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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century. The deal – reached after years of negotiations – will see the UK hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a …

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Rapper Ja Rule denied UK entry ahead of concert

Rapper Ja Rule has said he has been denied entry into the UK, days before his tour was due to start in Cardiff. The US musician, real name Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr, was due to kick off the British leg of his Sunrise tour at the city’s Utilita Arena on …

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UK economy falls into recession

People spending less, doctors’ strikes and a fall in school attendance dragged the UK into recession at the end of last year, official figures show. The economy shrunk by a larger than expected 0.3% between October and December, after it had already contracted between July and September. The UK is …

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Black Sherif teams up with UK star Mabel on the new single ‘Zero

Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif has once again captured the hearts of music lovers with his latest release, “Zero,” featuring the talented UK star Mabel. This collaboration marks a significant moment in the music scene, bringing together two powerhouse artists to advocate for positivity and peace through their music. “Zero” serves …

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UK imposes tougher visa rules and salary threshold for foreign workers

The United Kingdom government has unveiled a raft of measures aimed at reducing net migration as well as substantial increment in the salary requirement for individuals seeking to live in the UK. The move, which has been tabled by the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will now …

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“Corruption is one of the things holding Ghana back”: UK High Commissioner to Ghana

  UK High Commissioner to Ghana Harriet Thompson has expressed worry about the high rate of corruption in Ghana. She emphasized the possibility of quicker progress if money were allocated properly. “Corruption is one of the things holding Ghana back. It’s not only a problem in Ghana, but also a …

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Essi was named the 2023 uncovered artiste of the year at the Ghana Music Awards UK.

The ceremony, which took place at the Royal Regency in London on Saturday, October 7, 2023 was attended by music enthusiasts, fellow artistes, and industry insiders. The Ghana Music Awards UK Uncovered artiste of the Year accolade acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the ultimate winner to the music industry during …

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A man is a man and a woman is a woman, it’s common sense – UK Prime Minister

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to stop people being “bullied” into accepting trans arguments as he used his conference speech to take on Labour over gender. The Prime Minister said it “shouldn’t be controversial” to ensure parents were informed what their children were being taught about sex and …

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You are very popular in the UK – Liverpool coach tells Akrobeto

Steven Appleton, a youth team coach at Liverpool has expressed profound likeness and admiration for the comical nous and skills of ace Ghanaian actor, Akwasi Boadi Akrobeto. ‘ Appleton who is in Ghana for scouting duties, rates Akrobeto highly and could not conceal the excitement when he met Akrobeto on …

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Full list of new UK visa fees to be implemented in October

The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services effective October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visas for less than six months increase from £15 to £115 while …

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