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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Post-Brexit

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3 mn readRecently there has been a lot of talk about CPTPP. As Britain forges ahead with plans to leave the European Union, joining this Asia-Pacific trade bloc could be crucial for the country’s economic future. While still a far cry from replacing trade with the EU, CPTPP could provide a much-needed boost for British businesses exploring new opportunities abroad.

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UK Judge Buckley Orders Full Hearing on British Library’s Vexatious Ruling in Tsai Ing-wen PhD Dispute

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2 mn readIn a surprising turn of events, Judge Sophie Buckley of the UK’s Upper Tribunal has ordered a full hearing for an appeal of the British Library’s denial of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request related to the controversial PhD awarded to Tsai Ing-wen, the President of the Republic of China.

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Royal Rendezvous: King Charles Causes Ripples with Historic Encounter Alongside President Biden

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3 mn readFor someone who is always up to speed with the day-to-day news, you are aware that President Joe Biden has been in Europe for the better part of July. While the sole focus of his trip was attending a critical NATO summit in Lithuania, he made a brief stopover in London. The meeting is intended to strengthen the special bond between the United States and the United Kingdom. It was a momentous diplomatic visit shortly after the American President’s contentious choice to supply cluster ammunitions to Ukraine—a move strongly opposed by the UK as a signatory to the weapon’s ban.

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Food Inflation May Have Peaked, but Little Relief for Customers in the UK

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4 mn readAs consumers worldwide have been grappling with soaring food prices in recent months, a glimmer of hope is on the horizon. Reports indicate that food inflation, which was steadily rising, may have peaked. However, despite this optimistic development, the much-needed customer respite must still be discovered. While inflation may be slowing down, the persistently high prices burden households further, leaving them with limited relief.

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Sadiq Khan Lauds London Affordable Housing Target Being Surpassed

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3 mn readLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan delights a major milestone in his bid to make London more affordable for its residents. During his tenure, the mayor has proudly announced that his target of 116,000 additional affordable homes in the capital has been exceeded. Khan hailed the achievement, describing it as “the biggest single boost to the housing stock since World War II,” and urged Londoners to take pride in the success of the housing program.

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Senior Doctors in England Vote on Industrial Action Amid Payment Crisis

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4 mn readSenior doctors in England are being asked to take part in a historic vote on industrial action over a long-standing pay dispute with health bosses. Senior doctors in England are facing an impasse with the UK government over their pay. Pressuring a further resolution, the British Medical Association is balloting members next month on whether they should take industrial action in pursuit of a deal. The ballot will ask doctors whether they want to take industrial action short of an all-out strike, including any form of protest or walkout that would disrupt patient service.

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The Bank of England Aiming to Secure Future Savers

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3 mn readThe Bank of England recently unveiled a brand-new program to safeguard depositors’ financial future. The central bank ensures that people and families have the resources to create a stable and secure financial future in light of prolonged economic uncertainty. The Bank of England’s most recent action is viewed as a much-needed boost for savers eager to put their money to work, with the UK savings rate dropped to historic lows in recent years. Many anxiously await the plan’s specifics as the effort is anticipated to affect the UK financial sector significantly.

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Expect Tax Cut Once Borrowing and Inflation Have Been Tamed – Rishi Sunak

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3 mn readIn an interview, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said there was a massive problem with inflation and borrowing in the country. In the interview, Rishi Sunak explained that he wanted to cut UK taxes; however, this could only be done once inflation and borrowing have been tamed. Rishi also aimed to ease concerns in his Conservative Party about the ongoing burden imposed on British households by the immense tax obligations.

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UK Imposes Sanctions on Those Connected to Russian Oligarchs

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3 mn readThe UK government has imposed sanctions on the enablers of the Russian oligarchs Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov. These enablers have been accused of hiding Mr Abramovich’s and Usmanov’s assets. Typically, the increasing international concern over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has led the United States and other Western nations to impose a number of sanctions on Russia. These measures are intended to pressure the Russian government to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity and withdraw its soldiers from the country.