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Woman Killed in Dog Attack: Arrest Made for Dangerous Dog Offenses
LONDON: A-68-year old woman lost her life in a dog attack while visiting her grandson in Jaywick, Essex.The deceased has been identified as Esther Martin. A 39-year-old man has been arrested for suspected dangerous dog offenses, and the involved dogs have been put down. The victim’s daughter, Sonia Martin, disclosed that the dogs were banned XL bully breeds and had…
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Tax Trouble: Indian-Origin Dentist Faces Charges for £53,528 Evasion
In England‘s West Midlands, an Indian-origin dentist named Jasbinder Singh has been told to pay £22,654 by tax authorities for not paying £53,528 in taxes. He was publicly named by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for intentionally not paying taxes from April 2012 to April 2018. The HMRC publishes names of individuals or businesses that deliberately evade over £25,000…
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UK Home Secretary Faces Backlash for Controversial Jokes About Spiking
LONDON: British Home Secretary James Cleverly is facing criticism for making inappropriate jokes about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug. During an event at Downing Street, Cleverly reportedly said that a “little bit of Rohypnol” in his wife’s drink each night was “not really illegal if it’s only a little bit.” He also joked about keeping a…
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Business
Fuel and Food Prices Drive Down UK Inflation to 3.9% – ONS Analysis
LONDON: The UK‘s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) experienced a notable decline, dropping to 3.9% in the twelve months leading up to November 2023 from October’s 4.6%, marking the lowest inflation rate in over two years. Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist of ONS, attributed this decline to a 0.2% monthly drop in CPI for November 2023, fueled by a substantial 10.6% year-on-year…
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UK-Initiated Extradition: Indian National to Face Fraud and Money Laundering Charges in US
A London-arrested Indian national, Sundar Nagarajan (also known by aliases), has been extradited to the United States. The extradition follows his consent to face trial in the U.S. after being arrested on a provisional American warrant as part of a coordinated US-UK action against terrorism financing. Nagarajan, a Madurai-born accountant, was linked to the finances of the designated Hizballah terrorist…
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Sunak’s Rwanda Deportation Bill Passes Second Reading, Faces Potential Hurdles
London, Dec 13: In a key victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the UK House of Commons granted a second reading to the government’s bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The vote passed with a narrow margin of 313 to 269, despite opposition from a significant group of Conservative MPs. Sunak hailed the vote as a victory for the…
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World News
Boris Johnson to Acknowledge Mistakes in COVID Handling During Inquiry: Report
LONDON- In an upcoming Covid inquiry, Boris Johnson is expected to admit to making mistakes in handling the pandemic, reported British media. However, he will argue that the timing of the lockdowns he imposed saved “tens if not hundreds of thousands of lives.” The former prime minister is set to emphasize that without these measures, the health service would have…
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UK News: 46 Charged in Violent Clash: Legia Warsaw Fans Attack Police at Villa Park
Birmingham-UK- Forty-six men have been charged following a violent incident involving Legia Warsaw supporters outside Villa Park in Birmingham during a Europa Conference League match. West Midlands police reported that five officers, two police dogs, and two horses were injured when visiting fans threw missiles. Charges include public order offenses, assaulting police officers, and possession of a knife. Most of…
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Minister Jaishankar presents a bat signed by Virat Kohli to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
London:In the heart of London, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, extended warm Diwali wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, at the iconic 10 Downing Street. Accompanied by his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, the minister presented a thoughtful gift comprising a Lord Ganesha Statue and a cricket bat…
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Health & Fitness
Heart Attack: Smartwatch Saves UK CEO’s Life in Mid of Morning Run!
In a remarkable turn of events, Paul Wapham, the 42-year-old CEO of Hockey Wales, survived a heart attack thanks to the prompt alert from his smartwatch. Wapham, a regular runner, was on his morning jog near his Morriston home in Swansea when he suddenly experienced excruciating chest pain, signaling a massive cardiac event, reported express.co.uk Recognizing the severity of his…
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