Mayors and local leaders will lead a new health and skills drive to crack down on rising numbers of people out of work. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will today warn rising economic inactivity is “holding Britain back” and will say tackling the causes is a top priority for the new government. Councils and...
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UK police find suspect after wife, daughters of BBC journalist killed
Police say that suspect is located and receiving medical treatment for his injuries and that police did not fire any shots. British police say they have found the man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of a well-known BBC radio commentator near London in an attack involving a crossbow. Hertfordshire Police said in...
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UK police detain crossbow attack suspect after three women killed
LONDON: United Kingdom police said on Wednesday (Jul 10) that a 26-year-old man was in custody after the wife and two daughters of a radio racing commentator were killed with a crossbow in a suspected “targeted” attack. Kyle Clifford, from Enfield in north London, was wanted in connection with the deaths of the three women...
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University of Cambridge Unveils Restoration Plans for Historic Stirling Building in the United Kingdom
Restoration of Stirling Building | University of Cambridge. Image Courtesy of BDP Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1018675/university-of-cambridge-unveils-restoration-plans-for-historic-stirling-building-in-the-united-kingdom The University of Cambridge, in collaboration with BDP, has just unveiled plans to restore and rejuvenate the Grade II* listed History Faculty Building designed by James Stirling. This structure, home to the Seeley Library,...
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Djokovic to face another potentially hostile Wimbledon crowd
“I mean are you focused only on that or any questions about the match, or something like that? Or is it solely focused on that? This is the third question already, I said what I have to say, maybe we can speak about something else.” As the interviewer suggested his opponent was “going to be...
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Dyson prepares to axe more than a quarter of its UK workforce
The technology firm is cutting UK jobs as part of a worldwide push to downsize and remain competitive. ADVERTISEMENT Dyson employees were told on Tuesday that the firm is set to cut around 1,000 jobs in the UK. The manufacturer, known primarily for its vacuum cleaners, currently employs more than 3,500 UK workers, with offices...
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Vacuum-cleaner maker Dyson to axe up to 1,000 jobs in UK
Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson announced Tuesday plans to cut about 1,000 jobs, or more than a quarter of its workforce, in Britain as part of a global restructuring. The company, founded by James Dyson, the inventor of the bagless cleaner, employs 3,500 people in Britain, including at its R&D center in Malmesbury, west England. Chief...
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Universal Music UK to Merge Island and EMI Labels in Next Stage of Restructuring
LONDON — Universal Music Group is to merge its historic Island and EMI label divisions as part of a widespread restructuring of the company’s U.K. business that will also see the launch of new Audience and Media Division to support artists and labels. The announcement was made on Tuesday (July 9) by David Joseph, chairman...
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Wimbledon blames rain for drop in spectators in first week
The weather for the tennis does not look likely to improve immediately, as yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued by the forecaster across parts of southern England and south Wales on Monday night and in northern Scotland on Tuesday night. Andrea Bishop, of the Met Office, said: “It has been a damp start...
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SAUDIA Expands with Jeddah-Manchester Flights in September 2024 with Additional Weekly Service will Boost Air Ties with United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia – Travel And Tour World
Home » SAUDI ARABIA TRAVEL NEWS » SAUDIA Expands with Jeddah-Manchester Flights in September 2024 with Additional Weekly Service will Boost Air Ties with United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia Monday, July 8, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes SAUDIA has announced an expansion of its Jeddah-Manchester route. Starting in September 2024, the airline will add a...
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The touristy British villages to avoid this summer
Village or town? With a population of around 1,900, Salcombe is on the borderline, and it’s also at the edge of total meltdown. It is the nature of seaports – this was once a fishing, shipbuilding and pirating spot – that they end at the sea. And, as Salcome is estuarial, every car that comes...
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Minister Joly to travel to the United Kingdom
July 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit London, United Kingdom, from July 7 to 8, 2024. In London, Minister Joly will meet with the Right Honourable David Lammy, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and...