Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. UK PM Liz Truss said that Queen Elizabeth II touched the lives of millions.

World leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth; Britain begins 10 days of national mourning

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. The queen has died peacefully at her Scottish residence of Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Her eldest son, Charles, succeeds as king immediately.

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II; Charles succeeds as King of Britain

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Her eldest son, Charles, succeeds as king immediately. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Queen embodied British unity.

'The Queen embodied British unity,' says French President Emmanuel Macron

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away and 10 days of national mourning has begun in Britain. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96

A UK company is encouraging travellers to book a winter holiday to avoid high energy bills. Eric Njoka tells you how the spiralling energy costs have kicked off a new form of tourism.

WION Fineprint | UK citizens plan winter abroad rather than heating their homes

After appointment, the new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has delivered her first address to the nation. By tradition, it happened from the steps of 10 Downing Street.

New UK PM Liz Truss says 'will get Britain working again'

The UK has a new Prime Minister Liz truss. She becomes the fourth conservative party leader to head a government in six years and the third female prime minister in the country's history. Two-third of UK population shows little or no trust in Truss.

Two-third of UK population shows little or no trust in PM Liz Truss

Liz Truss beat Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race to become Britain's next Prime Minister. What are the challenges awaiting Truss? What lies ahead for Rishi Sunak? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak to become UK PM

The race to 10 Downing Street is said to end in just a few hours from now. Today, UK will get its new Prime Minister after a hectic 6 weeks of tours, meetings, campaigns and debates.

UK to get its new Prime Minister today

As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported. Due to escalating international energy prices, the price cap had been set at 1,971 pounds.

As Truss is likely to succeed Boris Johnson, fixing energy prices is her top concern. As per a source close to the foreign secretary and PM candidate, she would pursue a two-track approach to address the energy market issues brought to light by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war as well as provide financial support for British households, ANI reported.

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Additionally, Truss has pledged to halt the green tax and roll back the national insurance hike. However, in response to this, Rishi Sunak said that rather than tax cuts, the better strategy would be to help people with low incomes. Regarding Brexit, both PM candidates, Sunak and Truss, pledged to rebuild the bond between the UK and the European Union, considering that with a new prime minister there’s a chance to reset the relationship.

Truss envisioned the legislation for single-sex venues such as domestic violence shelters. Truss stated that she will vehemently oppose the left's identity politics. She emphasised the urgent need for the nation to thrive. "My first priority is reducing taxes because what I don’t believe is taking money in taxes and giving it back to people in benefits," Truss said, ANI reported.

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Particularly noteworthy topics at the Conservative Party debate in Birmingham included corporation tax, policing, and ethics.

It is believed that Truss has been leading the polls of fellow Tories after promising urgent tax cuts as Britain faces a downturn.

As members cast votes to choose a new Prime Minister, the country has all eyes on the results.

The results will be announced on Monday, September 5.

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As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported.

As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported. Due to escalating international energy prices, the price cap had been set at 1,971 pounds. As Truss is likely to succeed Boris Johnson, fixing energy prices is her top concern. As per a source close to the foreign secretary and PM candidate, she would pursue a two-track approach to address the energy market issues brought to light by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war as well as provide financial support for British households, ANI reported. Also read | UK Conservatives cast their final votes for new PM, Truss likely to win Additionally, Truss has pledged to halt the green tax and roll back the national insurance hike. However, in response to this, Rishi Sunak said that rather than tax cuts, the better strategy would be to help people with low incomes. Regarding Brexit, both PM candidates, Sunak and Truss, pledged to rebuild the bond between the UK and the European Union, considering that with a new prime minister there’s a chance to reset the relationship. Truss envisioned the legislation for single-sex venues such as domestic violence shelters. Truss stated that she will vehemently oppose the left's identity politics. She emphasised the urgent need for the nation to thrive. "My first priority is reducing taxes because what I don’t believe is taking money in taxes and giving it back to people in benefits," Truss said, ANI reported. Also read | Rishi Sunak's chances 'impacted' by his references to Silicon Valley in California: Report Particularly noteworthy topics at the Conservative Party debate in Birmingham included corporation tax, policing, and ethics. It is believed that Truss has been leading the polls of fellow Tories after promising urgent tax cuts as Britain faces a downturn. As members cast votes to choose a new Prime Minister, the country has all eyes on the results. The results will be announced on Monday, September 5. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

British PM hopeful Liz Truss promises to reduce taxes, focus on energy bills if elected

Thousands of British pubs fear they could be driven out of business. Soaring energy bills have broken the back of these establishments. Pub owners are now demanding urgent state support. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: British Pubs brace for mass closures

HMS Prince of Wales, Britain's biggest warship, recently suffered a mechanical issue shortly after leaving southern England. The Royal Navy described the trip as a "landmark mission" off the coast of North America and in the Caribbean.&nbsp;

However, it is learned that the warship, which cost £3 billion, was "ground to a halt off the Isle of Wight because the propeller shaft wasn't greased properly".&nbsp;

