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RUSI supports the Government’s position that the defence industry can be an important driver of economic growth. Basically, boosting the economic case for increased spending on the UK’s defence and security. According to the Institute’s research – the report is entitled “The Defence Pound, National & Local Prosperity” – the defence sector accounts for one…
The idea follows the US Doge, which was launched during Donald Trump’s presidency to cut federal spending. Billionaire Musk was involved but has since left his position spearheading the unit. On Monday, Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf announced on X that West Northamptonshire and Lancashire were next in line to be visited by the audit…
An inquest has heard how Bethan Amy James, the daughter of former England cricketer Steve James, was ‘dismissed’ by doctors before she died just 48 hours after being taken to hospital. Bethan Amy James died aged 21 just 48 hours after being taken to hospital(Image: Facebook) The 21-year-old daughter of a former cricket star tragically…
The college was named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list, which celebrated organisations with consistently high levels of employee engagement. Survey results showed that the college scored above the national average in key areas such as engagement, empowerment, wellbeing, communication, and confidence in management. Janet Gardner, principal and chief executive officer…
Former counter terrorism minister Lord West, who held office at the time, revealed how al Qaeda terrorists attempted to poison London’s water supplies in 2008, but were thwarted by the security services. The government at the time tackled Westminster over steps to protect Britain’s reservoirs against attack by hostile forces. These revelations have come following…
Trade Secretary’s message comes after UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and EU Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security and global trade. Trade Secretary targets economic growth and jobs, saying deals with India, US and EU make UK the most connected economy for…
This month sees the return of Netflix’s most watched series of all time, for one last season to bring it all to a close. We are, of course, talking about Squid Game, returning for season 3 at the end of the month after season 2 left things on a major cliffhanger. It isn’t the only…
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, were seen cheering for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the stands of the Narendra Modi stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Tuesday, during the final of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Former UK prime minister Rishi…
British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges A new bilateral architecture partnership between Canada and the U.K. is being billed as an initiative that could help both countries better grapple with their respective housing challenges. Last month, the governing bodies of the architecture profession in Canada and the U.K….
The free trade agreement between India and the UK, concluded on May 6, incorporates a mechanism that would allow either party to renegotiate specific clauses if the other offers better terms to a third country through separate bilateral agreements, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTA is projected to increase UK GDP by…