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Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...
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Congress Speeds TikTok Ban Bill By Adding It To Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Sparks Debate Over Plan to End ‘Sick Note Culture’
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Revealed: Tory MP allegedly demanded campaign cash to pay ‘bad people’: Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, used thousands of pounds raised by donors for private ...
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
He has been accused of trying to make life harder for people struggling with poor health. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-accused-full-assault-32624332
Boris Johnson breached rules by not disclosing links with hedge fund: Whitehall watchdog accuses former UK prime minister of being ‘evasive’ around tie to Merlyn ...
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Paid articlePaid UK Rejects EU Youth Mobility Scheme to Ease Travel for Young Adults: The UK government rejected the European Union’s proposal to negotiate a post-Brexit deal for ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see aurora: The aurora borealis - or Northern Lights - are set to make an appearance on Friday ...
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Meghan Markle: Royal prankster hijacks Duchess of Sussex lifestyle brand and redirects to site for rival King Charles jam
independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/meghan-markle-american-riviera-orchard-waitrose-charles-b2531337.html
Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/enrico-letta-europe-s-economy-is-falling-behind-we-can-t-wait-any-longer_6668853_19.html
Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action
- Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.
- Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.
- European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.
- Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.
Rishi Sunak's Long-Term Sick Leave and Disability Benefits Speech: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/rishi-sunak-s-long-term-sick-leave-and-disability-benefits-speech
The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
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Conservative Susan Hall, Sadiq Khan's top rival, has made clear the most important issues she wants to tackle if she’s elected next month 🗳 metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/susan-halls-manifesto-london-mayoral-election-2024-20678788/
Israel has hit Iran with a missile, US officials say, but the extent of the attack is not yet clear
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Rwanda: Migrants in Dunkirk say they are undeterred by UK policy: Although migrants are concerned about the deportation policy, they still want to enter the UK.
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The weekend is looking warm! ☀️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-exact-date-temperatures-32624483
Sarah has declared them the "happiest divorced couple in the world". www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/sarah-ferguson-made-one-promise-32625589
Sex, drugs and a drunk dog. What are the allegations against Conservative MP Mark Menzies?
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges
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PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system: Rishi Sunak has announced a major review of how Britain's disability benefits system ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-payment-to-be-overhauled-as-sunak-shakes-up-the-benefits-system-3014604
Feeling depressed doesn’t mean you can’t work, Sunak says in welfare reform speech
independent.co.uk/tv/news/sunak-welfare-reform-speech-depression-work-b2531453.html
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...
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Scottish Greens to vote on whether to scrap Bute House Agreement with SNP: The vote could see Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater leave the Scottish Government.
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Martha Lane Fox: Parents ‘mad’ to give their 11-year-olds smartphones: The entrepreneur, who is marking the 20th anniversary of her near-fatal car crash by ...
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🇬🇧 Britain's PM announces plans to crackdown on 'sick note culture'.www.euronews.com/business/2024/04/19/britains-pm-announces-plans-to-crackdown-on-sick-note-culture
Amazon could soon be forced to recognise UK's GMB trade union: U.S. technology and retail giant Amazon AMZN.O could soon be required to formally recognise the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/amazon-could-soon-be-forced-recognise-uks-gmb-union-2024-04-19/
Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say: The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting ...
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EU wants to relax visa rules for young Britons: Brussels proposes post-Brexit deal that would give under-30s the ‘right’ to work and study on the Continent for ...
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Rishi Sunak's war on 'sick note culture' makes me sick with worry: Jack Wynn was signed off work for 2 months for his mental health. He believes Rishi ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/rishi-sunaks-war-sick-note-culture-makes-sick-worry-20682363/
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
Germany's Baerbock angry over public reports about row with Netanyahu ｜ DPA: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed her anger at reports ...
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Bank of England's Ramsden more confident UK inflation risks are ebbing: Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said on Friday that the risk of British ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-ramsden-says-inflation-could-hold-around-2-target-over-next-three-years-2024-04-19/
Harry Styles’ stalker gets prison sentence, decade-long concert ban: The stalker who allegedly sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards in less than a month is headed in ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/harry-styles-stalker-gets-prison-sentence-decade-long-concert-ban/
Quick Glance: Harry Styles' Stalker banned from Gigs and London
- The 35-year-old Myra Carvalho was sentenced for stalking Harry Styles and sending him 8,000 cards.
- She received a 14-week prison sentence and a 10-year restraining order regarding Styles.
- Carvalho was instructed not to attend any event where Harry Styles is performing and could not enter a part of North West London.
- In addition to the penalties, she had to pay a victim surcharge of £134 and was prohibited from contacting Styles directly or indirectly.
Liz Truss’s book not cleared to reveal details of chat with Queen: Cabinet Office officials who vetted the former prime minister’s memoir Ten Years to Save the ...
