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2025-01-09 12:56:52

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2025-01-09 12:56:41

Markets ‘orderly’ despite soaring borrowing costs, says Treasury minister
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UK financial markets are described as functioning 'in an orderly way' despite the pound falling nearly 1% to just under 1.23 US dollars, its lowest since November 2023; Government borrowing costs increased, with 10-year gilt yields rising to 4.89%, the highest since 2008; 30-year gilt yields peaked at 5.39%, the highest since 1998; Treasury Minister Darren Jones stated fiscal rules are 'non-negotiable' and warned public services must live within their means; economists predict Chancellor Rachel Reeves may need to raise taxes or cut spending due to rising debt interest costs; the FTSE 250 stock index hit its weakest level in nine months; concerns over stagflation and global bond sell-offs are impacting UK markets; the Chancellor is expected to focus on spending cuts in her upcoming speech.
#Uk #Finance #Government #Borrowing #Pound #Gilt #Chancellor #DarrenJones #RachelReeves #Economy
https://www.expressandstar.com/uk-news/2025/01/09/markets-orderly-despite-soaring-borrowing-costs-says-treasury-minister/

2024-08-06 08:43:42

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2024-08-06 08:43:30

Japanese stocks soar after massive sell-off that shook Wall Street
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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed more than 10% higher on Tuesday, a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street; The Nikkei gained nearly 11% early on Tuesday and bounced throughout the day to close up 3,217.04 points at 34,675.46 as investors snapped up bargains after the 12.4% rout of the day before; On Monday, the S&P 500 dropped 3% for its worst day in nearly two years, closing at 5,186.33; The drops were the latest in a global sell-off that began last week, and it was the first chance for traders in Tokyo to react to Friday's report showing US employers slowed their hiring last month by much more than economists expected.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-news/2024/08/06/japanese-stocks-soar-after-massive-sell-off-that-shook-wall-street/

2024-07-14 20:00:31

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2024-07-14 20:00:20

Donald Trump to travel to Republican convention after assassination attempt
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Donald Trump will travel to the Republican National Convention on Sunday as he originally planned despite an assassination attempt. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with former US president Mr Trump on Sunday evening following the attempt on his life at a campaign rally. Trump thanked well-wishers and said 'it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening'. One person at the rally was killed and two other spectators were critically injured. The suspected gunman, who attacked from an 'elevated position' outside the rally venue, was fatally shot.
#DonaldTrump #RepublicanNationalConvention #AssassinationAttempt #PrimeMinisterSirKeirStarmer #NigelFarage #UsPresidentJoeBiden
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/07/14/donald-trump-to-travel-to-republican-convention-after-assassination-attempt/

2024-06-20 22:06:00

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2024-06-20 22:05:49

Independence will make Scotland a ‘fairer, more equal country’ – Swinney
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SNP leader John Swinney appeared on the BBC’s Question Time Leaders’ Special and stated that independence is necessary for Scotland to become a fairer and more equal country. He emphasized the SNP's commitment to eradicating child poverty, strengthening the economy, and addressing immediate problems like NHS waiting lists. Swinney highlighted the importance of Scottish independence and rejoining the EU to his party's domestic agenda. He expressed his desire for Scotland to be like Denmark, Ireland, or Sweden as an independent country, which he believes are more prosperous, equal, and fairer than Scotland and the United Kingdom. Swinney also defended the need for fossil fuels in the transition to net zero and stated that new oil and gas licenses would be assessed based on their compatibility with climate change objectives. He reiterated his respect for the right of the people of Scotland to decide their own future and called for a confident vote for the SNP to turn their manifesto into reality.
#ScottishNationalParty #JohnSwinney #QuestionTimeLeaders'Special #ChildPoverty #NhsWaitingLists #ScottishParliament #Denmark #Ireland #Sweden #FossilFuels #NetZero #OilAndGasLicenses #ClimateChange #Referenda #Eu
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/06/20/independence-will-make-scotland-a-fairer-more-equal-country--swinney/

