Downing Street has denied that a deal with Mauritius to hand over control of the Chagos Islands is in peril after the new Mauritian prime minister said the arrangement as it stood was not beneficial to his country. The agreement, under which the UK would hand over its final African colony while keeping control of...
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Woman branded a Chinese agent by UK loses case against MI5 spy agency
By Michael Holden Woman branded a Chinese agent by UK loses case against MI5 spy agency LONDON -A woman who was branded a Chinese spy by Britain’s MI5 has lost her case to sue the domestic spy agency over an alert issued to politicians which said she was an agent working for Beijing, a London...
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Chagos Islands deal: New Mauritian PM sends fresh proposals to UK
When the agreement was first made public after years of talks, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Jugnauth called it a “seminal moment in our relationship and a demonstration of our enduring commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes and the rule of law”. The British government has said that it also “protects the...
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Digital authorization required for Americans to travel to U.K. in 2025
Planning a trip to the United Kingdom in 2025? If so, you’ll need more than just a passport. Starting Jan. 8, American citizens will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization in order to enter the U.K., Time Magazine reported. “U.S. citizens transiting through or traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, family visits,...
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Unlicensed online casinos target children through Roblox, investigation finds
A Sky News investigation has revealed that illegal online casinos are allowing children to sign up and gamble using their Roblox accounts. Roblox is a popular gaming platform, and around 42 percent of its users are 12 and younger. The casinos accept Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, for the purchase of virtual gambling chips. These chips...
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UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar – Small Business UK
With the aim of bringing our readers an extensive business events, exhibitions and trade fairs diary, Small Business will be continually updating this page as new events come onto our radar. If you notice any business shows we have missed, or would like to feature your event on our list, please get in touch with...
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Real Madrid vs. Pachuca lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Mbappe returns for FIFA final | Sporting News United Kingdom
Real Madrid take a break from La Liga’s title race on December 18 as Carlo Ancelotti looks to create history in Qatar. Following the decision to alter the structure of the FIFA Club World Cup to a longer format and revised schedule, football’s governing body devised a new competition to pit continental champions directly against each...
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Was Thanasis Antetokounmpo waived by Bucks? Why Giannis’ brother is not on Milwaukee bench during games | Sporting News United Kingdom
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s reign as one of the world’s best basketball players has continued into his 12th NBA season. It’s no secret that Antetokounmpo is a proud family man and his older brother, Thanasis, is never too far away. Thanasis Antetokounmpo is the second oldest of five Antetokounmpo brothers. After spending the previous five...
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Wage growth on the rise but job market still weak as companies cut jobs at fastest rate in 4 years
UK wage growth has risen for the first time in more than a year, climbing to 5.2 per cent in the same period, even as mounting evidence points to a cooling jobs market amid recent Budget measures. While the rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 4.3 per cent in the three months to October....
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UK Court To Sentence Father, Stepmother For Killing 10-Year-Old Pak Girl
London, United Kingdom: A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK. Sara Sharif was just 10 when she was found dead in her bed in August 2023, her body covered in...
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Gamban founder calls for horse racing to be excluded from UK affordability checks
Kyle Goldsmith, iGaming Business Email, LinkedIn, and more Matt Zarb-Cousin, the co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, has called for horse racing to be exempt from the UK’s new affordability checks. In August, the Gambling Commission launched its financial risk checks pilot, which triggers more extensive checks for a player when their monthly...
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Pubs introducing ‘Guinness Ration Cards’ after unprecedented surge in demand
‘Guinness Ration Cards’ have been introduced at a number of pubs following a surge in demand (Picture: AFP) Pubs across the UK have been forced to issue rationing cards for Guinness in order to cope with an unprecedented demand for the Irish beer over Christmas. Many pubs have reported running out of the black stuff...