Kentucky picks up its third loss in a week with a 79-57 setback at Vanderbilt:
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article272491981.html
Story Details
| Last Updated | Feb 20 23 |
| Total Articles | 1 |
More articles on this subject
Previous
Immigration: The UK's shameful Rwanda law: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed on April 23 represents a terrible step backward for Europe's oldest democracy.
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/25/immigration-the-uk-s-shameful-rwanda-law_6669508_23.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287776805.html
Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
nordot.app/1155541370594574471
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.
Mark Pope to meet with former Kentucky recruit Jayden Quaintance. Could he stick with UK?
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287933005.html
Lexington public high school makes US News & World Report’s 10 best in Kentucky: Lafayette High School is among the top public high schools in Kentucky in US ...
kentucky.com/news/local/education/article287935250.html
UK basketball transfer Amari Williams ‘a man among boys on the court,’ Mark Pope says
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287890340.html
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 ...
ft.com/content/8e00461a-b7c7-4761-8186-341a56742bfc
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/
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.
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
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.
Sussex tea entrepreneur serves up cuppas at 10 Downing Street: A Sussex woman who started a successful Japanese tea business was at 10 Downing Street this week ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/sussex-tea-entrepreneur-serves-up-cuppas-at-10-downing-street-4604574
Barnhart: Donors have already pledged $4 million to UK basketball NIL after Mark Pope hire
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287627810.html
Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
standard.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-tear-prime-minister-daughters-downing-street-b1152497.html
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657255.html
Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287302460.html
Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287545535.html
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval
ft.com/content/8f76ff2b-6c5e-4352-9e2d-0567089cc7c0
‘Saddened’ by art course cut, Lexington restaurant offers students free food, display space
kentucky.com/news/local/education/article287981845.html
‘All doors are open right now’ as UK basketball coach Mark Pope builds his first roster
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287715865.html
Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-s-sunak-to-visit-poland-soon-to-discuss-security-tusk-says
Paid articlePaid
Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-68822886
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.
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
nordot.app/1155832206230519895
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/
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
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
reuters.com/pictures/our-oddest-photos-week-2024-04-25/
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
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/
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
thedailybeast.com/london-marathoner-drinks-glass-of-wine-at-every-mile-and-still-crosses-finish-line
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.
UK Launches Saudi Investment Drive as Sunak Eyes MBS’s Vision 2030: The UK and Saudi Arabia will hold a trade expo in Riyadh next month as Rishi Sunak launches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/uk-launches-saudi-investment-drive-to-grab-share-of-mbs-s-vision
Paid articlePaid UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
apnews.com/article/britain-smoking-ban-0780fd4fc9afcdc002a0544252ef907a
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.
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
Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/silent-netanyahu-weighs-up-collateral-effects-of-israeli-retaliation-against-iran_6668710_4.html
Pink moon to rise over Kentucky, then a meteor shower. Here’s when to catch a glimpse
kentucky.com/news/weather-news/article287814775.html
UK Spurs Intelligence Sharing With Allies on Vote Manipulation: The UK is spearheading a drive to expand intelligence-sharing on electoral interference beyond ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-spurs-intelligence-sharing-with-allies-on-vote-manipulation
Paid articlePaid 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/
Polish and Danish Prime Ministers talk about creating an Iron Dome for Europe: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451415/
Quick Glance: Discussion on Establishing an Iron Dome for Europe
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed the idea of an Iron Dome to protect European cities from air attacks in the event of war.
- Tusk praised Frederiksen's positive response to Poland's proposal to join the project.
- The Iron Dome is an Israeli air defense system often used as a generic term for sky defense systems.
- German Chancellor Scholz previously suggested a pan-European air defense system in 2022, estimating a five-year timeline.