2024-06-20 13:11:27

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2024-06-20 13:11:16

Tributes paid to 'special, dedicated and kind' former teacher after driver who killed her is jailed
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Doris Part, a former teacher at Queen Mary's High School in Walsall, was described as special, dedicated, and kind. She was killed when she was struck by a Volkswagen Polo driven by Mandeep Singh while pushing her bike over a pedestrian crossing on Lower Rushall Street on July 13, 2021. Singh was apprehended by members of the public and subsequently arrested. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, disqualified from driving for three years, and ordered to pass an extended test. Doris Part had been a language teacher at Queen Mary's for 27 years before retiring in 2019. Her colleague, Helene Lovell, described her as a dedicated teacher, an amazing linguist, and an extremely kind, supportive, and generous friend. She expressed hope that Doris could finally rest in peace.
#Tributes #Teacher #RoadAccident #Walsall
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2024/06/20/tributes-paid-to-special-dedicated-and-kind-teacher/

2024-06-20 06:14:30

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2024-06-20 06:14:17

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour expected to give £300m boost to London’s economy
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is expected to give a £300 million boost to London's economy. London is hosting more Eras Tour shows than any other city in the world, with nearly 700,000 people expected to attend across eight dates. The tour includes three sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium in August. To celebrate Swift's arrival in London, murals, a special Tube map, a Taylor trail, and a series of events have been created. The estimated £300 million boost to London's economy was calculated using data from UKInbound's Tourism Statistics for 2018.
https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2024/06/20/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-expected-to-give-300m-boost-to-londons-economy/

2024-06-05 11:03:36

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2024-06-05 11:03:25

UK’s military leaders praise ‘courage, bravery, ingenuity’ of D-Day participants
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First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin praised the 'courage, bravery, ingenuity' of the soldiers who participated in the D-Day landings 80 years ago. The national commemoration took place in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Admiral Key emphasized the importance of reflecting on the scale of the endeavor and the subsequent peace enjoyed across Europe. Admiral Radakin acknowledged the military feat of the Second World War generation, highlighting the largest seaborne invasion ever, involving 150,000 soldiers, 7,000 ships, over 2,000 aircraft, and over 1,000 gliders. He expressed gratitude for their sacrifice, commitment, and professionalism. Both leaders emphasized the importance of continuing to tell the stories of the veterans and not taking for granted the peace achieved.
#Dday #MilitaryLeaders #Commemoration #Portsmouth #Courage #Bravery #Ingenuity
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/06/05/uks-military-leaders-praise-courage-bravery-ingenuity-of-d-day-participants/

2024-05-25 05:53:59

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2024-05-25 05:53:48

'I'm sorry we didn't protect you, son' – former mayor apologises to family of man who died after being restrained by police officers
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Former mayor Sandra Samuels apologizes to the family of Clinton McCurbin, who died in a Wolverhampton shop after being restrained by police officers in 1987. McCurbin's death resulted in demonstrations and disorder. Samuels apologizes for not having strong enough policies to control violent behavior and racism within institutions and the police force. She acknowledges that racism and excessive violent behavior towards black men and women have plagued society for many years.
#Apology #PoliceRestraint #Racism #Violence #Wolverhampton
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2024/05/25/im-sorry-we-didnt-protect-you-son-ex-mayor-told-family-of-man-who-died-in-custody/

2024-05-24 12:24:31

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2024-05-24 12:24:20

Fact check: UK quarterly GDP outpaced the US, but annually it fell behind
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In the first quarter of 2024, the UK economy grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, but only 0.2% year-on-year. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the UK's economy is outpacing Germany, France, and the United States. However, when comparing growth levels over the past year, the UK's economy has outpaced Germany but is well behind both the US and France. Forecasts by the International Monetary Fund suggest that the UK will grow more slowly than the US and France this year. Between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, UK GDP rose by 0.6%, faster than the US, Germany, and France. However, when comparing the first quarter with the same period a year earlier, the UK lagged behind. Year-on-year GDP rose just 0.2% in the UK, better than Germany but well below the US and France. The IMF forecasts that the UK's economy will grow 0.5% this year, while Germany will grow 0.2%, France will grow 0.7%, and the US will grow 2.7%.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/05/24/fact-check-uk-quarterly-gdp-outpaced-the-us-but-annually-it-fell-behind/

