Beth Malcolm is Scottish based Journalist at Heriot-Watt University studying French and British Sign Language. She is originally from the north west of England but is living in Edinburgh to complete her studies.
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The United Kingdom government has set out plans for operating against companies dodging strict sanctions, including those following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ministry of the United Kingdom has implied that the Office of Trade Sanctions
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – SMEs are currently encountering significant economic challenges. In addition to grappling with high interest rates and persistent inflation, there is another potential obstacle on the horizon. The rise in collective action lawsuits poses a risk of gradually
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In an effort to spur expansion, Cluttons’ partners have executed a management buyout of the business. According to the report, the company has secured more funding from Treun Capital to support its global goals. It makes use
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Even though Australia and India’s relationship is becoming closer, as demonstrated by the Second Australia-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, for example, both Canberra and Delhi are beginning to realize that trilateral groups can be an even more effective
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – Social justice activists and lawmakers disapproved of Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s plan to broaden contentious laws allowing facial recognition technology (FRT). The Minister of Justice, Helen McEntee, has instructed her department’s legal staff to incorporate violent disorder
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – The scene is prepared for one of the year’s most anticipated legislative events, and the participants are gathered. Although it’s pantomime season, there’s not much joy around this Scottish budget. Humza Yousaf‘s Cabinet is in the wings,
Europe (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Early in the morning, Kirsten Whitehouse was watching TV news when it finally dawned on her that the United Kingdom had decided to leave the European Union. Following the Brexit referendum on June 24, 2016, Whitehouse, 48,
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Higher education officials have warned that new immigration laws may make it difficult for colleges to get the most incredible talent from outside and may even give the impression that the UK is “closing ranks.” Home Secretary
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The British Technology (BT) Group has introduced innovative technology that improves the quality and dependability of live programming for viewers while reducing costs for networks and broadcasters. BT Group is working with major broadcasters and platforms to
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – Throughout the coronavirus epidemic, Boris Johnson has maintained he did not adopt a “let it rip” approach. He testified for the Covid investigation, saying that he had presented counterarguments at meetings to subvert the consensus. He said
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – The largest mortgage lender in the UK says that house prices increased once more last month and that there are indications that the market is becoming more active. According to the lender, typical house prices are 1%
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – An industry executive has warned that without a clear and coherent government policy on the energy transition and better industry collaboration, the UK’s energy sector is at a tipping point and faces an unprecedented outflow of skills
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Riley Gaines, an ex-college swimmer, called squads Dem an ‘a misogynist after the congresswoman accused her of ‘transphobic bigotry’ during a heated exchange on Tuesday. Gaines, Kim Russell, the former lacrosse coach at Oberlin, and Sarah Parshall
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The controversial politician ended his ordeal by blurting out the catchphrase “I’m a Celebrity” while filming an infamous British reality TV show while submerged in a water tank full of snakes and other creatures. “Please let me
We no longer speak of Brexit, based on the word “exit” which means “exit” but of “Breget”, in reference to the word “regret”. Economic circles are looking gloomy. They were not the most favorable to withdrawal from the European Union; in the
No recession yet. This is the conclusion that we can draw from the results published this Friday by the National Statistics Office (ONS). The statistical institute thus reports a slight growth in British gross domestic product (GDP). This increased by 0.1% in
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Scotland’s environmental credentials are about to soar in tandem with the COP28 global climate change summit. The leader in industrial and agricultural drone technology in Europe has made the nation a top target for commercial partnerships. Such
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The goal of UK Home Secretary James Cleverly’s Tuesday treaty signing with Rwanda is to get around a court ruling that has been blocking the government’s policy of sending asylum seekers to that African nation. The new
Five departments are still on orange alert for snow and ice this Friday evening. Other departments will be placed on alert for wind on Saturday. Five departments in the south-east of France are still placed on orange alert this Friday evening and
Ankur Banerjee provides an update on the European and global markets for the day ahead. With a bumper November in the rearview mirror, investors are bracing for a bright start to December in Europe, full of expectations that central banks will soon
Caffyns PLC said on Friday its half-year profit had virtually disappeared as costs outpaced revenue growth, and gave a mixed outlook. The car dealership chain based in Eastbourne, Sussex, said pre-tax profit collapsed to just £44,000 in the six months ending September
The British pound performed well on Friday, rising against the dollar and the euro, driven in particular by remarks from a member of the Bank of England (BoE) and inflation forecasts in the United Kingdom suggesting the persistence of high interest rates.
