Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Anyone considering traveling for Independence Day is being warned that it is gearing up to be the busiest July 4th in history. Whether that’s traveling by air or taking a road trip, experts have predicted that...
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General election in Wales: What is the Heritage Party?
Heritage Party candidates are standing in six of the 32 Welsh constituencies in next week’s UK general election, around a fifth of Welsh seats. But how did the party emerge and what does it represent? Heritage is a small, right-wing party describing itself as socially conservative. It has been registered as a British political party...
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Mortgage News: HSBC, Skipton Join Rate Cuts Trend Ahead Of August Bank Decision
Find out what’s happening with mortgage rates today and calculate monthly repayments across a range of different rates and deals. 26 June: Number Of Interest-Only Loans On Way Down HSBC and Skipton building society are the latest lenders to cut selected fixed-rate mortgage rates in expectation of a summer interest rate cut by the Bank...
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Simply The Vest: How The Humble Tank Top Became A Queer Fashion Staple For Generations
Wembley Stadium, Saturday July 13th, 1985. Queen perform at Live Aid and out of all the flamboyant, show-stopping outfits frontman Freddie Mercury could have chosen, he wore a simple white vest. The vest, otherwise known as a tank top among our US contemporaries, has always stood for so much more than its original purpose as...
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UK election: Another member of Conservative party under investigation as betting scandals grows
Yet another member from United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative party is being investigated by the country’s Gambling Commission for allegedly placing a bet on the general election date. Conservative politician under investigation Russell George, a Conservative politician in the Welsh Parliament became the fifth Tory member facing inquiries by the Gambling Commission, reported...
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ENG vs NZ 2024, Women’s ODI Series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, USA, UK & other nations
England Women are gearing up to host New Zealand Women in a three-match ODI series, beginning on June 26 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-Le-Street. The series promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive teams. Earlier this year, England toured New Zealand for a bilateral series, which included three ODI games and five...
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Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham battle for Jonathan David – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE GUARDIAN Jonathan David is the subject of a Premier League tug-of-war with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham all interested in the Canada forward. Manchester United are moving their women’s team into portable buildings at their Carrington training complex this season to allow the...
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Labour makes shock candidate suspension
People waiting in France for the end of the Rwanda scheme before coming to Britain is “evidence of the deterrent effect” of the plan, Home Office minister Michael Tomlinson has said. He told Times Radio: “The deterrent is not fully in place, but we’re already seeing the effects of that deterrent, and we’ve seen overnight...
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World News in Brief: UN expert welcomes Assange release, more ICC warrants issued over Ukraine, Human Rights Council updates
Mr. Assange had been sought by US lawmakers after massive leaks of classified material via the WikiLeaks platform. Alice Jill Edwards, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, told UN News that “people should not and should never be extradited to where they may face a torture or other...
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UK Music Makes It Official, Appoints Tom Kiehl to Chief Executive of British Trade Body
LONDON — Tom Kiehl has been announced as the new chief executive of UK Music, succeeding Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, who left the British industry trade body last year to work for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Kiehl has held the role of interim chief executive at UK Music since Njoku-Goodwin’s sudden exit in September. He has worked...
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Japan’s emperor to begin UK trip with meaningful visit to the River Thames
Emperor Naruhito of Japan will start his U.K. trip by visiting the Thames Barrier. The visit aims to bolster U.K.-Japan relations as Britain seeks to amplify its influence in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks Naruhito’s first overseas trip after ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne. Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan attends a banquet hosted by King Charles...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Inspiring Your Best Self, Day and Night
The new Galaxy Watch6 series provides personalised health guidance, purposeful design upgrades and an enhanced mobile experience for a more informed and healthier self LONDON, United Kingdom – 26th July, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, designed to help users build healthier habits every...