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'Easy' Mary Berry curry recipe is 'foolproof'
Liverpool Echo
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July 21, 2025
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner after a hard day at work? Look no further than Mary Berry's Thai chicken curry, which takes less than half an hour to prepare and only 10 to 30 minutes to cook. Serving eight people, it'll do for a family...
UK water sector declared growth priority in historic £100bn skills drive
Smart Water Magazine
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July 18, 2025
Water companies in England and the UK Government have agreed to an unprecedented series of actions to enable a huge increase in employment and a boost to the skills of our workforce. These commitments come as the water industry embarks on a record...
UK to lower price cap for Russian oil, following EU — Chancellor
TASS
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July 18, 2025
LONDON, July 18. /TASS/. The United Kingdom will support the decision made by the European Union to lower the price cap for Russian oil from $60 to $47.6 a barrel, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said, cited by Reuters. "The UK and its...
UK Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap to $47.60, Tightening Sanctions
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
The United Kingdom, following the example of the European Union, is increasing economic pressure on Russia by lowering the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel. This decision will significantly impact the financial revenues of...
Britain joins fresh EU sanctions against Russia
Xinhua News Agency
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LONDON, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Britain on Friday joined the European Union's (EU) new package of sanctions on Russia. Britain and the EU announced on Friday a lowering of the Crude Oil Price Cap, from 60 U.S. dollars a barrel to 47.60 dollars,...
UK, EU slap fresh oil sanctions to ramp up truce pressure on Russia
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 18, 2025
Brussels, July 18 The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message...
Oil Price Cap Among New EU, UK Sanctions Imposed on Russia
Nationwide 90FM
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July 18, 2025
The European Union and Britain slapped new sanctions on Russia on Friday over its war on Ukraine. The sanctions target Moscow’s energy sector, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and its military intelligence service. They also include a new oil...
Fire put out at Iran’s largest oil refinery, no sabotage involved
Press TV
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Firefighters have put out a blaze that broke out at one of the units of Iran’s largest oil refinery, as authorities have ruled out that sabotage was involved in the incident. A Saturday report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency said that the...
When Alicia Silverstone Knew Brittany Murphy Would Be Perfect in ‘Clueless’
Us Weekly
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July 19, 2025
Alicia Silverstone knew Brittany Murphy was perfect for Tai in Clueless from day one. The 1995 film is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. To commemorate the moment, the Guardian reflected on what it took to bring the movie to the big...
After the FTSE 100 broke 9,000 points, does the UK market look overvalued?
The Motley Fool UK
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July 19, 2025
The FTSE 100 hit a new record high above 9,000 points during the week, bringing its year-to-date gains close to 10%, even though it later dipped slightly to take it back below that level. It was an impressive rally considering it was around 8,000...
Inside England's luxury £13,500-a-night Zurich base with private spa and stunning views as Lionesses prepare for Euros semi-final in old haunt of Winston Churchill
Daily Mail
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July 19, 2025
Perched high on a hill above Zurich, overlooking the postcard-perfect city, its sparkling lakes, and the snow-dusted peaks of the Alps, stands one of Switzerland’s most remarkable buildings. Welcome to The Dolder Grand Hotel, as opulent as its...
Britain sanctions Russian military intelligence officers over cyber attacks
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
LONDON – Britain on July 18 said it had sanctioned more than 20 Russian spies, hackers and agencies over what it called a “sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity” to destabilise Europe. The foreign ministry said it was sanctioning three...
President Dr. Muizzu returns after UK visit, bolsters Maldives–UK partnership
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned to Malé after concluding an official visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at deepening Maldives–UK ties and commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations. During the visit, President Dr. Muizzu held...
Ukraine war latest: Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says
The Kyiv Independent
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July 21, 2025
Key developments on July 21: Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 9 injured...
England’s Resilience Propels Lionesses to Women’s Euros Semifinals
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 18, 2025
There’s drama, and then there’s England’s quarterfinal against Sweden at Women’s Euro 2025. Surely one of the most chaotic matches in the tournament’s history, England outlasted Sweden and advanced to the semifinals by winning 3–2 in a penalty...
UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’
The Irish News
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The UK has sanctioned a string of Russian spies and hackers, accusing them of carrying out a campaign to “destabilise Europe”. Those sanctioned include a unit that targeted the daughter of Sergei Skripal years before Russian agents attempted to...
Project Vanaheim: How the US and UK are trying to keep up with the UAS threat
Breaking Defense
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July 19, 2025
U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard train with RQ-28 short range reconnaissance quadcopters during a field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19, 2024. Instructors with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s...
FTSE 100 Live: European stocks slip but Wall Street starts higher,...
Proactive UK
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July 21, 2025
FTSE 100 down 15 points to 8,975 BP appoints Albert Manifold as new chair Government promises 'root and branch' water sector changes 2.46pm: US stocks open higher Wall Street has started the week in a positive mood, led by big tech gains. The...
European powers behind nuclear deal collapse: Iran
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Tehran, Iran 21 July, 2025, 23:03 Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and...
We tried Dinos Llandudno – A 2025 British Burger Awards finalist
North Wales Pioneer
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Dinos Llandudno, located on Gloddaeth Street, has been shortlisted alongside Harvey’s New York Bar & Grill (also in Llandudno) and Hickory’s Smokehouse in Rhos-on-Sea. The awards, by Oceanic Awards, recognise not just the best burgers in the...