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The Calls by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Bar Council of England and Wales for Reinstatement of CJ Torkonoo
Modern Ghana
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It has become public knowledge that both the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Bar Council of England and Wales have called for the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. It should...
British premier urged to recall parliament to ‘impose immediate sanctions’ on Israel
Middle East Monitor
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August 18, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urged to recall parliament to “impose immediate sanctions” on Israel in a joint letter signed by senior politicians from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Anadolu reports. The letter, cited by by...
Scotland cashed in on Westminster fear. Wales can too.
Nation.Cymru
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August 18, 2025
When the referendum threat grew sharper, Scotland was rewarded with new fiscal powers. Owen Williams When Scotland voted for the SNP in 2011, the ground shook in Whitehall. For the first time since devolution, the UK State looked at its northern...
Heavy-Handed Policing of Pro-Palestine Protests in the UK
ImpACT International
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In mid-2025, the United Kingdom faced significant domestic unrest relating to pro-Palestine protests. These demonstrations surged following the government’s controversial decision to proscribe Palestine Action, labeling it a terrorist organization...
The UK's least affordable cities to live revealed as renters hand over more than a THIRD of their wages to landlords every month
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
The UK's least affordable cities have been revealed, with renters now handing over more than a third of their wages to landlords every month. Tenants across England were forking out up to 36.3 per cent of their income on rent alone in 2024, new...
Pauline Hanson makes major One Nation announcement as shock resignation rocks Parliament
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
By MAX AITCHISON, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 20:09 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 20:29 EDT, 18 August 2025 A One Nation senator has resigned from parliament, just months after first being elected. Warwick Stacey, One Nation Senator...
Clement Apaak on why 'Ghanaians won't tolerate colonialist-induced insults' from UK, Commonwealth lawyers
Graphic
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August 18, 2025
Previous article: Ghana ends mourning period as flags fly at full mast Back to: Prev Next article: Police recover arms, ammunition in abandoned vehicle Next Featured Graphic.com.gh Aug - 18 - 2025 , 16:07 2 minutes read The Deputy Minister for...
B’nai Brith calls for corporate dissolution of Samidoun
The Canadian Jewish News
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August 18, 2025
Samidoun has been listed as a terrorist entity in Canada since Oct. 15, 2024, yet still enjoys corporate non-profit status. That’s unacceptable according to B’nai Brith Canada, which launched a campaign to demand Corporations Canada delist the...
Super Bowl in Britain? 'We love it', says UK ambassador. But NFL fans are not sure
Hindustan Times
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August 18, 2025
Super Bowl is almost an American tradition, but the annual NFL league championship game could be moving overseas. At least, if Great Britain's ambassador to the United States has his way, Super Bowl would move to Britain. Super Bowl is watched by...
Diaspora members in Jamaica Parliament? Debate resurfaces ahead of general election
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 18, 2025
The question of whether Jamaicans in the diaspora should sit in the nation’s Parliament is back in the spotlight, after the People’s National Party (PNP) unveiled its manifesto ahead of the September 3 general election. - Advertisement - Under the...
Letter urges Starmer to recall Parliament, 'act now' over Gaza
Al Mayadeen
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August 18, 2025
As France and other European states move to recognize Palestine, UK parties warn Starmer that waiting until September is too late to stop Gaza’s tragedy. MPs, MLAs, MSPs, and Welsh MSs have collectively called on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to...
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: From immigration and free speech to blasphemy laws... soon we won't have a country any more. So, why do Americans care more about Britain than Labour?
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Whatever the outcome of the Ukraine peace talks, there’s little doubt that Donald Trump is right more often than he’s wrong – especially about the political direction of travel in Britain. Indeed, Trump and his Vice President JD Vance seem to care...
Dar & UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secy reaffirm shared commitment
Business Recorder
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August 19, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar met Monday with the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development...
Indian Parliamentary Committee Recommends Enhancements to CSR and ESG Legislation
JD Supra - California
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August 18, 2025
For US-based multinationals, recent US and European developments have taken up most of the mental energy devoted to global ESG and CSR compliance. Among other compliance topics, these include California climate disclosure, EU Corporate...
Should a Central Authority Regulate AI in the UK?
Bank Information Security - New Jersey
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , FFIEC Authentication Guidance , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development House of Lords Member on the Shortcomings of Sector-Specific AI Regulations Tony Morbin (@tonymorbin) • August 18, 2025...
Scotland, Wales and N Ireland party leaders unite to criticise Starmer over Israel-Gaza stance
Sky News
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August 18, 2025
Party leaders in the UK's devolved nations have called on Sir Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel and said waiting until September to recognise a Palestinian state is "far too late". The leaders and senior politicians from parties...
Northern Ireland leaders sign Gaza 'Israel sanctions call' letter
Belfast Live
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August 18, 2025
Keir Starmer has been urged to recall Parliament to “impose immediate sanctions” on Israel in a joint letter signed by politicians in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The letter urges the Prime Minister to “act now” to exert pressure on...
Westminster Diary: We must do more for new business
Solihull Observer
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There’s something broken in Britain’s economy and unless we fix it, we’re going to fall further behind. Right now, our brightest ideas are too often turned into successful businesses somewhere else. Too many of our most talented entrepreneurs are...
UK Gambling Industry On Alert As Tax Changes Threaten Profits
Canyon News - California
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August 18, 2025
UNITED STATES—The UK’s gambling industry, a sector worth £15.6 billion annually, is facing growing anxiety over proposed tax changes. What began as a modest initiative to “harmonize” online gambling taxes has turned into a political debate that...
Irish literary star Sally Rooney pledges UK TV fees to banned pro-Palestinian group
The Times of Israel
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August 18, 2025
Irish author Sally Rooney has vowed to give fees generated by two BBC adaptations of her books to Palestine Action, an anti-Israel group that was recently banned in the UK as a terrorist organization. The star writer, whose 2018 second novel...