#NATO - UK Defence Spending: How do Britain's and Europe's militaries stack up against Russia's? ITV News

18 February 2025

Europe's collective military spending is larger than Russia's - but that doesn't tell the whole story. ITV News' Political Correspondent Shehab Khan explains the cost of defence

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#UK #EU - 'Disaster' five years on: Brexit has been doing 'so much damage to the British economy': France 24 English

31 January 2025

Five years ago, the U.K. officially left the bloc after almost five decades of membership that had brought free movement and free trade between Britain and 27 other European countries.

For Brexit supporters, the U.K. was now a sovereign nation in charge of its own destiny. For opponents, it was an isolated and diminished country. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Brexit's devastating sociopolitical and economic effects,

FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry welcomes Denis MacShane, Author, Former UK Minister for European Affairs & Contributing Editor at The Globalist. Mr. MacShane asserts that the Brexit referendum 'was fought in 2016 on immigration, not on anything else." And this "resentment" over immigration has given rise to far-right populism across the globe:

Marine Le Pen in France, the AfD in Germany, Meloni in Italy, explains Britain's former Labour minister. "Immigration is the number one global issue, it helped Donald Trump to become president a second time."

#Brexit #EU #Immigration

#UK #Russia #defence - Spy ship in UK waters 'part of wider Russian aggression' says Defence secretary: Sky News

24 January 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey spoke to Sky News this morning as he revealed to MPs earlier this week that a UK submarine helped warn off a Russian spy ship from UK waters. There are reports the ship may have been scouting undersea cables and infrastructure around Britain.

#defence #skynews #uknews

#uk #weather #floods - Caravan park underwater as 'severe' floods, snow and ice batter Britain sparking major incidents: The Sun

7 January 2025

MAJOR incidents have been declared across the UK as the country is hit by snow, "severe" floods and freezing temperatures. Weather warnings for snow and ice are once again in force today with more travel disruption and school closures expected.

Major incidents declared as UK hit by snow, ‘severe’ floods & ice as flights suspended and 2 dead in -13C plunge https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3264613...

#thesun #floodsUK #weather

#UK - House Prices Expected to Rise in 2025: Bloomberg

26 December 2024

The bond selloff triggered by the UK autumn budget has tempered the outlook for the housing market. Bloomberg Economics is now forecasting that house prices will rise 4% by the end of next year, but the pace of growth is expected to be bumpy.

Niraj Shah from Bloomberg Economics discusses the outlook on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets

#UK #Economy - Inflation Hits Eight-Month High: Bloomberg

18 December 2024

UK inflation rose to an eight-month high in November, drifting further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The consumer prices index increased 2.6% annually, up from 2.3% in October, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.

Dan Hanson from Bloomberg Economics breaks down the situation and what it may mean for the BOE ahead of Thursday's interest-rate decision.

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#UK #France #migration - ‘Everyone wants to go to England’: Syrian migrants in Calais reluctant to return • FRANCE 24

16 December 2024

Although Syrians at home and across the world have celebrated the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, many are also nervous about what the future may hold for the country following the takeover by Islamist-led rebels.

At a makeshift migrant camp in Calais, many Syria migrants say they still intent to attempt the perilous crossing to the UK rather than head home.

#Syria #Assad #migrants

#UK #economy - Market Insight: Why are British businesses facing a confidence crisis? | REUTERS

16 December 2024

British businesses are facing a substantial challenge managing higher costs, says IG's Chris Beauchamp, sharing his predictions for the Bank of England's rate moves in 2025. #News #bankofengland #inflation #unitedkingdom #Reuters #Newsfeed

#UK #storm #darragh - LIVE | Darragh Storm UK | Storm Darragh Hits Britain's West Coast, Red Weather Warning Issued | N18G

8 December 2024

Storm Darragh brought high winds and severe weather to Britain's west coast on Saturday (Dec. 7). On Blackpool's famous waterfront, wind-carried sand swept along the promenade past Blackpool Tower. The UK Met office said in Wales gusts of 93mph were recorded overnight at Capel Curig and 92mph Aberdaron and warned of continuing strong winds, heavy rain and some hill snow throughout the day as Darragh moves across the Britain. The Energy Networks Association said thousands of homes were still without power as they work to restore services and the British broadcaster BBC reported one van driver killed by a fallen tree during the storm. A rare red weather warning has been issued for land swathes of the UK, and many residents received government SMS warnings urging caution when travelling. #storm #darragh #uk #news18live #news18

#UK - Elon Musk Wants To Make Nigel Farage PM With $100m Donation? Maximilien Robespierre

1 December 2024

Right wing media is reporting the the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, wants to give Reform UK and Nigel Farage $100m to help the Clacton MP become Prime Minister. While this would be illegal, we have seen how the Tories and even Labour have benefited from the help of millionaires.

Would this make any difference?

#UK - military 'needs to be stronger' to counter global threats, says Admiral Sir Tony Radakin: Sky News

10 November 2024

Sky's Trevor Phillips speaks to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, who is chief of the defence staff. He told Sky News that Britain's military "needs to be stronger" to counter growing global threats - but insisted the UK could "absolutely" fight a war in its current state. Asked whether he can confidently say Britain could fight a war at scale, Sir Tony said: "Absolutely." Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-l...

#Russia #UK - Russia on mission to cause mayhem on UK streets, warns MI5 | BBC News

8 October 2024

Russia's intelligence agency has been on a mission to generate "mayhem on British and European streets", the head of MI5 has said, as he warned the UK faces the most "complex and interconnected" threat it has ever seen. There has also been 20 Iran-backed plots since 2022, the director general Ken McCallum said. He said the complex mix of terror-related threats and threats from nation states meant that MI5 had "one hell of a job on its hands". A total of 43 late-stage attack plots on the UK have been foiled since 2017, he said, with some plotters trying to "get hold of firearms and explosives".

#Russia #UK #BBCNews

#uk #motorsport - GB3 Race 2 – Brands Hatch – Saturday 29 September: MSV TV

29 September 2024

The second race of GB3’s Brands Hatch season finale, and the championship is up for grabs! The grid formed by each driver’s second fastest times in qualifying, and the show presented by Jon Jackson with commentary from Lewis McGlade and Piers Prior.

The opening race of the final event of the year, with the grid formed by each driver’s fastest times in qualifying. Presented by Jon Jackson with commentary from Lewis McGlade and Piers Prior.

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#uk #motorsport - GB3 Race 1 – Brands Hatch – Saturday 28 September: MSV TV

28 September 2024

The opening race of the final event of the year, with the grid formed by each driver’s fastest times in qualifying. Presented by Jon Jackson with commentary from Lewis McGlade and Piers Prior.

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#uk #motorsport #live - BARC LIVE | Croft | September 8th 2024:

8 September 2024

The British Automobile Racing Club's inaugural Croft Mini Festival draws to a close with a bumper afternoon of track action lined up.

Saturday

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#havejustwatchedONtv - Yasmin - "On My Own" Official Music Video (Out 30th January 2011) 188,473 views to date

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Having left a trailblazing mark on the hip-hop scene with her DJing skills, London singer-songwriter Yasmin has already toured with N*E*R*D, The Cool Kids, Will.i.am, Taio Cruz and Example, featured on Devlin's recent single 'Runaway' and DJed at Ibiza Rocks with Dizzee Rascal.

She's now taking on the world from the other side of the decks and debut single 'On My Own' - produced by Shy FX - showcases her ethereal voice, lyrical imagination and candid choruses, which reflect her totally unique, very independent style. Having already received huge support from BBC Radio 1 and 1 Xtra, Yasmin is fast becoming one of the hottest names to hit the music scene this year. Expect big things from Yasmin next year and stay tuned for 'On My Own', released on Levels Recordings/Ministry of Sound on 30th January 2011.

Massive thank you's to....

Directors: Luke Monaghan and Emil Nava
Crew: James Barber, Craig
Stylist: Leeann Soki Mak
Make-up: Charlotte Hughes
Editor: Paul O'Reilly
Extra Production: James Lovick & Andrew Curtis

Yasmin – On My Own Lyrics

The moments that I think that maybe
Could this be a big mistake?
Have I made the wrong decision?
Is this the right rode to take?
I could have had a night of fight,
Open your…like my parents wanted,
But now I’m feeling so alive,
I found the sun shine I’m no longer wanting.

And I feel the fire burning deeper in my soul,
Struggling for protection,
When I reach you, let me know!
And I feel I need some guidance,
And my heart will let it show,
And…

I’m gonna make it on my own!

Working late to earn my keeping,
Cause no one is gonna pay my way,
The night is cold I should be sleeping,
But I’m waiting for my morning train.
And I do this till I reach my ground,
Because no one is gonna do it for me,
And the night is young, but time is on,
And I’m gonna do this till I reach my glory.

And I feel the fire burning deeper in my soul,
Struggling for protection,
When I reach you, let me know!
And I feel I need some guidance,
And my heart will let it show,
And…

I’m gonna make it on my own!

Cause I’m losing friends and gaining foes,
What tomorrow’s bringing, no one is sure,
And if our failure leads…
I did it on,

I did it on my own!

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