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    Morning Briefing Sunday 26th February

    enFebruary 26, 2023

    Podcast Summary

    • Political tensions and challenges persist in the UKDespite the PM's focus on Brexit and other matters, opposition to the Northern Ireland deal, potential leadership changes, and ongoing violence in Northern Ireland, as well as calls to designate a Russian mercenary group as a terrorist organization, pose significant challenges.

      Despite the prime minister's determination to move forward with Brexit and other business matters, political tensions and challenges remain. In Northern Ireland, talks between Rishi Sunak and the DUP over the Northern Ireland deal have reportedly faced opposition, with some MPs questioning their support for the deal and the prime minister. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is reportedly considering making a move to regain his position as prime minister. Elsewhere, there are ongoing concerns about violence in Northern Ireland, with a senior police officer critically injured in an attempted murder. In housing news, new regulations will require social housing managers to have qualifications in order to rent out properties, following the death of a young boy living in a moldy flat. Additionally, Labour is calling for the Russian mercenary group Wagner to be designated as a terrorist organization due to their involvement in atrocities in Ukraine.

    • Nigeria's Labour Party Makes Private Military Groups IllegalNigeria's Labour Party plans to criminalize association with private military groups, while Nigerian elections continue with long delays. An earthquake hit Papua New Guinea, and Murray lost at the Qatar Open. Hancock starts a TV company, Quinn offers ethical fashion, and Stamps.com saves on shipping.

      Nigeria's Labour Party has announced plans to make it a criminal offense to associate with a private military group, including attending meetings, encouraging support, or carrying its logo in public. This comes as Nigerian electoral officials continue to count presidential election ballots, with long delays not deterring large crowds from voting even after the polling booths were supposed to close. Elsewhere, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 hit Papua New Guinea, and Andy Murray lost in the final of the Qatar Open Tennis to Daniel Medvedev. In other news, Matt Hancock, the former health secretary, is setting up his own TV company after announcing he will step down as an MP at the next election. Additionally, Quinn offers high-end fashion items at discounted prices with a focus on safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing. Lastly, Stamps.com is a no-brainer choice for businesses looking to save on mailing costs with up to 89% off USPS and UPS shipping rates.

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