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UK consumer optimism falls sharply amid tax rise speculation
British consumers’ optimism about the economy and their own finances recorded its sharpest fall this month since April, when many…
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UK inflation slows to 3.6 per cent, boosting hopes for December rate cut
British inflation slowed last month for the first time since May, official figures showed on Wednesday, offering some relief to…
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UK says ‘military options ready’ as Russian ship uses lasers against RAF pilots
British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Wednesday that “military options” are ready should the Russian spy ship Yantar become…
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UK plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper said the international community had turned its back on Sudan for ‘far too long’. (EPA…
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Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate
Net immigration to Britain peaked in 2023 at a higher level than previously thought, and a far greater number of…
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UK targets touts with ban on ticket resale for profit
Britain will ban the resale of tickets for music concerts, shows and sporting events at inflated prices, tackling the scourge…
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UK toughens asylum system with radical overhaul
The changes to the UK asylum system aimed to discourage migrants from crossing the Channel from France in small boats. …
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BBC ‘determined to fight’ any Trump case, chair tells staff
Britain’s BBC is “determined to fight” any legal action filed by U.S President Donald Trump, saying on Monday there was…
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UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama’s account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin
A man convicted over a 2020 Twitter hack that compromised accounts of high-profile figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama…
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Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration…
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