UK's Sunak pledges to start Rwanda deportation flights for asylum seekers in 10-12 weeks
go.france24.com/oIW
See the new brand new $200 million paddock at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby
kentucky.com/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/article287983625.html
Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287597390.html
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/
Asking prices for UK homes close to record high, Rightmove says: Prices of homes being sold in Britain are close to their record highs after the biggest annual ...
reuters.com/world/uk/asking-prices-uk-homes-close-record-high-rightmove-says-2024-04-21/
David Cameron holding talks in Israel to urge against war with Iran: The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68833121
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-find-common-cause-to-support-each-other-on-defense
Paid articlePaid Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/uk-sends-ukraine-more-long-range-missiles-in-biggest-aid-package
Rishi Sunak to strip GPs of right to sign people off sick: PM vows to tackle ‘unsustainable’ rises in benefit spending with two thirds of incapacity claims for ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-gps-sign-people-off-sick-ill-rr353jstv
Paid articlePaid Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287634860.html
Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leave WTVQ for new station, largest US broadcaster
kentucky.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article287721825.html
‘It’s not Barbieland’: Rwanda prepares to host asylum seekers sent from UK: As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will ...
ft.com/content/b8e85750-24d9-4a02-8b7a-ed5bda9d2627
UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-buy-german-made-new-artillery-system/
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
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.
Rishi Sunak said to be 'appalled' by Met Police officer's 'openly Jewish' comment
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/rishi-sunak-appalled-by-met-police-officers-openly-jewish-comment
Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/allegra-stratton-the-two-year-flight
UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland: The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-deploy-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-poland/
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
UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
ft.com/content/cc8f4851-93d1-4da0-a621-fdf59e5af7ff
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/
Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287603510.html
Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture': The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68853166
What is the Rwanda bill? UK’s migrant plan explained: Britain's parliament is set to vote on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's bill to allow the government to send ...
reut.rs/3TYwHij
UK economy grew by 0.1% in February: Second monthly GDP increase in a row raises hopes the UK is emerging from technical recession
ft.com/content/ccf16f8c-acb8-400e-bc73-ae1edbe9cc9b
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: UK on Track to Exit Recession with Rising GDP
- Britain's GDP rose by 0.1% in February despite heavy rainfall affecting the construction sector and retail.
- Sectors like manufacturing and services experienced growth, while construction saw declines due to bad weather.
- Recent months of economic growth suggest the recession may soon come to an end, although pressure from the cost of living crisis and higher prices persists for households and businesses.
- Despite the positive growth in 2024, GDP remains below 2023 levels and has been stagnant since early 2022, with real wages continuing to decrease and many facing financial difficulties.
PM Sunak sets Britain back on climate change, says watchdog head: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set Britain back on tackling climate change and must do more on ...
reuters.com/business/environment/pm-sunak-sets-britain-back-climate-change-says-watchdog-head-2024-04-20/
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.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-20001001
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/
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
Rosters set for Kentucky’s all-star basketball series against Indiana
kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article287800175.html
UK consumer sentiment returns to two-year high, GfK survey shows: British consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month as households took a more ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-consumer-morale-falls-unexpectedly-february-gfk-survey-shows-2024-02-23/
Bluegrass artist Billy Strings returns to take over Rupp for two concerts
kentucky.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article287896220.html
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/
New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287672535.html
The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
foreignaffairs.com/united-kingdom/case-progressive-realism-david-lammy
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68853672
Croatian president cannot become prime minister, says Constitutional Court: Croatia's top Constitutional Court announced that it had warned President Zoran ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/19/croatian-president-barred-from-becoming-prime-minister_6668927_4.html
UK growth forecast downgraded by IMF: GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after Germany
ft.com/content/47200602-d516-4312-a146-e011e937edef
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Israel to retaliate against Iran, warns David Cameron: UK foreign secretary calls on Jewish state to do ‘as little to escalate this as possible’ amid fears of ...
ft.com/content/9dd5e351-b0a4-4882-88e0-072e2933d3e7
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/
Liz Truss’s book blames everyone – except Liz Truss: Ten Years to Save the West has no apologies, no awareness, and no ideas
inews.co.uk/culture/books/liz-truss-book-blames-everyone-3009728
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.
Tory MP Mark Menzies to step down at UK general election and quits party: Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and ...
ft.com/content/e043592d-ef0a-4329-a461-b5061f5a0ad9
Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
'The risk with Narendra Modi is a form of impunity for power, a growing authoritarianism'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/19/the-risk-with-narendra-modi-is-a-form-of-impunity-for-power-a-growing-authoritarianism_6668944_4.html
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics