UK's economy has slowed down in month of April, this has economic output declined for second month in a row. Data for months showed UK economy has stalled as decade high inflation accelerated and supply deceptions hit manufacturing hard.

UK: Economic output declined for the second month

The European Union threatened legal action against UK over its Northern Ireland protocol bill. The country's foreign secretary reiterated its stand claiming that the proposed bill which overrides some of the post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland is well within the framework of International laws

Row over Northern Ireland Protocol

New textbooks of liberal studies in secondary schools in China say that Hong Kong was not a British colony, says a report in South China Morning Post. The textbooks are of revamped curriculum. The reasoning behind such an assertion, as the textbooks reportedly say, is that China had not recognised the unequal treaties through which Hong Kong was ceded to the British.

In addition to this, the book also makes assertions on pro-democracy protests that took place in the year 2019. The textbooks reportedly say that 2019 protests were a threat to China's national security. The books also say that external forces were behind these protests.

The report notes that the textbooks are "still being vetted by" the Education Bureau.

Hong Kong was returned by the UK to China in 1997 under promises from the latter that nature of Hong Kong's government system based on democratic values will be preserved.

Events in last three years have seen China's departure from this promises. The National Security Law has been used to curb many freedoms previously granted to citizens in Hong Kong. The city has seen independent media outlets including the popular and influential Apple Daily, shut down for good. In the run up to such closures, Hong Kong police &nbsp;have been seen swarming to media offices in hundreds.

New textbooks of liberal studies in secondary schools in China say that Hong Kong was not a British colony, says a report in South China Morning Post. The textbooks are of revamped curriculum.

New textbooks of liberal studies in secondary schools in China say that Hong Kong was not a British colony, says a report in South China Morning Post. The textbooks are of revamped curriculum. The reasoning behind such an assertion, as the textbooks reportedly say, is that China had not recognised the unequal treaties through which Hong Kong was ceded to the British. In addition to this, the book also makes assertions on pro-democracy protests that took place in the year 2019. The textbooks reportedly say that 2019 protests were a threat to China's national security. The books also say that external forces were behind these protests. The report notes that the textbooks are "still being vetted by" the Education Bureau. Hong Kong was returned by the UK to China in 1997 under promises from the latter that nature of Hong Kong's government system based on democratic values will be preserved. Events in last three years have seen China's departure from this promises. The National Security Law has been used to curb many freedoms previously granted to citizens in Hong Kong. The city has seen independent media outlets including the popular and influential Apple Daily, shut down for good. In the run up to such closures, Hong Kong police have been seen swarming to media offices in hundreds.

New Chinese textbooks say Hong Kong was not a British colony: Report

As the fight for eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, a former British soldier has been killed fighting for Ukraine. He's thought to be the second Briton to have been killed during the war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Former British soldier killed in Ukraine

The fuel pump prices are surging in the UK. To check the hike in price and looming inflation, the competition watchdog has ordered a review of fuel markets.

UK orders review of fuel markets as fuel pump prices surge

The UK is ready to set out its legal position today on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The UK is unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol. New legislation needs approval from the UK parliament.

UK unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol as it plans to set out its legal position today

In new research, experts at the University of Glasgow and Aalto University in Finland have found that monkeys would like to prefer audio over video. The study was conducted on three white-faced saki monkeys at Korkeasaari zoo in Helsinki. In it, the researchers looked to find out the reaction of these animals to “primate-focused” content in the form of audio and video. In a tunnel in the monkey’s enclosure, the researchers formed three equally sized interactive zones with the help of infrared sensors. On a screen in front of the sakis, they were shown either a video or a sound. It was played for as long as they wanted to watch or listen to it. Their reactions were recorded. These animals seemed to like the audio stimuli twice as much as the visual stimuli. &nbsp;

Later in the study, it was found that the levels of interaction with both stimuli dropped. The interactions with visual stimuli had also jumped in comparison with the audio stimuli. &nbsp;

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In audio files, they listened to music more than rain sounds and traffic noise.&nbsp;In video, they liked underwater scenes over the worm videos and abstract shapes and colours.

Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas of school of computing science of University of Glasgow, said, “Our findings raise a number of questions, which are worthy of further study to help us build effective interactive enrichment systems.” &nbsp;

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“Further study could help us determine whether the short interactions were simply part of their typical behaviour, or reflective of their level of interest in the system. Similarly, their varying levels of interaction over time could be reflective of how engaging they found the content, or simply that they were becoming habituated to the tunnel’s presence in their enclosure. &nbsp;

“While they chose audio more regularly than video, the results weren’t statistically significant enough for us to know for sure what they prefer,” Dr Ilyena added. &nbsp;

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In new research, experts at the University of Glasgow and Aalto University in Finland have found that monkeys would like to prefer audio over video. The study was conducted on three white-faced saki monkeys at Korkeasaari zoo in Helsinki.

In new research, experts at the University of Glasgow and Aalto University in Finland have found that monkeys would like to prefer audio over video. The study was conducted on three white-faced saki monkeys at Korkeasaari zoo in Helsinki. In it, the researchers looked to find out the reaction of these animals to “primate-focused” content in the form of audio and video. In a tunnel in the monkey’s enclosure, the researchers formed three equally sized interactive zones with the help of infrared sensors. On a screen in front of the sakis, they were shown either a video or a sound. It was played for as long as they wanted to watch or listen to it. Their reactions were recorded. These animals seemed to like the audio stimuli twice as much as the visual stimuli. Later in the study, it was found that the levels of interaction with both stimuli dropped. The interactions with visual stimuli had also jumped in comparison with the audio stimuli. Also Read: Even an eye test may be able to predict risk of heart attack, says study In audio files, they listened to music more than rain sounds and traffic noise. In video, they liked underwater scenes over the worm videos and abstract shapes and colours. Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas of school of computing science of University of Glasgow, said, “Our findings raise a number of questions, which are worthy of further study to help us build effective interactive enrichment systems.” Watch | Superfetation: Can a woman get pregnant again while already being pregnant? “Further study could help us determine whether the short interactions were simply part of their typical behaviour, or reflective of their level of interest in the system. Similarly, their varying levels of interaction over time could be reflective of how engaging they found the content, or simply that they were becoming habituated to the tunnel’s presence in their enclosure. “While they chose audio more regularly than video, the results weren’t statistically significant enough for us to know for sure what they prefer,” Dr Ilyena added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) 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 ready to set out its legal position today on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The UK is unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol and has opposed changes. However, the new legislation needs approval from the UK parliament.

United Kingdom seeks to override Northern Ireland protocol

UK's economy has been dealt with a big blow as it contracts in the month of April. Economic output declined for the second month and supply disruptions have hit manufacturing hard.

UK economy contracts in April: Economic output declined for the second month

The UK has decided to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The UNHCR has accused the UK of being dishonest. Now, reports suggest Prince Charles is appalled by the UK's migration policy.

Are Royals unhappy with the UK migration policy? The UK to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda

They say to understand someone's perspective, you have to walk a mile in their shoes. British Prince William appeared to be trying to understand the struggles of the common man when he was spotted selling magazines on the streets of London on Wednesday.

British royal Prince William spends a day on streets, sells homeless magazines

A survey indicated that the present UK PM Boris Johnson is a better choice for PM than Starmer. Johnson has witnessed improvements in his approval ratings.

Survey spells trouble for Starmer in the UK as polls show UK PM Boris Johnson is a better choice for PM

The UK has decided to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The UNHCR has accused the UK of being dishonest. The UN body is concerned about the rights of people in Rwanda.

UK's deportation plan gets High Court's green light

The UK has decided to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The UNHCR has accused the UK of being dishonest. Now, the case is to be taken to the court of appeal by the activists.

The UK to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda: Case to be taken to the court of appeal

The UK to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Prince Charles has privately described the British government's plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as "appalling", two media reports said, as the first flight taking refugees to the East African country is due to leave next week.

Charles, heir to the British throne, has been heard criticising the policy, The Times and Daily Mail newspapers reported.

Charles is concerned that the controversial asylum policy will overshadow a Commonwealth meeting summit in Rwanda where he is due to represent his mother Queen Elizabeth at the end of this month, The Times reported.

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"He said he was more than disappointed at the policy," a source told The Times.

"He said he thinks the government’s whole approach is appalling. It was clear he was not impressed with the government’s direction of travel."

A spokesperson for Charles did not deny he had expressed personal opinions about the policy in private.

