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There's a warning there'll be no nightclubs left in Britain by the end of decade, if closures continue at the current rate.
Ten a month are shutting their doors for good according to The Nighttime Industries Association, who say that since 2020, almost 40 percent of clubs have closed.
A new survey has also found that 70% of current venues say they are losing money or just managing to break even.
Simon Aldred runs a number of venues, and has warned of more difficult times ahead.
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Commonwealth leaders are preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
Downing Street has insisted the issue is not on the agenda at this week's summit of 56 Commonwealth nations in Samoa.
But a number of press reports claim that affected countries want the official communique from the meeting to address reparations and start a "meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation" on the issue.
In the 18th century, Britain was the world's biggest slave trading nation, transporting more than 3 million people from Africa to overseas colonies.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said the Government wants to focus on helping with current and future challenges…
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Leaders of Commonwealth countries are reportedly set to defy the UK over the issue of slavery reparations at the association's meeting.
The UK has insisted the issue of reparations is not on the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) taking place in Samoa.
But reports suggest that some nations officials are looking to begin discussions, in defiance of the UK's stance.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Uganda reported its first death from Mpox as the total number of confirmed infections in the country reached 164.
Uganda's Ministry of Health says the death occurred in Masindi District, in the country's mid-Western Region.
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US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says North Korean troops would be considered "fair game" and "fair targets" if they do deploy to fight in Ukraine. His statement comes after the Pentagon confirmed that North Korean troops were being trained in Russia.
Hungary's political landscape is heating up as new polling shows a tight race between the ruling Fidesz party and the opposition. With national elections coming up in 2026 both sides are vying for support in what could be a decisive vote.
Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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