THIS year’s Eurovision winner has been ‘revealed’ just days before the live final – and it’s bad news for Olly Alexander. UK entry Olly, 33, will be competing in the most-watched contest in the world this weekend in Malmo, Sweden, with his song Dizzy. 4 This year’s Eurovision winner has been ‘revealed’ just days before the live finalCredit:...
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UK headed for a hung parliament, would be a disaster: PM Rishi Sunak
LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned Monday that an analysis of the local election results shows the United Kingdom could see a hung Parliament led by the Opposition Labour Party, which “would be a disaster”. The 43-year-old told The Times in the wake of a debacle for the governing Conservative Party, who lost hundreds of...
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Boohoo, H&M Lock Horns With UK Legislators Over ‘Fast Fashion’
Boohoo Group and H&M Group clinched the win for most unexpected double act this week when they were the only clothing purveyors to show up at a House of Commons evidence session about the sustainability of the U.K. fashion industry. Conservative Member of Parliament Philip Dunne, head of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee, opened up...
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4 IoT Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024
The realm of the Internet of Things encompasses more than just the latest products. As the network of connected devices grows — the number worldwide is expected to reach over 29 billion in 2027 — so do the policies, responsibilities and innovations that surround it, all of which contribute to successful IoT integration. With help...
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UK gambling financial vulnerability checks to begin in August
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed that light-touch financial vulnerability checks will come into force in two stages from August this year. From August 30 this year, the checks will come into force for online gambling customers with a net deposit of more than £500 per month on gambling, before reducing to £150 per month...
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Couple swipe free meals over ₹1 lakh at different restaurants in UK, arrested: ‘Shame on you’
A couple in the United Kingdom allegedly dined and dashed at several restaurants, leaving their kid to ‘pay’ the bill. They swiped free meals over $1,200 (over ₹one lakh). After receiving complaints from several restaurants, the police arrested the couple and charged them with five counts of fraud. Ann McDonagh has also been charged with...
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Rwanda Bill ignores history, isn’t humane
The United Kingdom (UK) has codified the xenophobic tendencies of a section of its citizens into legislation. Under the Rwanda Bill, refugees deemed to have entered the UK illegally will be deported to Rwanda, against payments from the former to house them for “processing”. Even if their asylum requests are found to be genuine, they...
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Prince Harry ‘considering scrapping UK visit’ next month because…
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated return to the UK for the Invictus Games celebration may be in jeopardy. 2024 has already been a turbulent year for the Royals, marked by health concerns for King Charles and Kate Middleton, as well as Harry’s court battle loss. Now, reports suggest the Duke of Sussex is considering cancelling his...
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European Commission proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters
The European Commission proposed Thursday to start negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely, work and study in both regions after Brexit — the UK‘s departure from the EU four years ago. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission(Bloomberg) According to the EU, the withdrawal of the United...
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‘Clear Religious Part Of It’: UK Ex-PM David Cameron As Manipur Conflict Raised In House Of Lor
Almost a year after the Manipur violence erupted, the issue was debated at a meeting in the UK’s House of Lords, when Lord Indrajit Singh raised questions regarding the religious freedom in India and the current situation in Manipur. While highlighting the various instances of religious intolerance and violence in India, Lord Indrajit Singh questioned:...
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Shapermint Arrives in the UK: Redefining Confidence and Comfort
17 April 2024 In a thrilling development for women in the United Kingdom, Shapermint, one of the most renowned brands in shapewear in the United States that offers Shaping Essentials for every body, is now making its mark on British shores. This exciting venture promises to revolutionize the way women in the UK approach fashion,...
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Bursa Malaysia collaborates with UK’s MOBILIST to enable greater investment in energy transition
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd has entered into a collaboration with the United Kingdom’s (UK) Mobilising Institutional Capital Through Listed Product Structures (MOBILIST) programme to enable greater investment in energy transition and to advance the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia. Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said the collaboration will...