Tag: UK

Final UK Evacuation Flights Leave Port Sudan

The last British evacuation flights have left Port Sudan for Cyprus, according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Two final flights took off from Port Sudan on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the final one leaving at 1:10 a.m. local time. According to Flightradar, the last flight touched down in Larnaca at 6:32…


Trump Gives Biden Royal Criticism for Skipping Historic Coronation

Former president Donald Trump royally criticized President Joe Biden for skipping the historic coronation of the new British monarchs this weekend. During an exclusive interview with a British TV network during his visit to the U.K. on May 3, Trump took issue with Biden’s decision to forgo the May 6 ceremony in London, where 100…


Trump Takes Aim at Biden for Skipping Historic Coronation

Former president Donald Trump royally criticized President Joe Biden for skipping the historic coronation of the new British monarchs this weekend. During an exclusive interview with a British TV network during his visit to the U.K. on May 3, Trump took issue with Biden’s decision to forgo the May 6 ceremony in London, where 100…


British Regulator Easing Rules to Stem Company Outflow From UK Stock Markets

Britain’s top financial regulator announced plans to make stock markets in the United Kingdom and its overseas territories more attractive to companies. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has discussed simplifying financial regulations to make the United Kingdom “more competitive” with foreign stock markets, but there are some concerns that the proposals could hurt shareholders’ rights….


UK Lawmakers Voice Concerns Over AI ‘Explosion,’ Urge Measures to Prevent Misuse

British MPs have raised concerns about the recent “explosion” of artificial intelligence (AI) and have asked what the government has done to prevent misuse of the fast-developing technology. At a debate on AI regulation in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Tory former minister Tim Loughton said that AI is open to abuse by criminals…


UK Parliamentary Committee Warned of Dangers of the ‘Chinese Agenda’ in the Arctic

A parliamentary committee in London has heard of a growing interest in the Arctic by the Chinese regime and the danger posed in the region by its strategic alliance with Russia. On Wednesday the House of Lords’ international relations and defence committee heard from three experts about the threat in the Arctic Circle posed by…


IN-DEPTH: ULEZ Will Wipe Out Half a Billion Pounds a Year from London’s Economy: Report

The economic impact of the proposed extension of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will wipe out “at least” half a billion pounds from the capital’s economy per year, according to new research. A new report, commissioned by Fair Fuel UK and written by economic consultancy CEBR, warns that London’s air pollution-cutting…


Police Given New Powers Amid Coronation Security Boost

The government has given the police emergency powers under new legislation to counter violent or distressing behaviour at protests. It comes just days just ahead of the king’s coronation on May 6. Under the provision of the newly passed Public Order Bill, from May 3 police officers will be able to stop and search protesters,…


Over 70 Children Listed as Foreign Owners of UK Property: Lords

A register used to identify dirty Russian money in the UK has 70 children listed as foreign company owners. The House of Lords heard on Tuesday how the newly released Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) also includes one company owner born in 1897—making the person 126 years old. The anomalies were discussed as peers revealed…


MPs Call for ‘Concrete Action’ Over Welsh Nuclear Power Plant

The UK government must take “concrete action” to facilitate the development of a new nuclear power station in Wales, a committee of MPs has argued. The Welsh Affairs Committee of the House of Commons said on Wednesday, “Concrete commitment by ministers on the future of nuclear energy, and in particular at Wylfa in North Wales,…