The text of the resolution, presented by the United Kingdom, was adopted by 14 votes in favor and one abstention (Russia). In this resolution, the Security Council calls on UNAMIS to begin “immediately”, on 4 December 2023, the cessation of its operations
The guru of an international yoga movement was indicted Friday evening in Paris, France, and imprisoned, in a vast case of sexual violence. Other members of the sect were also charged. In addition to the 71-year-old guru, Gregorian Bivolaru, of Romanian and
RM PLC said on Friday it had made the decision to close its loss-making business Consortium, part of the RM Resources division. RM is a technology and resource provider to the education sector based in Abingdon, England. Its shares were down 9.0%
Nissan (TYO:7201) has announced a significant investment of £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) in its Sunderland plant, underlining its major commitment to the UK automotive sector in the post-Brexit era . This strategic move aims to support the region’s economy by transforming the
BSF Enterprise PLC said on Friday that 3D Bio-Tissues Ltd has signed a proof-of-concept agreement with a major cosmetics company to test its lipopeptide, Etsyl, for use in cosmetic skin creams. BSF Enterprise is a biotechnology investor based in London. It owns
British music store HMV has returned to its former flagship store on Oxford Street, London, after a four-year absence. It offers vinyl, clothing and merchandise, providing a vote of confidence for brick-and-mortar stores at a time when online commerce is becoming increasingly
As the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women approaches, disturbing statistics remind us of the urgency to end this violence, and a historic treaty is proving increasingly effective in doing so. end: the Council of Europe Convention on preventing
The politician, triumphant in the legislative elections, was threatened by several fatwas from imams calling for his beheading, and lives under protection 24 hours a day. Seven years ago, he was already being called “the Dutch Donald Trump” and flattered by the
The United Kingdom recorded an increase in net immigration to its territory over the 12 months to the end of June with 672,000 entries, according to official data published on Thursday, compared to 607,000 over the same period last year. British Home
Vidya Ranganathan takes stock of the European and global markets. The minutes of the October meeting of the European Central Bank and the rapid Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) from a large number of European countries are the highlights of Thursday’s market day,
“It’s not something a leader should do. This is extremely irresponsible, and it plays with the emotions and security of Canadians,” protested the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Karina Gould, on Thursday. “Leadership is about reassuring Canadians. It’s
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chosen Hampton Court, a 16th century palace renowned for its labyrinth, to host a summit during which he will try to regain the favor of investors, disoriented by the twists and turns of British politics. As Britain
Euro zone bond yields rose on Thursday after economic data showed European economies struggled in November, but less than expected. The yield on the German 10-year bond, the benchmark for the bloc, rose 3 basis points (bps) to 2.593%. Yields move inversely
British media minister Lucy Frazer said on Wednesday she was “willing to” intervene in the proposed debt repayment that could see Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI take ownership of the Daily Telegraph, making shares his concerns. The sale of Telegraph Media Group and
Britain’s finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he would explore options for a NatWest share offer to the public in the next 12 months, to allow the government to reduce its stake in the bank. The government has been slowly reducing its stake
Is this yet another attempt to give itself a good image by improving the image of the Conservative government in anticipation of the next general election? Either way, the UK chancellor is expected to announce a reduction in national contributions for millions
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, who will speak to British MPs at midday, will be able to boast of public finances that are slightly better than expected and inflation that has fallen significantly. But economists warn that the room for maneuver is narrow.
Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Wednesday, reflecting cautious optimism ahead of UK tax policy announcements. The FTSE 100 index opened up 13.59 points, or 0.2%, at 7,495.58. The FTSE 250 was up 67.31 points, or 0.4%, at 18,414.94, and
In a press release published on November 21, the British Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo calls on the authorities to guarantee fundamental freedoms during this electoral campaign period. The UK calls on authorities to bring hate speech to justice and
Youth participation in policy-making should be “permanent”, said Oliver Röpke, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in an interview with Euractiv, adding that it should not serve as a “red herring”. The EESC, an EU consultative body made up
European stocks closed mixed at the start of the week, with attention turning to the minutes of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, as investors weigh the outlook for interest rates Americans. The FTSE 100 index closed down 7.89 points, or 0.1%, at 7,496.36.
Online abuse and hate speech targeting politically active women in Afghanistan has increased significantly since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021, according to a report released Monday by a UK-based rights group . Afghan Witness, an open-access project
Investment in factories, but less aid for the unemployed: London will present a “growth” budget on Wednesday to try to revive the appeal of the conservative party in power and lagging behind in the polls before the legislative elections scheduled for next
The first ever meeting of the British Infrastructure Council was held today in London, marking a significant milestone in improving the UK’s infrastructure and economic landscape. The event, chaired by the shadow chancellor, brought together executives from major financial institutions such as
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – Six years since its conception, the Online Safety Act has at last been enacted into law. Its implementation is long overdue, considering the internet’s historical lack of regulation. Over the years, the internet has expanded its reach
EU (Parliament Politics Maganize) – Scotland can recover what Brexit took away by rejoining the EU as an independent nation, the Scottish government asserted on Friday. However, there are significant challenges to overcome, as outlined in a new document authored by senior
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – The Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Committee released the Government’s response to its July report on Food Security today. The report covered food availability and affordability at various levels, urging a significant shift in the Government’s approach
UK (Parliament Politics Maganize) – UK Biobank has refuted allegations of sharing sensitive health data, originally intended for medical research, with insurance companies. This response comes in light of an investigation by The Observer, published on Sunday, November 12. As a prominent
