London — British voters will head to the polls Thursday to vote in the country’s first general election since 2019. Here’s what to know. Who is up for election in the U.K.? British voters will not be directly electing a new leader on Thursday. Under the United Kingdom’s parliamentary system, voters choose their local representatives for...
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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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UK Election 2024: Key issues, candidates, and voting process explained
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Photo: Reuters 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 03 2024 | 12:20 PM IST The United Kingdom is gearing up for its first national election in nearly five years, with voters heading to the polls on July 4. This election could be a defining moment for Prime Minister Rishi...
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Meet the diehard tennis fans camped out in Wimbledon’s epic “queue”
London — Tennis fans around the world started tuning in Monday to watch the iconic Wimbledon tennis tournament as it got underway in the leafy southern corner of London where it’s taken place since 1877. Millions of people will watch two weeks of grass court action on their screens — but far fewer will actually...
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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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United Kingdom Can Face Heavy Travel Chaos as 480,000 People Attending Silverstone British Grand Prix – Travel And Tour World
Home » TRAVEL ALERT » United Kingdom Can Face Heavy Travel Chaos as 480,000 People Attending Silverstone British Grand Prix Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes With the British Grand Prix set to attract approximately 480,000 visitors to Silverstone this weekend, National Highways in United-Kingdom has issued vital travel advice to ensure a...
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United States Outbound Tourism Shines With Incredible Visa Free Policy to 150 Countries like Denmark, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal and Oman Marking An Astonishing Growth in Travel Sector – Travel And Tour World
Home » MEDICAL TOURISM NEWS » United States Outbound Tourism Shines With Incredible Visa Free Policy to 150 Countries like Denmark, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal and Oman Marking An Astonishing Growth in Travel Sector Sunday, June 30, 2024 Reading Time: 15 minutes The landscape of United States outbound travel and tourism has seen a...
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UK Tories call for probe into alleged Russian election interference
Experts claim that the activity is connected to Russia and that the social media groups’ administrators, who oversee 190,000 subscribers overall, are situated in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Richard Holden leaves Downing Street after he is appointed to replace Greg Hands as Tory party chair, in London, Monday, November 13, 2023. (AP) The Times...
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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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Vatican cricket team takes on England Seniors – Vatican News
In two matches at the stupendous Wormsley Estate, the Vatican faces off against the England Over 60s. By Joseph Tulloch – London On Saturday, the first day of their ‘Light of Faith’ UK tour, the Vatican cricket team clashed with the England Seniors. The venue was the gargantuan Wormsley Estate, home to one of the...
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Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour – Vatican News
Matches with the England seniors and King Charles’ squad are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday. By Joseph Tulloch – Fiumicino Airport, Rome The Vatican cricket team is en route to London for its tenth ‘Light of Faith’ tour. This year’s edition will see the Vatican...