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UK ARMED FORCES seize control of oil tanker & detain 7 people after reported ‘hijacking attempt’ by stowaways

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

A British Special Forces unit has boarded a Greek-operated oil tanker off the coast of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, after reports of an attempted hijacking by a group of stowaways. Seven people have been detained. … Read More >UK ARMED FORCES seize control of oil tanker & detain 7 people after reported ‘hijacking attempt’ by stowaways

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UK govt investigates after pupils raise questions about balding asylum-seeker who claims to be 15 but ‘LOOKS ABOUT 40’ – report

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

The British Home Office has reportedly launched an investigation after students in Coventry raised questions about whether their new classmate – an asylum-seeker who is balding and looks about 40 – is really 15 as claimed. … Read More >UK govt investigates after pupils raise questions about balding asylum-seeker who claims to be 15 but ‘LOOKS ABOUT 40’ – report

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Health system ‘won’t be able to cope’ if current growth of Covid-19 infections continues, top UK epidemiologist warns

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Britain’s leading epidemiologist, Neil Ferguson, has warned that “in a month’s time,” the country may be hit much harder by the pandemic than during its peak level in March, unless the surge in infections is stopped. … Read More >Health system ‘won’t be able to cope’ if current growth of Covid-19 infections continues, top UK epidemiologist warns

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Extinction Rebellion activists block entrance to oil refinery in Scotland accused of ‘ecocide’ (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020By Editor

Protesters belonging to the climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion have attempted to blockade access to an oil refinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, claiming that the plant’s operator is the country’s biggest polluter. … Read More >Extinction Rebellion activists block entrance to oil refinery in Scotland accused of ‘ecocide’ (PHOTOS)

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Cracking down on poor people’? UK govt reportedly wants to deter Universal Credit fraud by snooping on claimants’ bank accounts

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020By Editor

The UK government reportedly plans to monitor bank account data in order to ensure that people receiving unemployment benefits aren’t cheating the system, sparking furor as the country suffers from record unemployment. … Read More >Cracking down on poor people’? UK govt reportedly wants to deter Universal Credit fraud by snooping on claimants’ bank accounts

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UK being challenged by competitors ‘in the grey zone between war and peace,’ defence secretary claims

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The British defence secretary has stressed the importance of stepping up the UK’s protective capabilities amidst constantly evolving rivalries, adding that China is intent on building the world’s largest naval fleet. … Read More >UK being challenged by competitors ‘in the grey zone between war and peace,’ defence secretary claims

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9 in 10 British workers will need to reskill by 2030, at cost of £130bn – UK business lobby group

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Britain needs to spend £130 billion over 10 years on adult education because 90 percent of the work force will require some reskilling, according to a major business lobbying organization. … Read More >9 in 10 British workers will need to reskill by 2030, at cost of £130bn – UK business lobby group

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Wales to be plunged into 2-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown from October 23

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The Welsh government announced an over two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown, effective from Friday at 6pm. All non-essential retail, leisure, and tourism businesses will shut and people will be required to stay at home. … Read More >Wales to be plunged into 2-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown from October 23

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More people die at home from cancer, heart disease & dementia in UK since start of Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020By Editor

Cancer and other leading causes of death have claimed a higher number of UK lives in private homes this year, new data shows. Hospital admissions for non-coronavirus conditions significantly decreased during the pandemic. … Read More >More people die at home from cancer, heart disease & dementia in UK since start of Covid-19 pandemic

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‘Left behind’: UK hospitality workers bang pots & pans to make Parliament hear their pleas amid coronavirus restrictions (VIDEO)

Posted on October 20, 2020October 21, 2020By Editor

Hospitality sector workers and business owners in the UK have staged a protest outside Parliament to demand a review of the government’s “arbitrary” Covid-19 restrictions and secure more support for their businesses. … Read More >‘Left behind’: UK hospitality workers bang pots & pans to make Parliament hear their pleas amid coronavirus restrictions (VIDEO)