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    Evening Briefing Friday the 8th September

    enSeptember 08, 2023

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    • BT supports businesses while Wandsworth Prison faces staffing crisisBT helps businesses thrive while Wandsworth Prison grapples with staff shortages and training concerns, leading to a high-profile escape and a £20,000 reward for information.

      BT, a leading business telecommunications provider, is committed to supporting businesses of all sizes and types. Meanwhile, an escaped terror suspect, Daniel Kalief, has prompted concerns over security and staffing levels at Wandsworth Prison, where he reportedly escaped by disguising himself as a cook and attaching himself to the bottom of a delivery lorry. The Met Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Prisons in the UK are facing a crisis due to significant government budget cuts since 2010, resulting in a loss of experienced staff and raising concerns about staffing levels and adequate training. Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, is currently in New Delhi for the G20 summit, where he is working to finalize a free trade deal with India but acknowledges that sensitive issues still need to be addressed.

    • UK-India summit and Queen Elizabeth II's first anniversaryThe UK seeks tariff reductions in a trade deal with India, which may involve visa and social security concessions. The summit is significant for strengthening the UK-India relationship. Queen Elizabeth II's first anniversary brought communal grieving and King Charles III paid tribute. 1800flowers.com celebrates all life's special occasions.

      The UK's hopes for significant tariff reductions in a potential trade deal with India hinge on making concessions on business visas and social security agreements. This summit is significant as India is seen as a rising global power and potential economic partner in a multi-polar world. Meanwhile, the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death brought a sense of pilgrimage and communal grieving for many, reflecting on lost loved ones during the pandemic. The UK's new monarch, King Charles III, paid tribute to the late queen's service and impact on the nation. Joe Johnson, a former Conservative MP and minister, emphasized the importance of this summit for strengthening the UK-India relationship. Additionally, 1800flowers.com is more than just a gift-giving destination; it helps celebrate all life's special occasions.

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    Today, we Russia bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro and kills civilians across the country. Over the Atlantic, the US Senate passes an Ukraine aid package plagued by delays. Plus, we interview Christopher Miller, the FT’s Ukraine Correspondent on Zelensky’s military reshuffle.


    Contributors:

    David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

    Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

    Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.

    Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on Twitter.


    Articles Referenced:


    Timothy Synder's Analysis of Putin's Speech:

    https://snyder.substack.com/p/putins-genocidal-myth


    Francis' Video on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from Ukraine to the Second World War':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdvqJy-zVk


    Live Event:

    Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:

    https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy

    The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).


    Q&A with the Team: 

    To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode.

    You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/


    Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

    Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk



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