Newfoundland and Labrador is connected once more to Europe with a direct flight to the United Kingdom this summer, but government subsidies of the St. John’s-to-London route has one Labrador MHA demanding closer attention to the high cost of travel within the province. The newest WestJet route, which flies three times weekly from May until October,...
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The dull London hotel that’s been voted the ‘best in Britain’
Can this really be the best hotel in the whole of the United Kingdom? Does charm, character, history, a beautiful location count for nothing? As for value, while the hotel’s standards, including cleanliness, are high, and hotels in London are more expensive than ever, there are other similar properties in the area that come at...
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How UK’s sanctions will bite Among, ex-ministers
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and former Karamoja Affairs ministers Goretti Kitutu and Agness Nandutu have been banned from visiting or living in the United Kingdom (UK).Any of their finances and assets in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, or any overseas British territory, are immediately frozen. In addition, UK individuals and businesses are prohibited...
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UK sanctions Among, Nandutu, Kitutu over Karamoja iron sheets
The United Kingdom (UK)’s Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced sanctions on Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and two former ministers; Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu over corruption. It is the first time the British government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on Ugandan officials for their alleged involvement in corruption. Ms...
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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 does the UK Border Force strike mean for your flight?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Hundreds of UK Border Force officers at Heathrow airport are striking for four days over what their union calls “an unworkable new roster system”. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has called the walk-out of...
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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and France – Africa.com
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell will travel to Abuja, Nigeria; London, United Kingdom; and Paris, France April 29-May 3. In Abuja, the Deputy Secretary will co-chair the sixth U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission (BNC) with Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to discuss partnerships; security cooperation; shared prosperity; democracy, governance and accountability; and the movement of people. He will also...
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Cornwall vs Devon – which is better for a holiday?
Devon Devon is almost twice the size of Cornwall, so there’s more countryside to explore – and huge diversity too. In Dartmoor national park, the largest area of open country in the south of England, you’ll find wild moorland, waterfalls and the temperate rainforest of Wistman Woods. In the north, ancient hedgerows line the lanes...
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UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process
The UK-Rwanda Treaty has been ratified as the Safety of Rwanda Act receives Royal Assent, marking the end of a crucial week in Parliament and getting flights to Rwanda one step closer. The internationally binding Treaty between the UK and Rwanda addresses the Supreme Court’s findings on the partnership last year, introducing measures that make...
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UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions
UK joins the US and Canada in announcing latest sanctions against Iran, following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April. The designations target individuals and companies involved in Iranian drone industry, following last week’s military sanctions. UK also announces plans for further trade sanctions against Iran, targeting additional specific components used in drone and...
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The England and Scotland border ‘badlands’ where tragic history and epic scenery converge
In the 18th century the closest Scottish customs house was in Dunbar 20 miles north. I naively conjure up scenes of savvy smugglers sneaking around the tight wynds of Eyemouth’s old town while Keystone Cops excisemen give comical chase. The reality was darker, as Janes reveals: “They would have used force if they had to....
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N.B. tourism minister defends pricey trip to United Kingdom, France | CBC News
New Brunswick’s tourism minister is defending a trip she and her top officials took to the United Kingdom and France that helped her deputy minister rack up a $77,000 travel bill last year. Tammy Scott-Wallace said the trip last September included meetings with a number of tour operators and public relations firms in London and...