By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Labour government has done nothing to stimulate much-needed growth, the boss of supermarket group Asda said on Friday. Asda’s veteran executive chairman Allan Leighton, who in a five decade career has also chaired Britain’s Co-operative Group and the Royal Mail, said finance minister Rachel …
Read More »UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truck
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Read More »UK’s disgraced Prince Andrew gives up royal title
The UK’s Prince Andrew on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York under pressure from his brother King Charles, amid further revelations about his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I will… no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me,” Andrew, 65, …
Read More »European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing a wide array of postal services to pause shipping as they await for more clarity on the rule.The exemption, known as the “ de minimis ” exemption, allows packages worth less than …
Read More »European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing a wide array of postal services to pause shipping as they await for more clarity on the rule.The exemption, known as the “ de minimis ” exemption, allows packages worth less than …
Read More »Czech Billionaire Named UK's Royal Mail Chairman – Barron's
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been named chairman of Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail following a takeover of its parent company, … Source link
Read More »Starmer-Trump meeting resolves nothing for British imperialism
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will host a summit on Sunday, reportedly involving over a dozen European leaders including France, Germany and Italy, to report back on his Thursday White House meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The only message he can deliver is one Europe’s …
Read More »EU, Britain to face off in post-Brexit fishing battle case
The court sits in the Peace Palace in the Hague (Nick Gammon) A tiny silver fish which is an important food source in the North Sea will take centre stage Tuesday as the European Union and Britain square off over post-Brexit fishing rights. The bitter arbitration case over sandeels is …
Read More »UK Govt Set To Expand Ransomware Payment Ban
Text size The UK government said on Tuesday it would consult on proposals to ban bodies running essential public services and critical national infrastructure from making ransomware payments. The ban would aim to cut the flow of ransom payments to organised cybercrime groups as well boost intelligence gathering to target …
Read More »King Charles calls for unity in first royal intervention as racial riots targeting Muslims rock Britain
LONDON, Aug 10 — King Charles called for mutual respect and understanding after racist riots that targeted Muslims and migrants in Britain, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Friday, marking the first intervention by the monarch since the unrest began last week. The king thanked police and emergency services for …
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