www.independent.co.uk Macron ‘to make state visit before Trump’ as UK seeks closer ties with Europe
The French President is said to have received an invitation from the King to travel to the UK at the end of May, eight years after taking office.
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/61877028
Emmanuel Macron will be granted a state visit before Donald Trump’s expected trip in September as Britain seeks closer ties with Europe, according to a report.
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub Has Brexit Killed British Trade?
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28399267
Brexit promised the UK a golden era of global trade deals. But five years later, where are they? In this video, we break down the trade agreements Britain secured post-Brexit—what worked, what flopped, and why the U.S. deal remains elusive. From the CPTPP to failed talks with India and Canada, we explore how the UK’s biggest economic gamble turned into a global balancing act. Was it worth it?
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill.
www.statewatch.org Statewatch | UK: Ministry of Justice secretly developing ‘murder prediction’ systemThe Ministry of Justice is developing a system that aims to ‘predict’ who will commit murder, as part of a “data science” project using sensitive personal data on hundreds of thousands of people.
cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/28280646
The Ministry of Justice is developing a system that aims to ‘predict’ who will commit murder, as part of a “data science” project using sensitive personal data on hundreds of thousands of people.
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www.independent.co.uk Starmer under pressure from biggest backers to unpick Brexit after Trump tariffsAs the prime minister grapples with the US trade tariffs, trade unions and business groups are pushing him to negotiate closer ties with the EU
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41924885
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
www.bbc.com Apple-UK data privacy row should not be secret, court rulesThe UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/5637
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.
Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 15:22
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
www.bbc.com PM: I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UKThe UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/5871
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.
Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 17:24
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub MP suspended from Labour Party after arrest
www.bbc.com MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rapeA spokesperson for Labour says he has been suspended from the party after being arrested.
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/2822
A spokesperson for Labour says Dan Norris has been suspended from the party after being arrested.
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www.bbc.com Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaultThe 49-year-old denied he was ever "a rapist", adding: "I've never engaged in non-consensual activity."
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/1295
The 49-year-old denied he was ever "a rapist", adding: "I've never engaged in non-consensual activity."
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www.pravda.com.ua White House pressured UK to criticise Zelenskyy for spat with Trump, Starmer saysUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the White House pushed London to make critical remarks about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Oval Office spat.
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub UK not 'jumping into trade war' with US, says Starmer
www.bbc.com UK not 'jumping into trade war' with US, says Sir Keir StarmerThe UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.
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www.theregister.com UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras installed: As if living in Croydon wasn't bad enough
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www.euronews.com Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US. #EuropeInMotion
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59477372
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www.theguardian.com Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/26116694
Even with the caveats about limited data and untangling causation and correlation, the statistics are striking: the first year of a scheme in Wales where the speed limit on urban roads was lowered to 20mph resulted in about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured.
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www.bbc.com Prince William sends message from tank near Russian border on Estonia tripPrince William joins a training exercise by soldiers in Estonia guarding Nato's eastern border with Russia.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27212838
Summary
Prince William visited Estonia to support UK troops stationed at NATO's eastern flank near the Russian border.
Wearing military uniform, he toured Tapa Camp where 900 British soldiers are deployed alongside Estonian and French troops.
William engaged with soldiers about the proximity to Russia and modern combat challenges, including drone warfare.
The visit symbolized the UK's commitment to Estonia's defense against potential Russian aggression.
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www.politico.eu Germany urges Britain to rejoin EU customs unionCall is at odds with UK Labour’s own post-Brexit red lines.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41023869
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub 7 Ways Brexit Transformed the European Union
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27090644
The UK left the European Union thinking it would gain sovereignty and economic independence. But nearly a decade later, many Britons regret their decision, and some are even asking if the UK should rejoin the EU. However, the real question is: Does the EU even want Britain back? From new trade agreements to stricter immigration policies, Brexit forced Europe to change in ways no one expected. Would the UK be welcomed back, or is the EU better off without it?
Let’s break down the 7 major changes Brexit triggered in the European Union!
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www.livescience.com Stonehenge isn't the oldest monument of its kind in England, study revealsFlagstones, an ancient monument and burial ground in England, is older than Stonehenge, a new radiocarbon-dating study finds.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27095102
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United Kingdom @europe.pub tfm @europe.pub Starmer Cuts UK Welfare by £5 Billion, Risking Labour Rebellion
cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/24069473
The UK Labour government announced it would save billions of pounds a year by slashing welfare spending, unveiling controversial reforms which have provoked criticism from disability campaigners and divided Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing party.
The government will toughen the criteria that sick and disabled people must meet to qualify for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs), a key benefit aimed at helping people with disabilities go about their daily lives, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall told the House of Commons on Tuesday. The reforms are expected to save over £5 billion ($6.5 billion) a year by 2030, she said.
The move to arrest a ballooning welfare budget has already stirred [discontent](https://archive.is/o/b7ses/https://www.bloom
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www.theguardian.com Keir Starmer to unveil drastic disability benefit cuts despite oppositionChanges could deny benefits to people who need help to wash or to remember to go to the toilet
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/40889552