Tag: United Kingdom
seven years in prison for the excision of a little girl abroad, an unprecedented conviction
Amina Noor, a 40-year-old British woman, was sentenced Friday for placing a little girl in the hands of a woman who circumcised her during a trip to Kenya. An unprecedented…
anti-Semitic acts at a level not seen in 40 years
The United Kingdom has never seen so many acts of anti-Semitism as in 2023, according to an organization protecting Jewish places. The organization sees this as a direct link to…
In the United Kingdom, young people from ethnic minorities called to boycott the police
In 2023, a report highlighted systemic discrimination within the London police. The association of black police officers denounces a lack of action. 1 min With our correspondent in London, Émeline…
London awards 24 new oil exploration licenses in the North Sea
The British authorities announced yesterday, Wednesday January 31, the allocation of 24 new hydrocarbon exploration and drilling licenses in the North Sea. This is the continuation of a vast series…
Canada and the United Kingdom halt free trade negotiations
This is a new failure for British trade policy: after two years of negotiations, the United Kingdom and Canada have suspended their discussions with a view to a trade agreement.…
Jürgen Klopp to leave Liverpool at end of season
Jürgen Klopp made a shock announcement this Friday January 26. At the end of the season, he will leave Liverpool, where he has been a coach since 2015. He, who…
British farmers rage against variable geometry standards
Anger is brewing among British farmers as the Conservative government moves further and further away from old European regulations on environmental protection and public health. Result: varying standards, and angry…
London Mayor calls for UK-EU ‘mobility deal’ for youth
The mayor of London, the most pro-European of Labour, denounces a “omerta” concerning discussions on relations with the EU and calls for an “agreement on youth mobility”. Sadiq Khan is…
decline in social and environmental standards since Brexit
Since leaving the European Union, the United Kingdom has seen a worrying decline in crucial legislation. While the Union is strengthening its environmental regulations, the Conservative government is moving further…
Alcohol: are the French public authorities lax?
Not a drop of alcohol for a month is the concept of Dry January imported from the United Kingdom for several years. An initiative not officially supported by the French…