Hundreds of street parties are held across the region to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The historic occasion is marking the royal knees in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. And the celebrations will be extended throughout the extended holiday weekend: from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5. …
British holidaymakers hoping to leave this week are facing continued disruption to travel to the UK. After pre-empting 240 flights over the weekend, easyJet daily cancellations continue. Passengers on the early flight to Belfast from Gatwick to Tuesday were told at 4am they would not be traveling. Meanwhile, the Bristol to Amsterdam airline service at …
Average gasoline prices have reached a new record high of 173.02 per liter, according to figures, following the EU ban on oil imports to Russia. Fuel prices have been hitting highs every few days in recent weeks as gas supply dries up at a time when demand is starting to pick up speed. The average …
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The British civil service has paused its flagship graduate plan for at least a year to reduce its staff. The scheme, known as the rapid flow of the civil service, will not be implemented in 2023 as it has in previous years. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on May 19, chaired by …
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The British civil service has paused its flagship graduate plan for at least a year to reduce its staff. The scheme, known as the rapid flow of the civil service, will not be implemented in 2023 as it has in previous years. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on May 19, chaired by …
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Live news updates: EU leaders split over gas sanctions on Russia Financial Times EU bans most Russian oil imports to “stop Putin’s war machine” in Ukraine, but takes steps to appease Hungary Sky News The last war between Russia and Ukraine: the EU accepts a “factory” ban on Russian oil; Moscow claims a third of …
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Johnny Depp has appeared on stage alongside Jeff Beck in the UK for the second night in a row, amid his ongoing legal battle in the United States. Attendees at the concert had expressed hope that the actor would appear at the Royal Albert Hall in west London after performing with Beck at Sheffield Town …
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UPDATE 5/31/22: Activision Blizzard has officially confirmed reports that it has suspended the release of Diablo Immortal in Belgium and the Netherlands. “Diablo Immortal will not be available in Belgium or the Netherlands, and will not appear on Battle.net or the Belgian and Dutch app or Google Play Stores,” an Activision Blizzard spokesman told Eurogamer …
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The government has severed ties with troubled P&O Ferries after the company laid off nearly 800 workers without warning. In the wake of the mass layoffs in March, the Home Office said a contract between the UK border force and P&O Ferries would be canceled “with immediate effect”. An Interior Ministry spokesman said: “In response …
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Latest news Russia-Ukraine: Russians approach downtown Severodonetsk as fighting erupts on The Telegraph Street Latest news about the Ukrainian war: Russian troops control part of Ukraine’s key city: BBC governor Putin’s troops advance toward central Severodonetsk, but not “as fast” as planned Evening Standard The “suicide mission” of Russian forces ordered the capture of Severodonetsk …