2024-05-22 05:49:43

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2024-05-22 05:49:32

'Carry this for me?': Watch as students sit through violent encounter in virtual reality knife initiative
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Students at E-ACT Willenhall Academy in Walsall, UK, were given virtual reality headsets by West Midlands Police to experience the reality of carrying a knife. The interactive video, part of Operation Advance, showed the real-life dangers of knife crime and forced students to make snap decisions that could result in a peaceful resolution or the death of a classmate. Express & Star reporter Daniel Walton tried the virtual reality experience and found it difficult to choose options that led to a peaceful resolution while still supporting his friends.
#KnifeCrime #VirtualReality #WestMidlandsPolice #EactWillenhallAcademy
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/education/2024/05/22/carry-this-for-me-watch-as-students-sit-through-violent-encounter-in-virtual-reality-knife-initiative/

2024-05-20 13:44:41

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2024-05-20 13:44:30

TV drama on infected blood could mobilise ‘sense of injustice and outrage’
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ITV has commissioned a drama, written by Peter Moffat, to dramatise the experiences of those with blood disorders who were infected during the 1970s and 1980s with HIV and hepatitis C. The drama aims to mobilize a sense of injustice and outrage following the publication of a damning inquiry into the infected blood scandal. The Crown star Seb Carrington, who has haemophilia, is also working on a series set around the boys who contracted hepatitis at Treloar College. Carrington believes that television dramas can reach people's lives, grab their attention, and show them the strength and resolve of those who have been affected by the scandal. The inquiry concluded that the schoolchildren were used as "objects for research" and given "multiple, riskier" treatments. Carrington is writing a speech with Moffat on "what justice is" as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to make an apology in the House of Commons on Monday.
#InfectedBlood #Drama #Scandal #Inquiry #Hiv #HepatitisC
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/05/20/tv-drama-on-infected-blood-could-mobilise-sense-of-injustice-and-outrage/

2024-05-16 11:28:38

Jamie Foxx: Me and Cameron Diaz are friends in real life
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Jamie Foxx reveals that he and Cameron Diaz are friends in real life. They star opposite each other in the forthcoming Netflix film Back In Action, playing former CIA spies Emily and Matt. Foxx has been begging Diaz to act in another movie with him. The film features new-look photos of Foxx and Diaz in suits with bodies piled around them, running, and in a snowy background. Other cast members include Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, and Kyle Chandler. Back In Action will be released on Netflix on November 15, 2024.
https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2024/05/16/jamie-foxx-me-and-cameron-diaz-are-friends-in-real-life/

2024-05-11 23:14:14

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2024-05-11 23:14:03

Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote
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Switzerland singer Nemo Mettler has topped the Eurovision Song Contest jury vote with 365 points. France’s Slimane came second with 218 points and Croatia’s Baby Lasagna landed third with 210 points. The poll will be combined with the votes from at home audiences and then the winner of the 2024 contest will be crowned. Demonstrators protested the participation of Israel singer Eden Golan and were pushed back from the venue. Several protesters were detained, including Greta Thunberg. The Netherlands’ entry Joost Klein was disqualified following an incident with a camerawoman. The EBU said police were investigating a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in the semi-final.
#Eurovision #Switzerland #NemoMettler #JuryVote #Protests #Israel #Demonstrators #GretaThunberg #JoostKlein #Disqualified #Camerawoman
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/05/11/switzerlands-nemo-tops-eurovision-jury-vote/

2024-04-06 16:07:56

US and China plan talks on economic growth
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The US and China have agreed to hold talks on more balanced economic growth and combating money laundering. US treasury secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese vice premier He Lifeng held extended meetings in Guangzhou, where they discussed American concerns about manufacturing overcapacity in China. The talks will be held under the framework of existing economic and financial working groups. China expressed concern over American trade and economic measures that restrict China, while the US expressed concerns about Chinese companies selling goods to Russia. The talks aim to find a way forward that will avoid conflict and maintain a positive bilateral relationship.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-news/2024/04/06/us-and-china-plan-talks-on-economic-growth/

