Britain today condemned the “heinous” attack on the Ukrainian port of Odessa, the day after a deal was signed by Russia and Ukraine to resume grain exports via the Black Sea. “It is absolutely appalling that just one day after this agreement,” Russian President “Vladimir Putin launched a completely unjustified attack on Odessa,” said Secretary […]
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Truss promises to scrap EU rules if it wins UK leadership
Liz Truss has promised to scrap all remaining EU laws by the end of 2023 if she becomes prime minister, as she bids for votes with Rishi Sunak in their battle to win the Tory leadership election and succeed Boris Johnson. according to Bloomberg. European Union rules are “holding back” British businesses, the Trust said […]
Former Prime Minister Berisha was banned from entering the UK
Albania’s former prime minister and president Sali Berisha announced on Friday that he has been banned from entering the UK for “organised crime links” and “corruption”, charges he denies. On Thursday, the British embassy in Tirana tweeted that “this week the UK took action against a number of Albanians for links to organized crime and […]
Council of Europe: Britain and Ukraine acceded to the Istanbul Convention
Britain and Ukraine have ratified the Istanbul Convention, the first international treaty setting out legally binding rules to prevent violence against women, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejcinović Burić said today. “A great week for the Istanbul Convention,” a text from the Council of Europe: “after Ukraine, I warmly welcome the UK as the […]
Brexit: Four new infringement procedures for the Northern Ireland protocol announced by the Commission
The European Commission has announced the activation of four more infringement proceedings against the United Kingdom, which are likely to result in a referral to the European Court of Justice, for non-compliance with the provisions of the Northern Ireland Protocol. In total, the European Commission has activated seven infringement proceedings against London over the Northern […]
Britain: Priority to diversify access to rare earths, reducing dependence on China
Britain today emphasized the importance of ensuring smooth flow in the minerals supply chain by creating more options for importing them from dominant players in the international market, such as China, as London activated a magnet processing facility in northern England , but also the drawing up of a new major strategy for minerals. Rare […]
Britain: Consumer confidence remains at a record low
British consumer confidence remains at a record low this month as they face rising inflation and higher interest rates, a survey showed today. Market research firm GfK said its index of consumer sentiment stood at -41 in July, in line with June’s 48-year low and below levels since previous episodes of recession in the British […]
Liz Truss: The bookmakers’ favorite for the Conservative leadership
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss enters the final stretch of her showdown with Rishi Sunak for the Conservative leadership and the country’s prime minister as the favourite, according to bookmakers. A day after being left alone in the race, after Penny Mordant was also eliminated, the two gladiators presented their program to the press. Both […]
MI6 chief: Opportunity to strike back for Ukraine, Russian break coming – We have no evidence that Putin is ill
Russia’s armed forces are expected to move into some sort of suspension of operations in Ukraine in the coming weeks, giving the Ukrainians a significant opportunity to strike back, the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service said on Thursday, speaking at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado, US. as reported by Reuters. “I think they […]
Britain: ‘Unacceptable’ treatment of migrants arriving from the English Channel, according to official report
Britain’s treatment of migrants arriving in small boats from northern France has been unacceptable, ineffective and inadequate, an independent report released today said. The number of people attempting the dangerous Channel crossing to enter Britain has risen sharply. The government faces criticism from some quarters that border controls are too weak, while others say asylum […]
