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 owner of a small business, which fell victim to a £1.6 million fraud in a matter of minutes, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the response from law enforcement agencies. At Steve Wright’s company, Kent Brushes, an
The one who is not always there, but who, out of habit, we continue to call Biden, presented to Congress a hundred billion dollar aid plan for Ukraine and Israel. Like all government projects in the United States, breakdown will be key
US President Joe Biden and the leaders of the main Western powers, with whom he spoke, reiterated their support for Israel on Sunday, while calling for respect for international humanitarian law, according to a White House report. Mr. Biden spoke with French
The Élysée announced this Sunday evening that Emmanuel Macron would visit Israel on Tuesday, a little more than two weeks after the Hamas terrorist attack against the Hebrew state. The head of the Israeli government had previously indicated the upcoming visits of
The French president will visit Israel next Tuesday. This visit comes more than two weeks after Hamas’ deadly incursion into Israeli territory. Seven French people are still missing. Emmanuel Macron will travel to Tel Aviv on Tuesday to meet Israeli Prime Minister
For several years, the Shwepyithar district, north of the Burmese economic capital, has seen mountains of plastic accumulate, covering fields, increasing the risk of fire and threatening the health of residents. “Previously, during the rainy season, I could pick watercress in this
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Enhanced mental well-being has become a more compelling incentive for Britons to engage in physical activity compared to simply maintaining physical fitness. According to a survey of 2,271 individuals, where more than half (54 percent) of the
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The UK’s primary opposition, the Labour Party, secured resounding victories in two special elections on Friday, seizing parliamentary seats that had long been considered strongholds of the ruling Conservatives. In both Tamworth, situated in central England, and
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Ben Wallace, in his inaugural international engagement following his tenure as the UK’s defense secretary, took aim at “certain prominent European nations.” He cautioned that they may not adhere to their commitments regarding defense expenditure. Addressing the
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – For the second consecutive weekend, London witnesses a pro-Palestinian protest drawing thousands of participants. The Metropolitan Police estimated that around 100,000 individuals took part in the march, culminating in a rally near Downing Street. This demonstration occurs
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A rapidly expanding British semiconductor producer is on the brink of securing a £200 million infusion of funds from prominent investors, among them the asset management powerhouse M&G. Pragmatic Semiconductor, a manufacturer of affordable microchips utilized in
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) –On Friday, the Labour Party in Britain handed a significant setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. They secured victory in two parliamentary seats that were previously considered strongholds for the Conservatives. Labor’s leader, Keir Starmer, emphasized
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – On Friday, the UK-based private online pharmacy, Right-angled, was still providing Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, a diabetes medication, for sale on its website to individuals seeking to utilize the weekly injections as a weight loss solution, despite a government
European (Parliament Politic Magazine) – After years of extensive negotiations, the United Kingdom has finally solidified its post-Brexit scientific collaboration with the European Union. Scientists had been in a state of uncertainty since the conclusion of the Brexit ‘transition period’ in 2021.
England (Parliament Politic Magazine) – England grapples with inundated homes, shuttered schools, and submerged motorways and railway lines as Storm Babet continues its onslaught. An amber warning for continuous heavy rainfall remains in effect until 06:00 on Saturday. The Met Office has
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) –In recent developments reported in the Financial Times, Deloitte UK is planning to eliminate approximately 150 junior consulting positions across two of its consulting teams. This decision comes even as the firm’s partners earned an annual average exceeding
“These are dramatic times” in Lebanon too. “The key point today is the attack on Gaza. If Israel begins ground operations, there will be repercussions for the entire region.” Fady Noun, an independent journalist from Beirut, thus describes to SIR how the
Investing.com – U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since the financial crisis after a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, dragging stocks lower. Crude rises as the US seeks to fill its strategic reserves, while UK retail sales slumped in
After a period of private life, which ended up in the public domain, Giorgia Meloni flies to Cairo to participate in the regional summit on the war between Israel and Hamas. Palazzo Chigi dissolved the reservation and confirmed the presence of the
Britain’s Conservative Party lost two parliamentary seats to Labor on October 20, another setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party ahead of general elections due next year. Labor leader Keir Starmer, whose party is recognized as having a large lead
The dollar was stable on Friday, hesitating between comments from the Federal Reserve urging caution on a future rate hike and its status as a safe haven in a context of geopolitical uncertainty, while bitcoin briefly exceeded the $30,000 mark . Around
Less borrowing and lower interest: the United Kingdom’s public finances are better than anticipated by official forecasts, news which will nevertheless offer little budgetary room to a Conservative government under strong political pressure. For the first six months of the UK fiscal
Industry leaders emphasized that the UK is in a prime position to spearhead the realm of high-tech healthcare driven by artificial intelligence. The UK’s Bioindustry Association (BIA) underlined the “transformative potential” of AI in the development of new drugs and early disease
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) unveiled a manifesto and presented three pivotal “policy requests” to the Government during a reception hosted at the Houses of Parliament yesterday. The manifesto outlines the EIA’s core objective, which is to advocate for the effective representation,
