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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has not given up on squeezing the treasury for more defense spending, with reports suggesting he has at least 50 MPs willing to vote against the government if he fails to get his way.
- ‘Diverge’ from EU rules or risk US Trade deal: Paul Ryan warns the UK
Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives has warned UK’s International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, that they must “diverge” from EU protected status on native products or put a US trade deal at risk. - Dubai is 'new Costa del Crime’ for fraudsters hiding cash from UK government
Fraudsters that owe the UK Treasury more than £100 million have snapped up a string of luxury apartments in Dubai. The prevalence of UK criminals in the UAE city has led to it being dubbed the new ‘Cost del Crime’. - One killed, two struggling for life after ‘aggravated burglary’ in Bristol
One man has been killed and two have been left with life-threatening injuries in an aggravated burglary during the early hours of Monday morning. Police have opened a murder inquiry following the incident in Bristol. - Police chief calls for lift of cannabis ban, won’t prosecute people growing plants for own use
A police chief has called for cannabis to be legalized, arguing that the ban puts lives in danger and gives millions to criminals. He added that those in his jurisdiction growing plants for personal use would not be raided.
- ‘I made her, I can break her’: Williamson rallies Tory rebels in bid to up defense spending - reportDefence Secretary Gavin Williamson has not given up on squeezing the treasury for more defense spending, with reports suggesting he has at least 50 MPs willing to vote against the government if he fails to get his way.
- ‘Diverge’ from EU rules or risk US Trade deal: Paul Ryan warns the UKPaul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives has warned UK’s International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, that they must “diverge” from EU protected status on native products or put a US trade deal at risk.
- One killed, two struggling for life after ‘aggravated burglary’ in BristolOne man has been killed and two have been left with life-threatening injuries in an aggravated burglary during the early hours of Monday morning. Police have opened a murder inquiry following the incident in Bristol.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews to be majority of UK Jewish population by 2031, study reveals
Ultra-Orthodox Jews are expected to account for 50 percent of the overall Jewish population in England by 2031, a new study has revealed. That compares to the current 16 percent of the Jewish community they currently make up. - Dubai is 'new Costa del Crime’ for fraudsters hiding cash from UK governmentFraudsters that owe the UK Treasury more than £100 million have snapped up a string of luxury apartments in Dubai. The prevalence of UK criminals in the UAE city has led to it being dubbed the new ‘Cost del Crime’.
- Police chief calls for lift of cannabis ban, won’t prosecute people growing plants for own useA police chief has called for cannabis to be legalized, arguing that the ban puts lives in danger and gives millions to criminals. He added that those in his jurisdiction growing plants for personal use would not be raided.
- Trans people won’t get legal access to public single-sex spaces, ministers pledge
Trans people will not be legally entitled to access single-sex spaces, the government said. The Equalities Commission said the rights of those identifying as female should not override those of women who are biologically female. - Cover-up? Twitter reacts to report that UK government will buy Skripal’s house
The house of Sergei Skripal will be purchased by UK taxpayers, according to officials cited by The Sunday Times. The move has prompted a range of responses online – from cover-up allegations to jokes about home ownership. - Manchester police allow boy to stay in paedophile's house to protect covert investigation
Manchester police let a teenage boy stay in the house of a suspected paedophile and gangster for two hours in order to “protect an undercover investigation.” - Thousands hit streets of London to protest and support Brexit, demand new referendum (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
An estimated 100,000 Brexit opponents marched in the streets of London calling for Britain's break-up with the EU to be stopped or for a second referendum to be conducted. Thousands of Brexit supporters rallied in the capital too. - Posh London school’s ‘Austerity Day’ lunch turns stomachs on Twitter
A London private school’s ‘Austerity Day’ lunch has been met with a fierce response online, with many accusing the £24,000-a-year school of being tasteless and out of touch over the meal. - Nazi-saluting drunk tries to escape on tug vehicle after EasyJet rampage
A Northern Irish native has been sentenced to three months in jail by Antrim Magistrate’s Court after abusing and attacking staff during a drunken rampage, before trying to get away on an airport tug vehicle.
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RT News - June 23, 2018 (15:00 MSK)
Everything still to play for and national pride hangs in the balance. Top teams Germany, Mexico, and Belgium all face group rivals on Saturday in the World Cup here in Russia. We'll be across all those matches and follow the fan trail too. A...
RT News - June 22, 2018 (12:00 MSK)
Argentina suffers a crushing defeat on day 8 of the World Cup in Russia - losing 3-0 to Croatia. The game has already been dubbed the biggest upset of the tournament so far. A group of English fans keep the global feel of the World Cup at home,...
RT News - June 21, 2018 (10:00 MSK)
Spain tops Iran 1-NIL in the final game of Day Seven of the World Cup here in Russia. A street in central Moscow becomes the 'unofficial heart' of the World Cup, as crowds of fans keep the party going. President Trump signs an executive order...
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