Victoria Derbyshire and former Trump ambassador Carla Sands clashed on BBC Newsnight over allegations that the UK jails people who speak out, with Sands claiming more are imprisoned in the UK than in Russia. The debate also touched on US relations with Russia, with Derbyshire questioning the US administration’s approach to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Sands, now with America First Policy Institute, emphasized the need to end the conflict in Ukraine, despite concerns about US concessions to Russia.
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France considers axing bank holidays – would Brits riot if UK does the same?
Bank holidays are cherished by UK workers, but with the country facing economic challenges, experts debate whether scrapping a holiday could boost productivity and GDP. While some argue for cutting less culturally significant days, others warn that reducing time off could harm morale and negatively impact the struggling hospitality sector. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Experts debate whether the UK should consider scrapping a bank holiday to boost economic productivity, highlighting potential benefits...
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