Washington, United States: US President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he has appointed television executive Mark Burnett, who produced the tycoon’s reality show “The Apprentice,” as special envoy to the United Kingdom, one of Washington’s closest allies. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international...
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Priti Patel accuses UK PM Keir Starmer of ‘desperate’ approach to China ties
China should be designated as a threat to the UK, Dame Priti Patel said as she accused Sir Keir Starmer of seeking closer ties to Beijing because the Government is “desperate for foreign money”. Dame Priti Patel (PA) The shadow foreign secretary said Xi Jinping’s country should be put in the enhanced tier of the...
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Donald Trump picks Apprentice producer to be the US special envoy to UK
Dec 22, 2024 06:24 AM IST US President-elect Donald Trump said that Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’. Donald Trump has named the producer behind The Apprentice as his special envoy to the UK. The president-elect said Mark Burnett would bring “a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition” to the role....
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Prince Andrew plans to move to UAE amid espionage allegations: Report
Prince Andrew is reportedly planning to leave the United Kingdom and seek refuge in Abu Dhabi as early as next year, with several of his friends suggesting he could “do a Harry” and relocate to the Middle East. Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York is facing several controversial allegations.(AFP) According to The Daily Beast, the...
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UK PM Keir Starmer Nominates Indian-Origin Krish Raval For Peerage
A London-based professional who chairs the Labour Party’s diaspora group, Labour Indians, was on Friday nominated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as one of his 30 picks for new political peerages in the House of Lords, to be approved by King Charles III. Krish Raval, awarded an OBE in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II...
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New United Kingdom travel requirement: Electronic Travel Authorization for US citizens
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2024) — The United Kingdom has introduced a new requirement for travelers, including U.S. citizens, called the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This requirement impacts University of Kentucky faculty, staff and students planning travel to the United Kingdom for business, education or leisure purposes. Below is an overview of the new requirement, application process and key...
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Elon Musk considers making big donation to right-wing UK party led by Nigel Farage
LONDON (AP) — It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. Taken this week at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the image suggested that Musk, a key player in the incoming U.S. administration, could soon turn his...
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UK Sunday paper, world’s oldest, sold | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
LONDON — The owner of Britain’s Guardian newspaper confirmed Wednesday that it has sold The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed fee. The Scott Trust, which owns the Guardian Media Group, said in a statement that Tortoise Media is purchasing The Observer through a combination of cash and shares....
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Clouds on horizon as EU members meet to discuss relationship with UK
Nearly five years after the Brexit divorce, the EU is thinking again about its estranged ex-member across the Channel. The union’s 27 leaders will discuss its relationship with the UK on Thursday, for the first time since the election of Keir Starmer, who wants to reset relations and end the rancour of the Brexit years....
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UK teen has not guilty pleas entered in girls’ murders
Axel Rudakubana, 18, did not speak when asked when asked at Liverpool Crown Court if he was guilty or not guilty of killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nione, who were at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in the town of Southport. Not guilty pleas were also entered over...
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‘Britain needs reform’: Elon Musk mulling historic $100 million donation to this UK party
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed he is in discussions with tech billionaire Elon Musk about a potential donation to the party, being touted as the “biggest single party donation in British history” if it happens. Farage (R) had an hour-long meeting with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida’s Palm Beach(X/@Nigel_Farage)...
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UK government denies rift with Mauritian PM over Chagos Islands deal
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...