak that ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/labour-majorities-spice-girls-cool-britannia-3019978
First birthday card sent from East Yorkshire arrives nine years later: Alfie's aunt sent the card from East Yorkshire almost nine years ago
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/first-birthday-card-sent-east-9241348
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
LIVE: Britain's Rishi Sunak visits military base in Poland
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks in Warsaw, after meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald ... Show more #britain #rishisunak #poland #reuters #live #news www.reuters.com/
English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
BREAKING: A suspected migrant boat has left the coast of France and heading in the direction of the UK.
It comes after Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill was finally ... Show more news.sky.com/story/dominic-raab-latest-deputy-pm-warns-of-chilling-effect-of-setting-bullying-threshold-so-low-in-critical-resignation-letter-12593360
Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-european-flights-affected-by-suspected-russian-jamming/
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