Month: April 2025

UK News: Exclusive: Documents indicate government gave embassy contact details while arms factory protest was investigated

The UK government shared contact details of counter-terrorism police and prosecutors with the Israeli embassy during an investigation into protests at an arms factory, official documents suggest, raising concerns about foreign interference.

An email was sent on 9 September last year by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, Israel’s deputy ambassador to the UK, with the subject matter “CPS/SO15 [Crown Prosecution Service/counterterrorism police] contact details”. Continue reading…
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Strike targeted buildings used to make drones, officials say, in British military’s first involvement since Trump took office

The British military launched airstrikes with the US, targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said on Wednesday, in its first involvement with America’s new intense campaign targeting the Iranian-backed group.

The UK offered a detailed explanation of its reason to launch the strike, in a departure from the US, which has offered few details about the more than 800 strikes it has conducted since beginning its campaign on 15 March. Continue reading…
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New outlet due to welcome shoppers on Thursday regarded as key to helping revive famous London thoroughfare

The UK boss of Ikea has backed calls to pedestrianise Oxford Street as the world’s largest furniture retailer finally opens its delayed store in London’s prime shopping destination.

The Swedish company’s three-floor shop in the building that used to be Topshop’s former flagship store, with a mix of meatballs, lampshades and kitchen design assistance, opens on Thursday, 18 months later than planned. Continue reading…
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