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3 days ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry,” King Charles and Queen Camilla said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
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5 days ago | 
money.rediff.com | Aditi Khanna
London, Apr 19 (PTI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and President Donald Trump held productive talks on the ongoing discussions towards a trade agreement with the US to address the hefty import tariffs imposed by the American administration on countries around the world. Downing Street said the phone call on Friday also covered the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the recent US strikes on a Yemeni port to target Houthi rebels.
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6 days ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“That the Parliament commends the work of the Gandhian Peace Society in addressing prejudice against the Hindu community in Scotland,” reads Regan’s motion entitled ‘Gandhian Peace Society’s Report to Address Prejudice Against Scotland’s Hindu Community’.
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1 week ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“The government has already provided a number of staff to support the council with logistics and make sure the response on the ground is swift to address the associated public health risks,” a UK government spokesperson said. “In light of the ongoing public health risk, a small number of office-based military personnel with operational planning expertise have been made available to Birmingham City Council to further support in this area,” the spokesperson said.
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1 week ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“The Gambling Commission has charged 15 people with offences under the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation into alleged cheating related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election,” the independent gambling watchdog said in a statement. “The investigation, initiated in June 2024, focused on individuals suspected of using confidential information – specifically advance knowledge of the proposed election date – to gain an unfair advantage in betting markets.
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1 week ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“The ACC has made various allegations against Ms Siddiq through the media in the last few months. The allegations are completely false and have been dealt with in writing by Ms Siddiq’s lawyers,” the spokesperson said. “The ACC has not responded to Ms Siddiq or put any allegations to her directly or through her lawyers. Ms Siddiq knows nothing about a hearing in Dhaka relating to her and has no knowledge of any arrest warrant that is said to have been issued,” the statement said.
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1 week ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
“From across our society, armed forces, those who contribute to our schools, NHS, charities, and businesses. If you think about it, throughout our history, from fighting for Britain in the World Wars and today the work supporting people struggling with the cost of living, or welcoming refugees from Ukraine, the generosity of gurdwaras across Britain,” he said. “I’m always very humbled when I see that work, care, beacon of light in our communities.
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1 week ago | 
money.rediff.com | Aditi Khanna
London, Apr 13 (PTI) The UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to boost economic growth. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said the UK Global Tariff will be temporarily suspended on 89 products, saving UK businesses an estimated GBP 17 million a year.
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1 week ago | 
money.rediff.com | Aditi Khanna
London, Apr 12 (PTI) Both Houses of the UK Parliament have been recalled in a break from Easter recess on Saturday to vote on granting the government control of British Steel, as emergency legislation paving the way for the company's nationalisation is debated. The rare Saturday sitting has been called by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in an attempt to block the company's Chinese owners, Jingye, from closing blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant in the Eastern Midlands region of England.
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1 week ago | 
theprint.in | Aditi Khanna
However, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA), the properties were not subject to repossession proceedings and the genuine owners were unaware of the fraudulent sales. “This Silver Notice demonstrates our commitment to cross border cooperation to trace, seize and recover laundered assets, wherever they may be hidden, and we will continue to provide law enforcement partners with the tools they need to tackle these shameful criminals,” said UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis.
