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Poll: Brexit voters would accept free movement for EU single market access

A majority of Brits who voted to leave the European Union in 2016 would now accept the return of free movement in exchange for EU single market access, according to…

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King Charles’ coronation cost 72 million pounds

Last year's coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla cost 72 million pounds and showcased Britain to millions around the world, a government report said, with the event costing less…

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Russia behind ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage in Europe, UK spy chief says

Russia is waging a "staggeringly reckless campaign" of sabotage in Europe while also stepping up its nuclear sabre-rattling to scare other countries off from backing Ukraine, Britain's foreign spy chief…

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UK transport minister quits in new blow to PM Starmer

Britain's transport minister Louise Haigh has resigned after pleading guilty years ago to an offence in connection with misleading police over a work mobile phone, in another blow to Prime…

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UK net migration hit record of more than 900,000 in 2023

Net migration to Britain hit a record of more than 900,000 in 2023, much higher than original estimates, although tougher visa rules have started to reduce the number of arrivals,…

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UPDATED: US Air Force says drones still being spotted over bases in England

Unidentified drones are still being spotted over United States Air Force (USAF) bases in England on Wednesday, a USAF spokesperson said, confirming that a fourth base had also been targeted…

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UK army chief: We’re ready to fight Putin in Eastern Europe

Britain's armed forces would be ready to fight their Russian counterparts "tonight" if Vladimir Putin invades another Eastern European nation, a top U.K. military chief said. "If the British Army…

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Britain imposes asset freeze, travel ban on Angola’s Isabel dos Santos

Britain has imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime, the British government said on Thursday. Dos Santos,…

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Key facts about John Prescott, Britain’s former deputy PM, dead at 86

Here are key facts about John Prescott, Britain's combative former deputy prime minister, who has died after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family said on Thursday: Prescott, 86, served…

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Former UK deputy PM Prescott dies

John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair's Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday. Prescott, 86, died following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family…

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Masked men break into UK’s Windsor Castle estate

Two masked men broke into Britain's royal Windsor Castle estate last month and stole two vehicles from a barn, the Sun newspaper reported on Monday. King Charles and his wife…

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UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank boss

The UK needs to "rebuild relations" with the EU while respecting the 2016 Brexit vote, according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. In a speech at the Mansion House…

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UK outlines National Health Service overhaul after budget uplift

Britain set out plans to overhaul its National Health Service (NHS) on Wednesday, aiming for better value for money and improved productivity, as it seeks to ensure 23 billion pounds…

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Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over child abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide, resigned "in sorrow" on Tuesday, saying he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by…

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Understanding the Assisted Dying Bill in England and Wales

Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life have been discussed in Parliament for months. Now, the assisted dying bill…

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Britain’s Prince William: It’s been the hardest year of my life

Prince William said the past year had probably been the "hardest" of his life after a difficult period for Britain's royal family in which both his father King Charles and…

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Britain detects two more cases of new mpox variant

Britain has detected two more cases of the new mpox variant clade Ib in household contacts of the first case, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said, bringing the total…

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Who is Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservatives’ new leader?

A self-proclaimed straight speaker, Kemi Badenoch will bring a combative right-wing tone to the role of leader of Britain's Conservative Party, vowing a return to "authentic conservatism" to rebuild a…

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Kemi Badenoch becomes first Black woman to lead UK Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch became the Conservatives' new leader and the first Black woman to a head a major British political party on Saturday, after winning a leadership contest on a promise…

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Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual…

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Key measures in UK Labour Party’s first budget in nearly 15 years

British finance minister Rachel Reeves presented her first budget statement to parliament on Wednesday, unveiling the biggest tax rises since 1993 and changes to the government's fiscal rules to increase…

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Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said, adding that the risk to the population remained low.The clade Ib…

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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by most since 1993 in first Labour budget

Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves announced the biggest tax increases in three decades in her first budget on Wednesday, saying she had to repair the country's broken public services…

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The UK’s budget – it’s all about the ‘working people’

Speculation is swirling about what new British finance minister Rachel Reeves might announce in her first tax and spending plan this month, but one thing she seems certain to say…

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MI5 Warns of ISIS and Al Qaeda’s Threats

ISIS and al Qaeda present a “resurgent” threat to the United Kingdom, the head of the country’s domestic security service warned in a rare public intervention earlier this month, as…

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Tube strikes next month

London Underground workers, including drivers, are walking out next month in a row over pay. Finn Brennan, Aslef's full-time organiser on London Underground, said managers had refused to discuss any…

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UK economy returns to growth in boost to Labour before budget

The UK economy returned to growth in August, offering a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn budget. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), GDP increased…

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Another 65 women allege abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed

Another 65 women have come forward to the BBC with allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, with claims dating back to 1977. Following the airing of the BBC documentary…

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Geopolitical strife could cost global economy $14.5 trln over 5 years -Lloyd’s of London

The global economy could face losses of $14.5 trillion over a five-year period from a hypothetical geopolitical conflict which hits supply chains, insurance market Lloyd's of London said. The economic…

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Labour just a single point clear of ousted Tories, new poll shows

Less than 100 days into his Labour administration, Keir Starmer’s poll lead over the Conservatives he trounced at Britain’s general election has slumped to a single point. That’s the stark…

