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Economic instability from Ukraine war will abate over time, UK's Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britain on Thursday there was no quick fix to the instability prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine but that the economic consequences of the war would abate over time.

Reuters

Baby Covid Concerns: Covid-19 Moms’ Newborns Show Motoric Deficits

Babies born to mothers infected with COVID-19 show difficulties with motor development some weeks after birth, according to results of a preliminary study at a clinic in Spain which stand in contrast to information by Britain’s National Health Service (NHS).

Zenger

Average cost of filling up car in UK hits record 100 pounds

The average cost of filling up a typical family car has exceeded 100 pounds, or $125, for the first time in Britain as Russia’s war in Ukraine drives gasoline prices higher

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India's Apollo Global, Reliance Make a Binding Offer For UK's Boots: Bloomberg

Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO) and Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd. led consortium have made a binding offer for Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WBA) international arm, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The source stated that the proposal values Boots at more than £5 billion ($6.3 billion). Walgreens is seeking a valuation of around £7…

Benzinga

UK government sends Queen Elizabeth a music box to celebrate her jubilee

Britain's government sent Queen Elizabeth a specially-commissioned musical box to mark her platinum jubilee, depicting on its lid the black front door of the Prime Minister's Number 10 Downing Street office.

Reuters

UK ‘being held back over labour shortages,’ Fuller’s boss says

THE boss of pub chain Fuller’s has accused the Government of “holding back Britain” as the firm wrestles with labour shortages crippling the capital’s hospitality sector.

Evening Standard

UK confident its plan for Northern Ireland does not break international law

Britain is confident it will not break international law with plans to introduce legislation to unilaterally deal with problems caused by the post-Brexit arrangements that cover trade with Northern Ireland.

Reuters

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Editorial: The UK’s Conservatives need to find a new leader

If ever there was a Pyrrhic victory, Boris Johnson’s win in this week’s no-confidence vote must qualify. Britain’s prime minister secured the majority he needed to hang on, if he decides to, but by the surprisingly narrow margin of 211 votes to 148. More than 40% of his own party…

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UK's PM Looks to Reset Leadership after Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday outline plans to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, as he seeks to move on from a damaging series of scandals and a confidence vote called by his own MPs. Johnson won the vote but with 40 percent of his own side refusing to back…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What we know about the three men risking the death penalty after being captured by Russia

Three men are at risk of facing the death penalty after they were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. Here's what we know about the case.

ABC News

Fuel cost surge and dire economic forecast shatter PM’s hope of reset

Zero-growth warning for UK as petrol prices surge and OECD says Britain will be weakest economy in G7 next year

The Guardian - UK

Harvey Weinstein allegedly assaulted a woman in London

Harvey Weinstein is set to be hit with further police charges amid evidence he indecently assaulted a young woman in Britain.

The New Daily

Vladimir Putin making big mistake by constantly threatening nuclear war, experts say

A damning new report about the Russian dictator's highly provocative statements on the possible use of nuclear weapons suggests the Kremlin’s strategy may be backfiring on them

Daily Mirror

Why becoming a republic may be risky for Britain

Letters: There are far more potent threats to democracy than having a non-elected head of state, writes Duncan Wilson in response to Polly Toynbee’s article on the monarchy. Plus letters from Roger Smith, Lyn A Dade and Michael Peel

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Britain's 'most wanted woman' who used wig to hide from police to be flown back to UK

Sarah Panitzke asked Spanish judges to reject a UK extradition application which would have led to her being made to serve an eight-year prison sentence over a multi-million pound fraud scheme

Reuters

UK agrees plan for reforming governance of British Virgin Islands

Britain on Wednesday said it had agreed a comprehensive plan to reform the governance of the British Virgin Islands without being ruled from London at this stage after an official report found systemic dishonesty in the British overseas territory.

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UK charities seek injunction to block migrant deportations to Rwanda

Human rights groups said their lawyers had submitted papers on Wednesday at the High Court in London to get an injunction to halt next week's planned deportation of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda, a scheme which has drawn wide criticism.

Manchester Evening News

Historic weavers cottages listed after 'emergency' application by heritage campaigners

SAVE Britain’s Heritage successfully moved to have the vacant building, in Long Street, Middleton, recognised as historically important after a developer tabled proposals to redevelop the site.

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Fraudster jailed for taking Battle of Britain medal from 102-year-old Dunkirk veteran

Vincent Morgan also fleeced the pensioner of more than £4,000

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Camera Obscura hits back after visitor claims it's just 'a bunch of pictures'

It's considered one of the best attractions in Edinburgh and 'Britain's most fun day out', but one recent visitor doesn't agree, leaving a savage review on TripAdvisor.

Evening Standard

Ditch the yes men, Boris, or face the fate I watched Gordon Brown suffer

There we all were. Basking in the glow of post Platty Joobs Britain. Chuckling fondly at the memory of the Queen chatting marmalade sandwiches with Paddington bear. Then it hit us like a train on Monday morning. I decided to treat myself to a bit of a lie-in after a…

The Independent UK

UK on brink of recession and will fall behind all major economies except Russia, OECD warns

Zero growth forecast for Britain next year and global average slashed to 2.8 per cent

Evening Standard

These film protests are worryingly effective censorship

The subtitle to the controversial film The Lady of Heaven is “the untold story” and it looks as though it’s going to remain untold, at least in Britain, now that Cineworld has pulled the film out of concern for the safety of its staff. The latest outbreak of censorship is…

The Independent UK

Irish leader sees no UK will to end Brexit trade standoff

Ireland's prime minister says Britain appears to have no political will to resolve its festering trade dispute with the European Union

The Independent UK

Which Conservatives could succeed UK's Johnson if he falls?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to narrowly win a no-confidence vote from his own Conservative Party, but the result dealt a heavy blow to his authority

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