Citing sources, Daily Mail reported that the incident could "embarrass" Britain on the world stage. This could even mean that the "landmark mission" to the United States is forced to be cancelled.&nbsp;

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The report mentioned that the naval sources, who have been inspecting the warship, hinted that the propeller shaft may have been damaged due to a lack of lubrication.&nbsp;

The sources hinted that any overheating due to friction could have damaged the metal shaft of the 65,000-tonne NATO flagship.&nbsp;

The aircraft carrier left Portsmouth on Saturday for a three-month exercise working closely with the United States on stealth jet and drone operations.&nbsp;

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A Royal Navy spokesperson said in a statement, "HMS Prince of Wales remains in the South Coast Exercise Area while conducting investigations into an emerging mechanical issue."&nbsp;

According to the UK Defence Journal website, the ship was anchored off the Isle of Wight. Divers and other experts had been sent down to determine what was wrong.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse gave updates on the situation. He said, "I've been to the ship today to see for myself what the issue is and how we in the Royal Navy can work together to make sure that the ship can successfully return to her tasking."&nbsp;

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HMS Prince of Wales, Britain's biggest warship, recently suffered a mechanical issue shortly after leaving southern England. The Royal Navy described the trip as a "landmark mission" off the coast of North America and in the Caribbean.

HMS Prince of Wales, Britain's biggest warship, recently suffered a mechanical issue shortly after leaving southern England. The Royal Navy described the trip as a "landmark mission" off the coast of North America and in the Caribbean. However, it is learned that the warship, which cost £3 billion, was "ground to a halt off the Isle of Wight because the propeller shaft wasn't greased properly". Citing sources, Daily Mail reported that the incident could "embarrass" Britain on the world stage. This could even mean that the "landmark mission" to the United States is forced to be cancelled. ALSO READ | Queen to receive new UK prime minister at Scottish retreat The report mentioned that the naval sources, who have been inspecting the warship, hinted that the propeller shaft may have been damaged due to a lack of lubrication. The sources hinted that any overheating due to friction could have damaged the metal shaft of the 65,000-tonne NATO flagship. The aircraft carrier left Portsmouth on Saturday for a three-month exercise working closely with the United States on stealth jet and drone operations. ALSO READ | US' military aid to Ukraine left its own ammunition stockpiles 'uncomfortably low': Report A Royal Navy spokesperson said in a statement, "HMS Prince of Wales remains in the South Coast Exercise Area while conducting investigations into an emerging mechanical issue." According to the UK Defence Journal website, the ship was anchored off the Isle of Wight. Divers and other experts had been sent down to determine what was wrong. Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse gave updates on the situation. He said, "I've been to the ship today to see for myself what the issue is and how we in the Royal Navy can work together to make sure that the ship can successfully return to her tasking." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A rapid increase in energy prices could force British pubs to close. Leading representatives from the industry have requested the government to take action. As part of the cost-of-living crisis, six of the biggest pub and brew companies in the country have reported that certain pubs have seen a more than threefold increase in bills this year.

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that if nothing is done in the case of rising energy prices brought on by an increase in wholesale pricing, a shortage of supply due to the Ukraine war might harm the sector.

Last week, Ofgem announced that gas and electricity rates for a family will rise by 80 per cent&nbsp;in October.

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AFP reported that William Jones, director of JW Lees Pub, said, "We have publicans who are experiencing 300 percent-plus increases in energy costs and some energy companies are refusing to even quote for supply." He further said that there are few tenants giving the pub group notice due to their businesses being unable to afford electricity at the current price.

Another executive of Greene Group said that they experienced an increase of £33,000 ($38,600) in energy costs this year.

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In an open letter to the government, Greene King, JW Lees, Carlsberg Marston’s, Admiral Taverns, Drake &amp; Morgan, and St Austell Brewery urged the government to expand the cap to business. Nearly 750 businesses signed the open letter warning of rising prices, staffing shortages, and supply chain issues.

Pubs, which have been a cornerstone of British social life, have had a difficult time due to Covid pandemic.

Inflation has reached a 40-year high in Britain due to the country’s high cost of living.

The country has witnessed several strikes by workers over salary for not being able to keep up with the prices.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A rapid increase in energy prices could force British pubs to close. Leading representatives from the industry have requested the government to take action. As part of the cost-of-living crisis, six of the biggest pub and brew companies in the country have reported that certain pubs have seen a more than threefold increase in bills this year.