"We would not comment on supposed anonymous private conversations with the Prince except to restate that he remains politically neutral. Matters of policy are decisions for government," the spokesperson said.

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The British government announced in April it had struck a deal to send potentially tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda in a bid to undermine people-smuggling networks.

At least 30 individuals are still set to be removed from Britain next week.

The government overcame a legal challenge to the policy on Friday as a judge dismissed campaigners' attempts to win an injunction. It said the first flight could leave on Tuesday.

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Under Britain's unwritten constitution, the royal family should remain politically neutral. Queen Elizabeth has steadfastly kept her opinions to herself during her seven-decade reign.

Charles, in contrast, has expressed views about subjects close to his heart such as nature conservation, architecture and genetically modified crops.

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Prince Charles has privately described the British government's plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as "appalling", two media reports said, as the first flight taking refugees to the East African country is due to leave next week. Charles, heir to the British throne, has been heard criticising the policy, The Times and Daily Mail newspapers reported. Charles is concerned that the controversial asylum policy will overshadow a Commonwealth meeting summit in Rwanda where he is due to represent his mother Queen Elizabeth at the end of this month, The Times reported. Also read | UK's first flight taking migrants to Rwanda can go ahead, court rules "He said he was more than disappointed at the policy," a source told The Times. "He said he thinks the government’s whole approach is appalling. It was clear he was not impressed with the government’s direction of travel." A spokesperson for Charles did not deny he had expressed personal opinions about the policy in private. "We would not comment on supposed anonymous private conversations with the Prince except to restate that he remains politically neutral. Matters of policy are decisions for government," the spokesperson said. Watch | The UK to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda: UNHCR accuses the UK of being dishonest The British government announced in April it had struck a deal to send potentially tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda in a bid to undermine people-smuggling networks. At least 30 individuals are still set to be removed from Britain next week. The government overcame a legal challenge to the policy on Friday as a judge dismissed campaigners' attempts to win an injunction. It said the first flight could leave on Tuesday. Also read | Campaigners urge Commonwealth to press Rwanda on human rights Under Britain's unwritten constitution, the royal family should remain politically neutral. Queen Elizabeth has steadfastly kept her opinions to herself during her seven-decade reign. Charles, in contrast, has expressed views about subjects close to his heart such as nature conservation, architecture and genetically modified crops. 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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Bank of England will raise interest rates again as UK inflation heads for double digits. While UK forecast to be the weakest economy in 2023 among the rich nations, investors predict a quarter-point rate hike by the Bank.

Bank of England to raise interest rates as UK inflation heads for 10%

Britain's government overcame a legal challenge to its controversial policy to begin deporting asylum seekers to&nbsp;Rwanda&nbsp;as the High Court dismissed campaigners' attempts to win an injunction and said the first flight could leave next week.

Charities and a trade union had launched a challenge earlier this week against the government's plan to send asylum seekers to the East African nation.

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Judge Jonathan Swift on Friday refused to block the removal of Iraqi and Syrian asylum seekers and denied an injunction to bar the first flight to&nbsp;Rwanda&nbsp;on Tuesday.

"There is a material public interest in the Home Secretary (Priti Patel) being able to implement immigration decisions," Swift said.

He said some of the risks facing the deported asylum seekers outlined by the charities were small and "in the realms of speculation".

The decision is a victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson four days after he faced the threat of being removed by some of his lawmakers. He has said the plan would undermine people-smuggling networks and stem the flow of migrants risking their lives by crossing the English Channel in small boats from Europe.

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But Friday's ruling is only an initial and partial victory because the court granted human rights groups permission to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal, and individual legal appeals have been submitted against the government.

The High Court will also hear a judicial review before the end of July, which could block the government's plans.

Johnson welcomed the court's decision.

"We cannot allow people traffickers to put lives at risk and our world-leading partnership will help break the business model of these ruthless criminals," he said. Britain and&nbsp;Rwanda&nbsp;struck a deal in April for the African country to accept the deportees.

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The government's plan has led to an outcry from human rights groups, opposition lawmakers as well as some in Johnson's Conservative Party.

Rose Hudson-Wilkin, a senior leader in the Church of England who is based in Dover, where many of the migrants have arrived, said she felt "deeply ashamed" of the court's decision.

"It feels inhumane," she said.

