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US Launches Air Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Amid International Calls for Restraint

The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting varied international responses and raising concerns about regional escalation. President Donald Trump authorized the strikes using B-2 stealth bombers and submarine-launched missiles, targeting facilities at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz linked to Iran's nuclear program. Trump stated the action had "completely and fully obliterated" key nuclear installations. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged Iran's nuclear program as a "grave threat to international security" while calling for diplomatic solutions. The UK government was informed of the strikes in advance but did not participate in the military action. Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy had previously attempted to persuade the Trump administration to pursue de-escalation and diplomatic processes rather than military action alongside Israel. "Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to […]

Peter Atitebi June 22, 2025

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Politics

Government Unveils ยฃ275 Million Skills Training Program as Core of New Industrial Strategy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will present a comprehensive industrial strategy on Monday, positioning skills training as the foundation for economic recovery and reduced dependence on foreign labor. The decade-long "national renewal" plan allocates ยฃ275 million toward training British workers for growth industry positions that currently require imported labor. The initiative targets specific sectors, including defense, engineering, digital technology, and construction. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated the strategy "will help transform our skills system to end the overreliance on foreign labor and ensure British workers can secure good, well-paid jobs in the industries of tomorrow and drive growth and investment right across the country." The industrial strategy launch will precede a new trade plan later this week designed to establish the UK as the world's most business-connected nation. Economic pressures have intensified following recent data showing the economy contracted 0.3% […]

Peter Atitebi June 22, 2025

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Major Trade Breakthrough as Canada Finally Backs Britain’s Pacific Deal After Years of Stalemate

Canada has committed to ratifying Britain's membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) following discussions between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. The Canadian government plans to introduce parliamentary legislation this autumn to formally approve Britain's entry into the trade bloc. While the UK joined the CPTPP in 2024, both Canada and Mexico have yet to complete the ratification process, preventing British exporters from accessing promised tariff-free benefits in these markets. The CPTPP encompasses eleven member nations, including Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, representing a combined GDP of ยฃ12 trillion, according to government estimates. The agreement reduces import duties and trade barriers across financial services, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. During bilateral talks at Parliament Hill on Sunday, both leaders addressed the […]

Peter Atitebi June 16, 2025

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Sports

Bezzecchi Claims Victory at British MotoGP After Quartararo’s Technical Failure

Marco Bezzecchi secured Aprilia's first victory of the 2025 MotoGP season at the British Grand Prix following a dramatic race that featured multiple crashes, a red flag restart, and a late technical failure that denied Fabio Quartararo what appeared to be a certain win. The race began with immediate drama as Alex Marquez launched well from the grid, overtaking pole-sitter Quartararo for the lead before crashing at Abbey corner when his Ducati GP24 lost grip and hit the outside barrier. His brother Marc, who had also started strongly and inherited the lead, suffered a similar fate on lap two, losing the front at Maggotts corner and sliding into the run-off area. However, both Marquez brothers received an unexpected reprieve when Honda tester Aleix Espargaro crashed at Vale corner on the previous lap, with his motorcycle colliding with Franco Morbidelli's bike […]

Peter Atitebi May 25, 2025

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UK Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Employment and Vacancies Fall

Britain's jobs market continued to cool last month, according to data revealing the impact of employer tax increases and Donald Trump's trade tariffs. The figures will likely reassure the Bank of England that inflation pressures are diminishing. Provisional tax office data released Tuesday showed employee numbers fell by nearly 33,000 in April following a 47,000 drop in March. Job vacancies declined further below pre-pandemic levels, decreasing by 42,000 - the largest drop in over a year - in the three months to April, reaching 761,000. Average weekly earnings, excluding bonuses, increased by 5.6% from January to March compared to the same period last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. This marks the slowest growth rate since the three months to November. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast regular wage growth of 5.7%. The pound and financial market expectations […]

Peter Atitebi May 13, 2025

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Major Power Outage Forces Heathrow Airport Closure, Causing Global Flight Disruptions

Britain's Heathrow Airport shut down Friday after a major fire at a nearby electrical substation cut power to the facility, disrupting flight schedules worldwide. Approximately 70 firefighters battled the blaze in west London, which also disabled the airport's backup power system. Large orange flames and black smoke were visible before firefighters contained the fire. By morning, roads around Britain's largest airport were mostly empty except for some departing passengers with luggage. Fire investigators will examine the cause, though Energy Minister Ed Miliband indicated it didn't appear to be foul play. Heathrow announced the airport would remain closed until midnight due to the significant power outage, affecting 1,351 scheduled flights and up to 291,000 passengers. "Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information," the airport stated. "We apologize for the inconvenience." The […]

Peter Atitebi March 21, 2025

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