On July 05, United Kingdom’s outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, apologised to the country after the Conservative Party’s defeat in the general election, its worst-ever in recent times, and accepted blame for it. Sunak, in his last speech to the nation as Prime Minister from outside 10 Downing Street, said, “To the country, I would...
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‘Change begins now’: Britain’s new premier, 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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What the Seismic European Elections Mean for the Entertainment Industry
The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within the entertainment industry, the results of voting on both sides of the channel are being carefully watched for signs of what seismic shifts in the political landscape — the end of 14 years...
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Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt
Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active. ADVERTISEMENT Travellers using Catania airport – one the main international gateways to Sicily – faced severe delays today thanks to Mount Etna’s latest eruption. The active volcano, Europe’s highest, has seen significantly increased activity over the past week. Stromboli, on the...
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Huelva promotes its UK golf offer to 15 European tour operators – Deportes Huelva
With the aim of promoting the golf offer in the province of Huelva, representatives of the Destino Huelva agency in collaboration with the Huelva Golf Courses Association are participating these days in a new edition of the Huelva La Luz International Golf event held in Hampshire, United Kingdom, which brings together fifteen European tour operators...
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UK election: Why the new Labour Government will be good for UK banking jobs. Why it won’t
In the days before today’s UK election results and the country’s ejection of the first ever British prime minister with a previous career at Goldman Sachs, there was a waft of excitement around London banking jobs. Get Morning Coffee ☕ in your inbox. Sign up here. Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Shore Capital had hired five...
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World leaders congratulate UK’s next prime minister Keir Starmer on resounding victory
Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday congratulated Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party stormed to power after 14 years. The Labour Party led by Starmer won the UK general election in a landslide. He became the new prime minister after meeting King Charles III who asked him...
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‘At least it’s not the Tories’: Rain, apathy and surprises after UK vote
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Pro-Palestine independent candidates and Farage’s far-right party each win four seats as Labour achieves landslide victory. “At least it’s not the Tories,” my neighbour says as she shields herself from the rain with an umbrella. That’s the feeling among many in the United Kingdom on Friday after the Labour Party’s landslide election win,...
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Mortgage News: Lending Rates Fall As Market Takes Stock Of Labour Election Triumph
Find out what’s happening with mortgage rates today and calculate monthly repayments across a range of different rates and deals. 5 July: More Cuts Expected Ahead of Bank Rate Decision HSBC has unveiled its new residential fixed rate mortgage deals, including market-leading deals for homebuyers, and lower rates across its range for first-time buyers and...
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Rishi Sunak speech in full outside Number 10
Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech outside Number 10 after losing the election to Sir Keir Starmer. Here it is in full. “Good morning. I will shortly be seeing His Majesty The King to offer my resignation as prime minister. “To the country, I would like to say first and foremost I am sorry. I...
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World Refugee Day 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE
Thank you very much Madam Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the United Kingdom and Canada. In marking World Refugee Day, we show solidarity with millions of refugees, and we recommit to the task of responding to their humanitarian needs and finding durable solutions to their situations. Compared to a...
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ANALYSIS | Britain veers left, but Labour’s honeymoon may be short-lived | CBC News
The Labour Party has stormed back into power in the United Kingdom after 14 years in opposition, promising to replace the “chaos of the Conservatives” with a bland, utilitarian agenda to fix the things in the country that are broken. “The change begins right here,” said Leader Keir Starmer after leading his party to a resounding 412...