UK News Daily UK and Cyprus Target Russian Finances, Ex-Singapore Politician Fights Extradition, Police Intensify Search for Attacker, British Army Tests Laser Weapon, and more...
Dec 11, 2024
Discover how the UK and Cyprus are ramping up efforts against Russian finances with new sanctions and intelligence sharing. Dive into the intriguing case of a former Singapore politician who faces extradition challenges amid a passport mystery. Meanwhile, police intensify their search for a Shrewsbury attacker following a shocking incident. Plus, the British Army reveals its cutting-edge laser weapon technology aimed at drones, and a major company shifts its stock listing from London to Wall Street, raising questions about the future of the UK's financial market.
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UK-Cyprus Partnership Targets Illicit Russian Finances
- The UK and Cyprus are partnering to combat illicit Russian finances and strengthen sanctions enforcement.
- This collaboration follows a landmark visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the first such visit in over 50 years.
Singaporean Lawyer Faces UK Extradition
- Singaporean lawyer Charles Yeo faces extradition from the UK on charges of criminal breach of trust and forgery.
- Yeo, who denies the allegations, is in UK custody while his legal team attempts to secure his release on bail.
Shrewsbury Student Escapes Attempted Abduction
- A Shrewsbury high school student escaped an attempted abduction by fighting off an older man.
- Police are intensifying their search for the suspect and have increased patrols in the area.