There’s a reason Meghan Markle has not accompanied Prince Harry on his visits to the United Kingdom in recent years, and it has a lot to do with concern for her safety. According to E!News, the Duke of Sussex has not brought his bride back to his native country the last few times he’s visited...
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Feathered thief ‘Steven Seagull’ banned from UK shop after years of snatching bags of BBQ chips: ‘He’s not shy’
This feathered thief was flying above the law. A mischievous bird, nicknamed “Steven Seagull,” has officially been banned from a British convenience store after more than six years of taking off with bags of chips. Workers at the Lyndale Central store in the seaside village of Wyke Regis, Dorset, have put up signs asking customers...
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Man arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks
LONDON (AP) — A masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed and seriously injured a British army officer in daylight near a barracks in southeast England, witnesses and police said Wednesday. A 24-year-old man was arrested soon after on suspicion of attempted murder, Kent police said. Police said the assailant acted alone and the stabbing was...
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Revealed: The ‘best’ and ‘worst’ seaside towns to visit in Britain
Every summer, Which? magazine sends a postcard to the UK’s long-suffering seaside towns and tells them to pull their socks up or to remove them, sandals and all, and run across the golden sand with glee. With 126 towns and villages in its 2024 table, it’s a reminder of how central coastal resorts are to...
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European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US
WOODSTOCK, England (AP) — Leaders from across Europe expressed support for Ukraine and concern about the direction of the United States on Thursday at a security-focused summit clouded by worries about whether the U.S. will remain a reliable ally if Donald Trump wins a second presidency. Newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed around...
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Workers get right to flexible working from their first day
Workers will be automatically entitled to flexible hours from the first day in their job under a major overhaul of employment rights unveiled in the King’s Speech. Existing rights to request family-friendly hours, which put the onus on the employee to ask for them, will be changed to a presumption for all workers to have...
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Why the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit Britain
Travelling in both directions between the EU and the UK is about to get more bureaucratic and more costly. Both the UK and EU are implementing new border regimes to tighten up on security but which will impact travellers. For inbound non-visa nationals they will need to apply for an ETA before travel at a...
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Trumpets & tradition on display as King Charles presides over Parl opening
The King’s Speech dates back to at least the 15th century, and the traditions highlight that history. | Photo: PTI 6 min read Last Updated : Jul 17 2024 | 10:28 AM IST King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of...
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Tata Steel job losses in focus as Keir Starmer-led UK govt takes over, union suspends strike | Mint
The newly elected UK government indicated on Sunday that it was focused on preventing job losses at Tata Steel. The Keir Starmer-led administration is reportedly in talks with the company. Up to 2,800 people can lose their jobs in the coming months as Britain’s biggest steel producer begins closing two of its carbon-intensive blast furnaces....
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Nato summit, mending EU relations among first tasks for new UK PM Starmer
Starmer is set to make a high-profile international debut next week, when he is expected to attend Nato’s 75th-anniversary summit in Washington. (Photo: Reuters) 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 06 2024 | 11:40 AM IST New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer doesn’t get to take a breather. After a draining six-week election...
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‘Change begins now’: Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer wins huge mandate to be ‘boring’
Labour Party takes over in UK Keir Starmer will take over today as the UK’s next prime minister after the Labour Party wins the general election by a landslide. Fox – 5 Atlanta LONDON − The backdrop was noticeably light on celebratory Union Jack flag-waving. The jubilation detectable but restrained. The speech enthusiastic and self-certain....
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Keir Starmer set to become new UK PM as Labour Party scores landslide win
Keir Starmer is all set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a historic victory by his centre-left Labour Party in the 2024 parliamentary election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London early...