Keir Starmer: the rise of Default Man

The Economist

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Keir Starmer: the rise of Default Man: How Labour became the default option

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Oct 01 22

Lethal Bizzle on guiding Stormzy and setting foundation grime to 'fly': Lethal Bizzle on how he guided Stormzy and set foundation grime artists to ...

metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/lethal-bizzle-on-guiding-stormzy-and-setting-foundation-grime-to-fly-17473204/

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inews.co.uk

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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks

inews.co.uk/opinion/angela-rayner-story-no-one-cares-3013461

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Apr 16

British lawmakers to vote on smoking ban for younger generations

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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Apr 15

Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.

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Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency: According to documents obtained by Page Six, the Duke of Sussex listed the US as his "new ...

business-standard.com/world-news/prince-harry-declares-us-as-his-new-home-renounces-british-residency-124041800592_1.html

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.

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Apr 17

British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents

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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...

cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/warwick-davis-wife-samantha-death-scli-intl/

Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53

Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.

Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.

In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.

Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'

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Apr 17

Wirral celebrity baker Paul Hollywood 'very proud' to accept MBE: Star of the Great British Bake Off Paul Hollywood, from Wallasey, has been made an MBE for ...

itv.com/news/granada/2024-04-17/celebrity-baker-paul-hollywood-feeling-very-proud-as-he-accepts-mbe

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Apr 12

Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68801671

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Apr 17

Keir Starmer vows to sack aides behind ‘boys’ club’ briefings: Labour’s top team has a fairly even gender split — but critics in the party have used the press to ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-labour-staff-sack-gws8djscd

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Apr 16

Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...

huffpost.com/entry/courtney-love-taylor-swift-not-important_n_661e677ce4b0d63376578e49

Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'

Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.

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Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...

washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/

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Hedge fund Citadel to expand its London office space with tower move: Ken Griffin’s firm will move into British Land’s flagship development at Broadgate

ft.com/content/5cf45bcf-54f5-430a-9972-4aab6aec07cf

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Apr 15

UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...

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Apr 17

Yorkshire couple Razan Alsous and Raghid Sandouk win Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing with business Yorkshire Dama Cheese as fans react to the episode

yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/yorkshire-couple-razan-alsous-and-raghid-sandouk-win-channel-4s-aldis-next-big-thing-with-business-yorkshire-dama-cheese-as-fans-react-to-the-episode-4594401

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Apr 15

Liz Truss says Donald Trump ‘has to’ win: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister gives Republican hopeful her backing.

politico.eu/article/liz-truss-say-donald-trump-has-to-win/

Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days

Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.

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Apr 15

UK tells Hong Kong citizens in Britain: 'You are safe here': Britain on Monday sought to reassure its community of Hong Kong citizens that they were safe from ...

reuters.com/world/uk/uk-seeks-reassure-hong-kong-citizens-britain-you-are-safe-here-2024-04-15/

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Apr 16

How RAF jets protected British troops from Iran’s attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak approved the intervention of the Typhoon aircraft amid fears that Tehran’s ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/raf-jets-british-troops-iran-attack-israel-ct8zp536f

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UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/

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Apr 05

Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle face inquiry over Gaza ceasefire vote: Penny Mordaunt, the Commons leader, is believed to be backing a motion by rival MPs to ...

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Quick Glance: Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle Face Inquiry Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote

Following a tumultuous vote on Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Lindsay Hoyle are set to undergo an inquiry in the Commons, supported by Penny Mordaunt and Conservative and SNP MPs.

There is speculation that the motion in the Commons, with support from the Conservatives and the SNP, would lead to a potentially tricky investigation for Starmer before the elections.

Voting on a ceasefire would have brought to light the internal divisions within the Labour party regarding the conflict.

At the end of February, Hoyle caused a stir when he

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Apr 17

Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68833783

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Apr 16

U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html

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Apr 15

Iran centre blamed for stoking Islamic protests at British schools: Report by Policy Exchange has called on MI5 to reinstate ‘counter-subversion operations’ in a ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-centre-blamed-for-stoking-islamic-protests-at-schools-in-england-3q8rv7kd9

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Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/joe-lewis-250-million-yacht-sets-sail-after-he-pays-us-fine

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Apr 17

British trade unions lose appeal over $24 bln cost of pension reform

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Apr 12

Merryn Talks Money Podcast: Climate Capitalism, Angela Rayner and Gold: It’s all in the latest edition of the Merryn Talks Money podcast.

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-12/merryn-talks-money-podcast-climate-capitalism-angela-rayner-and-gold

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Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-police-re-arrest-man-over-scottish-national-party-finances

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.

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Chicago Tribune

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Today in History: Paul Revere began his famous ride: On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/today-in-history-paul-revere-began-his-famous-ride/

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Apr 16

British equities drop 1%; Dr Martens, Superdry tumble

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Apr 15

British commodities platform Marex aims for $1.49 bln valuation in US IPO

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Apr 12

Keir Starmer ‘would press the nuclear button’: Labour leader says he will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

thetimes.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-uk-nuclear-deterrent-defence-strategy-qk7sg7d89

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Apr 15

UK's Superdry says restructuring plan could be launched in coming days

reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/superdry-prepares-publish-restructuring-plan-sky-news-reports-2024-04-15/

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Dusseldorf names street in honour of relationship with Reading: The street in Dusseldorf nods to the city's strong post-war association with Reading.

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Gloucestershire Live Apr 15

William and Kate broke one of three royal marriage traditions: The modern monarchy is doing things differently from the past

walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/three-royal-marriage-traditions-how-28996208

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Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...

cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/

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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling British author of Shopaholic series, reveals 'aggressive' brain cancer diagnosis

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/author-sophie-kinsella-reveals-brain-cancer-diagnosis/103738856

Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor

Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.

Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.

Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.

Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.

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Apr 15

British boy, 8, reaches Everest base camp: 'I'm over the moon - but I want to go to the top'

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Stoke on Trent Live Apr 16

Couple in one-bed house sent £57k gas bill and told to pay in weeks: Katie Coyne, 60, and husband Richard, 64, were told they had a matter of weeks to pay the ...

stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/couple-one-bed-house-sent-9228499

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Apr 17

Alison Hammond's mystery man is Russian masseur '20 years her junior': This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has been pictured with her new man as the pair ...

birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/alison-hammonds-mystery-man-revealed-29010605

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Apr 16

For sale, surviving draft of painting Winston Churchill had destroyed: Graham Sutherland’s portrait was so loathed by the British prime minister that his wife ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/more-bulldog-than-cherub-hated-winston-churchill-portrait-study-up-for-auction-9hgp8cdg2

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Hope for leukaemia patients after drug breakthrough: Findings of the research into treatment for aggressive blood cancer could be tested in clinical trials

thetimes.co.uk/article/hope-for-leukaemia-patients-after-drug-breakthrough-vzq2n9nrr

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Apr 14

France slams UK over fishing access to protected habitat in British waters : Paris presses European Commission to take action after trawler fleet banned from 13 ...

ft.com/content/e2bab43c-e63b-455c-a7d5-4c55038ce529

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Apr 17

PMQs scorecard: Sunak and Starmer fight over who dislikes Liz Truss more: Liz Truss bore the brunt at prime minister’s questions

politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-and-keir-starmer-fight-over-who-dislikes-liz-truss-more/

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Apr 17

Glastonbury 2024: Lulu, Kate Nash and Frank Turner confirmed for Field of Avalon stage

itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-17/the-best-in-the-world-the-latest-acts-announced-for-glastonbury-2024

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Apr 12

Ailbhe Rea: Keir Starmer on the defensive: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor inhabiting Westminster for a living ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-12/ailbhe-rea-keir-starmer-on-the-defensive

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Apr 13

Grand National 2024 LIVE: Winner, results, reaction and latest updates from Aintree

independent.co.uk/sport/racing/grand-national-live-odds-tips-results-today-b2528166.html

Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year

I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.

Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.

There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.

Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.

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Apr 17

PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-pmqs-sunak-starmer-smoking-ban-b2530081.html

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Apr 12

UK, Spain Make ‘Significant Progress’ Toward Gibraltar Deal: The UK and Spain said they made “significant progress” toward a deal to settle post-Brexit border ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/uk-spain-make-significant-progress-toward-gibraltar-deal

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Apr 16

Glasgow frigate shipyard keen for international orders: The Govan shipyard is not just looking ahead to future British naval projects but is also eyeing ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/glasgow-frigate-shipyard-keen-for-international-orders/

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The Spectator

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The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...

spectator.co.uk/article/the-dangers-of-political-prosecution/

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Apr 16

Salman Rushdie recalls stabbing in first memoir since near-fatal attack: British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the 2022 stabbing at a public event that ...

