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Phone network Giffgaff to freeze prices for customers until 2024 to ease cost of living crisis
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'I saved £144 on my Sim with cheaper provider with no contract': I browsed Sky Mobile, O2, giffgaff, SMARTY, and EE to find the cheapest data plan as prices ...
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Network giving away free pizza to soften blow of bill rises: Millions of people will see their mobile phone bills go up next month
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I searched for best iPhone 15 plan and saved more than £300 with one retailer: Giffgaff has cut a huge £160 off the price of a brand new handset all thanks to a ...
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UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
- Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.
- During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.
- The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.
- Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
How Wind Power Is Taking Over the UK Power Grid: The UK’s power grid is off to its greenest start ever this year.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/how-wind-power-is-taking-over-the-uk-power-grid
UK insurers told to keep motor charges 'reasonable' after backlash: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) told its members on Thursday to keep monthly ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-insurers-told-keep-motor-charges-reasonable-after-backlash-2024-04-24/
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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UK miner Anglo American says it got buyout proposal from BHP: The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's ...
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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
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
Update on blood-soaked horse's condition after running loose in London: The British Army has given an update on its horses spotted running through central London ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/major-update-blood-soaked-horses-32664249
Nestlé hit by slowing frozen pizza sales in North America: US consumers’ changing habits in response to high prices takes toll on demand
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UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body: Britain's car production fell 27.1% year-on-year in March as manufacturers wound down ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-car-output-falls-march-ev-transition-gears-up-says-industry-body-2024-04-24/
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill: US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front lines
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Almost Half of UK Tax Collectors Miss Target to Work in Office: Almost half of Britain’s tax collectors are failing to meet the government department’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/almost-half-of-uk-tax-collectors-miss-target-to-work-in-office
Paid articlePaid Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.
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British commodities platform Marex prices US IPO at $1.35 bln valuation: British commodities platform Marex Group set the pricing of its U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/british-commodities-platform-marex-prices-us-ipo-135-bln-valuation-2024-04-25/
StanChart Tells Clients Craving Oil, Copper to Beware Inflation: Some Standard Chartered Plc clients are increasingly favoring tangible assets like copper and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/stanchart-tells-clients-craving-oil-copper-to-beware-inflation
Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Sunak Commits UK to Spending 2.5% of GDP on Military by 2030: Rishi Sunak pledged to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of the decade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/sunak-commits-uk-to-spending-2-5-of-gdp-on-military-by-2030
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.
WATCH: British Army horses run loose in central London; later caught by police : A group of military horses went astray in London, resulting in disorder on ...
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Man and woman charged over £1000 dine and dash theft: Ann McDonagh, 39, and Bernard McDonagh, from Port Talbot in Wales, have been charged with five counts of ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/two-people-charged-dine-dash-spree-wales-20709589/
Fintech firm Revolut plans to hire 1,500 staff by end of year: British fintech company Revolut has added nearly 2,000 employees since the start of 2024 and plans ...
reuters.com/business/finance/fintech-firm-revolut-plans-hire-1500-staff-by-end-year-2024-04-24/
Frank Field, Labour MP and peer, dies aged 81: Former minister revealed last year that prostate cancer had spread to his jaw
thetimes.co.uk/article/frank-field-dies-dead-labour-mp-3q5dsl0nt
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
Estuaries, the ‘nurseries of the sea’, are disappearing fast : Study reveals repurposing of ecologically vital land for homes or agriculture is happening ...
theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/24/estuaries-the-nurseries-of-the-sea-are-disappearing-fast
Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom: Media regulator says no clear consensus among British public to ban politicians presenting on ...
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/24/gb-news-can-still-use-politicians-as-presenters-ofcom
Who was St George? The irony behind England's patron saint: Today (23 April) marks St George’s Day – a day to celebrate the Christian martyr who became the ...
indy100.com/news/who-was-st-george
‘First point of contact’: After more than 250 years, Aboriginal spears taken by James Cook to return home
theage.com.au/world/europe/first-point-of-contact-after-more-than-250-years-aboriginal-spears-taken-by-james-cook-return-home-20240424-p5fm4i.html
Royal first as Charles gives Kate new title: COMMENT
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/king-charles-new-title-for-beloved-kate-middleton/news-story/fef7933590d2d9020bfe94abdcc658c7
Deportation to Rwanda or Albania? Rome and London discuss migration: The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart on the island of Lampedusa ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/24/abschieben-nach-ruanda-oder-albanien-rom-und-london-besprechen-migrationspolitik
Quick Glance: Deportation to Albania? Rome and London Discuss Migration
- The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart in Lampedusa, showing unity on migration issues.
