Newsletter Jul 10, 2023

Biden arrives in Britain ahead of NATO summit, Finland visit

President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland.

Zelensky eyes 'best possible result' from NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced hope for the "best possible result" from an upcoming NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping for a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance.

After riots, France bans July 14 fireworks sales

France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following riots sparked by the police killing a teenager, the government said Sunday.

Recent data reveals UK leads G7 nations in April export growth

UK outperformed other G7 nations' export growth in April with a 5.86 per cent increase to over $38 billion, surpassing Japan's 2.52 per cent gain, according to ParcelHero.

UK-India free trade agreement aimed at supporting women-led SMEs

The ongoing UK-India free trade agreement negotiations are focusing on women-led SMEs with a dedicated chapter on Trade and Gender Equality.

UK launches global task force to boost careers in aviation and enhance sustainable shipping

Global Aviation Skills Taskforce launched to boost careers in aviation as demand for flights grows post-COVID-19 pandemic, creating a resilient workforce and helping to grow the economy.

Businesses report record number of suspicious emails and URLs in 2022

A new report reveals a record-breaking 7.1 million suspicious emails and websites reported to authorities in 2022 – equivalent to one every five seconds.

AI can't replace Mickey Mouse, says voice of Disney mascot

Artificial intelligence, and the threat it poses to professions across the entertainment industry, has been a constant source of hand-wringing in Hollywood this summer.

Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees expected to surge

Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees is expected to surge in 2023. Men, women, and children are trafficked for exploitative purposes.

UK Foreign Office confirms new rules for summer travel to Spain

Spain is among the most-visited destinations for travellers in the UK.

Skin cancer cases in UK reach record high: report

The number of skin cancer cases in the UK has seen a record increase, according to the data provided by Cancer Research UK.

How concerned should crypto investors be by the UK's soaring inflation?

According to price analysis by Bitget on the British pound and Bitcoin, the UK's growing inflation is giving rise to devaluing the nation's currency.

BBC suspends presenter after explicit images allegations

The BBC said Sunday it had contacted the authorities and suspended a presenter following allegations that he had paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos.

F1: George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of 'whingeing' for more money

Verstappen was not too happy about the extended race calendar in 2024.

Swiatek, Svitolina win Wimbledon epics as curfew halts Djokovic

Iga Swiatek saved two match points while Elina Svitolina triumphed in a stormy, politically-charged duel with Victoria Azarenka to set up a Wimbledon quarter-final showdown on Sunday as Novak Djokovic was defeated by a night-time curfew.