By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -BT said it connected a record 1.1 million homes to its fibre network in the first half, helping to keep its target of 2 billion pounds of free cash flow by March 2027 in its sights. Chief executive Allison Kirkby said Britain’s biggest broadband and mobile operator had made “solid” …
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LONDON (Reuters) -The British government froze the assets of the Irish nationalist militant group, the New IRA, and Kieran Gallagher on Thursday, saying it had reasonable grounds to suspect that he was involved in terrorist activity. “This action is the second use of the Treasury-led domestic counter-terrorism regime to target Northern Ireland-related terrorism,” Lucy Rigby, …
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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince William expressed optimism on Wednesday about tackling global environmental challenges at a star-studded event in Rio de Janeiro for the fifth edition of his EarthShot Prize. William’s first visit to Latin America comes shortly before Brazil hosts the UN climate summit COP30 next week. “I understand that some might …
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By Naomi Rovnick and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -British money managers are reporting a jump in people withdrawing cash from their pensions before this month’s budget, amid fears for their tax advantages as the government warns it needs to make “hard choices” to prop up public finances. Most British savers can receive up to 25% …
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(Reuters) -Barratt Redrow on Wednesday became the latest British homebuilder to report slower bookings during the key autumn selling season, as potential buyers hold back ahead of the UK budget. But Britain’s largest homebuilder maintained its annual completions target and its shares were up 1.5% in early trading. Barratt Redrow said the net private reservation …
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(Reuters) -London’s FTSE 100 closed slightly higher on Tuesday, bucking the downward trend seen across global markets as healthcare gains and sterling weakness provided crucial support. The blue-chip index finished 0.1% higher, weathering the storm that swept through European and U.S. markets. In contrast, the midcap index fell 0.5% and extended its losing streak to …
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By Sam Tabahriti LONDON (Reuters) -David Beckham, one of Britain’s most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain received the honour at the royal residence, more than 20 years after he was awarded a …
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By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Associated British Foods could separate its Primark fashion chain from its food businesses, it said on Tuesday, as it reported a 13% drop in full-year profit driven by a weak performance in its sugar unit. In addition to Primark, which trades from 476 stores in 18 countries and contributes over …
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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Tuesday imposed a mandatory housing measure for birds covering the whole of England, effective Thursday, in a bid to slow the spread of bird flu. The disease is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries in at least a decade reporting early outbreaks, raising concerns of a repeat …
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LONDON (Reuters) -British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson was cleared on Tuesday of committing an offence under counterterrorism laws by refusing to give police his phone PIN, thanking billionaire Elon Musk who he said funded his defence. Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has become a flag-bearer for some British nationalists and one of …
