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How Biden Made a Mess of Ukraine

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"'Italian' tomato purees sold by several UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour, the BBC has found.

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Most Chinese tomatoes come from the Xinjiang region, where their production is linked to forced labour by Uyghur and other largely Muslim minorities. The UN accuses the Chinese state - which views these minorities as a security risk - of torture and abuse. China denies it forces people to work in the tomato industry and says workers rights are protected by law. It says the UN report is based on 'disinformation and lies'.

All the supermarkets whose products we tested dispute our findings."

The holy medieval Merlin shall never die!

Anthemis Or Leucanthemum

From last Spring, at a National Trust property in Wisbech

"David Lammy has been warned that the UK as a state, "alongside individual ministers and government officials as individuals", is at "significant risk of future legal action for complicity in acts of genocide""
"In a letter to Lammy...SNP MP Chris Law accused the foreign secretary of failing to "demonstrate any responsibility of the UK government to prevent genocide""
"Law also took aim at Prime Minister Keir Starmer in his letter"

Quarter of voters think UK is doing too much to support Ukraine

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been warned that the as a state, "alongside individual ministers and government officials as individuals", is at "significant risk of future legal action for complicity in acts of genocide".

In a letter to Lammy on Monday, seen by Middle East Eye, Scottish National Party MP Chris Law accused the foreign secretary of failing to "demonstrate any responsibility of the UK government to prevent genocide".

Report: MEE

"UK records 1 GW of new solar in 12 months as pipeline swells"

"France-headquartered innovative reactor developer Newcleo has submitted an application to the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for approval to enter the Generic Design Assessment for its LFR-AS-200 small modular lead-cooled fast reactor.

Generic Design Assessment (GDA) is a process carried out by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA) - and where applicable Natural Resources Wales - to assess the safety, security, and environmental protection aspects of a nuclear power plant design that is intended to be deployed in Great Britain. Successful completion of the GDA culminates in the issue of a Design Acceptance Confirmation from the ONR and a Statement of Design Acceptability from the EA. In May 2021, BEIS opened the GDA process to advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs).

Newcleo has now applied for a GDA of its commercial-scale 200 MWe lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR). It said it aims to complete a two-step GDA with the ONR and EA, including a fundamental assessment of its technology by the regulators. Subject to acceptance by the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the GDA would take around two years, starting in early 2025.

"This application reflects the immense progress that Newcleo Group has made both in the growth of their global capability as well as the advancement of their research, development, and design activities," the company said. It noted that it becomes the only advanced modular reactor developer to submit applications for both GDA and Regulatory Justification Decision in the UK.

In April this year, the Nuclear Industry Association applied to the UK government for a justification decision for Newcleo's LFR-AS-200. Such a decision is required for the operation of a new nuclear technology in the country.

The first step of Paris-headquartered Newcleo's delivery roadmap will be the design and construction of the first-of-a-kind 30 MWe lead-cooled fast reactor to be deployed in France by 2030, followed by a 200 MWe commercial unit in the UK by 2033.

At the same time, Newcleo will directly invest in a mixed uranium/plutonium oxide (MOX) plant to fuel its reactors. In June 2022, Newcleo announced it had contracted France's Orano for feasibility studies on the establishment of a MOX production plant.

In October, the European Commission selected nine small modular reactor projects - including Newcleo's LFR - in the initial round of applications to form Project Working Groups under the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs.

"We are delighted to be able to proceed with this next step of Newcleos journey in the UK," said Newcleo CEO Stefano Buono. "Thanks to our growth as a global team, our lead-cooled fast reactor design has reached new levels of maturity, as has our confidence in the continued development and refinement of our technologies.

"New nuclear technologies have an immense potential to play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the UK's energy mix as well its energy security, and we are excited to demonstrate what Newcleo can bring to this challenge. We look forward to the prospect of working with the relevant authorities and regulators throughout the GDA process."

Stphane Calpena, global licensing and nuclear safety director at Newcleo, added: "This GDA submission in the UK follows 18 months of intensive technical discussions with the French regulator and international experts about the Newcleo LFR design, the MOX manufacturing plant design along with their related safety options. These moves in the UK and France reflects our continued commitment to deployment in France, in the UK, as well as our interest in sharing our technology and its advantages elsewhere across Europe."