About 30 asylum seekers have been selected for removal. During the hearing on Friday, the government agreed to drop the immediate deportation of at least five other people.

During the hearing, Raza Hussain, the lawyer acting for Care4Calais, Detention Action and the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), which represents civil servants in Britain's Home Office (interior ministry), said the scheme was unsafe and irrational.

Hussain said the government had made "misleading and inaccurate" claims that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had given it the green light, and that it was acting on false assurances about&nbsp;Rwanda's ability to offer protection to asylum seekers and process their claims.

Government lawyer Mathew Gullick said the criticisms and concerns were backward-looking, and did not reflect how the migrants would be treated. There was an "important public interest" in deterring illegal immigration, he said.

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Last year, more than 28,000 migrants and refugees made the crossing from mainland Europe to Britain. In November, 27 people drowned in the Channel when their small rubber dinghy deflated, and many others have needed to be rescued from the narrow seaway, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Under the government scheme, anyone who arrived in Britain illegally since Jan. 1 could be relocated to&nbsp;Rwanda.

The government hopes the plan will deter the Channel crossings, although more than 3,500 people have reached Britain in small boats since the middle of April, when the&nbsp;Rwanda&nbsp;scheme was unveiled, according to government figures.

Israel previously attempted a similar scheme to send asylum seekers to&nbsp;Rwanda. But in 2018 the Israeli Supreme Court blocked the policy, saying it was not compatible with the United Nations' refugee convention.

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Britain's government overcame a legal challenge to its controversial policy to begin deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda as the High Court dismissed campaigners' attempts to win an injunction and said the first flight could leave next week. Charities and a trade union had launched a challenge earlier this week against the government's plan to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Also read | Campaigners urge Commonwealth to press Rwanda on human rights Judge Jonathan Swift on Friday refused to block the removal of Iraqi and Syrian asylum seekers and denied an injunction to bar the first flight to Rwanda on Tuesday. "There is a material public interest in the Home Secretary (Priti Patel) being able to implement immigration decisions," Swift said. He said some of the risks facing the deported asylum seekers outlined by the charities were small and "in the realms of speculation". The decision is a victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson four days after he faced the threat of being removed by some of his lawmakers. He has said the plan would undermine people-smuggling networks and stem the flow of migrants risking their lives by crossing the English Channel in small boats from Europe. Watch | UK to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda: UNHCR accuses the UK of-being-dishonest But Friday's ruling is only an initial and partial victory because the court granted human rights groups permission to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal, and individual legal appeals have been submitted against the government. The High Court will also hear a judicial review before the end of July, which could block the government's plans. Johnson welcomed the court's decision. "We cannot allow people traffickers to put lives at risk and our world-leading partnership will help break the business model of these ruthless criminals," he said. Britain and Rwanda struck a deal in April for the African country to accept the deportees. SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS The government's plan has led to an outcry from human rights groups, opposition lawmakers as well as some in Johnson's Conservative Party. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, a senior leader in the Church of England who is based in Dover, where many of the migrants have arrived, said she felt "deeply ashamed" of the court's decision. "It feels inhumane," she said. About 30 asylum seekers have been selected for removal. During the hearing on Friday, the government agreed to drop the immediate deportation of at least five other people. During the hearing, Raza Hussain, the lawyer acting for Care4Calais, Detention Action and the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), which represents civil servants in Britain's Home Office (interior ministry), said the scheme was unsafe and irrational. Hussain said the government had made "misleading and inaccurate" claims that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had given it the green light, and that it was acting on false assurances about Rwanda's ability to offer protection to asylum seekers and process their claims. Government lawyer Mathew Gullick said the criticisms and concerns were backward-looking, and did not reflect how the migrants would be treated. There was an "important public interest" in deterring illegal immigration, he said. Also read | UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's Rwanda plan is 'working', says report Last year, more than 28,000 migrants and refugees made the crossing from mainland Europe to Britain. In November, 27 people drowned in the Channel when their small rubber dinghy deflated, and many others have needed to be rescued from the narrow seaway, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Under the government scheme, anyone who arrived in Britain illegally since Jan. 1 could be relocated to Rwanda. The government hopes the plan will deter the Channel crossings, although more than 3,500 people have reached Britain in small boats since the middle of April, when the Rwanda scheme was unveiled, according to government figures. Israel previously attempted a similar scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. But in 2018 the Israeli Supreme Court blocked the policy, saying it was not compatible with the United Nations' refugee convention. 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 British Journalist was reported missing on Sunday after he ventured into the Amazon rainforest. The family of the 57-year-old man, Dom Phillips, has called for the British and Brazilian authorities in London to conduct a deeper search to find the man, reports AFP.