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London insists Falkland Islands and Gibraltar status non-negotiable

Britain's decision to relinquish control of the Chagos Islands does not signal a change in the government's position on other overseas territories, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said. He told…

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British leader Starmer’s chief of staff quits over reports about salary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ‘s chief of staff quit on Sunday, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray’s…

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Boris Johnson’s Memoir ‘Unleashed’ Faces Harsh Criticism Ahead of Release

Boris Johnson's highly anticipated memoir, Unleashed, is set to hit bookstores, but early reactions suggest it might face more controversy than celebration. The former UK prime minister, known for his…

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Liz Truss doesnt rule out a comeback

Liz Truss packed out a 300-seater auditorium at the Conservative party’s annual conference Monday, while dozens of disappointed activists were turned away. And she isn’t ruling out making a political…

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Boris Johnson says Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer

The late Queen Elizabeth II had a form of bone cancer in her final years, Boris Johnson claimed in his memoir. In an extract from “Unleashed,” due for publication next month,…

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UK ex-PM Johnson says he planned raid on Dutch factory to get COVID vaccines

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he ordered military chiefs to plan a raid on a Dutch factory in March 2021 to secure 5 million COVID vaccines that…

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UK police will investigate others over ex-Harrods boss assault allegations

British police called for anyone with allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to come forward and said it would look to prosecute others after multiple women accused the…

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UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations

British police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation into a cyberattack after passengers at the country's major railway stations saw an Islamophobic message when they tried to use…

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UK Labour Party’s first conference in power lacks celebration

A bumpy start, or just rather flat? Regardless, few at Labour's annual conference in the northern English city of Liverpool are enjoying the kind of celebration they expected from the…

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UK faces ‘significant flooding’; football match postponed

Heavy rain is hitting parts of England and Wales, with the Met Office issuing an amber weather warning for much of central and southern England. A month's worth of rainfall…

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UK PM Starmer pledges to work with Italy on migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Italy's efforts to tackle illegal immigration this week, saying the two countries would share intelligence and work more closely together to "smash" the people…

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Harrods apologises for sex abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed

High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations its former owner, Egyptian billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, raped and sexually assaulted several female ex-employees. A BBC documentary and podcast…

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Keir Starmer Faces Scrutiny Over Record-High Freebies as Football Hospitality Sparks Concerns

Keir Starmer has accepted significantly more hospitality gifts than any other Member of Parliament since taking over as Labour leader, Sky News has revealed. Concerns are growing within government circles…

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Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists

Brexit red tape on British businesses has caused goods trade between the UK and EU to slump and the problem is getting worse, a study has warned. Many smaller UK…

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Hugely popular UK district plotting tourist tax

The Scottish Highlands could become the latest place in the UK to introduce a tourist tax. If implemented, it would allow hotels, B&Bs, campsites and holiday lets in the hugely…

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UK PM Starmer pledges migration cooperation ahead of Italy talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised "a new era" in cross-border cooperation to tackle people smuggling gangs ahead of talks on Monday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, part…

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Stolen Banksy ‘Girl with Balloon’ painting found

One of British street artist Banksy's best-known paintings, "Girl with Balloon", has been found after its theft from a London gallery last week with two men charged, police said on…

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EU Citizens Travelling to UK Will Have to Pay €11 Authorisation From April 2025

EU citizens travelling to the UK without a visa will soon have to pay a €11 fee and apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The UK introduced the ETA…

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UK imposes sanctions on 10 ships in crackdown on Russia’s shadow oil fleet

The UK has taken new steps to clamp down on Russia’s shadow fleet exporting oil and funding Moscow’s war machine, with the Foreign Office announcing sanctions on 10 ships that…

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Conservatives’ leadership race narrows to four hopefuls after Mel Stride eliminated

Four hopefuls were left in the race to become leader of the Conservatives on Tuesday after centrist former work and pensions minister Mel Stride was knocked out of a race…

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UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer, saying the treatment had given her a new perspective and made her…

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UK flight chaos continues with dozens more cancellations at Gatwick and Heathrow

For the fourth consecutive day, thousands of UK-bound passengers faced flight cancellations due to a combination of bad weather and air traffic control staff shortages. Around 3,500 passengers scheduled on…

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Grenfell victims say they’re still waiting for justice after damning report

Victims of the Grenfell Tower fire say they are still waiting for justice after a damning report blamed it on "dishonest" companies and a chain of failures by governments. A…

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UK government promises new law in autumn to boost workers’ rights

Britain's Labour Party unveiled plans to implement the most comprehensive legislative agenda for a new government in decades. This includes new laws set to be introduced this autumn aimed at…

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UK to spend 10.5 million pounds to prepare ports for new EU border checks

Britain will spend 10.5 million pounds ($13.9 million) to help ports prepare for the European Union's post-Brexit security checks for UK nationals entering the bloc and reduce the risk of…

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UK’s Starmer says things will get worse before they get better

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday it would take a long time to rebuild Britain and rid it of the rot he says took hold under the previous Conservative…

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Mike Lynch’s co-defendant in US trial dies in UK road accident

Stephen Chamberlain, once Mike Lynch's co-defendant in the U.S. fraud trial over the sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard, has died after a road accident, his lawyer said on Monday, days…

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