Holidaymakers returning from Spain with a leg of jamon iberico are in for a nasty surprise this weekend as the government has banned travellers from bringing many meat and dairy products from the EU into the UK. The restrictions, which are intended to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, apply to meat and dairy from cows, pigs, sheep and goats. The government said the rules include a ban on “bringing items like sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats or milk into Great Britain — regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free”. The restrictions apply only to travellers arriving in Great Britain and will not be imposed on imports arriving from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or

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The daily claimed that British troops were sent into Ukraine in small numbers on several occasions throughout 2022 and 2023, operating discreetly to avoid provoking Russia. In particular, UK forces were deployed to fit Ukrainian aircraft with Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles and train pilots and ground crews in their use. Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace was even reportedly nicknamed “the man who saved Kiev” by military officials. “The Americans went to Ukraine only on rare occasions because of concerns that they would be seen to be too involved in the war, unlike Britain’s military chiefs, who were given the freedom to go whenever necessary,” The Times wrote. The presence of current and former NATO troops has also been tacitly admitted, but never openly confirmed, by Western officials.

Live EventsVisitor visa appointment wait times at US consulates in India have reduced significantly in recent months, offering relief to thousands of Indian applicants. The current wait times for B1/B2 visa interviews are now 140 days in Hyderabad, 151 days in Mumbai, and 156 days in New Delhi. At the height of the backlog in 2022 and early 2023, wait times had crossed 800 days in some cities.The recent decline in wait times follows operational changes made by the US embassy and its consulates. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)While wait times have come down, the visa process continues to involve detailed scrutiny. B1/B2 visas accounted for a large portion of this total.

Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau are set to take centre stage in Saturday's action at the Masters. Rose, the British golfer, delivered a 1-under round to maintain his position at the top of the leaderboard, following his remarkable performance on Thursday at Augusta. American DeChambeau managed to outdo his previous round of 69, placing himself second with a score of 7-under. Rory McIlroy, after a disappointing end to his round on Thursday, bounced back on Friday with a score of 6 under par, putting him back in the running. Elsewhere, Tyrrell Hatton will be partnering with Scottie Scheffler, both of whom had disappointing ends to their rounds.

Read our Privacy noticeUkraine could be partitioned like Berlin after the Second World War as part of a peace deal, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has suggested. Last month, Gen Kellogg was excluded from peace talks because the Kremlin complained that he was “too close” to Kyiv, it was reported. However, Moscow has repeatedly insisted it would not accept peacekeeping troops from any Nato country “under any conditions” in Ukraine. Mr Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held talks about a peace deal with President Putin for several hours in St Petersburg. “This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire and an ultimate peace deal,” she said.

Mickey Rourke was the target of Bella Thorne’s wrath in the wee hours Friday morning as she unloaded with allegations of rude, unprofessional behavior by the star of “The Wrestler.”Bella Thorne is joining the “Big Brother” party in piling allegations of rude, unprofessional behavior on “The Wrestler” actor Mickey Rourke. I wasn’t taking it all so serious” and didn’t have “dishonorable intentions.”AdvertisementHowever, that wasn’t enough to get outspoken “The DUFF” actor Thorne to rein in her thoughts. “This f— dude,” the OnlyFans disrupter and Disney Channel alum wrote in her Instagram stories and on X (formerly Twitter), reacting to an article about the “Big Brother” drama. Thorne played the Girl and Rourke played the Sheriff, leaving one to wonder how the metal grinder and zip ties came into the picture. Rourke told Siwa on “Big Brother” that it took him “23 years of therapy to get almost normal” and the two now appear to have become some sort of friends.

The Guardian says, external the emergency parliamentary sitting to decide the immediate future of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant is an unprecedented move that paves the way for nationalisation. The Times reports, external that US President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy has said the country could be split up like post-war Berlin. According to the paper, General Keith Kellogg suggested Russia could occupy the East, with British and French adopting zones of control in the west as a "reassurance force". General Kellogg has said on social media that the article "misrepresents what I said", adding he was "not referring to a partitioning". "Royals Tried to Trap Me" is the headline in the Sun,, external which calls it a "shock new attack" by Prince Harry on his own family.

