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May to speak to EU leaders this week over Brexit – Financial Times

Prime minister Theresa May will on Thursday launch a round of EU diplomacy as she seeks “clarifications” to sell her Brexit deal to sceptical MPs, who return to Westminster next…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From the far side of the moon to the furthest point ever explored in space, from UK to the US, the Maltese portals and newspapers, these are the…

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Labour Party members are more significantly opposed to Brexit than Corbyn – Poll

Labour members are significantly more opposed to Brexit than Jeremy Corbyn is, with 72% of them thinking their leader should fully support a second referendum, according to a study of…

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NYE Manchester Victoria train station stabbings considered as terror related incident (Updated)

UPDATE: The stabbing of three people at Manchester Victoria station on New Year's Eve is being treated as a terror related incident, police have confirmed. A 25-year-old man was arrested on…

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Five hours into new year woman is killed in London’s first knife death of 2019

Police in London have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her thirties was stabbed to death in Camberwell, south London. Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to a property…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing and Newspaper Review

Good morning and Happy New Year, British counter-terrorism police are investigating stabbings at Manchester Victoria train station that left three people injured, including a police officer, on New Year’s Eve,…

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British Labour Party demands inquiry on GCSE reforms

The Labour party is demanding an inquiry into GCSE reforms that it says are putting state school pupils at a disadvantage by forcing them to sit harder exams than students…

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UK and France agree to step up actions to deal with migrant crossing across English Channel

UK and France have agreed to step up action to deal with migrants making the perilous attempt to cross the English Channel in small boats. An “enhanced action plan” to…

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Irregular migration across British channel continues

Sky News has seen evidence of six suspected migrants being met by UK border officials on a south coast beach this morning. The group were spotted on the beach at…

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Some Gatwick drones ‘sightings’ might have been police’s own craft – Sussex Police Chief Constable

Some of the sightings of drones which kept Gatwick Airport on shutdown may have involved the police’s own craft, a senior UK officer has admitted. Sussex Police Chief Constable Giles…

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Saturday Morning Briefing and News Paper Review

Good morning Your morning briefing for Saturday. News Paper Review - The Malta Independent reveals that the vice-president of French football club AS Monaco holds a Maltese passport purchased through the IIP…

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Government official says that claims that Britain will crash out in event of no-deal Brexit are absolutely untrue

The Government is failing to be "frank" with the public about the extent of no-deal preparations because it wants to shore up support for Theresa May's "disastrous" Brexit deal, a civil servant…

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10% of Church of England clergy victims of violent anti-Christian hate crime

One in ten members of the Church of England clergy has been the victim of violent behaviour in the last two years, a government-funded survey has found. The Telegraph reports that the…

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In 1994, Britain believed Enlargement was at the heart of its European Strategy

"Enlargement lies at the heart of our European Strategy. If this were to fail because of us, we would have no credible European policy in the short or longer term."…

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Corbyn calls on May to recall parliament early and hold ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote

U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called on Prime Minister Theresa May to recall parliament early from its Christmas break to hold the “meaningful vote” on Brexit, he told the “i” and the…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing for Friday. In-Nazzjon leads with a story about a tragic road accident which claimed the life of a 21-year-old on Thursday in Luqa. Riding his…

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UK VAT set to increase after Brexit

MPs have warned of the dangers of the Brexit transition period after it emerged that hundreds of thousands of small businesses could be forced to pay VAT for the first time after Britain…

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The Worst Brexit Option, Except for All the Others – Why Theresa May’s Deal Is the Best Way Forward – Foreign Affairs

By seeking to stake out a middle ground in British politics with a carefully balanced strategy to leave the European Union, Theresa May ended up dissatisfying everyone. Her deal tries…

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Corbyn’s move for no-confidence motion which would trigger election is a matter of when, not if

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn told the Independent newspaper the Labour party’s attempt to force a general election by tabling a no-confidence motion was a matter of “when, not if.”…

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British classified documents publication – “When Craxi forewarned Gaddafi of attack on family in the 80s”

West Berlin’s La Belle nightclub was a popular haunt for American soldiers in April 1986, when a bombing by Libyan agents killed two US servicemen and a Turkish woman, as…

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In 1994, Britain’s Tory government mulled its first ‘BREXIT’ referendum, but couldn’t agree on question – British Classified Documents

John Major’s ministers considered holding a referendum about the European Union in 1994 but could not decide what the question would be, official cabinet records reveal. Faced with mounting Eurosceptic…

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French company Vinci acquires 50.01 per cent of Gatwick airport

When drones were spotted hovering around Gatwick airport in the week before Christmas, it was not only flights that were delayed — the airport’s owners had to put the sale…

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Met Police Commissioner warns that no-deal Brexit will put public at risk

Britain's most senior police officer has stormed into a political row by suggesting a no-deal Brexit could put the public at risk. Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan police commissioner, said crashing out of…

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Search for 20-year-old cruise ship entertainer who went missing after going overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship suspended (Updated)

Update: The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing British cruise ship entertainer who fell overboard. Rescuers said in a statement they had stopped looking for Arron Hough…

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Recent attempts by migrants to cross the English Channel into Britain is to be treated as a major incident – Update

The recent attempts by migrants to cross the English Channel into Britain is to be treated as a major incident, the UK's Home Secretary Sajid Javid said. Javid said he…

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The Queen and Archbishop of Canterbury call for unity and to end language of hatred and tribalism

“Even with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding.” As head…

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Amber Rudd says that Juncker ‘grotesque’ behaviour towards May and women should be subject to an official complaint