- Britain is taking measures to prevent dangerous Channel crossings.
- The controversial Rwanda law for deporting asylum seekers faces international criticism.
- Some in Rwanda are skeptical about hosting refugees from the UK.
FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism: Britain's FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ftse-100-extends-record-run-earnings-optimism-2024-04-24/
Couple who left dog to die while holidaying at Center Parcs dodge jail: Sophie Singer, 41, and Keith Byrne, 38, let their boxer dog Bentley starve and suffer for ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/couple-left-dog-die-holidaying-centre-parcs-dodge-jail-20704422/
Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/post-brexit-food-checks-will-be-light-touch-uk-minister-says
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary says he would ‘happily’ fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda if asked to by British governme
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ryanair-michael-o-leary-happily-fly-asylum-rwanda-b2534121.html
The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns: Police clashes with protesters at Columbia University have spilled over into other institutions ...
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/meps-call-to-seize-russias-hundreds-of-billions-in-frozen-assets
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
UK Regulator Plans to Broaden Scope of ESG Investing Regulations: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is planning to expand the scope of its ESG investment ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/uk-regulator-plans-to-broaden-scope-of-esg-investing-regulations
Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London: The Metropolitan Police released footage showing a group of men - some draped in St George's ...
news.sky.com/story/violence-breaks-out-at-st-georges-day-event-in-central-london-13121301
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-demonstrates-capabilities-in-extreme-cold-weather/
Employee non-compete agreements barred by US regulator: Federal Trade Commission head says move will help raise wages but business lobby vows to sue
ft.com/content/0abc66f2-8372-4552-b1a0-df004fd85de7
Rebel Wilson says British royal invited her to ‘insane’ party with orgy, drugs: Rebel Wilson says a British royal once invited her to an "insane" party ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/rebel-wilson-british-royal-party-orgy-drugs/
Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson and the Invitation to a Drug-Fueled Orgy
- Rebel Wilson claims that a member of the British royal family invited her to a drug-fueled orgy in California, without naming the Royal.
- The Royal allegedly invited her to an event in 2014 where 'more girls' were needed, and Wilson recalls wearing a striking outfit to this 'insane' event.
- Wilson recounts drugs being handed out on trays while she saw the Royal, later realizing that the drug MDMA was meant for the orgy that was supposed to happen after a fireworks display.
- Upon realizing that the Royal's comment about needing more girls actually indicated an orgy, Wilson left the event before explicit scenes unfolded.
Spotify hits record quarterly profit as it enters ‘new phase’: Pioneer of music streaming kicks off more mature era for its business after years of freer ...
ft.com/content/b6353fb2-a149-46ae-bb12-901e65d2c445
Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/neighbourhood_watch_privacy_bug/
Rishi Sunak Goes to Warsaw: The Readout With Aibhe Rea: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster. Hope you enjoy today’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/rishi-sunak-goes-to-warsaw-the-readout-with-aibhe-rea
UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows: British employers reached slightly lower pay settlements with staff in the three months to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pay-settlements-edge-lower-first-quarter-industry-survey-shows-2024-04-23/
Girl, 9, ‘kidnapped’ outside Harrods in London as man arrested: A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after a girl, nine, was 'snatched' ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/girl-9-kidnapped-outside-harrods-london-man-arrested-20703791/
100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time
seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/100-year-old-british-d-day-veteran-dies-before-he-can-honor-fallen-comrades-one-more-time/
LIVE: Britain's Rishi Sunak visits military base in Poland: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Black British ‘Homeland’ Actor Is Just Fine With Blackface: David Harewood said actors should be able to play any character, even in blackface ...
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British aid workers 'died from blast wounds' in Gaza - inquest: James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.