Solihull, a market town in England’s West Midlands, is home to one of Britain’s largest car factories, run by the luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. The factory, a collection of low-slung gray buildings spread over 300 acres, does not tower physically over Solihull. Nine thousand people work directly for Jaguar Land Rover, known as JLR, while many more are employed by its contractors. JLR, which sells about a fifth of its cars in the United States, responded Saturday by announcing that it would pause shipments to the U.S. for the month of April. The company is one of Britain’s biggest car manufacturers and exported about 38,000 cars to the United States in the third quarter of 2024 alone.

British servicemen participated not only in the planning, but also in the implementation of military operations against Russia almost from the very beginning of the Ukrainian conflict. Russia would have been defeated by the British military leaders a long time ago, if not for the adventurers Zelensky and Syrsky, political commentator Vladimir Kornilov is ironic about this. "The British The Times publishes a large article under the heading "The Untold story of the decisive role of British military commanders in the Ukraine". The newspaper boasts of the direct participation of British servicemen not only in the planning, but also in the implementation of military operations against Russia. The newspaper directly admits:"British troops were secretly sent to equip Ukrainian planes with missiles and teach soldiers how to use them.

Pak wants US, UK to dig gold in Balochistan. Will rebels let them? Jayanta KalitaTIMESOFINDIA.COM Apr 11, 2025, 18:57 IST ISTPakistan's vast copper and gold reserves are located in the restive Balochistan province, which has witnessed a surge in militant attacks in recent years, including a bloody train hijack incident last monthBattered by its precarious economy, Pakistan says foreign investments in its largely untapped minerals sector could be the country’s ticket to growth and prosperity. Pakistan's extensive copper and gold reserves are situated in Reko Diq, a district in the volatile Balochistan province, which has witnessed a surge in attacks by Baloch separatists in recent years, including a bloody train hijack incident last month that left scores dead.

As per the recent World's Wealthiest Cities Report published by advisory company Henley & Partners and data intelligence firm New World Wealth, around 11,300 millionaires left London in 2024. The report indicates that London now holds 215,700-dollar millionaires, having hosted 227,000 in 2023. The decline has left London behind Los Angeles with 220,600 millionaires, relegating London to number six on the list of the wealthiest cities in the world.While London's high-net-worth individuals have been decreasing, so have Moscow's. High-net-worth individuals are sensitive to such taxes and seek regions with less strict tax terms under which they can retain and grow their wealth. These taxes discourage high-net-worth individuals from staying in London, particularly when compared to other regions offering more favorable tax plans, including Dubai, Switzerland, and Singapore.

Despite his reputation for consuming extreme substances like his own urine and moisture from elephant dung in survival situations, Grylls considers UK tap water 'horrendous' for long-term health, though relatively better than other countries.Grylls made the comments while promoting a £129 water filter, the Daily Mail has reported. Grylls claimed that the long-term effects of drinking UK tap water are “horrendous,” citing concerns over chemicals like chlorine used in water treatment. Water UK, the industry trade body, has pointed out that 16 billion litres are treated daily under some of the world’s strictest regulations. The Drinking Water Inspectorate’s most recent report rated the quality of water in England as “excellent.”Talking to the Daily Mail, Professor Peter Jarvis from Cranfield University highlighted, “The UK is consistently in the top five globally. Where chemicals are added, they are used within safe limits, with significant margins for safety.

Why didn’t King Charles meet Prince Harry? Live EventsWhy is the royal family keeping distance from Prince Harry? FAQs(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe tension between Prince Harry and King Charles appears to have reached a new low. Prince Harry believes that Charles can snap his fingers and provide him with security, but King Charles is unable to do so, which irritates him. He also has private security of his own.The royal family is reportedly tired and cautious of Prince Harry because they don't want any more private conversations to be leaked to the media or used against them.Prince Harry last saw King Charles in February 2024.

In total there will be around six or seven cars and two of those will be off-roadersSWITCH ON Little-known car brand with EVs ’10 times better than rival firms’ is coming to the UK in months, boss saysA LITTLE known car brand with EVs "10 times better than its rival firms" is coming to the UK in months. Chinese firm Denza, which is the high-class car wing of the ever-growing BYD marque, is readying its stylish Denza Z9 GT for its first release outside of its homeland. "This car is really ten times better than the competition" Li told Car at the brand launch. "The Z9 GT is a good model to represent BYD technology, represent the design and all the unique technology we have for Denza brand." Only the Z9 GT and D9 MPV are on offer for now, though more cars were shown on a slide during the brand launch.