Jean-Claude Juncker is “ghastly” and his “grotesque” behaviour should have been subject to an official complaint, Amber Rudd has claimed. Citing the EU Commission president’s “terrible” conduct at last week’s EU…

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Two arrested in connection with criminal use of drones which caused Gatwick’s disruption

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the "criminal use of drones" which sparked chaos for three days at Gatwick Airport. The Telegraph reports that the arrests…

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Gatwick restarting operations

One of the UK's biggest airports is finally restarting operations after over 32 hours of complete shutdown due to repeated drone sightings -- which affected more than 110,000 passengers during…

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Mourinho refused to retain Giggs because of extra-marital affair with brother’s wife

Media reported that Jose Mourinho did not want Manchester United to retain Ryan Giggs as part of the coaching staff because of his "extra-marital affair with his brother's wife." It…

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Milliband rebukes Putin’s interference in British affairs after the Russian President spoke against a second Brexit referendum

David Miliband has criticised Vladimir Putin after the Russian president spoke out against a second Brexit referendum. Speaking at an annual news conference in Moscow, Mr Putin said: “She must…

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Radio host saves man’s life after keeping suicidal caller until ambulance arrived

UK: Radio host Iain Lee has been credited with helping save a man's life after keeping a suicidal caller on the line for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived. The…

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Gatwick Chaos – 800 flights affecting 120,000 people cancelled as military called in to help hunt for perpetrator (UPDATED)

UPDATE: One of the UK's biggest airports is finally restarting operations after over 32 hours of complete shutdown due to repeated drone sightings -- which affected more than 110,000 passengers…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily morning briefing gives you a roundup of the salient news from around the world and a review of Malta's newspaper front-pages stories. Start Your Day Informed…

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Corbyn under fire after mouthing ‘stupid woman’ at Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn has become embroiled in a sexism row after he appeared to call Theresa May a “stupid woman” following a fiery exchange at Prime Minister’s Questions. The Labour leader was…

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Labour’s No confidence vote in Theresa May – explainer

Labour has been under pressure from other opposition parties to force a vote of no-confidence under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act. Under the law that sets out when the UK holds…

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Former EU commission President Romano Prodi says that EU will renegotiate Brexit if deal is voted down

The EU will come back to the negotiating table if parliament votes down Theresa May’s deal with Brussels, according to Romano Prodi, a former European commission president. The Guardian/Observers reports…

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Corbyn calls MPs for all parties to vote down May’s deal and back his alternative Brexit plan

Jeremy Corbyn called on MPs of all parties to vote down Theresa May’s deal and back his alternative plan for Brexit, as campaigners for a second referendum urged him to get…

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Parliament’s vote on Brexit deal will go ahead on December 11th – UPDATED

Parliament’s vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal will go ahead on Dec. 11, her office said on Thursday, despite a newspaper report ministers had sought a delay…

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UK to suspend top tier investor visas in drive to curb organised crime and money laundering

Britain will suspend its top tier investor visas, which require 2 million pounds ($2.55 million) in investment, as part of a drive to crack down on organized crime and money…

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Internal workings of Facebook released in UK parliament

The internal workings of Facebook have been revealed after the UK parliament released 250 pages of internal documents from the controversial company. The files show a range of discussions from…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you a review of the main news and headlines from Malta, Europe and the World. Quote of the DayChange happens when you extend your…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with the daily newspaper review and a roundup of the main headlines from around the world. Start your day informed The Malta Independent carries a…

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UK – Woman who was killed on train may have been leaning out of window

A woman who was killed on a train may have been leaning out of a window when she suffered a blow to the head, police have said. The victim, who…

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I will be the Prime Minister who will take Britain out of the EU – Theresa May at G20

Theresa May said on Saturday she would be the prime minister to take Britain out of the European Union and that parliament should back her Brexit deal to ensure certainty…

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May is set to face a grilling from senior MPs over her Brexit agenda

Theresa May is set to face a grilling from senior MPs over her Brexit agenda as she seeks to garner support for her deal with Brussels, Sky News reports. The…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Anti-mafia investigations in online gaming companies in Malta, waste separation, PN Leader's call for Minister Konrad Mizzi's resignation, and the tragedy where a 26 year old construction worker…

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Danske Bank whistleblower lashes out at UK’s role in facilitating corporate corruption

The British whistleblower who exposed the €200bn money laundering scandal at Danske Bank has lashed out at the UK for its role in facilitating corporate corruption. The Financial Times reports…

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Major fire blaze breaks out in southeast London bus depot

A fire broke out at a bus depot in southeast London damaging eleven buses, and around 60 firefighters are battling the blaze, the London Fire Brigade said on Thursday. Eight…

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On this day, in 1990, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigned

Margaret Thatcher, the first woman prime minister in British history, announces her resignation after 11 years in Britain’s top office. Margaret Hilda Roberts was born in Grantham, England, in 1925.…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with a quick roundup of the main headlines from the various portals, agencies and newspapers from Malta, Europe and the world to start your day…

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Skripals’ Investigation – Russia reported to have hacked British Visa system

Russia may have hacked the British visa system to gain documents for the agents who attempted to assassinate the Skripals, an investigation has claimed. The Telegraph reports that the probe…

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Duke of Cambridge says that social media companies should own the responsibilities that come with the massive impact they have on our lives

The Duke of Cambridge thinks social media companies should be owning up to the responsibilities that come with the massive impact they have on our lives. Speaking at the BBC…

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