Tag: British
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King Charles speaks of ‘great sorrow and regret’ over British Empire ‘wrongdoings’
[ad_1] King Charles has told an audience in Nairobi of his “great sorrow and regret” over what he described as the “wrongdoings” of the British Empire during the Kenyan struggle for independence. However, the King did not formally apologise for past abuses, which was a gesture many activists had called for. On his state visit…
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Three-Quarters Of British Voters Want A General Election By Next Spring
[ad_1] The vast majority of voters want an election by next spring, new polling has revealed. The research, by the More in Common think tank, shows that nearly three-quarters – 73% – believe it should happen by May 2024. Only 15% believe Rishi Sunak should go to the country next autumn, and just 12% want…
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Frankie Dettori: Jockey wins with King Of Steel and Trawlerman on British farewell at Ascot
[ad_1] Dettori claimed a double on his British swansong at Ascot “Unreal. Crazy. Nuts. Incredible. Hollywood stuff.” Frankie Dettori’s reaction after celebrating his farewell to British racing with a fairytale double triumph at Ascot. The 52-year-old jockey made his last ride in Britain a winning one with an inspired last-to-first victory on King Of Steel…
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Who Is Leaving Great British Bake Off Next? There’s A Twist After A Contestant Fell Ill
[ad_1] Warning! This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off. The wholesome and well-trusted formula of The Great British Bake Off was thrown into chaos on Wednesday night, as Tasha took a turn for the worse. In the latest episode on Wednesday, Tasha had to exit the tent mid-way…
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Newspaper headlines: ‘Gaza humanitarian crisis’ and ‘British sisters among missing’
[ad_1] Image caption, The Guardian also leads with the faltering of the US-led bid to ease the blockade of Gaza. Some two million Palestinians are trapped with water, food and medicine running out, “raising the prospect of a humanitarian disaster”, it says. Also on the front, it reports that Poland’s ruling populists appear to be…
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Rishi Sunak confirms British death toll from horrific Hamas terror attack on Israel | Politics | News
[ad_1] An emotional Rishi Sunak has confirmed that six British citizens are confirmed dead since Hamas’ violent attack on Israel a week ago on Saturday. The Prime Minister delivered the news with a “heavy heart”, adding that a further 10 British citizens are missing, “some of whom are feared to be among the dead”. Mr…
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Israel-Palestine war LIVE: British nationals urged to be on alert in case route out of Gaza opens as PM Rishi Sunak works with foreign officials to seek safe return of 60,000 Britons while battle with Hamas continues
[ad_1] By Elena Salvoni Published: 08:11 BST, 15 October 2023 | Updated: 12:04 BST, 15 October 2023 Advertisement The Star of David has been graffitied on the doors of homes in Berlin, in a chilling echo of anti-Semitic persecution of Jewish people under the Nazis. Pictures circulating online show the symbol was drawn on several…
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Jamaica Weighs Making Patois Official Language As British Ties Fray
[ad_1] Walk into any government office, courtroom or classroom in Jamaica, and you’ll be expected to speak the official language, English. But venture into the street, tune into a radio talk show, or flip through the pages of Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, or step into someone’s home or scroll through the feeds of Jamaican influencers,…
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Brexit red tape sees British expats locked out of their pensions
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight British citizens living abroad face being locked out of their pensions because of post-Brexit rules which see bank accounts shut down. Britain’s exit…
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Rishi Sunak pledges to keep British Jews safe amid Israel-Hamas conflict
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has said he will “stop at nothing” to keep Britain’s Jewish community safe, before promising support for Israel along with other world leaders after the…