Eleanor Lyons will take up the role to help combat modern slavery. Eleanor Lyons, the current Deputy Children’s Commissioner, has been selected to take up the role of Independent Anti-Slavery…
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EV Makers Such as Tesla Could Fall Under Europe’s Subsidy Probe Into China, EU’s Trade Chief Says
Non-Chinese brands of electric cars, such as Tesla and BMW, could be examined as part of an ongoing subsidy investigation on China that the European Union kicked off earlier this month. “There’s a…
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against non-essential travel to Lebanon and against all travel to south of the country. The British Embassy in Beirut has announced updated travel…
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Rishi Sunak to Sign UK-India Trade Deal Without Binding Worker or Environment Pledges
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansPrime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trade deal with India will not include legally enforceable commitments on labor rights or environmental standards, five people briefed on the text have told POLITICO. British…
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The third Islands Forum took place on 10 October and featured representatives from eligible islands across the UK At the third Islands Forum, held in the Western Isles at Lews…
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The Deep Rooted Problem Holding Back the UK Economy
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe economic shockwaves of the pandemic, and the Ukraine war appear, finally, to be calming. Inflation has fallen for three months in a row and pay is now almost matching…
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Japan’s Marubeni and Partners to Invest $12.3 Billion in UK Clean Energy
by Kit Westby Kit WestJapan’s Marubeni Corp (8002.T) has pledged to invest 10 billion pounds ($12.3 billion) with partners over the next decade in clean energy in the United Kingdom, according to a memorandum of understanding…
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UK Fined €32m Over Yacht Fuels Used in Last Days as EU Member
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe UK has been fined €32m (ÂŁ28m) by the European court of justice (ECJ) over yacht fuels used in the dying days of EU membership. In a sign that Brussels…
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Storm Agnes Latest: Met Office Issues New Weather Warning for Torrential Rain
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenThe Met Office have issued a new weather warning for torrential rain this evening. It comes as Storm Agnes arrived overnight with powerful 80mph gusts, leading to power outages, widespread flooding and the toppling of…
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Early views are being sought by the CMA on the proposed UK merger between Three and Vodafone. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today providing an early opportunity for…