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Apr 17

Stephen Williams becomes first British rider to win the Flèche Wallonne. He tamed rivals and snow

apnews.com/article/cycling-classics-fleche-wallonne-williams-91045c9dc99d8370de341cb01265f10c

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Apr 12

Bevan Fought for the NHS — and so Must We: A new play at the National Theatre celebrates Nye Bevan’s titanic struggle to create the NHS — a fight we must ...

tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/fighting-old-battles-against-new-opponents-sheen-nye-bevan/

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Apr 08

Keir Starmer: I shouldn’t see Angela Rayner’s legal advice: Conservatives are turning up the heat on claims that the deputy Labour leader underpaid tax on a ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-tax-council-house-row-5ddgp9zr9

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Apr 07

War in Middle East: UK Support for Israel Not Unconditional, Cameron Says: The UK’s support for Israel is “not unconditional,” Foreign Secretary David Cameron ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/war-in-mideast-uk-support-for-israel-not-unconditional-cameron-says

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Apr 11

Watch: Tetchy Starmer wriggles over Rayner’s tax affairs: Angela Rayner appears unable to shake off questions about her tax affairs — literally ...

spectator.co.uk/article/watch-tetchy-starmer-wriggles-over-rayner/

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Apr 14

Duke of Kent to step down as Colonel of Scots Guards after 50 years: The Scots Guards are one of the five prestigious Regiments of Foot Guards within the British ...

standard.co.uk/news/uk/edward-duke-of-kent-elizabeth-ii-british-army-kent-b1151319.html

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Apr 12

Glasgow frigate shipyard keen for international orders: The Govan shipyard is not just looking ahead to future British naval projects but is also eyeing ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/glasgow-frigate-shipyard-keen-for-international-orders/

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BBC News

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Apr 09

Labour vows to fund NHS pledges by tackling tax dodgers: The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government claims Labour would still raise ...

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68762802

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Apr 09

UK's Cameron to meet Blinken, Trump while pressing US Congress on Ukraine aid: British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...

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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement

UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.

Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.

Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.

He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.

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Apr 14

Joe Alwyn: the silent ex caught in Taylor Swift’s storm (and new album): The secretive British actor has never said a word about the relationship that made him a ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/joe-alwyn-the-silent-ex-caught-in-taylor-swifts-storm-and-new-album-wrmvmhh5b

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Apr 09

How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?: Rayner is under fresh pressure after the Mail on Sunday published a series of photos appearing to suggest Lowndes Lane was ...

spectator.co.uk/article/how-much-trouble-is-angela-rayner-in/

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Apr 12

Apple loses bid to throw out $1 bn British lawsuit over app store fees: Sean Ennis, a competition law professor and economist, is spearheading the case which was ...

business-standard.com/world-news/apple-loses-bid-to-throw-out-1-bn-british-lawsuit-over-app-store-fees-124041200725_1.html

Quick Glance: Apple Loses $1 Billion British Lawsuit Over App Store Fees

Apple lost a bid on Friday to dismiss a mass lawsuit valued at just under $1 billion, brought in London on behalf of over 1,500 app developers regarding the App Store fees.

The lawsuit, worth up to 785 million pounds ($979 million) and one of several faced by the U.S. tech giant in the United Kingdom, alleges that Apple unfairly charged third-party developers commissions of up to 30% on app purchases or other content.

Judge Andrew Lenon stated in a written ruling that Ennis' lawyers had a realistic prospect of establishing that 'Apple's overcharging of commission to app developers based in the UK in relation to commerce transacted on non-UK storefronts did amount to conduct implemented in the UK'.

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UK man dead in Tenerife after 'trying to run across island's busiest motorway': The young man passed away in the tragic accident at around 4am on Saturday in the ...

dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-man-23-dead-tenerife-32579338

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Apr 12

British discovery makes corked wine a thing of the past: Scientists find the chemical that causes the unpleasant ‘wet cardboard’ taint, rendering the ritual of ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/british-discovery-that-puts-end-to-corked-wine-is-not-to-be-sniffed-at-qdqpqmkss

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Apr 17

Latest UK inflation fall matches Bank of England expectations, Bailey says: British inflation is broadly declining in line with the Bank of England's forecasts ...

reuters.com/world/uk/boes-bailey-says-latest-inflation-fall-line-with-forecasts-2024-04-17/

Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.

Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.

Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.

Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.

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Apr 12

Prince William and George cheer on Aston Villa in first outing since Kate’s cancer announcement

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Apr 13

Nice as pie: British chef takes la cuisine anglaise to Parisians: Calum Franklin’s Public House in the heart of Opéra district is aiming to convince sceptical ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/british-pie-chef-calum-franklin-cuisine-anglaise-paris-public-house-s8gw6lsbs

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Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be brave – and revitalise it

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/18/sure-start-tony-blair-labour-keir-starmer-early-years

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Apr 09

Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on Israel: A group of pro-Palestinian activists have held a protest outside the home of Sir ...

news.sky.com/story/protesters-target-home-of-sir-keir-starmer-to-demand-arms-embargo-on-israel-13111575

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Apr 16

History Makes Clear the Risks of Appeasing Putin: The parallels to 1938 are unavoidable.

time.com/6836620/putin-ukraine-appeasement/

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Apr 16

Damon Albarn Has Choice Words For Coachella Crowd After Lukewarm Response To Band's Performance

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Apr 10

British chef who ‘ghosted’ wife in US is tracked down by online sleuths: After Charles Withers allegedly walked out on their young family, Ashley McGuire put out ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/british-chef-who-ghosted-wife-is-tracked-down-by-online-sleuths-bqzbfpf6g

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Apr 15

British food prices to rise as wet winter leaves farms underwater: Rain throughout the colder months left fields submerged and unable to yield crops ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/food-prices-britain-increases-inflation-f5vdkdczz

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Apr 10

Watch: Tory tax protestors target Rayner in Teesside: Try as she might to duck questions on her tax affairs, the issue just keeps following Angela Rayner around ...

spectator.co.uk/article/watch-tax-protestors-target-rayner-in-teesside/

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Apr 17

The unwritten rules of the great London pub quiz: Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the rites and rituals of this hallowed institution

ft.com/content/d0fb0efa-e932-49e7-beb3-bff6ddcda9c5

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Apr 09

Ailbhe Rea: Labour’s Tax Crackdown: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor and Readout author. Hope you enjoy today’s newsletter.

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-09/ailbhe-rea-labour-s-tax-crackdown

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Homeware retailer Dunelm expects full-year gross margin to expand: British homewares retailer Dunelm Group on Thursday forecast gross margins to grow this year ...

reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/homeware-retailer-dunelm-expects-full-year-gross-margin-expand-2024-04-18/

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Apr 07

He did it! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook finishes gruelling challenge to run length of Africa

news.sky.com/story/he-did-it-hardest-geezer-russ-cook-finishes-gruelling-challenge-to-run-length-of-africa-13109978

Quick Glance: He Succeeded! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook Completes Grueling Challenge of Running Length of Africa

British Russ Cook, self-proclaimed 'Hardest Geezer,' has completed a nearly year-long grueling challenge of running the length of Africa. Starting from the most southern point in South Africa, Cape Agulhas, he finished at Ras Angela, Tunisia, the most northern point of the continent.

During his journey through 16 countries, Cook faced extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and dangerous situations including armed robbery in Angola and separation from his supporters in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Utilizing social media, he secured a visa to cross the border from Mauritania into Algeria.

Cook has raised over £600,000 for two charities and plans a celebration with a performance by the band Soft Play to mark his accomplishments. The funds collected will benefit The Running Charity and Sandblast. Despite Africa being his most significant challenge, it wasn't his first, having previously run from Asia to England.

The 27-year-old invited his supporters to run the final marathon with him and arranged a finish line party featuring a live performance by Soft Play in Tunisia. Through this challenge, known as Project Africa, Cook not only pushed physical boundaries but also raised substantial funds for charitable causes supporting the mental health of young individuals and educating about Sahrawi culture.

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Apr 13

URGENT: British military warns of possible vessel being boarded near Strait of Hormuz

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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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Carers having to pay back thousands is very wrong, says Keir Starmer: Labour leader was responding to a question from the BBC about Vivienne Groom ...

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