LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) – A coalition of 15 major investors managing 2.4 trillion pounds ($3 trillion) will use this year’s shareholder meeting season to press some of Britain’s biggest…
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Fears Grow Over Police Collecting Data From Lone Child Refugees in UK
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossPolice have been collecting the sensitive data of unaccompanied child asylum seekers and sharing it with immigration enforcement, sparking fears it could be used against them for their deportation. As…
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UK Publishing Industry Reports Record-breaking Year in 2022
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe UK publishing industry had a “record-breaking year” in 2022, with a total income of £6.9bn. A Year in Publishing, a look at the state of the book market by trade…
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LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – Britain’s economy stagnated in February as strikes by public workers hit output but a bounce in January was stronger than first thought, meaning a recession…
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UK Weather: Gloomy Spring Showers Set to Return This Week Before ‘mini Heatwave’ of 20C
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenAfter last week’s predictions of a mini heatwave on the way, Brits will actually be waking up to cloudy skies this morning with parts of England experiencing bouts of patchy rain.…
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‘Anti-Maths Mindset’ Costs UK a Huge Sum, Rishi Sunak Claims
The UK possesses an inherent “anti-maths mindset” that is hampering efforts to improve numeracy, Rishi Sunak is to say as he relaunches his plan to make maths education until 18 compulsory. In…
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Northern Ireland Economy Showing Signs of Improvement – Ulster Bank
The Northern Ireland economy showed unexpected signs of improved performance in February, an Ulster Bank survey suggests. Every month the bank surveys about 200 firms, asking about things like employment,…
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James Martin: From Belfast Barista to Beverly Hills
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenIt’s not often that a Belfast barista gets serenaded by the glitterati of Hollywood. But then it’s not often that you win an Oscar and celebrate your birthday at the…
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Joe Biden Confirms Intention to Visit Northern Ireland
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossUS President Joe Biden has confirmed he plans to visit the north in his upcoming Irish visit. Mr Biden said on Monday “it’s my intention to go to Northern Ireland…
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KING Charles is set to visit Ireland this summer on what is expected to be the monarch’s first official state visit after his coronation. Officials and security services on both…