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From Chocolate Bunnies to Political Prisoners: A Rollercoaster of News in the UK

community spaces - Easter chocolate - environmental concerns - first-time buyers - Gaza field hospital - government planning - human rights - migration talks - UK news - vertical farming

Discover the latest updates on UK-Nigeria dialogues, Lindt's pricey Easter chocolate bunny, OSCE concerns, and a new government hub in Darlington!

In a whirlwind of events, the UK recently hosted a significant dialogue with Nigeria on Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs, signaling a promising step towards closer collaboration. Meanwhile, the confectionery world was abuzz as Lindt's tiniest bunny claimed the title of the UK's priciest Easter chocolate, adding a touch of luxury to the holiday season. On a more serious note, concerns were raised by the Co-ordinator of OSCE about the economic and environmental effects of Russia's aggressive actions, shedding light on global challenges. Simultaneously, the UK, alongside 40 other countries, invoked the Vienna Mechanism to address human rights violations, emphasizing the importance of upholding justice. Adding to the mix, a new government hub is in the works in Darlington, promising a modern infrastructure to support governmental operations.

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UK-Nigeria Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs dialogue 2024: joint ... (GOV.UK)

The UK Home Office welcomed a delegation from Nigeria to co-chair the annual Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs dialogue on 19 March 2024 in London.

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Lindt's tiniest bunny named UK's priciest Easter chocolate by weight ... (The Guardian)

Gold 10g treat leaps ahead of rivals in Guardian survey, as maker says rising cost of cocoa is a challenge.

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Report by the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental ... (GOV.UK)

Deputy Ambassador Brown raises concern of the continued devastating economic and environmental effects of Russia's brutal and illegal war of aggression.

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Final consultation on permit for Hemerdon tungsten mine (GOV.UK)

The Environment Agency has today opened a third and final round of consultation on a permit application by Drakelands Restoration Limited for restarting ...

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UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in ... (GOV.UK)

UK and 40 other countries invoke the OSCE Vienna Mechanism in respect of serious human rights concerns including arbitrary detention and political ...

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Planning application submitted for major new government hub in ... (GOV.UK)

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-storey government hub to support the ...

UK Export Control Joint Unit Announces Export Control Amendments (Sanctions & Export Controls Update -)

The Regulations will come into force on 1 April 2024 and will amend Schedules 2 and 3 of the 2008 Order, as well as Annex I of the Retained Dual-Use Regulation.

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I nearly ended my life. I walked out my door and only returned 3 ... (Metro)

Paul Harris plunged into depression after an expired visa meant he had to leave Asia. He turned adversity into strength and walked the UK.

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First UK-funded field hospital opens in Gaza (BBC News)

An aid organisation is sending doctors from the UK as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates.

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Shallow roots: can UK vertical farms keep growing as foreign rivals ... (The Guardian)

British producers hope to export technology despite challenges over funding and high energy prices.

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UK genetics project looks for lost apple varieties to protect fruit in ... (The Guardian)

Heritage orchard at RHS Rosemoor to be sampled this spring as part of search for previously unrecorded 'survivor' cultivars.

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UK's 'staggeringly cheap' stocks trade at record discount to US (Financial Times)

After years of underperformance, some investors eye bargains on London market.

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Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure (GOV.UK)

Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package announced by the Government.

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UK first-time buyers: how to get yourself mortgage ready (The Guardian)

High property prices and rising interest rates and living costs are hindering would-be homeowners, but there are options.

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UK-funded field hospital set up in Gaza to address dire healthcare ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Once fully built, the mobile clinic will be able to handle at least 250 patients a day, according to UK-Med, a medical NGO.

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Undertaxed and over here: why does the UK welcome US mega ... (The Guardian)

Amazon and Google may be the most visible, but our lack of investment and regulation has let myriad American companies take over too much of UK life.

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