British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Friday that his Conservative government would cut taxes should it win reelection this year. “I can’t today tell you what will be in the Conservative manifesto for the next parliament,” the chancellor of the exchequer said in a speech. “But what I can do is make a very…
London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday secured a record third term, dealing the Conservatives another damaging defeat in their worst local election results in recent memory months before an expected general election. Khan, 53, beat Tory challenger Susan Hall to end Tory hopes of winning the UK capital for the first time since 2016. The…
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip. The country’s trade ministry said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow” of aid into Gaza. Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year….
“The number of foreign students applying to bring family members to the UK has plummeted by 80%, according to new figures. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated on Wednesday, May 1, that these statistics indicate the effectiveness of his changes to the country’s visa system.”
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The Military rulers in Burkina Faso have suspended more international media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing the country’s army of killing civilians. The military government has now banned the French network TV-Cinq and the websites of Le Monde and the Guardian, as well as the German broadcaster, Deutsche Welle. The suspension comes…
Following an invitation by Nigeria’s Chief OF Defence Staff, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are expected to tour Nigeria next month. Defence spokesperson Tukur Gusau said the visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s stronghold at the Invictus game and the possibility of hosting the event Modeled after the Warrior Games in the United States,…
British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment for cancer. His first engagement with Queen Camilla would be to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday. The couple will also host Emperor Naruhito and…
Queen Camilla has presented a series of medals to active and retired members of the regiment her father served with in World War Two. The Queen presented five Buchan Medals to Royal Lancers at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire on Monday. There was homage to her late father, Maj Bruce Shand, who served with the…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will increase “military pressure” on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. “In the coming days we will increase the military and political pressure on Hamas because this is the only way to free our hostages,” Netanyahu said…
