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UK Scale-Up Expert Responds to House of Lords Inquiry on Creative-Tech and AI Growth
EIN Presswire
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November 4, 2024
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has launched its new inquiry into the UK's performance in supporting scale-up businesses. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the House of Lords...
British premier calls emergency parliament session to save British steel factory
MENAFN
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April 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a decisive move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has summoned Parliament for an emergency session on Saturday to quickly pass legislation aimed at averting the closure of the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe. This action follows...
Ukrainian gets accused of arson assault on British Premiers house
MENAFN
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian national has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following a series of fires in London, one of which occurred at a residence tied to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Metropolitan Police...
Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - report stage
The Law Society
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April 10, 2025
We’ve prepared a briefing which outlines our view on the Illegal Migration Bill ahead of the report stage in parliament, which begins on 26 April. The Illegal Migration Bill brings forward a range of comprehensive restrictions on asylum claims...
Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - second reading
The Law Society
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April 10, 2025
We prepared a briefing that outlined our view of on the Illegal Migration Bill for the second reading, which took place on 10 May. The Bill brings forward a range of comprehensive restrictions on asylum claims from those arriving in the UK by...
Parliamentary Briefing - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: committee stage
The Law Society
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April 9, 2025
We are seriously concerned that the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill may be incompatible with our international obligations, and that it sets a dangerous legal and constitutional precedent by legislating to overturn an evidence-based...
British Premier Criticizes Israeli Operations in Gaza
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the British Premier condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, stating that the resumption of these attacks is "wrong." He also labeled Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories as "unlawful." Prime Minister...
Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
British Columbia Government News
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May 17, 2025
CANADA, May 17 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, we join with people around the world to recognize the many gains that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities...
Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
British Columbia Government News
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May 17, 2025
CANADA, May 17 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, we join with people around the world to recognize the many gains that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities...
UK nationals threatened with jail over Russia associations
MENAFN
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government has announced that individuals working for Russian state entities must register under a new "foreign influence" monitoring scheme or face up to five years in prison. The policy, unveiled in parliament by Security...
John McDonnell MP, urges UK government action on the release of journalist Ali al-Samoudi
National Union of Journalists
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May 14, 2025
The secretary of the NUJ's Parliamentary Group has urged the UK government to engage with the Israeli government on both the whereabouts and release of Samoudi, detained by the Israel Defense Forces. Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was...
UK Foreign Secretary Criticizes Israel’s Decision Regarding British Officials
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel’s "unacceptable" decision to deny two British lawmakers entry into the region. In a statement, Lammy expressed his disapproval, saying, "It is unacceptable, counterproductive,...
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Moose Hide Campaign Day
Brisith Columbia Attorney General
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May 15, 2025
CANADA, May 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Moose Hide Campaign Day: “Today, the call to end violence against women and children is being heard throughout the country. “Moose Hide Campaign Day brings together hundreds...
UK Foreign Secretary denounces Israel’s detention of two Labour MPs as “unacceptable”
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign Secretary David Lammy has condemned the Israeli authorities for barring two Labour MPs from entering the nation and subsequently detaining them. He characterized this action as "unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply...
Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on National Nursing Week, International Nurses Day
British Columbia Government News
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May 12, 2025
CANADA, May 12 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, and Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care, have issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week and International Nurses Day: “This...
Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan
Taiwan President News
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November 29, 2024
TAIWAN, November 29 - Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA...
The Royal College of Physicians welcomes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Commons
Royal College of Physicians
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November 27, 2024
The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Commons. Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: 'The progression of the...
Westminster update: lord chancellor delivers spring statement
The Law Society
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April 1, 2025
US sanctions against International Criminal Court We stand with legal professional bodies and lawyers’ rights organisations in agreement that the US sanctions against the International Criminal Court represent a flagrant disregard for the...
Westminster update: lord chancellor celebrates 200 years of the Law Society
The Law Society
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March 27, 2025
New approach to TA6 forms We have announced a new two-form approach following an extensive consultation about the TA6 forms used in property transactions. Our vice president Mark Evans said: “We have learnt a lot through the consultation process,...
Farage’s party receives huge gains in regional British elections
MENAFN
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The right-wing Reform UK party, led by Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage, has made major gains in England’s local elections, securing 677 out of over 1,600 contested seats. Both the ruling Labour Party and the Conservatives suffered...