The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
Category: Great Britain
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In Budget Speech, U.K. Government Will Issue a Call to Work
The New York Times – Business:In a major policy speech, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is expected to offer plans to promote greater work force participation.
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Gary Glitter Is Back in Prison After Violating Probation Terms
The New York Times – Music:The singer was released from prison last month after serving half of a 16-year sentence for sexually abusing three young girls decades ago.
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Britain Wants Its Early Retirees Back, but Their Days Are ‘Never Boring’
The New York Times – Business:The country’s work force is smaller than it was before the pandemic, sapping economic potential. The government is going to try luring more people off the sidelines.
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HSBC to Buy SVB UK, Silicon Valley Bank’s British Subsidiary
The New York Times – Business:Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the country’s financial system was in good health and would not suffer from the demise of Silicon Valley Bank.
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Nia Archives Is a Rising Dance Star in the U.K.
The New York Times – Music:The 23-year-old British musician is a breakout star of a dance-music revival largely led by Black women artists. Her new EP, “Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall,” is out Friday.
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Prince Edward Receives a New Title on His Birthday
The New York Times – Business:King Charles III named Edward, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. The title was previously held by their father, Prince Philip.
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Steve Mackey, a Mainstay of the Britpop Band Pulp, Dies at 56
The New York Times – Music:Shortly after he joined that long-running group in 1987, it rose from obscurity to chart-topping success in what came to be called the Cool Britannia era.
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Ireland Cheers Paul Mescal for Embracing Irish Language
The New York Times – Movies:On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language.
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Trial Run of 4-Day Workweek Wins Converts
The New York Times – Business:Of 61 British companies that participated in a pilot program, 56 said they would continue. Both employers and employees reported benefits.
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Farewell to Vivienne Westwood, Fashion’s Rebel With a Cause
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The great and the good of the industry gathered for a memorial service in London to honor the British designer, who died in December.