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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning The dust haven't settled yet on Monday's summit Trump invites Putin for a second meeting for Autumn, this time in Washington. The EU issued a stark warning to…

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Murders and excessive harm crimes in the UK went up by 12%

Sky News: Murders have risen by 12% and crimes involving knives or sharp instruments by 16% in England and Wales, new figures show. A total of 701 murders were recorded by…

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Police identify suspected perpetrators of nerve agent Novichok attack

Police believe they have identified the suspected perpetrators of the novichok attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, the Press Association has reported. The 66-year-old and his 33-year-old daughter…

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It’s not a question of whether Theresa May will lose her job, but when

Allison Pearson columnist and the chief interviewer of the Daily Telegraph writes that "Theresa May is a ghost prime minister and her Chequers deal is in the mortuary. It is…

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Breaking News: 6 votes difference saves May from Brexit vote defeat in Commons

The Telegraph reports that Theresa May’s future as Prime Minister was saved by four Labour MPs on Tuesday as she avoided a critical Commons defeat on Brexit by the narrowest of margins. Twelve…

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UK: Vote Leave fined and reported to police for breaking electoral laws

The Guardian: Vote Leave has been fined £61,000 and reported to the police by the Electoral Commission, after the watchdog found “significant evidence” of coordination with another campaign group, BeLeave. The…

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Post Brexit Custom Bill passes after a number of concessions

Sky News: Theresa May has only just squeezed through a series of tight House of Commons votes on key legislation, after stirring up a Tory Remainer backlash by siding with her…

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Theresa May rules out second Brexit Referendum

FT: Downing Street has ruled out a second referendum on Brexit under “any circumstances,” in a blow to those pushing for Britain to remain in the European Union. The comments…

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Eighth resignation for May over Brexit

The Independent (UK): Theresa May was dealt a fresh blow on Sunday after she suffered the eighth resignation over her Brexit plans. Robert Courts was a ministerial aid at the Foreign Office before quitting.…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, France wins the World Cup while Trump arrives in Helsinki for his summit with Putin. Before leaving the UK he stresses that the EU is a foe of…

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Royal Family releases photos of christening of Prince Louis

CNN: Kensington Palace has released the first official photographs from the christening of Prince Louis, the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The four portraits released by the…

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Trump told May that she should sue EU

BBC: The US president said on Friday at a joint news conference he had given Mrs May a suggestion - but she had found it too "brutal". Asked by the…

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Theresa May’s Brexit plan also dismissed by key ‘Remainers’

The Guardian Britain’s former trade commissioner in Brussels, Lord Mandelson, is making common cause with hardline, anti-EU Tories, saying Theresa May’s latest Brexit blueprint would lead to “national humiliation” and leave the country…

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The Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, He came, he disrupted, he conquered. Or not? For sure he conquered the headlines. In a nutshell that's the essence of Trump's visit to the UK impact. However…

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David Davis prepared to vote against May’s Government

The Telegraph: David Davis, the former Brexit Secretary, is prepared to join Eurosceptic MPs and vote against the Government next week in a move that could force ministers into a climbdown.…

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Novichok poisoning source found at home if one of victims

BBC: Novichok that poisoned a couple in Wiltshire came from a small bottle found in the home of one of the victims, police say. A bottle was found in a…

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US President Trump meets Queen Elizabeth

Sky News: Donald Trump has met Queen Elizabeth, enjoying some British pomp and pageantry in what was the highlight of his UK visit. The US president met the Queen at Windsor…

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Breaking News: U.S. president Donald Trump has described his interview with The Sun as “fake news” and says it missed out his positive comments about Theresa May

In a Press Conference with Theresa May, the U.S. president Donald Trump has described his interview with The Sun as "fake news" and says it missed out his positive comments about…

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Man behind Trump’s balloon describes stunt as a ‘huge mirror of truth’

Sky News: A six-metre "blimp" depicting President Trump as a snarling baby has been launched near parliament as he continues his UK visit. London mayor Sadiq Khan approved the request last week after…

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The Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The world news scene was 'overshadowed' by Trump's tirades and comments at NATO summit and in Britain. He can easily be dubbed as a the 'agent of disruption'…

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Trump says May wrecked Brexit, claims that her Brexit plan will ‘kill’ US trade deal in an exclusive interview with The Sun

AP/The Sun: Dishing up a fresh dose of chaos on his European tour, President Donald Trump left behind a contentious NATO gathering in Brussels and moved on to Britain, where a…

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“As we prepare to leave the European Union, we have an unprecedented opportunity to do more.” – Theresa May to Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump arrived for a visit to the United Kingdom. https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1017397043789221888 The first stop of his visit was at the US Ambassador's residence. A small group of…

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BREXIT White Paper Published

The Guardian: The government’s long-awaited white paper laying out its Brexit proposals has been published, the longest and most detailed explanation yet of the government’s hopes for the future relationship with the EU.…

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No longer will people be allowed to arrive here from across Europe on the off-chance that they might find a job. – Theresa May

Theresa May Facebook Page: "Two years ago, the people of the UK spoke in greater numbers than ever before when they voted to leave the European Union. Since then, my…

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Brexiters submit four amendments to Government trade bill

The Guardian : Angry hardline Brexiters have submitted four amendments to the government’s trade bill, arguing that Theresa May has broken their trust with the soft Brexit negotiating plan she unveiled at Chequers.…

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The Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From the NATO summit to the World Cup, here are the most salient news reported by news outlets and which we think are worth knowing of. NATO Secretary-General…

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Only 10% of British think that mothers of young children should work full time

Euronews: Views on women’s place in British society have been greatly upended in the past few decades with a vast majority of Brits disagreeing with the idea that women should stay…

