Sarah Gardner, deputy chief executive at the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) addressed a number of issues at the recent KPMG Gibraltar eSummit. Coming ahead of the recent elections in the UK, Gardner’s speech reflected on certain matters that she believes regulators should keep in mind. In her speech, Gardner discussed, among other things, the...
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Netherlands vs. England 2024 Euro Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dutch have made it to the Euro semifinals for the first time in 20 years. But can they take it a step further? Bookies don’t think so. As per the Netherlands vs. England odds, Gareth Southgate’s men are more likely to advance to the final. But given that the Three Lions have been everything...
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Former Bulldog Isaiah Hill signs with British Basketball League
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Pro-Am entered its third week, and it seemed everywhere you turned, there was a local hoops star, past or present, getting some shots up. This week, it was a duo of old Bulldogs. Deshon Taylor and Isaiah Hill are etched in the record books for Fresno State men’s basketball,...
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‘At least it’s not the Tories’: Rain, apathy and surprises after UK vote
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Pro-Palestine independent candidates and Farage’s far-right party each win four seats as Labour achieves landslide victory. “At least it’s not the Tories,” my neighbour says as she shields herself from the rain with an umbrella. That’s the feeling among many in the United Kingdom on Friday after the Labour Party’s landslide election win,...
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UK general election 2024: What you need to know
Since UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a surprise snap general election in a rain-soaked announcement outside 10 Downing Street in late May, the election campaign, which has been littered with political scandals and gaffes, has played out at breakneck speed. Political analysts and polls suggest a historic election with the main opposition party, Labour, on...
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Russian attack submarines carried out secret operations in Irish Sea
US officials were reported to be aware of the movements, which could be an effort to intimidate Britain over its support for Ukraine or to identify weaknesses in British and Irish defence. It would be difficult for a Russian submarine to navigate the Irish Sea without breaking international law because legally they can only travel...
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4.3%: Why has UK economy grown so slowly under the Tories?
As the United Kingdom gears up for a general election on Thursday, one issue has emerged at the forefront of voters’ minds – the state of the economy. Since the ruling Conservative Party entered office 14 years ago, the UK’s economy has slowed dramatically. The slowdown is particularly stark when immigration-driven population growth is accounted...
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I’ve visited thousands of British pubs – and this one is my favourite
There is one non-negotiable element: an excellent landlady/lord – such as Carol Ross, who runs the Roscoe Head in Liverpool. It’s a cosy, welcoming place, full of comfortable corners to have a chat. It stands out in a city centre full of great places for a beer. Then there’s Ali Ross at the Coach and...
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Why are UK politicians in trouble for placing bets on election date?
As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer faced off in their final televised debate on Wednesday night ahead of next week’s general election, a betting scandal which is likely to become the source of major embarrassment to the ruling Conservative Party continued to grow. On Wednesday, it emerged that the Metropolitan...
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How Travel Chaos in United Kingdom Affecting Tourism Industry ? – Travel And Tour World
Home » News Pick » How Travel Chaos in United Kingdom Affecting Tourism Industry ? Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Reading Time: 7 minutes If you flew out of the United Kingdom last summer, you’ll probably remember the chaotic scenes at our airports. A Covid-19 outbreak at Gatwick Airport, strikes at Heathrow Airport, numerous easyJet cancellations,...
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The 10 best caving experiences in Britain
Dark caverns, vaults, tunnels and mines are not everyone’s idea of a grand day out. The underworld has had a bad reputation since the ancient Greeks dubbed it Hades – the realm of the dead. But to our Palaeolithic ancestors, caves offered safety and shelter from the elements. For anyone planning a staycation this summer,...
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Revealed: Britain’s best village shops of 2024
Most people in Britain, in cities and large towns especially, frequent their corner shops for little more than a pint of milk or packet of bacon. But some in rural pockets across the country call on their local vendors for much, much more than this. Across the country there are very special shops that provide...