On July 18, a massive riot broke out in the northern English city of Leeds in Harehills. Reports say the chaos fell out of children being taken into care by govt agents in Luxor Street. Social workers removed the four children from the family without providing a clear reason. The public outrage began after social...
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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King’s Speech
In an anticipated move towards more stringent regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the UK government has announced the introduction of an AI Bill in the King’s Speech. This legislation marks a significant departure from the previous administration’s flexible, principle-based framework, aiming instead for binding regulations that ensure the responsible use of AI. Simon Morris,...
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UK government’s new cabinet: Richard Hermer KC becomes new Attorney General – Times of India
The United Kingdom’s Keir Starmer-led government has appointed Richard Hermer KC as Attorney General on Friday. “Richard Hermer KC has been appointed Attorney General @attorneygeneral . He will attend Cabinet,” the UL PM’s official account tweeted. As an Attorney General, Hermer’s work will be the specific statutory duty to superintend the discharge of duties by...
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India-UK ties to grow incrementally with a fair share of challenges
The results of the recent parliamentary elections held in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2024, had been widely expected. The landslide victory of the UK’s Labour Party led by Sir Keir Starmer, which won 410 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons with 34% of the popular vote, is a harbinger of...
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UK shop price inflation eases to lowest level in more than two years
The UK’s annual inflation rate dropped to 0.6% in May. Credit: William Barton via Shutterstock. Shop price inflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since November 2021, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ. The country’s annual inflation rate dropped to 0.6% this month (May), down from 0.8%...
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UK Government Emergency Kit: List Of Items To Prepare For Pandemic-Like Situation
A website that went live in UK recently outlines the basic and crucial components of an Emergency Kit (Representational Image.) Photo : iStock The United Kingdom Government has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering household preparedness for a range of potential emergencies. The website, Prepare, went live on May 22, with Deputy Prime Minister...
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UK promises £100 million to the World Bank to combat global challenges
image: @peterspiro | iStock The United Kingdom has announced a £100 million contribution to the World Bank during the Spring Meeting in Washington D.C. This commitment aims to unlock £1 billion of support over the next decade, using the World Bank’s lending capacity to tackle challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, pandemics and poverty....