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A fresh referendum on BREXIT might become necessary – British Labour Party Deputy Leader

The Independent (UK) A fresh referendum on Brexit will become necessary if increasingly divided MPs cannot agree on any departure plan, Labour’s deputy leader has suggested. British Labour Party's Deputy Leader Tom Watson said the current…

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The Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning The successful rescue operation in Thailand ended successfully, highlighting a number of 'human traits' that at times are overshadowed by the dullness of other happenings around us. This…

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Senior ministers and Merkel endorse May

Reuters: British Prime Minister Theresa May won the support of senior ministers and an endorsement from Europe's most powerful leader, Angela Merkel, on Tuesday, surviving the explosive resignations of two top…

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More resignations for May

BBC: Two vice-chairs of the Conservative Party are quitting their posts in protest at Theresa May's Chequers Brexit compromise plan. Maria Caulfield and Ben Bradley warned the PM her plan…

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British man poisoned by Novichok regains conscience

Reuters: A British man poisoned with the Novichok nerve agent 10 days ago has regained consciousness and he is now in a critical but stable condition, Salisbury District Hospital said…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning An eventful 36 hours for Theresa May and the UK. But not only. Trump's nomination for the Supreme Court, Libya's deal with Italy on migration and the rescue…

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Theresa May appoints of Rt Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

The Telegraph: Theresa May has appointed Jeremy Hunt as the new Foreign Secretary in the wake of Boris Johnson's resignation. Mr Hunt, the former health secretary, takes over after Mr Johnson…

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Royal Family’s Prince Louis christened

BBC / Sky News : Prince Louis has been christened in a private ceremony, without the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attending. Buckingham Palace said the decision was taken by the…

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UK Government Crisis – What we know so far

Historians might revisit this day as one of the longest days in British history. It rekindles the spectres of the days when Margaret Thatcher, in November 1990 resigned as Prime Minister and…

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Nerve gas victims must have handled material’s container – British Police / Kremlin expresses condolences

AP News: British police say they believe the latest victims of poisoning by nerve agent Novichok must have handled the material’s container. Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said Monday the death of…

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British Government Crisis – The Beginning

The News of the Resignation of Davis The Telegraph : Theresa May's Government is in deep crisis after David Davis dramatically resigned as Brexit Secretary on Sunday night. Mr Davis shocked…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The rescue operation currently underway in Thailand dominated most of the international news outlets agenda. However during the past hours Theresa May's latest setback on Brexit, with the…

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Breaking News: British woman dies after being exposed to nerve agent Novichok

Euronews: A British woman has died after being exposed to the nerve agent Novichok in western England, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Sunday. The victim was named…

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Soft Brexit deal reached on Friday under strain

The Guardian: Theresa May’s desperate attempts to unite her party and country behind a new Brexit blueprint were under severe strain on Saturday night, as more than 100 entrepreneurs and…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning Our morning briefing for today follows. Investigations are underway following the stabbing of Hugo Chetcuti. Chetcuti who owns a number of entertainment places in Paceville (Malta) has been…

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Soft-BREXIT negotiation mandate secured for Theresa May

The Telegraph: Theresa May won her battle with Eurosceptic ministers on Friday night as she announced the Cabinet has signed up to a Brexit deal that keeps Britain tied to EU rules…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, A briefing on the on-goings around the globe. >> MV Lifeline rescue vessel captain Claus-Peter Reisch yesterday told the court defiantly that “it is never a crime to…

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Public display of affection in front of grandma is fine, unless she’s the Queen and its an official do

Cosmopolitan: Freshly wed and deeply in love. Definitely the case of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. So much that Meghan Markle can't hold the display affection. However, Meghan and Harry…

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Post-Brexit customs arrangements to be debated on July 16 and 17

Reuters: British lawmakers will debate the government’s proposed legislation on post-Brexit customs arrangements and trade on July 16 and 17, creating another potential flashpoint between Prime Minister Theresa May and pro-European…

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Trump will be the 12th US President to meet Queen Elizabeth

Reuters: When Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth next week, he will become the 12th U.S. President that the monarch has met during her 66 years on the throne, the longest in…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our Morning Briefing for today follows: Malta: Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela yesterday conceded that the Europe Union still had a lot of work to do when it came…

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UK: Parents no longer buy toy guns for their children

It was once regarded a harmless children’s game but “cops and robbers” may become a thing of the past as parents are no longer buying toy guns and swords for…

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Two collapse in Wiltshire – declared as major incident – another Salisbury?

Updated British counterterrorism police were investigating Wednesday after two people were left in critical condition, exposed to an unknown substance a few miles from where a former Russian spy and…

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Healthcare worker arrested on suspicion of murdering 8 babies and attempted murder of 6 more

A healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to kill a further six at the Countess of Chester hospital in Cheshire. Cheshire police said…

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UK Migrant’s child separation – Not just Trump

Sky News: A migrants' rights charity has condemned the UK government for "routinely" separating families by placing parents in immigration detention. Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) says it deals with…

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Tuesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Tuesday's Morning Briefing. Migrant vessel Sea-Watch 3 captain Pia Klemp yesterday accused Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and European politicians of bearing responsibility for the mass grave in the…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The human, the diplomatic and the political impact of migration dominate the latest developments reported in our Morning Briefing. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has confirmed his offer…

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Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up by NHS England.

BBC: Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up by NHS England. Officials are to discuss…

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Eu Summit – BREXIT

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday that EU leaders had made progress in Brexit talks but big differences remained and he hoped an upcoming British proposal would be…

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France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States state that Libyan vital oil resources should remain under exclusive control of National Oil Corporation

Libya Observer: France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States have issued a joint statement demanding keeping the Libyan vital oil resources, facilities and terminals under the exclusive control of…

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