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Paid articlePaid If you think Liz Truss’s book is deluded, the TV interviews are even worse: The former prime minister has been hawking Ten Years to Save the West around the ...
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House votes to advance foreign aid bills, despite GOP defections: Final votes are set for Saturday, but a third Republican threatened to oust him.
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
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Polish PM calls on farmers to stop blockade of Ukraine's border: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Polish farmers to stop blocking the border with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451930/
Sunak Expected to Announce New UK Warship Program, FT Reports: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce a new warship program ...
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Paid articlePaid Jeremy Hunt targets further 2p cut in national insurance: Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile finances
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SNP's scrapping of climate change target is a failure as pathetic as their excuses – Scotsman comment
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The Apprentice crown champion after tense finale as one candidate slips up: Lord Alan Sugar has crowned Rachel Woolford as the winner of this year's The ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-apprentice-winner-2024-32619686
Benja, a baby southern white rhino frolics around its 21-acre paddock in the spring sunshine alongside its mother, Jaseera, at Whipsnade Zoo, north of London ... Show more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the allocation of 19 billion shekels ($5bn) to build settlements in the Gaza Envelope ... Show more
Prolific phishing-made-easy emporium LabHost knocked offline in cyber-cop op: Police emit Spotify Wrapped-style videos to let crims know they're being hunted
theregister.com/2024/04/18/police_lab_host/
Rishi Sunak says he will reform 'sick note culture' with reform to the disability benefits system. The prime minister's proposed changes involve shifting the ... Show more #Healthcare #NHS #GPs #RishiSunak #UKnews #channel4news
Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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Antisemitic false Rothschild quote cut from Liz Truss memoir: The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy ...
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Farewell to stock exchanges — fire is not their only enemy: Technology and modernisation were transforming these financial monuments even before the Copenhagen ...
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Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners: Britain's national election, expected later this year, will take place against a backdrop ...
reuters.com/world/uk/slow-growth-high-debt-troubled-uk-economy-awaits-election-winners-2024-04-19/
France orders retailers to display shrinkflation: French retailers will have to notify shoppers when products have been reduced in size without a corresponding ...
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Former Winchester teacher denies kissing pupil: Simon Taylor, who taught English and drama at Rishi Sunak’s old school, tells court: ‘Lips have memory ...
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Paid articlePaid Hong Kong's audit watchdog to investigate PwC audit role in Evergrande: Hong Kong's audit watchdog Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) said on ...
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Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage
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UK Spurs Intelligence Sharing With Allies on Vote Manipulation: The UK is spearheading a drive to expand intelligence-sharing on electoral interference beyond ...
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Paid articlePaid UK PM Sunak to consult on tougher rules to combat 'sick note culture': British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will look at tightening the rules for long-term sick ...
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Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes
Watch: Teen jailed after posting videos of himself dancing with gun: A teenage gunman who was caught showing off with a gun in mobile phone footage has been ...
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Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/18/brussels-proposes-return-to-pre-brexit-free-movement-for-uk-and-eu-young-people
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
- The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.
- Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.
- The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.
- If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system: Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/19/sunak-to-cite-britains-sicknote-culture-in-bid-to-overhaul-fit-note-system
Boys told to pay parents back for killing more than 20 animals: The judge said: 'It is well you are not adults because you would have faced a significant ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/boys-told-pay-parents-back-killing-20-animals-20678579/
It’s not sleaze that will finish off the Tories – it’s incompetence: Public standards matter, but living standards matter more to many people
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NATO Secretary General comments on downing of Russian Tu-22: Ukraine has the right to self-defence
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Helen Chandler-Wilde: Tories Win Silver: Hi, it’s Helen Chandler-Wilde, a UK reporter in London. Hope you enjoy today’s Readout.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/helen-chandler-wilde-tories-win-silver
Ofcom study finds a quarter of five to seven-year-olds own a smartphone and three-quarters have a tablet
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Kemi Badenoch tells watchdogs to scrap company equality quotas: The business secretary claims that workplace diversity targets set out by financial regulators ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/kemi-badenoch-tells-watchdogs-to-scrap-company-equality-quotas-j8l9jjkgw
Paid articlePaid Are autism and gender dysphoria linked? This professor thinks so: When Michael Craig, an expert in neurodevelopmental conditions, sat in with the Tavistock’s ...
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Paid articlePaid Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...
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‘This is England’ Man launches into racist tirade on packed train : Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/train-racist-rant-london-bridge-police-b2531380.html
Scotland ditches 2030 climate target to cut emissions by 75%: Scotland on Thursday scrapped its target of cutting climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/scotland-ditches-climate-pledge-cut-emissions-by-75-by-2030-2024-04-18/
Dad paid £17,000 for his dream home - but it all turned out to be a huge scam: Geraint Davies, 39, said he was left feeling "empty inside" after he was ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-paid-building-firm-17000-32629265
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