Lord Heseltine says Tories have done ‘remarkable’ things – but people want ‘change’ First up on the Politics Hub show is former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine. Asked how he thinks the election campaign is going for the Conservatives, he first says the party has presided over an “extraordinarily difficult period of economic history”. He...
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British Basketball League operators have licence terminated over finances
The British Basketball League’s operating company has seen its licence terminated by the British Basketball Federation following concerns over its financial position. Basketball League Ltd has been overseeing the men’s professional league under the terms of a 10-year licence granted by the sport’s governing body in 2017. However, as uncertainty continues over its financial position...
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British Basketball Federation ends Basketball League Ltd licence because of financial concerns
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has terminated the licence of Basketball League Ltd (BLL) – the company which runs the men’s professional league – with immediate effect. The BBF said it took the decision having received “information concerning the finances of Basketball League Ltd”. The BLL has been operating the men’s game since being awarded...
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General Election 2024: Should there be tougher rules on ‘insider’ political gambling? – University of Birmingham
Dr Anthony Pickles explores what the rules say about insider political gambling, in the wake of the Craig Williams revelation. Published 14 June 2024•2 min read Political gambling has a very long and permissive history in the UK, and in that sense, the UK is unique among gambling nations. There are no specific laws preventing...
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PM Modi, Rishi Sunak assess India-UK free trade pact talks on G7 Summit sidelines
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Friday assessed the implementation of Roadmap 2030, which envisages boosting cooperation in areas such as trade and defence, and negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the...
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Tennis, WTA – Nottingham Open 2024: Jones eliminates Krueger
Wildcard Francesca Jones moved into the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open by edging out American Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 at Nottingham Tennis Centre on Friday afternoon. Jones, ranked No 249, will play wildcard Emma Raducanu next. Francesca Jones won against American Caroline Dolehide, the No 8 seed (7-6 (3), 6-3) in the previous round...
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UK offers Sh82m to support Kenya’s infrastructure projects
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an Sh82 million donation to Kenya towards improving infrastructure in the country. In a press statement on Friday, Sunak said the funds are for planning, prioritisation and implementation of green infrastructure initiatives between the UK, Kenya and the wider G7. “Focusing on transport projects selected from the Africa...
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What channel is Euro 2024 opening ceremony on? Start time and how to watch show before Germany vs. Scotland | Sporting News United Kingdom
Euro 2024 kicks off today, and fans across the globe will be able to tune in to the opening ceremony prior to the first match. Germany are set to face Scotland in the opening match of the tournament, and before the game, the local organizing committee will showcase an exciting opening ceremony. It’s expected to...
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Mortgage News: TSB, Coventry Adjust Rates
Find out what’s happening with mortgage rates today and calculate monthly repayments across a range of different rates and deals. 14 June: Borrowers With Small Deposits Face Rising Costs TSB has hiked the cost of selected fixed rate deals by up to 0.35 percentage points across residential and buy-to-let borrowing, with rates for borrowers with...
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Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Many airline passengers say the worst part of any journey is the airport security check. Worldwide, an average of half a million people pass through airport security every hour. Travellers resent the limit on LAGs (liquids,...
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India looks to sign FTA after UK elections, 8th round of talks soon
The long-awaited trade deal between India and Britain is likely to be signed after the completion of elections in the United Kingdom as the officials of India and the United Kingdom met virtually on May 7 last month. Last month, the Ministry of Commerce organised a Chintan Shivir to provide information related to Free Trade...
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When will the 100ml airport liquids limit be banished from UK airports?
Which airports have the new scanners in place? In early 2023, London City Airport and Teesside International Airport became the first British airports to roll out the cutting-edge scanners, enabling passengers to board flights without removing liquid miniatures or electronics from their bags. Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Aberdeen and Southend have also introduced the new scanners...