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Shapps insists UK PM can turn round Tory fortunes despite dire polls

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak can turn around the Tories’ opinion poll deficit, a Cabinet minister claimed, despite suggestions the party is on course for...

Mon, 15/01/2024 - 09:43


US downs missile fired from Yemen at American warship - military

The US military said Sunday its forces shot down a cruise missile fired at an American destroyer warship from Huthi controlled areas of Yemen.

The attack...

Mon, 15/01/2024 - 05:58


UK employment hits decade low and expected to worsen - BDO

UK hiring has slumped to a new decade low and is expected to worsen amid shrinking job vacancies, a new report says.

Accounting and business advisory...

Mon, 15/01/2024 - 05:54


UK foreign secretary hints more strikes if Houthis continue attacking

Britain could strike Houthi targets in Yemen again if the rebel group continues to attack ships in the Red Sea, Foreign Secretary David Cameron has...

Sun, 14/01/2024 - 10:06


UPDATE: UK PM Sunak in Kyiv with promise of military aid for next year

Rishi Sunak has promised that the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine, as he announced a £2.5 billion military aid package for the coming...

Fri, 12/01/2024 - 14:03


UPDATE: US, UK strike Yemen rebels, adding to fears of wider war

US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who say...

Fri, 12/01/2024 - 09:23


UK’s Sunak to visit Ukraine with multi-billion package of military aid

Rishi Sunak is making a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, as the UK announced it will provide £2.5 billion in military aid...

Fri, 12/01/2024 - 08:01


TOP NEWS: UK economy expands by 0.3% in November led by services

The UK economy grew by slightly more than expected in November last year, according to the Office for National Statistics on Friday.

The ONS said...

Fri, 12/01/2024 - 07:24


TOP NEWS: US, UK air strikes pound Yemen after ongoing Red Sea attacks

Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed...

Fri, 12/01/2024 - 05:44


London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges closer UK ties with EU

London’s mayor on Thursday called for closer ties with Europe and a better debate about immigration as he branded Brexit a ‘key contributor’ to Britain’s...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 13:40


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