Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and former Karamoja Affairs ministers Goretti Kitutu and Agness Nandutu have been banned from visiting or living in the United Kingdom (UK).Any of their finances and assets in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, or any overseas British territory, are immediately frozen. In addition, UK individuals and businesses are prohibited...
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UK sanctions Among, Nandutu, Kitutu over Karamoja iron sheets
The United Kingdom (UK)’s Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced sanctions on Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and two former ministers; Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu over corruption. It is the first time the British government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on Ugandan officials for their alleged involvement in corruption. Ms...
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Hot tubs and axe-throwing: How British holiday lets are raising their game to survive
“All the activities make for a wonderful Herefordian experience. We can book different workshops for everybody – all ages, on and offsite,” she says. Price wars Owners and agents are also embracing creative discounting to get more guests through their doors. It means there are bargains to be had – especially in regions where demand...
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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and France – Africa.com
Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell will travel to Abuja, Nigeria; London, United Kingdom; and Paris, France April 29-May 3. In Abuja, the Deputy Secretary will co-chair the sixth U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission (BNC) with Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to discuss partnerships; security cooperation; shared prosperity; democracy, governance and accountability; and the movement of people. He will also...
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Cornwall vs Devon – which is better for a holiday?
Devon Devon is almost twice the size of Cornwall, so there’s more countryside to explore – and huge diversity too. In Dartmoor national park, the largest area of open country in the south of England, you’ll find wild moorland, waterfalls and the temperate rainforest of Wistman Woods. In the north, ancient hedgerows line the lanes...
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UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process
The UK-Rwanda Treaty has been ratified as the Safety of Rwanda Act receives Royal Assent, marking the end of a crucial week in Parliament and getting flights to Rwanda one step closer. The internationally binding Treaty between the UK and Rwanda addresses the Supreme Court’s findings on the partnership last year, introducing measures that make...
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UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions
UK joins the US and Canada in announcing latest sanctions against Iran, following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April. The designations target individuals and companies involved in Iranian drone industry, following last week’s military sanctions. UK also announces plans for further trade sanctions against Iran, targeting additional specific components used in drone and...
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The England and Scotland border ‘badlands’ where tragic history and epic scenery converge
In the 18th century the closest Scottish customs house was in Dunbar 20 miles north. I naively conjure up scenes of savvy smugglers sneaking around the tight wynds of Eyemouth’s old town while Keystone Cops excisemen give comical chase. The reality was darker, as Janes reveals: “They would have used force if they had to....
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N.B. tourism minister defends pricey trip to United Kingdom, France | CBC News
New Brunswick’s tourism minister is defending a trip she and her top officials took to the United Kingdom and France that helped her deputy minister rack up a $77,000 travel bill last year. Tammy Scott-Wallace said the trip last September included meetings with a number of tour operators and public relations firms in London and...
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The 20 most beautiful seaside villages in Britain
There’s just something about the British seaside – we do really love to be beside it. Even in an era of cheap and easy flights to hot and sandy places, the idea of hanging out on the UK coast still manages to exert a strong pull. Specifically, in its little villages. Spots that don’t have...
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This major UK city could trial free public transport
Glaswegians — we don’t want to get your hopes up, but your city could be on its way towards offering totally free public transport. Glasgow City Council has officially been given support to develop a pilot that will give locals access to buses and the subway on the house. It hopes that providing free transport would...
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PM announces ‘turning point’ in European security as UK set to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030
On a visit to Poland, the Prime Minister launches plan to steadily increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade – reaching £87 billion a year in 2030. Rishi Sunak announces ‘biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation’ to meet the challenge of an increasingly dangerous world. Defence...