Generic Design Assessments have previously been completed for the EDF/Areva UK EPR, the Westinghouse AP1000, the Hitachi-GE UK ABWR and the CGN/EDF/GNI UK HPR1000 designs. A GDA assessment is currently ongoing for Rolls-Royce SMR Limited's small modular reactor design, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 and Holtec International's SMR-300. In August, Westinghouse's AP300 was accepted for a GDA review."

02/12/2024 - Early showers easing away - Evening Weather Forecast UK Met Office Weather

's shell production really is one of the key issues in sustaining a strong against aggression from

Not only because, together, russia and north korea produce more than all NATO allies combined, but because the "meat grinder" tactics the russians employ mean that there are many more and bigger waves of enemy troops to eliminate than expected in 21st century warfare. This is what consumes artillery.

BBC: MoD stress-testing how would cope in

Not to mention what would happen if Universities were to charge home fees to students!

It was an honor to have been asked by the residents of West Didsbury, to switch on Burton Road's Christmas lights, on behalf of the children's charity.

Just speaking with people at , reminded me of what Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol:

it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.

Very soon the will become The Poodle State of mainly due to the party donation rules by the Tories. Let us not also forget that means the UK is now a little island floating off Ireland. Farage fucked Britain! As did the farmers, fisherman and the red wall Tories. Those who supported Brexit were little more than traitors.

What an amazing time was had, when on Saturday the Wood Street Mission was the chosen charity for , in West Didsbury, Manchester.

It was wonderful to meet so many fantastic supporters and to see such a large turnout for an incredible community event.

The love shown by people of South Manchester will make this Christmas an unforgettable experience, for so many children and young adults across the city.

Had to cancel a payment card due to attempted fraudulent activity (purchases failed. MercifullyBloody Scamazon). In Australia new cards do not come in the mail. You have to show ID at a bank. Stuns me that we never did this in the

"UK call for unconditional ceasefire without hostage release broke my heart, Emily Damaris mother tells Starmer"

"Mandy Damari was given a standing ovation after her speech to Labour Friends of Israels annual lunch."

harasses yet another for not being enough.

The recently won an for being the . But Rowling thinks her are too high for the .

Considers Purchasing 12 Decommissioned British Offers Nurol Makinas Armored Vehicles, (to replace ) to the

Considers Purchasing 12 Decommissioned British Offers Nurol Makinas Armored Vehicles, (to replace ) to the

Chester FC fan is found dead hours after he was filmed making racist gesture at black player, shamed on social media and the club reported him to police

Nightly Address of President Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of day 1012 of Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Day 3938 of Russias invasion of Crimea (Dec 1) dubbed into English (UATV News VIDEO)

NATO must act pre-emptively expert (more)

Duplicitous China explores ways to circumvent Western sanctions using Russia's example (more)

How Poland views relations with Ukraine and resolving bilateral issues (more)

Scholz talks to drone manufacturers during visit to Kyiv (PHOTOS, VIDEO, and more)

Skipping classes to avoid registration for Russian military service: six more illegally detained children brought back from occupation (more)

Civilian injured in Russian attack on Kremenchuk district dies in hospital (more)

German Defence Ministry discloses contents of announced military aid package to Ukraine, spoiler alert - no Taurus missiles (more)

AFU marines repel assault by elite Russian airborne unit in Kursk Oblast (VIDEO and more)

Ukraine plans to increase use of AI-powered UAVs, drone swarms may appear Minister of Digital Transformation (more)

Kremlin starts training officials on how to present current invasion situation as a victory to Russians (more)

Russia has already fired around 60 North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine, intelligence reports (more)

Ukraine's EU membership will boost the bloc's economy European Council President (more)

Only Ukraine determines what just peace is New EU Council president (more)

NATO countries plan to reaffirm commitment to support Ukraine, without inviting Ukraine (more)

Russian troops and diplomats hastily retreat and flee from Damascus (more)