The United Kingdom has announced it is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that will secure the future of a key US military base on the atoll of Diego Garcia while allowing islanders displaced for the past five decades a right of return. The deal, announced jointly by the...
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Chagos Islands: Labour CAPITULATES as UK gives up sovereignty to Mauritius
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Britain, which has controlled the region since 1814, detached the Chagos islands in 1965 from Mauritius – a former colony that became independent three years later – to create the British Indian Ocean Territory. The announcement, made in...
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The UK and EU vow to mend their Brexit battered ties. They will set a new agenda and hold summits
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United Kingdom and the European Union agreed on Wednesday to strengthen their relationship after the damage caused by Brexit and to hold a series of meetings, including at the highest level, on issues like economic growth, energy, security and migration. In a statement issued after talks in Brussels, U.K. Prime Minister...
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United Kingdom closes its last coal-fired power plant
The U.K.’s last coal-fired power plant was to close permanently on Monday — bringing an end to 140 years of reliance on the fossil fuel to generate electricity in Britain. The move will make the U.K. the first major global economy to completely phase out coal as an energy source. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, located...
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Newcleo focuses on Europe with HQ move from UK to France
Monday, 30 September 2024 Newcleo, the developer of small modular lead-cooled fast reactors, has relocated its headquarters from London to Paris in a move which opens up “access to a broader range of European funding opportunities”. Newcleo’s Stefano Buono (Image: Newcleo) In a statement announcing the move, Newcleo said: “The company is now better placed to...
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‘Unleashed’: Former UK PM Boris Johnson reveals French President Emmanuel Macron wanted to ‘punish’ Britain for Brexit | Today News
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has revealed that during acrimonious Brexit negotiations, French President Emmanuel Macron wanted to punish the United Kingdom (UK) for leaving the European Union (EU), news agency AFP reported on Monday, September 30. In the latest excerpts from his memoir “Unleashed” due to be published next month, Johnson said the...
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UK to close last coal power station after 142 years
PA Media The UK’s last coal plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station near Nottingham, ends operations on Monday The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal – ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The country’s last coal power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, finishes operations on Monday after running since 1967. This marks...
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List of best work-life balance countries including UK, New Zealand, Canada, and more | World News – Times of India
Feeling burnt out from the monotonous office routine? Struggling to find time for yourself, family, or friends? You’re not alone. The pressures of work can drain us both mentally and physically. If you’re seeking a solution, perhaps it’s time to consider moving to a country with a healthier work-life balance.According to a survey by Remote,...
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UK, home to world’s first coal power plant, to close its last unit today
India’s ‘net zero emissions’ goal is set for the year 2070. (Photo: Bloomberg) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 30 2024 | 12:17 PM IST The United Kingdom will close down its last coal power plant on Monday, making it the first G7 nation to achieve it. This will mark the end of...
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UK ex-PM mulled raid on Dutch factory for COVID-19 jabs
Johnson said the deputy chief of UK’s defence staff at the time, Lieutenant General Doug Chalmers, had told him a raid using small boats to cross the Channel and navigate Dutch canals would be possible – but warned him of diplomatic repercussions. According to Johnson, Chalmers – who has since retired from the military –...
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“Getting Shorter, Going Hungrier”: Children In The UK Are Living In Poverty
Children’s lives in the UK are changing. They are becoming shorter in height. More of them are going hungry than they were a few years ago. Recently, more have died each year than they did a few years ago. Increased poverty, more destitution and the effects of ongoing austerity are the clear culprits. But why...
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Trump touts strong relationships with Zelensky – and Putin – in awkward exchange
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Donald Trump boasted of a “very good relationship” with both Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin on Friday as he hosted the Ukrainian leader for a...