In light of the UK’s pursuit of regulatory initiatives that diverge from the EU, this column explores the challenges that Brexit presents to EU policymakers. As the largest financial center in Europe now operates outside the EU’s regulatory framework, the authors examine
The UK Space Agency is introducing a fresh initiative named “Unlocking Space for Business” aimed at assisting businesses in harnessing the advantages of satellite data and services. At present, global satellite services play a crucial role in bolstering the UK economy, contributing
Amid the backdrop of the UK’s inflation rate holding steady at 6.7%, halting a three-month streak of declines, food prices, including milk, cheese, and eggs, saw a welcome drop, offering relief to consumers. However, petrol prices increased by 5.1p per litre. The
China has slammed British media reports that a man arrested on suspicion of espionage was collecting intelligence for Beijing, calling the allegation a “political farce.” “We firmly oppose it and urge relevant parties in the UK to stop their anti-China political manipulations
In the Sherifian kingdom, it is an exceptional parliamentary return. In front of her special guests, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, seated in the front row, Mohammed VI inaugurated this new legislative
On Monday, Piazza Affari opened just above parity as expected, while other European stock exchanges managed to gain momentum in opening trade on a busy morning on the macroeconomic front with the release of some of the leading PMIs of the world’s
Wall Street appears in the green in the first indicative trend before the market this Monday. The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, the Dow Jones 0.3% and the Nasdaq 0.5%. The main reason for satisfaction comes from the weekend announcements. Indeed, the American
The British government is making a political gesture. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is due to announce this Monday, October 2, that the minimum wage will be raised from April 2024. It must thus reach at least 11 pounds sterling per hour (12.67
The Rwandan ambassador in London questioned, in remarks filmed without his knowledge, the migration policy of the British government, with which his country concluded an agreement to welcome migrants. Johnston Busingye was asked in a documentary released online on Saturday evening by
Less than a year before the Paris Olympic Games, the proliferation of bedbugs in France is worrying the foreign press. In the United States, Hong Kong, and even the United Kingdom, many voices are being raised to raise this problem. A concern
The Human Rights Council this afternoon began its general debate on human rights situations requiring its attention, hearing statements from numerous delegations*. In this year of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the importance of the promotion and
The cost of living crisis risks leading to thousands of premature deaths in the UK and significantly widening the wealth and health gap between the richest and poorest, a study suggests. Millions of Britons have been hit hard by levels of inflation
The recent rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, was the right step, but there is still much to be done, experts said at the Arab Media Forum (Arab Media Forum) last Tuesday. “It continues to support armed groups that
Policymakers must manage expectations about the hydrogen economy, or risk hitting a wall when market realities contradict their ever-greater ambitions. Last year, the European Commission set an ambitious target: to produce 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 on European soil
As the UK envoy for the UK-Africa Investment Summit (UK-AIS) to be held in London on 23-24 April 2024, I look forward to visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss the how the UK and DRC can strengthen their partnership through
Paris, Berlin, London and Washington called on Monday, in a joint statement, Iran to review its decision to exclude “several” inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, denouncing an “unprecedented” measure with serious consequences. repercussions The deterioration of relations between Tehran and
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday, driven by reduced global supply, with Brent exceeding $95 per barrel for the first time since November, but the week full of central bank decisions still pushes investors to be cautious . Around 10:00 GMT
On September 17, more than 200 people demonstrated in Calais against the creation of a second administrative detention center (CRA) in the city. At the national level, the government wants to double the number of places in detention by 2027. This Sunday,
Civitanavi Systems Spa announced on Monday the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the aerospace and defense industry in Filton, Bristol, UK. “Civitanavi Systems UK Ltd, based at the new facility, will provide UK customers with long-awaited capability
“Relations between Israel and the United Kingdom are currently at their peak. We agree on many issues and have joint projects” To strengthen relations between Israel and the United Kingdom, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met his British counterpart, James Cleverly, on
Major European stock markets on Tuesday are expected to be in positive territory on the morning when inflation in Spain, wholesale prices in Germany and other macroeconomic data are expected in Eurozone markets. So, IG futures put the FTSE Mib in the
In order to promote its non-hydrocarbon exports, the Algerian government has established a National Consultative Council for the Promotion of Exports (CNCPE), an institutional body whose mission is to define, regulate and evaluate the national strategy in this area. of exports and
On the front page of the press this Tuesday, September 12, revelations about an agreement between the United States and Iran. The controversy between China and the United Kingdom, after the arrest of a man accused of spying for Beijing. The call,
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The UK government has announced its intention to once again postpone the implementation of post-Brexit border checks for goods coming from the European Union. This decision has sparked criticism from British business organizations, who argue that this
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Parliament is back in session, but it’s only for a short time before they take another break for three weeks for their political gatherings. After that break, members of Parliament (MPs) and lawmakers will have another three weeks
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A 19-year-old in critical condition, along with her family, is engaged in a legal battle with the NHS over the decision to cease further treatment and initiate end-of-life care. This former A-level student aspires to undergo experimental
