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Britain joins fresh EU sanctions against Russia
Xinhua News Agency
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LONDON, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Britain on Friday joined the European Union's (EU) new package of sanctions on Russia. Britain and the EU announced on Friday a lowering of the Crude Oil Price Cap, from 60 U.S. dollars a barrel to 47.60 dollars,...
UK investigating employee over “repugnant” petition deemed anti-Semitic
WTVQ 36 - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has launched an investigation after a controversial petition — described as allegedly anti-Semitic — was linked to a UK employee, according to university officials. President Eli...
UK police end Kneecap Glastonbury inquiry citing ‘insufficient evidence’
Malay Mail
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July 19, 2025
LONDON, July 19 — UK police said yesterday they had dropped a criminal investigation into on-stage comments by Irish rappers Kneecap at the Glastonbury festival. Avon and Somerset Police in southwest England said last month it had launched an...
Brits 'not safe' as Putin 'challenges world order', warns ex-NATO chief
The Mirror
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July 18, 2025
Britain and its people are not safe amid crumbling army preparedness, a former NATO chief has warned Parliament. Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, who co-wrote the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), said the UK is lacking in ammunition, training, people,...
UK Equity Capital Markets: New UK public offers and admissions to trading regime in force in early 2026
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
On 15 July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final rules for the new UK public offers and admissions to trading regime which will take effect on 19 January 2026, replacing the current EU-derived regulatory framework. On the...
UK Names, Sanctions 18 Russian Intelligence Officers
Breitbart
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July 18, 2025
LONDON (AP) – The U.K. on Friday sanctioned Russian military intelligence units and officers it said were behind preparations for a 2022 bomb attack on a theater in southern Ukraine that killed hundreds of civilians. Britain’s foreign ministry...
British woman in her 20s found dead behind Normandy church on family holiday
The Mirror
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July 18, 2025
The woman was found dead in Barfleur, south-west France (file photo) A British woman has died on holiday after being discovered behind a church in France. The victim, said to be in her 20s, was found in a rocky area behind the St-Nicolas church on...
UK employee removed from duties over online petition, President Capilouto says
WKYT - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky is investigating what it calls an antisemitic petition created by a University of Kentucky employee. In a letter to the campus community, UK President Eli Capilouto says that the employee—whom the...
Reports of motel robbery deemed ‘unfounded’ following RCMP investigation
Energeticcity.ca
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July 18, 2025
RCMP officers in Fort St. John say reports of a robbery at Motel 6 in Fort St. John have been proven unfounded. RCMP officers outside Motel 6 (Chris Walker) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police officers in Fort St. John say reports of a robbery at a motel...
UK Inflation Hits 3.4% in June, Matching Economist Forecasts
DevX
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July 18, 2025
Inflation reached 3.4% in the twelve months to June, according to the latest economic data. This figure aligns precisely with expectations from economists surveyed by Reuters, who had projected this exact rate. The 3.4% inflation rate represents...
The cheap and easy way to invest (without the risk)
The Times
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Savers with hefty amounts of cash in the bank will soon be nudged towards investment products, risk warnings could be watered down and an advertising campaign to “highlight the opportunities of investing” is ready to roll, the chancellor said this...
British police confirm their investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury set is closed, without charges
Louder
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July 18, 2025
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that their investigation into Kneecap's performance at this summer's Glastonbury festival has been closed, and that no action is to be taken against the Belfast/Derry hip-hop trio. The rap group's appearance...
UK, India likely to unveil trade deal next week, including whisky, EVs, textiles, sources say
Business Recorder
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July 18, 2025
NEW DELHI/LONDON: India and Britain are expected to seal a long-awaited free trade deal next week, two Indian government sources said, granting Indian textiles and electric vehicles some duty-free access to the UK market and easing British exports...
Deals & Moves: Motley Fool Hires Financial Planning Lead; AlphaCore Names Investment Strategist
Wealth Management
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July 18, 2025
Motley Fool’s Wealth Unit Brings on Financial Planning Head Motley Fool Wealth Management, an affiliate of Alexandria, Va.-based Motley Fool, has hired Sabrina Rosh from Ellevest as director of financial planning. In the newly created position,...
Dividend Investing: These 4% Stocks Are up Big in the Past Year
The Motley Fool Canada
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July 18, 2025
Home » Investing » Dividend Investing: These 4% Stocks Are up Big in the Past Year Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock and another top gainer that could be ready for outsized dividend growth moving forward. Posted by Joey Frenette is a journalist,...
Jonathan Cook: Britain’s Repressive Defense of Genocide
Consortium News
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July 18, 2025
The British establishment is creating a climate of fear about protesting in any meaningful way against Israel’s oppression of Palestinians. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in June . (No. 10 Downing/Flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) By Jonathan Cook...
EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions; Moscow's energy revenue and spies targeted
Japan Today
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July 18, 2025
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message is clear: Europe...
India's Prime Minister Prepares To Visit Britain For The First Time In Seven Years
Charter 97
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What is the purpose of the visit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Britain next week to sign a trade agreement, reports Politico. Modi's trip could be the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Britain since 2018, and...
Gambling reform APPG launches new inquiry on regulation in Great Britain
iGB
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July 17, 2025
The APPG inquiry will seek to gather evidence through 12 September. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform has launched a new inquiry into the future of regulation in Great Britain amid growing concerns of gambling harm as a...
Astronomer launches formal investigation into CEO Andy Byron in wake of Coldplay kiss cam scandal
Irish Mirror
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July 18, 2025
Astronomer has launched a formal investigation into CEO Andy Byron following the explosive fallout from the Coldplay kiss cam debacle. The company's married chief executive and a blonde woman, believed to be Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s chief...