UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda. This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda. New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to crack down on...
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Hot tubs and axe-throwing: How British holiday lets are raising their game to survive
“All the activities make for a wonderful Herefordian experience. We can book different workshops for everybody – all ages, on and offsite,” she says. Price wars Owners and agents are also embracing creative discounting to get more guests through their doors. It means there are bargains to be had – especially in regions where demand...
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What time is Rafael Nadal’s next match at Madrid Open 2024? Schedule, live stream and TV channel | Sporting News United Kingdom
The 2024 Mutual Madrid Open is into its second week at La Caja Majica in the Spanish capital and anticipation is high amongst the home crowd with several Spaniards going for glory. One of these is of course defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, but veteran legend Rafael Nadal will also be taking to the clay court...
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RedBird IMI withdraws from Telegraph deal, to sell UK newspaper | Sports-Games
RedBird IMI said it would sell the Daily Telegraph newspaper group on Tuesday, after it decided to withdraw from its proposed acquisition because government intervention meant the deal was “no longer feasible”. Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI effectively took control of the Telegraph newspapers and the Spectator magazine in December when it repaid owner the...
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UK water sports call for clean-up as sewage crisis deepens | Law-Order
British water sports groups have joined forces to call on the government to clean-up rivers and seas, blaming the country’s sewage crisis for causing illness and cancelling events. Raw sewage has been dumped into rivers and seas more and more frequently in recent years by water companies, sparking anger in Britain, where voters blame...
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UKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029
UK Export Finance publishes its new 2024-29 Business Plan, setting out its intention to help firms win over £12.5 billion in new business by 2029. The export credit agency also aims to support £10 billion in clean growth financing over the next few years and mobilise a further £10 billion to support business in developing...
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Taiwanese Chip Giant Exits China Mainland | Silicon UK Tech News
Major Taiwan chip assembly and test firm KYEC to sell Jiangsu subsidiary, exit mainland China manufacturing amidst political tensions One of the world’s 10 biggest outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) contractors, King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), is to divest its operations in mainland China, including its holdings in a subsidiary in the manufacturing hub...
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Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security | Silicon UK Tech News
According to the latest report from iProov, the rapid advancement and availability of generative AI tools to bad actors—namely deepfakes—have created an urgent, rising threat to governments and security-conscious organisations worldwide. Their statistics are stark and act as a wake-up call for all businesses: There was a 704% increase in deepfake face swap attacks...
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What channel is Cavaliers vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 5 of 2024 NBA Playoffs series | Sporting News United Kingdom
The first-round series between the Cavaliers and Magic seemed to be heading in one direction just a week ago, but it has taken an unexpected turn. Cleveland and Orlando are set to clash in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Magic are looking to win their third game in a row, while the...
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Rehana Khalil: The GB basketball player who wears a hijab
“Some people don’t see it as right that if you’re a Muslim woman, you’re running around and playing sports in front of people.” Rehana Khalil is the only athlete to have represented a Great Britain basketball team while wearing a hijab. “If I think of basketball in England, there isn’t anybody else that I’ve seen...
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Defence sector continues contributing significantly to UK economy
The Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) report shows growth in Defence sector employment, recruitment and revenue. The UK’s combat air sector continues to be among the most valuable, with total revenue reaching £7.9bn in 2022. Investment in research and development shows significant funding in the UK’s air and maritime sectors. New figures show the growth...
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Billboard’s 2024 International Power Players Revealed
Way back in 2015 — when “Uptown Funk!” was the hottest hit of the year, Sam Smith was named best new artist at the Grammy Awards and Taylor Swift had the year’s top album with the original version of 1989 — the global music industry hit a significant milestone. Its revenue grew — for the...