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Charles is expected in France on Sunday on behalf of the British government, which hoped a royal tour would underscore efforts to rebuild Anglo-French ties and striking workers are refusing to roll out a red carpet. Source link

The former UK PM is being questioned over whether he intentionally misled the House of Commons in statements about gatherings during lockdown. Source link

Around 2,000 protesters, many carrying signs and bearing trade union logos, marched towards Downing Street, the prime minister’s official residence. Other protests took place in Scotland and Wales. Source link

Varadkar, also wearing shamrock, highlighted US help in tortuous negotiations over trade rules between post-Brexit Britain and its Northern Irish province and the Republic of Ireland, which is in the European Union. The arrangement, known as the Windsor Framework, is an “agreement that lasts,” Varadkar said, “which is important for …

The offer still needs to be put to a vote among union members working for the health service. The offer includes additional pay for 2022/23 and a pay settlement for 2023/24. Source link

The Aukus submarine deal, which could cost up to A$368 billion (US$245 billion), would be ineffective in the event of a war with China, Keating says. Source link

The UK government is drawing up plans to loosen immigration rules to tackle chronic shortages in the construction industry. Source link

Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen will meet in the UK on Monday to discuss changes to the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol. Irish PM Leo Varadkar said: ‘ I do think we are inching towards conclusion.’ Source link

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President Kamala Harris said Moscow had conducted ‘widespread and systemic’ attacks on the country’s citizens. Source link

The prime minister split two departments and created four new portfolios, including one for science and innovation Source link