U.K. Prime MInister Rishi Sunak took the British public by surprise last month when he announced a general election on July 4. Sunak was not under obligation to call an election until December 2024, so calling an election earlier than necessary while the Conservative Party had not been performing well in the polls was especially...
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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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Britain elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties’ credibility. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (L) and Britain’s Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak attend a live TV...
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Prince Harry planning to ‘fly over’ to UK after refusing to just be…
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is planning a return to the United Kingdom in an attempt to mend ties with the Royal family, a source claimed. Prince Harry appears “heartbroken and confused”, realising that he “doesn’t exist anymore” for the Royals.(AP) This comes after Harry and Meghan Markle were snubbed by King Charles as...
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UK Music Makes It Official, Appoints Tom Kiehl to Chief Executive of British Trade Body
LONDON — Tom Kiehl has been announced as the new chief executive of UK Music, succeeding Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, who left the British industry trade body last year to work for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Kiehl has held the role of interim chief executive at UK Music since Njoku-Goodwin’s sudden exit in September. He has worked...
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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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Euro 2024: UK comes top of the big spenders in the football challenge
Euro 2024 is boosting spending across Europe with the UK alone predicted to spend more than a billion pounds on food and drink. ADVERTISEMENT Football fans are nearing the halfway mark of the UEFA Euro 2024 championship which began on 14 June and ends on 14 July. It is the first major international football tournament...
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Croatia Is Surging The Tourism Industry With New Visa Free Entry Policy For 90 Countries Including UK, USA and Schengen countries – Travel And Tour World
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Croatia Is Surging The Tourism Industry With New Visa Free Entry Policy For 90 Countries Including UK, USA and Schengen countries Monday, June 24, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes Croatia presents a diverse array of experiences for every traveler. Whether you’re delving into ancient customs, indulging in local cuisine, or...
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U.K. Election Betting Scandal: What You Need to Know
LONDON — The chief data officer of Britain’s Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence, British media reported Sunday, following growing allegations that the governing party’s members used inside information to bet on the date of Britain’s July 4 national election before it was announced. The Sunday Times and others reported that Nick Mason...
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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...
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How Oman Travel Industry Is Surging With Visa-Free Access To 105 Countries Including USA, UK, Canada, Schengen and Gulf Nations? – Travel And Tour World
Home » Middle East » How Oman Travel Industry Is Surging With Visa-Free Access To 105 Countries Including USA, UK, Canada, Schengen and Gulf Nations? Sunday, June 23, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes Oman boosts tourism with visa-free entry for 105 countries, welcoming over 4 million tourists in 2023, enhancing GDP, and investing in major...