2024-04-06 15:31:20

2024-03-20 07:39:58

Inflation expected to fall to fresh low of over two years
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UK inflation is expected to have fallen to a fresh low of nearly two and a half years when official data for February is released. Most economists expect the figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to show that inflation fell to 3.5% in February – down from 4% in January and the lowest since September 2021, when it was 3.1%. Another steep fall in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is likely to reinforce expectations that the Bank of England is moving closer to cutting rates later this year. However, there are still some inflation pressures, including higher fuel prices and potential disruptions in the Red Sea and EU imports. The falling inflation comes after the UK fell into recession at the end of last year, with the economy contracting by 0.3% in the final three months. Despite the falling inflation and economic woes, experts are expecting that only one of the Bank’s nine-strong rates setting committee to vote for a cut on Thursday. The Bank expects inflation to fall back to its target between April and June this year, but predicts it will only stay there temporarily before increasing during the second half of the year.
#Inflation #BankOfEngland #InterestRates #Economy #Recession
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/03/20/inflation-expected-to-fall-to-fresh-low-of-over-two-years/

2024-03-17 23:52:34

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event
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First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met US President Joe Biden at the White House on Sunday during a St Patrick’s Day reception. O’Neill said business leaders they spoke to were left with ‘a clear understanding’ on why they should invest in Northern Ireland. The Sinn Fein leaders’ itinerary included the Ireland Funds Gala, a roundtable discussion with the US Chamber of Commerce, and a luncheon in the US Capitol with Biden and Irish premier Leo Varadkar. O’Neill and Little-Pengelly expressed their appreciation for Biden’s support and discussed the importance of US engagement and investment in securing a thriving future for Northern Ireland.
#JoeBiden #MichelleO’neill #EmmaLittle-pengelly #StPatrick’sDay #NorthernIreland #UsEngagement #Investment
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/03/17/oneill-and-little-pengelly-thank-joe-biden-for-support-at-st-patricks-event/

2024-03-11 11:50:45

Borough has a 'decade for economy to thrive'
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Dudley Council has set a goal to become recognised as having a thriving local economy by 2033. The goal was set by research company SQW, who were employed by the council to identify priorities and create a vision for funding bids. The strategy sets out an aspiration for Dudley to be a focus for innovation and have a growing profile in 'new economy' sectors. The strategy also highlights the importance of the Midlands Metro's connection to Dudley and the need for a new vision for the borough's town centres. Councillor David Stanley supports the strategy and believes in investing in regeneration. He cites the success of the BID in Halesowen and ongoing work in Brierley Hill as examples of progress. The article also mentions other news stories related to bike riding, road closures, and local businesses.
#DudleyCouncil #Economy #Regeneration #Innovation #TownCentres #MidlandsMetro
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/03/11/borough-has-a-decade-for-economy-to-thrive/

2024-03-07 09:37:52

Chinese ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI trade secrets
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Linwei Ding, a former software engineer at Google, has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China. Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in Newark, California, on four counts of federal trade secret theft, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The indictment alleges that Ding, who was hired by Google in 2019, began uploading hundreds of files into a personal Google Cloud account two years ago. He was offered the position of chief technology officer at a Chinese technology company and also founded and served as chief executive of a China-based startup company. Ding resigned from Google in December 2023. Google said it had determined that the employee had stolen "numerous documents" and referred the matter to law enforcement.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-news/2024/03/07/chinese-ex-google-engineer-charged-with-stealing-ai-trade-secrets/

2024-03-07 06:48:01

Union leader in West Midlands says Chancellor's Budget was a missed opportunity
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Lee Barron, TUC Midlands Regional Secretary, criticizes the Spring Budget for not doing enough for the West Midlands. Barron highlights the decline in wages and the rise of insecure work in the region. He also criticizes the budget for not addressing the issue of pay justice for workers in outsourced public services, using the example of the Mitie healthcare workers at Dudley Group of Hospitals. Barron argues that the budget neglected public transport, particularly the bus network, and calls for investment in the region's infrastructure. He also criticizes the budget for not addressing the state of school buildings, the NHS waiting lists, and the lack of a plan for accessible and affordable social care. Barron concludes that the budget offers more of the same decline in public services and a broken economic system. He calls for a long-term plan to raise wages and restore public services.
#Chancellor'sBudget #WestMidlands #Tuc #LeeBarron #Wages #InsecureWork #PayJustice #PublicTransport #BusNetwork #Infrastructure #SchoolBuildings #Nhs #SocialCare
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2024/03/07/union-leader-in-west-midlands-says-chancellors-budget-was-a-missed-opportunity/

