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Meghan Markle and Children to Accompany Prince Harry to UK After 'Secret Conditions' Met For Royal Return

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may return to the UK with their children for Invictus Games events, pending security arrangements. This would be their first family visit since 2022.

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK for first time in four years

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last visited Britain in 2022 during late queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill?

Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…

The Conversation · Jun 17

Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

The Times of India · Jun 17

'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in implementing the UK-India trade deal. Their exchange suggests outstanding issues, potentially including steel safeguard measures, have been resolved, paving the way for the agreement's early entry into force.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Britain’s ‘strictest teacher’ says middle class parents shun her school

‘People imagine I am walking along the corridor with whips and chains, but I can be quite funny,’ the strictest headmistress in Britain insists

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat

Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challenge

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

UK PM Starmer calls Channel incident involving Russian warship 'reckless'

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as reckless and deeply concerning. The Russian defence ministry stated the shots were fired after failing to contact the yacht. Britain's defence ministry called it an isolated event.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy

Britain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity, and investment. These impacts stem from increased business uncertainty and reduced trade. New trade deals are not expected to offset these effects. The long-term outlook points to a smaller economy compared to…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Cycling in the tracks of Britain’s camping pioneers from Oxford to Surrey

Britain’s Camping and Caravanning Club started as a cycle camping club 125 years ago. I cycle from its birthplace to one of its oldest campsites to see if its free-wheeling spirit survives

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17