LONDON (AP) — Millions of voters in England and Wales cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections amounting to the last big test before a U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Conservative Party ousted from power after 14 years. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will hope he can point to...
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United Kingdom: Restoration project honors enduring impact of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message of peace | BWNS
BRISTOL, United Kingdom — The Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom recently marked the completion of the restoration of an apartment at 17 Royal York Crescent in Bristol, where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá stayed and gave public presentations in 1911 and again in 1913 during His historic travels to the West. Members of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly of...
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UK’s senior ex-military figures back plan for new ‘volunteer army’ in case of war
Three of the UK’s most senior military figures have backed a bold new blueprint for a volunteer army reserve involving retired ex-service personnel to bolster the Armed Forces in the event of war. The plans, which are being considered by Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, would see 20,000 former regular Army and...
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UK students begin new wave of protests against Gaza war after US arrests
A fresh wave of student demonstrations and encampments are under way at UK universities in protest over the war in Gaza after violent scenes on campuses in the US, where hundreds have been arrested in a crackdown by police. Protests were due to take place in at least six universities on Wednesday, including Sheffield, Bristol,...
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Why Britain’s towns and cities are going bust
Birmingham’s city center is thronged by empty lots with unfinished and unstarted building projects, like this one in the Deritend area. In 1890, an American journalist named Julian Ralph traveled from New York to Birmingham, an industrial powerhouse lying squarely in the center of England, and found it to be “the best-governed city in the...
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U.S. reduces arms licensing burden for U.K., Australia to boost AUKUS
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department unveiled its proposal to reduce licensing requirements for transferring military equipment and sensitive technology to Australia and Britain as part of the AUKUS defense project. AUKUS, formed in 2021 to address shared worries about China’s growing power, would involve Australia acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines, among other items of defense...
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UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities
UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda. This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda. New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to crack down on...
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Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK
DUBLIN: Ireland is looking to amend the law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the United Kingdom, broadcaster RTE said on Sunday after an influx over the border with Northern Ireland. Dublin’s Minister of Justice Helen McEntee, who visits London on Monday, told a parliamentary committee this week that she estimates 80 percent...
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New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK
World-first laws protecting UK consumers and businesses from hacking and cyber-attacks take effect today manufacturers of products such as phones, TVs and smart doorbells are now required to implement minimum security standards against cyber threats consumers will benefit from banning of easily guessable default passwords, marking a significant leap in protecting individuals, society and the...
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Houthi Rebels Down US Drone, Target UK Ship With Naval Missiles
The attacks by Houthis have only disrupted global trade (Representational) Sana’a: Yemen’s Houthis have struck again, with reports emerging of an oil tanker damaged and a US drone shot down amid escalating tensions over Israel’s offensive in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. In his latest televised address, the Houthis’ military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for...
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Prince Harry is returning to UK on this date after reportedly ‘scrapping’ the visit
Prince Harry is returning to the United Kingdom for a ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, according to an Independent UK report. Prince Harry to illuminate St Paul’s with Invictus anniversary reading amidst security buzz. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File Photo(REUTERS) “Whenever Harry travels to the UK, his trips are always dependent on...
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The UK is officially one of the world’s best road trip destinations
From the tippity top of the mountain highways in Scotland to Wales’ winding coastal roads, the UK has plenty of marvellous spots for a scenic drive. And we at Time Out certainly know a place or two that make for a really cracking road trip. But there’s a little more to a road trip than prettiest drives...