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The British government hailed the evacuation of over 15,000 people from Afghanistan in two weeks, but criticism mounted over the contingency plan, with some accusing the government of being "asleep on the watch" as thousands more are still stranded in the country. Labour's shadow foreign
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The UK is poised to complete its civilian airlift out of Kabul, with up to 1,100 Afghans eligible to come to the country likely to be left behind. The defence secretary, Ben Wallace, expressed regret over the situation, while Labour MPs accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of betraying those
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Western leaders, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron, are pressing US President Joe Biden to extend the evacuation deadline from Afghanistan beyond August 31, citing concerns that the Taliban may veto the idea. The emergency meeting comes as the US military has conducted its largest
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Boris Johnson is set to personally request a delay in the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, as UK ministers press the US for an extension to ease pressure on Kabul airport. The Prime Minister will raise the issue at an emergency G7 meeting, after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and
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The chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has left a deep wound in the relationship between the United States and its allies, particularly Britain. LONDON -- Britain's defense secretary, Ben Wallace, and some British generals have been vocal in their criticism of the American policy, dating
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Rapid gains by the Taliban in Afghanistan have led to a significant increase in official staff being pulled out of the country by the US, the UK, and other nations. This decision comes as the Pentagon moves thousands of troops to the Gulf region, including 3,000 to Kabul Airport
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UK pension fund trustees are cautious about investing in infrastructure projects, citing high fees and poor liquidity, despite government efforts to encourage them to do so. The UK pension fund industry, which has over £1 trillion in assets, is warned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak to
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Boris Johnson's assertion that Margaret Thatcher's coal mine closures boosted Britain's climate change ambitions has sparked widespread criticism from Tory MPs, environmentalists, and trade unions. The prime minister's remarks, made during a visit to Scotland, were seen as insensitive and crass, particularly
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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister, has described Boris Johnson's decision to snub her invitation for a face-to-face meeting during his recent visit to Scotland as "a bit odd". Johnson and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer attempted to maintain a safe distance from Sturgeon, who
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Boris Johnson is expected to approve the reopening of England's doors to double-vaccinated tourists from the EU and the US, with Whitehall officials stating that ministers, led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, have pushed the prime minister to act, arguing that it is safe to start readmitting foreign tourists
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host President Uhuru Kenyatta at Chequers, the official country residence in Buckinghamshire, for talks and reaffirm their countries' long-standing bilateral relations. The UK will send 817,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Kenya, boosting the country's vaccination programme, as part of their shared efforts
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The government's mixed messaging over self-isolation has left businesses struggling to navigate the rapidly changing rules, with companies and trade associations calling for clear and unambiguous guidance. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that critical workers who have received two jabs can avoid self-isolation, but Downing Street