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Isle of Wight grandmother's 'treasured items' binned by contractors who 'thought she was dead'
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Brits set for first 'official' heatwave of year with temperatures in 'high 20s': Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden has revealed that areas across the UK ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brits-set-first-official-heatwave-32650389
China’s ageing tech workers hit by ‘curse of 35’: Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference ...
ft.com/content/5cf306ad-3a39-4357-b7b3-1d2644bb13a7
Government exit would end 'sorry tale' for Britain and bank, NatWest Chair says: Britain's plans to sell its remaining stake in NatWest would end a "sorry tale" ...
reuters.com/business/finance/natwest-ceo-sees-material-opportunities-ai-2024-04-23/
Britain's anti-greenwashing rule for finance takes effect on May 31: Britain's financial regulator confirmed on Tuesday that its new bespoke rule to combat ...
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Heartbroken mum's tragic wish after young twin sons died just three years apart: Sue Haworth said her twin boys Jack and Harry were two completely different ...
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Investors price in growing chance of another Federal Reserve interest rate rise: While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% ...
ft.com/content/8c5da64b-766e-4993-86f5-aac95342432a
UK businesses expand at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI survey shows: British businesses recorded their fastest growth in activity in nearly a year this month ...
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Saudi Arabia's giga-projects to offer 'testing ground' for British technology: Saudi startups and fintech firms are looking to tap into the United Kingdom's $1 ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/saudi-arabias-giga-projects-offer-testing-ground-british-technology
What happens when you die on the same day as John Lennon? Artists whose death was overshadowed by another
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Have your say on whether UK should bring back National Service: We are conducting a poll to see whether it's time to bring back compulsory military service
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Aboriginal spears stolen by Captain Cook returned to Australia by Trinity College Cambridge
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Emmerdale affair 'sealed' as Manpreet cheats on Charles with unlikely resident: Emmerdale will air some shock scenes next week as Manpreet Sharma cheats on ...
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Filtronic's shares surge 50% on deepening supply deal with Musk's SpaceX: Filtronic's shares surged 50% to a decade-high on Wednesday after the British ...
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Dominic West opens up about ‘absurd’ furor over Lily James pictures: British actor Dominic West has opened up about the furor surrounding images taken in 2020 of ...
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British Army secures new Saab training tech in £60m contract: The British Army has upgraded its training capabilities through a new contract with Saab ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-army-secures-new-saab-training-tech-in-60m-contract/
Women in action films have the same backstory. Not for Elisabeth Moss: The star of Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale upends what you think you know about spy ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/women-in-action-films-have-the-same-backstory-not-for-elisabeth-moss-20240423-p5flv5.html
The Particular Cruelty of Colonial Wars: A new history of Indonesia’s fight for independence reveals the brutal means by which the Dutch tried to retain power.
theatlantic.com/books/archive/2024/04/david-van-reybrouck-revolusi-indonesia/678155/
I fear cheap imitation imports are putting our fabulous Blackpool Rock at severe threat
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Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time: General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently ...
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'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/
Read the last letters of George Mallory, who died climbing Mount Everest in 1924: The British explorer died in 1924 during his third trip to Everest ...
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What Was Revealed When British Officials Calculated How Much a Colonial Subject’s Life Was Worth
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The new dividing line in British politics is Adidas Gazelles vs Sambas: Labour leader Keir Starmer slipped on his Adidas Gazelles for a trip to the England ...
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Big win for LGBTQ+: Dominica court strikes down ban on same sex relations : A court in Dominica has overturned a ban on consensual same-sex relations in the ...
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British surgeon Khaled Dawas volunteered in Gaza twice. This is what he saw: Khaled Dawas, a British oesophageal and stomach surgeon, went to Gaza on a Medical ...
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Even more NHS doctors will go abroad, BMA warns: More than 15,000 left the health service last year amid a bitter pay dispute, with many ending up in countries ...
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Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, DfE announces: The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths ...
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Nature swallowing up parts of Nazi camp built on British soil as researchers examine its painful history
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Most-charted British female solo act of the 1980s announces UK tour: An iconic 80s pop star is returning to the UK for a massive tour date with nostalgic band ...
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