Dom Phillips, a contributor to the Guardian, and Bruno Pereira, a specialist in indigenous peoples, ventured into the Amazon rainforest and allegedly went missing in the Javari Valley in Amazonas state, located in the West of the Amazon basin, near Peru.

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The region is experiencing an upsurge in armed violence because of the presence of miners, gold diggers, poachers, and drug traffickers.

In a gathering of close to 30 people in front of the Brazil embassy in London, the man's sister Sian Phillips in a statement to the media, asked, "Where is Dom Phillips? Where is Bruno Pereira?"

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Sian Phillips blames the Brazilian authorities for their delayed response to the situation, but she claims to have hope that the two men will be found soon.&nbsp;

"We want the UK authorities to put pressure on the Brazilian government. We want to carry on with the search. We want to find out what is happening to them, and we want anyone responsible for any criminal act to be brought to justice. We want a persistent deep, and open investigation," AFP quoted Sian Phillips.

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In a region where trafficking is widespread, the Brazilian authorities are still hopeful of finding the two men alive; however, they have not ruled out any form of outcome, including that of a homicide.

Paul Sherwood, Dom Phillips' brother-in-law, told AFP, "We've been assured that everything has been done that can be done."

Several eminent personalities, activists, and human rights groups have rallied to the cause and have urged Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to deepen the search.

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A British Journalist was reported missing on Sunday after he ventured into the Amazon rainforest. The family of the 57-year-old man, Dom Phillips, has called for the British and Brazilian authorities in London to conduct a deeper search to find the man, reports AFP. Dom Phillips, a contributor to the Guardian, and Bruno Pereira, a specialist in indigenous peoples, ventured into the Amazon rainforest and allegedly went missing in the Javari Valley in Amazonas state, located in the West of the Amazon basin, near Peru. Also read | Brazilian Army in search of missing British journalist in Amazon The region is experiencing an upsurge in armed violence because of the presence of miners, gold diggers, poachers, and drug traffickers. In a gathering of close to 30 people in front of the Brazil embassy in London, the man's sister Sian Phillips in a statement to the media, asked, "Where is Dom Phillips? Where is Bruno Pereira?" Watch | Brazilian Army in search of missing British journalist in Amazon Sian Phillips blames the Brazilian authorities for their delayed response to the situation, but she claims to have hope that the two men will be found soon. "We want the UK authorities to put pressure on the Brazilian government. We want to carry on with the search. We want to find out what is happening to them, and we want anyone responsible for any criminal act to be brought to justice. We want a persistent deep, and open investigation," AFP quoted Sian Phillips. Also read | Exclusive: Marine debris plagues Guanabara Bay, fishermen turn to ocean cleaning In a region where trafficking is widespread, the Brazilian authorities are still hopeful of finding the two men alive; however, they have not ruled out any form of outcome, including that of a homicide. Paul Sherwood, Dom Phillips' brother-in-law, told AFP, "We've been assured that everything has been done that can be done." Several eminent personalities, activists, and human rights groups have rallied to the cause and have urged Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to deepen the search. (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 government in London is expected to introduce new legislation on the Northern Ireland protocol next week now. This law will most likely unilaterally revise the post-Brexit trade agreements for Northern Ireland.

UK: Liz Truss to set out post-Brexit Northern Ireland bill

Some of the UK residents with coastal houses are facing a dilemma. A dilemma to either move their homes or let them be swallowed by the sea

Report: 500,000 properties in UK at risk of coastal flooding

For years planning our lives around weekends has been the norm for most of us. We squeeze in all our plans, outings hobbies chores and getaways in this two day long window but what if your weekend was longer? What if you had more time to unwind, more time with your family, more time to take items off your bucket list.

United Kingdom begins the largest 4-day work week trial

The time is tough for UK PM Boris Johnson as he is surrounded with a number of scandals. In the latest, UK PM will deliver his first policy speech since the vote of confidence.

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