2024-03-03 07:01:10

The pub that provides a community feeling and a place of peace for its busy owner
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The Green Man pub in Swindon, South Staffordshire, serves as a place of peace for Councillor Patrick Harley, the leader of Dudley Council. Originally built as a butchers in the 1830s, the pub has remained a community hub, offering good, homemade food. It attracts both locals and visitors from nearby areas like Kingswinford, Wall Heath, and Wombourne. The pub provides a traditional and old-fashioned atmosphere, and Councillor Harley considers it a home away from home.
#Pub #Community #Peace #Owner #Swindon #SouthStaffordshire
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/south-staffordshire/2024/03/03/pub-provides-a-community-feeling-and-a-place-of-peace-for-owner/

2024-02-27 12:30:27

Machine digging HS2’s longest tunnel breaks through
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Florence, the machine digging HS2’s longest tunnel, named after nurse Florence Nightingale, completed its 10-mile journey under the Chiltern Hills on Tuesday. The machine dug one of a pair of tunnels with a depth of up to 80 meters which will be used for HS2 trains traveling between London and Birmingham. Rail minister Huw Merriman hailed the breakthrough as a significant progress on the country’s largest infrastructure project, supporting hundreds of jobs and apprenticeships. A second identical machine will break through in the coming weeks. Florence, with a diameter of 10.25 meters, will be dismantled over the coming weeks. The three million cubic meters of material removed during the tunnelling will be used for a grassland restoration project at the site where the machines were launched. Preparations are also underway for the launch of two more machines to excavate tunnels between Old Oak Common and Euston in the capital.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/02/27/machine-digging-hs2s-longest-tunnel-breaks-through/

2024-02-25 13:48:24

Rishi Sunak calls on US to continue with ‘bolder’ military support for Ukraine
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Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the UK, has called on the United States to continue providing 'bolder' military support for Ukraine. He also urged Ukraine's allies to use money obtained through Russian sanctions and assets to fund Ukraine's defense. The UK has pledged £245 million for producing artillery shells for Ukraine and £8.5 million in humanitarian funding. US President Joe Biden has faced challenges in securing approval for further military aid due to partisan battles over immigration. Rishi Sunak emphasized the need for more long-range weapons, drones, and munitions for Ukraine, as well as hitting the Russian war economy with stronger sanctions. He also suggested redistributing money taken from Russia or its citizens back to Ukraine's war efforts. Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv last month to sign a new security agreement and announce increased military funding for Ukraine. Other EU and G7 allies, including Italian premier Giorgia Meloni and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, visited Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the war. The Prime Minister's absence from the visit does not indicate a diminution in UK support for Ukraine, according to Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/02/25/rishi-sunak-calls-on-us-to-continue-with-bolder-military-support-for-ukraine/

2024-02-22 08:57:41

Visit of US Congress members to Taiwan set to draw Chinese scrutiny
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A group of US Congress members has travelled to Taiwan to hold talks with President Tsai Ing-wen in a show of support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island. In a meeting on Thursday with Ms Tsai, Representative Mike Gallagher, Republican chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, highlighted the bipartisan support for the US-Taiwan partnership, which he described as “stronger and more rock-solid than ever now”. The delegation, led by Mr Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, was expected to be in Taiwan for three days as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region. Other members include representatives John Moolenaar, Dusty Johnson and Seth Moulton. Consisting of some of Congress’ staunchest critics of China, the bipartisan delegation was to meet with other senior Taiwanese leaders and members of civil society to discuss US-Taiwan relations, regional security and trade, among other issues of mutual interest.
#UsCongress #Taiwan #China #TsaiIng-wen #MikeGallagher #RajaKrishnamoorthi
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-news/2024/02/22/visit-of-us-congress-members-to-taiwan-set-to-draw-chinese-scrutiny/

