LONDON – Jason Iley, the long-serving chairman/CEO of Sony Music U.K. and Ireland, has been announced as this year’s recipient of the U.K.’s Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in recognition of his contribution to the British record business. Iley, who was named head of Sony Music U.K. in 2014 following a brief stint as president...
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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King’s Speech
In an anticipated move towards more stringent regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the UK government has announced the introduction of an AI Bill in the King’s Speech. This legislation marks a significant departure from the previous administration’s flexible, principle-based framework, aiming instead for binding regulations that ensure the responsible use of AI. Simon Morris,...
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UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The new Labour government confirmed its commitment to uphold plans for a UK smoking ban in the King’s Speech on Wednesday. The measure, which will raise the legal smoking age by one year,...
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UK Aslef Union and Department for Transport to Meet on July 23 to Resolve Long-Standing Pay Dispute Affecting Train Drivers Which Create Travel Disruption for Rail Strike – Travel And Tour World
Home » RAILWAY NEWS » UK Aslef Union and Department for Transport to Meet on July 23 to Resolve Long-Standing Pay Dispute Affecting Train Drivers Which Create Travel Disruption for Rail Strike Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Negotiators from the train drivers’ union, Aslef in UK, are scheduled to meet with the...
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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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Jay Blasi: 10 lessons we should learn from golf in the United Kingdom and Ireland
A recent trip to England with a group of 24 Golfweek’s Best course raters led to demonstrable conclusion, in the form of a statement and a question: “English golf is so much better. Where did we go wrong in the U.S.?” We played eight of the top courses in Europe in six days. The courses...
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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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Brexit fingerprint checks delayed amid fears of huge queues at UK borders
The launch of new EU post-Brexit border checks requiring British holidaymakers to provide fingerprints and facial photos is set to be delayed again, i understands. Under the Entry Exit System (EES) non-EU nationals, including Britons, will have to register biometric details the first time they cross an EU border, meaning longer processing times. Officials have...
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777 Partners’ London Lions Basketball Team Faces Closure by Creditors
(Bloomberg) — A London basketball team owned by beleaguered investment firm 777 Partners risks closure in a legal action supported by a slew of creditors. The London Lions, a basketball club that 777 purchased in 2020, is facing a winding-up petition from one of its clothing suppliers, a court heard on Wednesday. AB Realisations 2023...
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2024 British Open predictions, odds: Two picks to win at Royal Troon
Commercial Content, 21+. It’s another major championship to savor this weekend, while also being the final one of the year. We head to the Royal Troon Golf Club in the United Kingdom for the British Open, set to tee off early Thursday. Could it finally be the breakthrough major tournament for Rory McIlroy to reclaim...
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What channel is the Open Championship on in UK? TV coverage, live streams, tee times for Thursday’s Round 1 | Sporting News United Kingdom
Tee time (BST) Round 1 – Thursday, July 18 6:35 a.m. Justin Leonard, Todd Hamilton, Jack McDonald 6:46 a.m. Alex Noren, Tom McKibbin, Calum Scott 6:57 a.m. Jesper Svensson, Vincent Norrman, Michael Hendry 7:08 a.m. Younghan Song, Daniel Hillier, Ryosuke Kinoshita 7:19 a.m. Min Woo Lee, Ryo Hisatsune, Abraham Ancer 7:30 a.m. Nicolai Hojgaard, Adam Scott,...
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Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon 2024 Watch Price Crosses $90000 Mark in US Resale Market
Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his monumental victory at Wimbledon 2024, has not only captured the tennis world’s attention but also that of the luxury watch market. Known for his prowess on the court, Alcaraz also has a penchant for exquisite timepieces. His latest Wimbledon win has propelled his chosen watch into the spotlight, with resale...