A rapid increase in energy prices could force British pubs to close. Leading representatives from the industry have requested the government to take action. As part of the cost-of-living crisis, six of the biggest pub and brew companies in the country have reported that certain pubs have seen a more than threefold increase in bills this year. The British Beer and Pub Association warned that if nothing is done in the case of rising energy prices brought on by an increase in wholesale pricing, a shortage of supply due to the Ukraine war might harm the sector. Last week, Ofgem announced that gas and electricity rates for a family will rise by 80 per cent in October. Also read | British energy regulator blames Russia for 80 per cent price hike AFP reported that William Jones, director of JW Lees Pub, said, "We have publicans who are experiencing 300 percent-plus increases in energy costs and some energy companies are refusing to even quote for supply." He further said that there are few tenants giving the pub group notice due to their businesses being unable to afford electricity at the current price. Another executive of Greene Group said that they experienced an increase of £33,000 ($38,600) in energy costs this year. Also read | Citi warns UK inflation to hit 18% as energy bills rocket In an open letter to the government, Greene King, JW Lees, Carlsberg Marston’s, Admiral Taverns, Drake & Morgan, and St Austell Brewery urged the government to expand the cap to business. Nearly 750 businesses signed the open letter warning of rising prices, staffing shortages, and supply chain issues. Pubs, which have been a cornerstone of British social life, have had a difficult time due to Covid pandemic. Inflation has reached a 40-year high in Britain due to the country’s high cost of living. The country has witnessed several strikes by workers over salary for not being able to keep up with the prices. (With inputs from agencies)

Rising energy prices could force British pubs to shut, businesses urge government to take action

In 2015, UK's then-prime minister David Cameron declared a 'golden era' in UK-China ties. 7 years later, the country's prime ministerial candidates have named China as the biggest threat to national security. What explains this shift in British policy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Liz Truss vows to designate China as 'acute threat'

One day after leaving Portsmouth for a four-month deployment to the US, the £3 billion Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales experienced mechanical difficulties.

As the Royal Navy conducts "investigations into an emergent technical issue," the 65,000-ton warship has remained on the south coast drill area close to the Isle of Wight, a spokesperson said on Sunday. They choose not to add more commentary.

According to the Navy Lookout news site, divers have been investigating the 930-foot carrier after a propeller shaft was reportedly damaged.

As reported by the Guardian, the ship, which is the biggest warship in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/halsey-suffers-food-poisoning-before-uk-festival-performance-511046">British</a> Navy and the Nato's flagship carrier, has a history of issues and was left stuck at Portsmouth at the end of 2020 after flooding in the engine room damaged the electrics. After springing leaks twice in five months, the carrier reportedly spent less than 90 days at sea during its first two years of operation.

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It was scheduled to go across the Atlantic with a 1,600-person crew, making stops in Halifax, Canada, New York, and the Caribbean. The crew will participate in a program using unmanned technologies and F-35B fighters to train alongside the US military and the Royal Canadian Navy.

The ship was given an energetic sendoff as it sailed through the Victorious music festival on Southsea Common in Portsmouth.

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The HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are both ships in the UK's carrier strike group, which will deploy to the Baltic and Mediterranean this fall. 
Cold Response 22, its first drill, took place there. In addition to being able to engage in fierce combat, it is anticipated to function in a variety of situations like giving humanitarian help and disaster relief.

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One day after leaving Portsmouth for a four-month deployment to the US, the £3 billion Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales experienced mechanical difficulties.

One day after leaving Portsmouth for a four-month deployment to the US, the £3 billion Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales experienced mechanical difficulties. As the Royal Navy conducts "investigations into an emergent technical issue," the 65,000-ton warship has remained on the south coast drill area close to the Isle of Wight, a spokesperson said on Sunday. They choose not to add more commentary. According to the Navy Lookout news site, divers have been investigating the 930-foot carrier after a propeller shaft was reportedly damaged. As reported by the Guardian, the ship, which is the biggest warship in the British Navy and the Nato's flagship carrier, has a history of issues and was left stuck at Portsmouth at the end of 2020 after flooding in the engine room damaged the electrics. After springing leaks twice in five months, the carrier reportedly spent less than 90 days at sea during its first two years of operation. Also read | Electricity prices hit record highs in Europe, affect supply chains, spark fears of fertiliser shortage It was scheduled to go across the Atlantic with a 1,600-person crew, making stops in Halifax, Canada, New York, and the Caribbean. The crew will participate in a program using unmanned technologies and F-35B fighters to train alongside the US military and the Royal Canadian Navy. The ship was given an energetic sendoff as it sailed through the Victorious music festival on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. There isn’t much that will stop a crowd of @Sugababes fans #victoriousfestival, except @HMSPWLS going past! ❤️⚓️😂 pic.twitter.com/Bb3PV5Fq9u — Naval Base Commander of HMNB Portsmouth (@CdreJohnVoyce) August 27, 2022 × The HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are both ships in the UK's carrier strike group, which will deploy to the Baltic and Mediterranean this fall. Cold Response 22, its first drill, took place there. In addition to being able to engage in fierce combat, it is anticipated to function in a variety of situations like giving humanitarian help and disaster relief. Also WATCH | Two Air France pilots suspended for cockpit brawl during Geneva-Paris flight

The HMS Prince of Wales breaks down a day after leaving Portsmouth

Calling its four-day working week trial a resounding success, app-based lender Atom bank has said it is improving productivity and job satisfaction.

