Great Britain News Brief – Wednesday, 8 April 2026
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Kanye West 'Should Never Have Been Invited,' Starmer Says After Barring Rapper From UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government blocked the artist formerly known as Kanye West from entering Britain for the three-day Wireless Festival. McGill's Larkin named to Great Britain squad for Ultimate Hockey 3×3 tournament in Austria MONTREAL — Patrick Larkin of the McGill University men’s hockey team has been selected to represent Great Britain at the inaugural Ultimate Hockey. Why the war in Iran will make your UK mortgage more expensive – The Conversation The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world.
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Everything to know about the 2026 BJK Cup Qualifiers
The seven nations who took part in the 2025 Finals alongside China will get the chance to secure a return to Shenzhen later this year: Great Britain, …
Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel's annexation of the West Bank – The Guardian
Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of ……
Why the war in Iran will make your UK mortgage more expensive – The Conversation
The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a ……
Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK – The Guardian
In a statement on Tuesday, he offered to “meet and listen” to members of the UK’s Jewish community. Over the weekend, Keir Starmer joined criticism of…
U.K. issues Ye travel ban over antisemitism, leading to festival cancellation – NPR
The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his ……
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