2024-02-19 06:40:55

Zara scoops ice cream’s rising star award
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Zara Taylor, age 41, from Stafford, has won the Guido Morelli Rising Star 2024 award at the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show in Harrogate. Zara started in the ice cream industry as a teenager and now works as a director at Tony's Ices. The award recognizes young talent or someone new to the industry who is going to make their mark. The Ice Cream Alliance president, Katy Alston, praised Zara's achievement and highlighted the thriving ice cream industry in the UK. The event marked the 80th anniversary of the Ice Cream Alliance.
#ZaraTaylor #GuidoMorelliRisingStar2024 #IceCreamAndArtisanFoodShow #Tony'sIces #IceCreamAlliance #KatyAlston
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/02/19/zara-scoops-ice-creams-rising-star-award/

2024-02-18 01:01:53

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visits the Falklands: what you need to know
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Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, David Cameron, will visit the Falkland Islands this week. He will pay his respects to those who lost their lives in the 1982 Falklands War and visit key environmental projects. Lord Cameron is the first foreign secretary to visit the archipelago since Douglas Hurd in 1994. The visit is significant as the last Cabinet minister to visit the Falkland Islands was then defence secretary Michael Fallon in 2016. Lord Cameron's visit is part of his trip to South America for a meeting of the G20 foreign ministers in Brazil. He is also honoring a promise made by his predecessor James Cleverly to visit the islands. The Falklands are a valued part of the British family, but the issue of sovereignty will not be up for discussion. President Javier Milei of Argentina believes his country has non-negotiable sovereignty over the Islas Malvinas, but he has favored a diplomatic approach. Lord Cameron and Mr. Milei had a warm and cordial meeting in January. There is no prospect of another war as the UK has an enhanced military presence on the islands and supports the islanders' right to self-determination. However, the potential for future exploitation of oil fields around the islands could increase the value of the Falklands as a prize for Argentina. In a 2013 referendum, the majority of the islanders voted in favor of remaining a UK overseas territory.
#ForeignSecretary #LordCameron #FalklandIslands #1982FalklandsWar #DouglasHurd #MichaelFallon #G20ForeignMinisters #JamesCleverly #IslasMalvinas #JavierMilei #Sovereignty #Self-determination #OilFields #Referendum
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/02/18/foreign-secretary-lord-cameron-visits-the-falklands-what-you-need-to-know/

2024-02-18 01:01:08

Cameron to visit Falklands to show support for ‘valued part of British family’
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Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron will visit the Falkland Islands to demonstrate that they are a "valued part of the British family." This visit comes amid renewed calls from Argentina for talks on the future of the islands. Lord Cameron emphasized that the issue of sovereignty is not up for discussion as long as the islanders wish to remain British. Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the Falklands, but in a 2013 referendum, the islanders voted overwhelmingly to retain their status as a UK overseas territory. Lord Cameron will pay his respects to those who lost their lives in the 1982 war with Argentina during his visit. He will also meet with leaders of the Falkland Islands government and visit environmental projects and penguin habitats. Lord Cameron is expected to travel to the Falklands before visiting Paraguay, marking the first time a British foreign secretary has traveled to the South American nation. Afterward, he will attend a meeting of G20 counterparts in Brazil and a United Nations session in New York on Russia's actions in Ukraine.
#FalklandIslands #DavidCameron #Argentina #SovereigntyDispute #UkOverseasTerritory
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/02/18/cameron-to-visit-falklands-to-show-support-for-valued-part-of-british-family/

2024-01-28 07:14:46

Food review: Vintage pub provides healthy options alongside classic food
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The Vine, a vintage pub on Wombourne High Street, offers a range of lighter bites alongside classic pub food. The pub is part of the Vintage Inns chain and provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The menu includes options such as mini chorizo sausages, crispy calamari, and beetroot and pumpkin seed arancini for starters. The main course options include fillet steak, BBQ chicken thighs skewer, signature burger, slow-cooked pork belly, and forestiere chicken breast. The lunch menu offers simpler fare such as 8oz gammon steak, hot beef brisket sandwich, and fish finger sandwich. For dessert, there are options like sticky toffee pudding, British cheese board, and indulgent double chocolate brownie. The food is good, although the reviewer wished for a larger fish finger sandwich. The pub has a pleasant environment and is starting to fill up with diners and drinkers. The Vine is located on High Street, Wombourne, Wolverhampton.
#Pub #FoodReview #HealthyOptions #ClassicFood
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/south-staffordshire/2024/01/28/vintage-pub-provides-healthy-options-alongside-classic-food/