The Durham-based bank aid trial had been "overwhelmingly positive" for employees and there was no negative impact on customer service ratings.

The staff of the bank was given a choice to move from 37.5 hours spread over five days to 34 hours spread across four days for the same salary.

Sky News quoted Anne-Marie Lister, chief people officer at Atom as saying ''We firmly believe the four-day week is the future of working life and it is encouraging to now see the range of businesses across the UK embracing the four-day week trials.''

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''We are a progressive bank and a progressive employer, and our experience in planning for and moving to a four-day week has shown that it is possible for businesses to do this and bring huge benefits to their people.''

"We believe most organisations can move to a four-day week and we hope Atom's experiences will encourage more businesses to make the shift permanently."

There was a 49 per cent increase in applications for roles at Atom in January 2022 compared to January 2021, according to the company's research.

While 92 per cent changed the way they worked so they could get things done and enjoy the three-day weekend, 91 per cent of employees were able to do all the work required in four days.

Not only were there fewer days lost to sickness, but in their spare time, the employees either exercised, volunteered or simply shared more time with their children.

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Calling its four-day working week trial a resounding success, app-based lender Atom bank has said it is improving productivity and job satisfaction. The Durham-based bank aid trial had been "overwhelmingly positive" for employees and there was no negative impact on customer service ratings.

Calling its four-day working week trial a resounding success, app-based lender Atom bank has said it is improving productivity and job satisfaction. The Durham-based bank aid trial had been "overwhelmingly positive" for employees and there was no negative impact on customer service ratings. The staff of the bank was given a choice to move from 37.5 hours spread over five days to 34 hours spread across four days for the same salary. Sky News quoted Anne-Marie Lister, chief people officer at Atom as saying ''We firmly believe the four-day week is the future of working life and it is encouraging to now see the range of businesses across the UK embracing the four-day week trials.'' Also read | 3,000 employees in Britain taking part in world's biggest pilot for four-day workweek ''We are a progressive bank and a progressive employer, and our experience in planning for and moving to a four-day week has shown that it is possible for businesses to do this and bring huge benefits to their people.'' "We believe most organisations can move to a four-day week and we hope Atom's experiences will encourage more businesses to make the shift permanently." There was a 49 per cent increase in applications for roles at Atom in January 2022 compared to January 2021, according to the company's research. While 92 per cent changed the way they worked so they could get things done and enjoy the three-day weekend, 91 per cent of employees were able to do all the work required in four days. Not only were there fewer days lost to sickness, but in their spare time, the employees either exercised, volunteered or simply shared more time with their children. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

British bank tests four-day working week, says it is improving productivity and job satisfaction

Workers in the United Kingdom have launched some of their most disruptive industrial action in years. With living costs hitting a 40-year high, they want more pay and better conditions. Molly Gambhir tells you all about UK's 'summer of strikes'.

WION Fineprint: What is behind Britain's ‘summer of strikes’?

Ghislaine Maxwell has failed to pay some $878,000 in fees to two lawyers who defended the now-convicted British socialite against criminal charges that she helped Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls, the lawyers' firm said in a new lawsuit.

Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking and is serving a 20-year prison sentence over her role in recruiting and grooming girls for Epstein, a financier and registered sex offender who had been known for socializing with elite U.S. politicians and businessmen.

In a lawsuit filed on Monday in a Colorado state court in Denver, the law firm Haddon, Morgan and Foreman said Maxwell's brother Kevin promised before trial to pay a $1 million retainer but paid just $143,500, "a small fraction of the amount owed."

Two of the firm's lawyers, Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Pagliuca, represented Ghislaine Maxwell throughout the case.

Other defendants include Kevin Maxwell and Scott Borgerson, described in the lawsuit as Ghislaine Maxwell's husband. The lawsuit said Kevin Maxwell told the Haddon firm that Borgerson controlled Maxwell's money.

Neither Menninger nor Pagliuca immediately responded to requests for comment. Two of Maxwell's other lawyers, Bobbi Sternheim and Christian Everdell, also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.&nbsp;

Kevin Maxwell and Borgerson could not immediately be reached for comment. Another brother, Ian Maxwell, told the Associated Press that the Maxwell family would not comment.

Ghislaine Maxwell and her husband have separated, Maxwell's lawyers wrote in a sentencing submission earlier this year.

Maxwell, the daughter of late British press baron Robert Maxwell, is serving her sentence in a Tallahassee, Florida&nbsp;prison, and is appealing her conviction. Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on his own sex trafficking charges.

Ghislaine Maxwell has failed to pay some $878,000 in fees to two lawyers who defended the now-convicted British socialite against criminal charges that she helped Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls, the lawyers' firm said in a new lawsuit.

