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Members of banned far right group National Action ‘attended terrorist style training camps’
Alleged members accused of plotting to kill a Labour MP were featured in propaganda videos learning punching techniques, judo and choke holds, the Old Bailey was told
Time’s up for mining & oil firms as UK endorses strong anti-corruption rules
Global Witness welcomes today’s announcement by the UK Government of the findings from its review of a vital anti-corruption law for oil and mining companies. The Government strongly endorsed the law, which requires extractive companies to publish details of the billions of dollars they pay to governments across the world in exchange for oil and minerals. The Government concluded that the law had been a success in bringing greater transparency to the sector with no unnecessary costs to business, and...
Watch – ‘Wake up Punchy!’ Trump responds to Robert De Niro
De Niro, who has previously said he would like to punch the president, received a standing ovation for his verbal attack at the Tony Awards. But in a tweet, Mr Trump described the actor as "a very Low IQ individual". "I watched him... and truly believe he may be 'punch-drunk'," he said. Watch Video Here https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/world-news/watch-robert-de-niros-censored-blast-at-donald-trump-gets-standing-ovation/11/06/
Brexit woes: Car firms face “extinction” post-Brexit claims CBI chief
If the UK presses on with plans to leave the customs union, post-Brexit, large swathes of the car industry will face extinction, claims the president of the CBI. This news follows Jaguar Land Rover's recent statement that it is to move all production of its Discovery from the UK to Slovakia in a move that could lead to hundreds of job losses. The chief of the CBI, Paul Dreschler told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme there was “zero evidence” that...
Feeling Bitter? Wetherspoons cans German beers & Champagne pre-Brexit
Pro-Brexit budget pub chain Wetherspoons is taking a stand against EU based alcoholic drinks From July 9 880 Wetherpoons outlets will ditch German wheat beers and Champagne in favour of UK and non-EU drinks. I’ve never personally bought Champagne in Wetherspoons and probably never will now as Moët & Chandon champagne is being swapped with sparkling wines from the UK and Australia. Brexit believer and Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, said: "This move helps us to broaden our horizons so that...
Plans to build new student flats have been axed as historic city pub is saved
The proposals which were first unveiled in March sparked a fierce reaction from politicians, who said such developments were "swamping" the city.
Killer whales ‘produce call similar to a human scream when hunting their next meal’
Aquatic mammals including dolphins use it as a warning an orca is on the prowl - and they are on its menu, say scientists
Flowers have scent runaways to guide bees quickly to the nectar
Like the colours and stripes on many petals, they also have scent patterns to guide bees to the centre of the flower.
Modern bright LED lights are affecting wildlife “as much as the midday sun, scientists warn
Light pollution from white and bluish lamps are three times more disruptive to creatures than those with yellow, amber or greenish hues.