By Khushi Singh and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -The UK’s main stock index edged higher on Thursday, led by gains in the travel and mining sectors, while shares trading ex-dividend weighed on real estate and beverages. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was up 0.4%, while the domestically focused mid-cap FTSE 250 dipped 0.2%, registering its third …
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Thursday to deepen ties with Britain over defence, security, migration and energy after a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Paris. Starmer and Macron “agreed on the importance of further strengthening and broadening the close relationship between the UK and France in the coming months,” …
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By Huw Jones and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Thursday it would set out its “near final” interpretation of Basel bank capital reforms aimed at shock-proofing global lenders on September 12 amid mounting speculation it could delay implementation until January 2026. Regulators began rolling out the Basel III rules after …
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(Reuters) -England’s interim manager Lee Carsley named uncapped Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White and Noni Madueke in his first squad on Thursday. Carsley, appointed interim manager following Gareth Southgate’s resignation after the recent European Championship, left out defender Kyle Walker while left back Luke Shaw and midfielder Jude Bellingham were unavailable due to injury. …
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LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said on Thursday it had imposed a travel ban on Mustafa Ayash, who it sanctioned earlier this year for promoting terrorism, and suspected Hezbollah financier Nazem Ahmad. The pair, who were already subject to asset freezes under domestic counter-terrorism powers, now cannot enter Britain, it said. “The travel bans …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Backers of a planned new major British film studio said on Thursday they would seek to revive the project in a case seen as a test of a broader push by the new government to prioritise economic growth. Marlow Film Studios said it would appeal to a national planning body after the …
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By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Labour government is drawing up a new, cost-cutting artificial intelligence strategy ahead of a crunch autumn budget – prioritising public sector adoption of the technology over direct investment into industry. Since taking office in July, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has been reviewing the costs of AI. It …
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(Reuters) -England defender Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from internationals on Thursday at the age of 33 and after winning 54 caps. Trippier made his senior debut for England in 2017 and has played in the last two editions of the World Cup as well as the European Championship. The Newcastle United player started six …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has revived its attempt to give police wider powers to impose conditions on street protests, a decision that a civil rights group said showed a worrying disregard for the rule of law. The group, Liberty, successfully challenged the changes to public order laws made by the country’s previous Conservative government. London’s …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Oasis announced three extra concert dates on Thursday for their comeback tour of the UK and Ireland due to unprecedented demand from fans desperate to see the band live for the first time in 15 years. The group, whose debut album “Definitely Maybe” was released 30 years ago, split in 2009 when …
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