Ghislaine Maxwell has failed to pay some $878,000 in fees to two lawyers who defended the now-convicted British socialite against criminal charges that she helped Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls, the lawyers' firm said in a new lawsuit. Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking and is serving a 20-year prison sentence over her role in recruiting and grooming girls for Epstein, a financier and registered sex offender who had been known for socializing with elite U.S. politicians and businessmen. In a lawsuit filed on Monday in a Colorado state court in Denver, the law firm Haddon, Morgan and Foreman said Maxwell's brother Kevin promised before trial to pay a $1 million retainer but paid just $143,500, "a small fraction of the amount owed." Two of the firm's lawyers, Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Pagliuca, represented Ghislaine Maxwell throughout the case. Other defendants include Kevin Maxwell and Scott Borgerson, described in the lawsuit as Ghislaine Maxwell's husband. The lawsuit said Kevin Maxwell told the Haddon firm that Borgerson controlled Maxwell's money. Neither Menninger nor Pagliuca immediately responded to requests for comment. Two of Maxwell's other lawyers, Bobbi Sternheim and Christian Everdell, also did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Kevin Maxwell and Borgerson could not immediately be reached for comment. Another brother, Ian Maxwell, told the Associated Press that the Maxwell family would not comment. Ghislaine Maxwell and her husband have separated, Maxwell's lawyers wrote in a sentencing submission earlier this year. Maxwell, the daughter of late British press baron Robert Maxwell, is serving her sentence in a Tallahassee, Florida prison, and is appealing her conviction. Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on his own sex trafficking charges.

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers for failing to pay $878,000 in fees

Energy prices are soaring in Britain and in the latest, the Natural Health Service Leaders and the Public Health Experts have warned that the failure to tackle the rising energy bills in Britain could in fact set back health quality for the British people by decades.

Britain: NHS leaders warn over rising energy bills, writes letter to Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi

Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the United Kingdom has been supporting Volodymyr Zelensky and his troops with arms and ammunition. While UK's military aid to Ukraine has reached $2.8 billion so far, a rather secret military route appears to have opened up to allegedly supply arms, and it involves Pakistan. 
 
Curiously enough, the reports in this regard came out even as Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visited UK, as part of a global trip that also includes stops at Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. He is also expected to visit the US.

A Twitter handle by the name of 'The Intel Consortium' recently <a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1559420896456097792.html">published </a>a tweet thread using open source intelligence, where it was revealed that Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) was supplying some kind of military equipment to the war-torn country via a running air bridge. The original tweet appears to have disappeared, but screenshots and tweet thread are still available online.

The running air bridge has three points which RAF's C-17A Globemaster III (call sign: ZZ173) has been using to make daily trips. According to the thread, the Globemaster is using the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport in Romania via RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus.

According to data sourced from commercially available flight tracking software, the aircraft made daily trips on this route from August 6 to August 15, till the report was published.&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that while entering Pakistan, the Globemaster avoided Iran and Afghanistan airspace and used the air route through Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Oman.&nbsp;

Moreover, the military aircraft spent an average of one hour and 30 minutes at the Romanian Airport, about three-four hours in Cyprus and almost 12-20 hours at the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi.&nbsp;

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However, no official word has been released by the authorities of the three countries regarding this rather secretive air route. It is also not clear what kind of equipment the cargo plane was carrying.

The Twitter account, however, had its own theory regarding the military piece of equipment being ferried.&nbsp;

“Ukrainian war planners have said the best aid they can get is 155mm artillery ammunition. The US recently sent 75,000 rounds of it to Ukraine. Guess who else makes that ammunition: Pakistan Ordinance Factory,” 'the Intel Consortium said in a tweet.

“Pakistan also has over 320 Ukrainian T-80UD tanks in service, and a completely developed ecosystem of their maintenance, operation, ammunition, and spare parts,” the account further claimed.

The account noted that the Globemaster can carry C-17A can carry 77,500 kilogrammes of cargo in one trip and so far, with six round trips, it had carried almost 465,000 kilogrammes of 'something' to Romania and beyond.&nbsp;

Officially, the UK has sent&nbsp;three M270 multiple-launch rocket systems with M31A1 precision munitions,&nbsp;5,000&nbsp;light anti-tank weapons, hundreds of&nbsp;Brimstone missiles,&nbsp;120 armoured vehicles,&nbsp;heavy lift T-150 unmanned aerial vehicle (drones),&nbsp;six air defence systems, including Starstreak missiles and&nbsp;six Stormer vehicles to Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the United Kingdom has been supporting Volodymyr Zelensky and his troops with arms and ammunition. While UK's military aid to Ukraine has reached $2.

Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, the United Kingdom has been supporting Volodymyr Zelensky and his troops with arms and ammunition. While UK's military aid to Ukraine has reached $2.8 billion so far, a rather secret military route appears to have opened up to allegedly supply arms, and it involves Pakistan. Curiously enough, the reports in this regard came out even as Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visited UK, as part of a global trip that also includes stops at Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. He is also expected to visit the US. A Twitter handle by the name of 'The Intel Consortium' recently published a tweet thread using open source intelligence, where it was revealed that Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) was supplying some kind of military equipment to the war-torn country via a running air bridge. The original tweet appears to have disappeared, but screenshots and tweet thread are still available online. The running air bridge has three points which RAF's C-17A Globemaster III (call sign: ZZ173) has been using to make daily trips. According to the thread, the Globemaster is using the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport in Romania via RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus. According to data sourced from commercially available flight tracking software, the aircraft made daily trips on this route from August 6 to August 15, till the report was published. It is pertinent to note that while entering Pakistan, the Globemaster avoided Iran and Afghanistan airspace and used the air route through Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Moreover, the military aircraft spent an average of one hour and 30 minutes at the Romanian Airport, about three-four hours in Cyprus and almost 12-20 hours at the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi. Read more: After US, now Britain to send multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine However, no official word has been released by the authorities of the three countries regarding this rather secretive air route. It is also not clear what kind of equipment the cargo plane was carrying. The Twitter account, however, had its own theory regarding the military piece of equipment being ferried. “Ukrainian war planners have said the best aid they can get is 155mm artillery ammunition. The US recently sent 75,000 rounds of it to Ukraine. Guess who else makes that ammunition: Pakistan Ordinance Factory,” 'the Intel Consortium said in a tweet. “Pakistan also has over 320 Ukrainian T-80UD tanks in service, and a completely developed ecosystem of their maintenance, operation, ammunition, and spare parts,” the account further claimed. The account noted that the Globemaster can carry C-17A can carry 77,500 kilogrammes of cargo in one trip and so far, with six round trips, it had carried almost 465,000 kilogrammes of 'something' to Romania and beyond. Officially, the UK has sent three M270 multiple-launch rocket systems with M31A1 precision munitions, 5,000 light anti-tank weapons, hundreds of Brimstone missiles, 120 armoured vehicles, heavy lift T-150 unmanned aerial vehicle (drones), six air defence systems, including Starstreak missiles and six Stormer vehicles to Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Good news for thousands of staff working for Nationwide Building Society, the largest building society in the UK as it said on Monday (August 15) tha it will pay more than 11,000 of its staff $1,446.84 amid the ongoing cost of living crisis across the country.&nbsp;

The customer-owned lender further noted that the offer will be made to staff making less than 35,000 pounds, comprising around 61% of Nationwide's workforce of 18,000 people.&nbsp;

As quoted by media outlets, Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer at Nationwide, said: "The months ahead will be worrying for many people and we're always considering new ways to help our members. But rising prices affect our colleagues too and that's why we’re providing this additional support."&nbsp;

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Including HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and the UK arm of Santander, several British lenders have also given thousands of their staff a one-off sum or a pay rise to help them cope with soaring prices.&nbsp;

In the first week of August, the Bank of England (BoE) unveiled the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years and also warned that Britain will sink into a lengthy recession later this year as inflation rockets even higher. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, borrowing is becoming more expensive.&nbsp;

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That hike meant that there will be an immediate increase in mortgage bills for millions of homeowners on the tracker. Or even the variable mortgages that are in line with the BoE rate.&nbsp;

The BoE had said that the "inflationary pressures in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe have intensified significantly" since May.&nbsp;

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Good news for thousands of staff working for Nationwide Building Society, the largest building society in the UK as it said on Monday (August 15) tha it will pay more than 11,000 of its staff $1,446.

Good news for thousands of staff working for Nationwide Building Society, the largest building society in the UK as it said on Monday (August 15) tha it will pay more than 11,000 of its staff $1,446.84 amid the ongoing cost of living crisis across the country. The customer-owned lender further noted that the offer will be made to staff making less than 35,000 pounds, comprising around 61% of Nationwide's workforce of 18,000 people. As quoted by media outlets, Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer at Nationwide, said: "The months ahead will be worrying for many people and we're always considering new ways to help our members. But rising prices affect our colleagues too and that's why we’re providing this additional support." ALSO READ | Donald Trump claims his passports 'stolen' by FBI agents during the August 8 raid Including HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and the UK arm of Santander, several British lenders have also given thousands of their staff a one-off sum or a pay rise to help them cope with soaring prices. In the first week of August, the Bank of England (BoE) unveiled the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years and also warned that Britain will sink into a lengthy recession later this year as inflation rockets even higher. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, borrowing is becoming more expensive. ALSO READ | Salman Rushdie attack suspect 'changed a lot' after Lebanon visit That hike meant that there will be an immediate increase in mortgage bills for millions of homeowners on the tracker. Or even the variable mortgages that are in line with the BoE rate. The BoE had said that the "inflationary pressures in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe have intensified significantly" since May. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United Kingdom is in the grip of a record heat wave and drought. Now, the NASA has released satellite images showing Britain's landscape turning brown from green due to drought. The wars are not over for the UK as it is bracing for several days of thunderstorms.

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Deepening cost-of-living crisis pushes growing numbers of Britons to part with their pets. The Bank of England has warned Britain faces a long recession.

As cost-of-living surge, cash-strapped Britons abandon pets

Harriet, a black English cocker spaniel, has been left behind as an increasing number of Britons are being forced to give up their pets due to the country's spiralling cost of living issue. She is standing on her hind legs to greet any potential owner who might approach her glass-doored kennel.&nbsp;

She was one of 206 dogs and 164 cats now being cared for at rehoming centres run by the Battersea animal charity. She was discovered running along a major road in London after witnesses witnessed her being tossed out of a car.

Similar stories can be found in other centres across the nation, some of which have experienced a record number of inquiries for dog and cat returns as a result of the country's tightest living standards since at least the 1960s, which has led many owners to conclude that the cost of additional food and hefty medical expenses are no longer manageable.&nbsp;

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Due to their requirement for specialised heating and lighting, exotic pets like snakes and lizards are also proving to be prohibitively expensive. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) informed Reuters that three snakes, including an 8-foot (2.4-metre) boa constrictor, were recently left in pillow cases outside a reptile shop.

The rise, which comes as households prepare for energy costs to more than treble in January compared to last year, pounding people's earnings, follows a spike in demand for pets during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in a nation known for its love of animals. Britain will have a protracted recession, the Bank of England has warned.

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Harriet, a black English cocker spaniel, has been left behind as an increasing number of Britons are being forced to give up their pets due to the country's spiralling cost of living issue.

Harriet, a black English cocker spaniel, has been left behind as an increasing number of Britons are being forced to give up their pets due to the country's spiralling cost of living issue. She is standing on her hind legs to greet any potential owner who might approach her glass-doored kennel. She was one of 206 dogs and 164 cats now being cared for at rehoming centres run by the Battersea animal charity. She was discovered running along a major road in London after witnesses witnessed her being tossed out of a car. Similar stories can be found in other centres across the nation, some of which have experienced a record number of inquiries for dog and cat returns as a result of the country's tightest living standards since at least the 1960s, which has led many owners to conclude that the cost of additional food and hefty medical expenses are no longer manageable. Also Read: Tiny cat-sized dinosaurs walked over China 100 million years ago; probably had spikes on their tail Due to their requirement for specialised heating and lighting, exotic pets like snakes and lizards are also proving to be prohibitively expensive. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) informed Reuters that three snakes, including an 8-foot (2.4-metre) boa constrictor, were recently left in pillow cases outside a reptile shop. The rise, which comes as households prepare for energy costs to more than treble in January compared to last year, pounding people's earnings, follows a spike in demand for pets during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in a nation known for its love of animals. Britain will have a protracted recession, the Bank of England has warned. (with inputs from agencies)

Deepening cost-of-living crisis pushes Britons to give up pets

Britain's energy bill in 2023 is expected to top $5,000, the equivalent of two months' wages. Gas supply disruptions in Europe could trigger power cuts during the winter. Palki Sharma tells you more about Britain's energy crisis.

Gravitas: Britain's energy bill to cost two months' salary

According to new research by the Britain's Post Office, people are increasingly turning back to cash as they look to control their spending during the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflation.

Brits are turning back to cash as cost-of-living crisis worsens, says Post Office

Soaring energy bills in Britain are giving rise to civil disobedience movement which is aimed at putting pressure on energy firms. Thousands of activists are joining the 'Don't Pay' campaign which was started by a group demanding reduction in bills to an affordable level.

Thousands join 'Don't Pay' campaign started by anonymous group in UK

Predicting several days of winter where the colder weather could be coupled with gas shortages, the UK will reportedly undergo organized blackouts for industry and homes in January, Bloomberg reported. The country is expected to face a power crunch totaling about a sixth of peak demand even after emergency coal plants are online, the government's latest “appropriate worst-case scenario” suggests.

The UK is expected to set in motion emergency measures for four days in January to conserve gas because of below-average temperatures and reduced electricity imports from Norway and France, Bloomberg reported.

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An extremely cold winter would lead the UK to approach Europe for pipeline shipments of gas. However, the problem here is that the continent is already facing low supply due to curbs by Russia.&nbsp;

One option that the country has is to restore its biggest natural gas storage site, Rough. Owner Centrica Plc says its return might translate to 10 LNG cargoes which will make hardly any difference.&nbsp;

Further, the situation in Britain might&nbsp;deteriorate if electricity supply along cables connecting to France, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands is curtailed. Norway is also looking to cut down on power exports to avoid domestic shortages.

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To make things worse, National Grid has already warned of an uptick in electricity prices this winter. The people of Britain are staring at average annual energy bills of above £4,200 ($5,086) in January, which currently stand at just under £2,000.&nbsp;

Prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak had&nbsp;announced a £400 discount on household tariffs earlier this year when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. His opponent Liz Truss has promised immediate tax cuts and the dropping of green levy from energy bills.

Predicting several days of winter where the colder weather could be coupled with gas shortages, the UK will reportedly undergo organized blackouts for industry and homes in January, Bloomberg reported.

