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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Italian court rejects Meloni plan to hold asylum-seekers in Albania
Anger in ruling coalition as first group of migrants sent to processing centres ordered to be returned to Italy5 days ago -
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Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games confirmed
Glasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.5 days ago -
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Barca chief says club rejected $270M Yamal bid
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims the club turned down an offer worth $270 million (€250M) for forward Lamine Yamal in the summer.5 days ago -
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Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.5 days ago -
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Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows
Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures6 days ago -
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Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Netherlands mulls sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda
Critics say plan mooted by coalition government led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party is ‘totally unfeasible’. The Dutch coalition government, headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom ...6 days ago -
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SpaceX sues California regulators over rejected launches, claiming political bias
SpaceX filed a lawsuit against a California commission Tuesday, accusing members of political bias after they rejected the aerospace company’s request to allow more rocket launches from an air base ...October 16 - California -
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Imran Khan uni chancellor bid rejected, says adviser
Mr Khan applied for the role from prison in Pakistan, where he has been for over a year.October 16 -
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The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneOctober 16 -
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The Papers: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate' for Starmer
Wednesday's papers swoop on news that Thomas Tuchel will take over from Gareth Southgate as England coach.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit
Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to LebanonOctober 16 -
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Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...October 16 -
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‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitOctober 16 -
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Shohei Ohtani moving down in Dodgers' batting order? Dave Roberts calls idea 'comical' ahead of NLCS Game 3
Ohtani is 0 for 19 in October with the bases emptyOctober 16 - MLB -
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No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...October 15 -
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Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate
Kenya’s High Court has rejected an application by the deputy president’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office ...October 15 -
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EU ministers nod to support for nuclear energy ahead of UN climate summit
Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolvedOctober 15 - Climate -
World - The Guardian
About 80% of countries fail to submit plans to preserve nature ahead of global summit
Countries promised to save 30% of land and sea for nature - but as their deadline approaches, only 24 have followed through with a plan. More than 80% of countries have failed to submit plans to ...October 15 -
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Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?
And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.October 14 -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Mulberry's Majority Shareholder Rejects Sweetened Bid From Frasers
The British luxury brand’s majority shareholder declined a sweetened offer from Frasers Group to take full ownership for $94.1 million.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14 -