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01May/23

Impact of British coronation on the world’s perceptions of Britain and its monarchy

May 1, 2023WorldBritish culture, British monarchy, Canterbury, Charles, Coronation, Coronation of George VI and Elizabeth, Coronation of the British monarch, Coronations in Europe, Crown, Kingdoms, Monarchies, Monarchy of the United Kingdom, Political philosophy, Political systems, United Kingdom, Westminster Abbeyadmin

May 1, 2023 /World/ — A British coronation is important to people around the world for a number of reasons. First, it is a rare and momentous occasion. The coronation of a new British monarch only happens once in a lifetime, and it is a time for celebration and national pride. Second, the coronation is a beautiful and historic ceremony. It is full of pomp and circumstance, and it is a chance for people to witness a piece of British history being made. Third, the coronation is a symbol of stability and continuity. The British monarchy has been around for centuries, and it is a source of stability and comfort for many people. Continue reading →

29Apr/23

Richard Sharp leaves the BBC after conflict of interest

April 29, 2023MediaBBC, Boris Johnson, British MPs, British people, Carrie, English people, Richard Sharp, United Kingdomadmin

April 28, 2023 /Media/ — Richard Sharp resigned as Chairman of the BBC on April 28, 2023, after a report found he had breached rules on public appointments by failing to declare his connection to a secret £800,000 loan made to Boris Johnson.

The report, by the UK commissioner of public appointments, found that Sharp had created a “potential perceived conflict of interest” by not disclosing his knowledge of the loan when he was appointed to the BBC board in 2020. Continue reading →

27Apr/23

Trip.com reveals Brit-mania as Kings Coronation looms

April 27, 2023TravelBank holiday, British culture, Calendars, Charles III, Holidays, International Workers' Day, Irish culture, Labor, Labor history, Long weekend, Public holidays in the Soviet Union, Time, Trip.com, United Kingdom, Workweek and weekendadmin

The UK will soon celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, which takes place on Saturday, 6 May, and an extra public holiday on Monday, 8 May, which creates a long weekend for celebrations throughout the country.

This bank holiday is in addition to the annual public holiday that takes place on the first Monday in May. Recognising the huge interest in this historical event and the extra public holiday creating more opportunities and incentives to travel, Trip.com reveals its European data to see how travel has been affected by the long celebratory May Day holidays. Continue reading

27Apr/23

£4BN FOR ‘UK PLC’ ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS: THE GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS STORY

April 27, 2023InnovationAlexander Grous, London School of Economics, london school of economics & political science, Rolls-Royce, Russell Group, United Kingdom, University of Londonadmin

The independent study, the first commissioned by Rolls-Royce in its history, was led by Dr Alexander Grous of the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and includes figures up to and including 2022. Furthermore, this study is clear proof that, by putting exceptional products into the hands of the world’s most influential people, Great Britain secures its place as a centre of design, craft and engineering excellence on the world stage and, by extension, the nation benefits. Continue reading

27Apr/23

Jerry Springer, the well-known American TV host, has died

April 27, 2023Human InterestCincinnati, Creative works, Germany, Highgate, Jerry Springer, London, Richard Dominick, Springer, Tabloid talk show, Talk show, Television, Terminology, The Jerry Springer Show, The Steve Wilkos Show, United Kingdom, United States, Vicki Gifford, WWOR-TVadmin

April 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Jerry Springer has passed away at 79 after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family.

Jerry Springer was a British-American television personality, politician, and lawyer. He is best known for hosting the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show, which aired from 1991 to 2018. Continue reading →

27Apr/23

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s blocks Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

April 27, 2023GamesActivision Blizzard, Amazon, Bethesda Softworks, Blizzard Entertainment, Cloud gaming, Computing, Digital technology, Gaming computer, Guitar Hero, Microsoft, Nvidia, The Microsoft, United Kingdom, Video game companies, Video game publishers, Xbox Oneadmin

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s decision to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been met with mixed reactions from the gaming community. Some gamers are disappointed that they may not be able to play their favorite Activision Blizzard games on their preferred platforms, while others are concerned about the potential for increased prices and decreased innovation in the gaming industry.

The CMA’s decision is based on its belief that the deal would give Microsoft too much market power in the gaming industry. Microsoft is already one of the largest gaming companies in the world, and the acquisition of Activision Blizzard would give it even more control over the market. The CMA is concerned that this could lead to higher prices for games and less choice for gamers.
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26Apr/23

Where is lukwesa burak?

April 26, 2023LifestyleBBC, BBC News, Burak, Inside Out, Leicester, London, Lukwesa Burak, Lusaka, Neil Barnes, Television, Television in the United Kingdom, Television news, United Kingdom, Zambiaadmin

April 27, 2023 /Media/ — Lukwesa Burak is a Zambian-born British journalist and news presenter who is known for her work on the BBC. She is the main presenter of Inside Out East Midlands, and has also presented on BBC News, BBC World News, and BBC Radio Leicester.

Burak was born in Lusaka, Zambia, in 1974. She moved to the UK with her family when she was 10 years old. She studied English and History at the University of Nottingham, and then went on to work as a journalist for a number of newspapers and magazines.
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26Apr/23

Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer

April 26, 2023HealthcareAustralia, Cancer, Cervical cancer, Creative Commons, Gynaecological cancer, Head and neck cancer, Hisham Mehanna, HPV vaccine, Human papillomavirus infection, Infectious causes of cancer, Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Papillomavirus, RTT, United Kingdom, United States, Virusesadmin

Hisham Mehanna, University of Birmingham

Over the past two decades, there has been a rapid increase in throat cancer in the west, to the extent that some have called it an epidemic. This has been due to a large rise in a specific type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer (the area of the tonsils and back of the throat). The main cause of this cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are also the main cause of cancer of the cervix. Oropharyngeal cancer has now become more common than cervical cancer in the US and the UK.

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25Apr/23

The current state of open banking regulation around the world.

April 25, 2023FinanceAustralia, Bank, Brazil, E-commerce, Economy, Finance, Financial markets, Financial technology, Mobile banking, Money, Open banking, Payment Services Directive, Payment systems, Personal financial management, Singapore, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

April 25, 2023 /Finance/ — Open banking is a financial services term for the practice of allowing third-party financial service providers to access customer data held by other financial institutions, through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs). The goal of open banking is to promote innovation and competition in the financial services industry by giving consumers more choices and control over their financial data. Continue reading →

25Apr/23

Adele James Cleopatra controversy

April 25, 2023TelevisionAdele James, Adele James Cleopatra, Cleopatra, Creative works, Death of Cleopatra, Egypt, English-language films, Films, London, Netflix, She Said, The Cleopatras, United Kingdomadmin

April 24, 2023 /Entertainment/ — The casting of Adele James as Cleopatra is controversial because there is no consensus on what Cleopatra’s race was. Some historians believe that she was of Macedonian Greek descent, while others believe that she had African ancestry. The casting of James, who is a black British actress, has been seen by some as an attempt to “blackwash” history. Others have defended the casting, saying that it is important to represent Cleopatra as a diverse figure. Continue reading →