Predicting several days of winter where the colder weather could be coupled with gas shortages, the UK will reportedly undergo organized blackouts for industry and homes in January, Bloomberg reported. The country is expected to face a power crunch totaling about a sixth of peak demand even after emergency coal plants are online, the government's latest “appropriate worst-case scenario” suggests. The UK is expected to set in motion emergency measures for four days in January to conserve gas because of below-average temperatures and reduced electricity imports from Norway and France, Bloomberg reported. Also Read | UK PM Boris Johnson slammed for honeymoon trip amidst looming economic crisis An extremely cold winter would lead the UK to approach Europe for pipeline shipments of gas. However, the problem here is that the continent is already facing low supply due to curbs by Russia. One option that the country has is to restore its biggest natural gas storage site, Rough. Owner Centrica Plc says its return might translate to 10 LNG cargoes which will make hardly any difference. Further, the situation in Britain might deteriorate if electricity supply along cables connecting to France, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands is curtailed. Norway is also looking to cut down on power exports to avoid domestic shortages. Also Read | Britain prepares for temperatures 'hotter' than the Sahara desert To make things worse, National Grid has already warned of an uptick in electricity prices this winter. The people of Britain are staring at average annual energy bills of above £4,200 ($5,086) in January, which currently stand at just under £2,000. Prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak had announced a £400 discount on household tariffs earlier this year when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. His opponent Liz Truss has promised immediate tax cuts and the dropping of green levy from energy bills.

UK staring at blackouts and gas cuts amid extreme cold in January

Thousands in the United Kingdom have joined 'Don't Pay' campaign started by anonymous group. The group aims to get one million people to pledge to cancelling their direct debits in a bid to force energy companies to reduce monthly bills as the cost of living crisis continues to take a toll on millions.

UK: Thousands join 'Don't Pay' campaign started by anonymous group to ignore energy bills

Food and drinks. What else does one need to enjoy life when you have these two items? British twin sisters&nbsp;Elma and Thelma certainly believe in this school of thought. Recently, the pair of sisters celebrated their 103rd birthday on Wednesday (August 3), supposedly making&nbsp;them the oldest British twins. However, they also shared their secret for leading such a long life.

While Thelma joked that her longevity was down to her love for food, Elma stated that she always enjoyed her glass of brandy, which should be served without ice. Elma also added that she enjoys a nice glass of lemonade every now and then.

Kept apart for over two years due to the pandemic, the sisters gathered with their families to celebrate their birthdays. Reportedly, Stockport's Mayor David Wilson also attended the celebrations and called the milestone 'incredible'.&nbsp;

"It's so wonderful. I didn't expect all this. It feels great. I'm happy," said Elma, before her sister, Thelma added, "It's lovely to be together because we don't get together very often."

The two sisters were born in the Stockport area of Greater Manchester in 1919, with Elma being the older one, arriving half an hour early than her sister Thelma.&nbsp;

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Both attended the Alexandra park School together and later worked as packers and labellers at a company named Smiths Crisps. Both got married afterwards at the age of 21 and started raising their respective families, having two kids in the process.

Now, at 103, both have multiple grandchildren and a loving family that adores and cherishes them. Talking about their bond, which has kept them close throughout the years, Elma added,&nbsp;"We didn't really need a friend because we had each other. We did have loads of friends, but you know what I mean?"

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Food and drinks. What else does one need to enjoy life when you have these two items? British twin sisters Elma and Thelma certainly believe in this school of thought.

Food and drinks. What else does one need to enjoy life when you have these two items? British twin sisters Elma and Thelma certainly believe in this school of thought. Recently, the pair of sisters celebrated their 103rd birthday on Wednesday (August 3), supposedly making them the oldest British twins. However, they also shared their secret for leading such a long life. While Thelma joked that her longevity was down to her love for food, Elma stated that she always enjoyed her glass of brandy, which should be served without ice. Elma also added that she enjoys a nice glass of lemonade every now and then. Kept apart for over two years due to the pandemic, the sisters gathered with their families to celebrate their birthdays. Reportedly, Stockport's Mayor David Wilson also attended the celebrations and called the milestone 'incredible'. "It's so wonderful. I didn't expect all this. It feels great. I'm happy," said Elma, before her sister, Thelma added, "It's lovely to be together because we don't get together very often." The two sisters were born in the Stockport area of Greater Manchester in 1919, with Elma being the older one, arriving half an hour early than her sister Thelma. Read more: NASA posts beautiful martian image showing 'blue' region of the red planet Both attended the Alexandra park School together and later worked as packers and labellers at a company named Smiths Crisps. Both got married afterwards at the age of 21 and started raising their respective families, having two kids in the process. Now, at 103, both have multiple grandchildren and a loving family that adores and cherishes them. Talking about their bond, which has kept them close throughout the years, Elma added, "We didn't really need a friend because we had each other. We did have loads of friends, but you know what I mean?" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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