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UK Economy Grows in November, But Near Recession Territory

The UK economy showed some growth in November, but is on the brink of recession, highlighting a precarious state of affairs for Britain's economic future.

Top News · Jan 12, 2024

Shaping the future: What's at stake in the 2024 EU elections?

The upcoming European elections – considered the largest transnational vote in the world – are poised to bring about shifts in policies and leadership that will reverberate across the continent. RFI takes a look at what's at stake.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 688

Sanctions over North Korean missile supply to Russian military; EU considers ramp-up in defence equipment production to match Russia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024

Labour 'split' as party's own analysis admits Brexit cost UK 1.8 million jobs

THERE are 1.8 million fewer jobs in the UK than there would have been without Brexit, according to new analysis commissioned by the Labour mayor…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

Plastic tax could fix growing 'tsunami of waste': study

A European-style tax on businesses that import or manufacture plastic could solve Australia's waste problem while also raising billions, researchers say.

AAP · Jan 11, 2024

S&P: Weak Euro Zone Growth Risk for Central Europe

Find out how weak growth in the euro zone could pose a risk to the ratings of Central European countries, according to S&P. Stay informed.

Top News · Jan 11, 2024

2023 'Formidable' Year For Rights Suppression Globally, HRW Warns

The past 12 months marked a "formidable" year for suppression of human rights, with world leaders ignoring violations in Sudan and Gaza, and against marginalized groups like the Uighurs, a monitor said Thursday.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024

'Not for EU' labels explained: what do they mean?

The 'Not for EU' label on food packaging is causing concern among some British supermarket shoppers

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024

Microsoft lets cloud users keep personal data within Europe to ease privacy fears

Microsoft says it is upgrading its cloud computing service to let customers store all personal data within the European Union instead of having it flow to the U.S. where national privacy laws don’t exist

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

London Mayor Urges Closer UK Ties With EU

London's mayor called Thursday for closer ties with Europe and a better debate about immigration as he branded Brexit a "key contributor" to Britain's cost-of-living crisis.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024