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UK children exposed to violent content online, see it as ‘inevitable’, report finds

16 Mar 2024

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – Children in Britain stumble on violent content online, including material promoting self-harm, while still at primary school and say it is an “inevitable part” of using the internet, according to research published on Friday. The report underlines the challenge facing world governments and tech groups, such as Meta, which …

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Motor racing-Horner’s accuser reported to have appealed Red Bull verdict

16 Mar 2024

By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) – The Red Bull Formula One employee who accused team boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has lodged an appeal after her complaint was dismissed, British media reported on Friday. The move is likely to keep the subject as a major talking point in Formula One and continue to cast …

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UK competition watchdog looks into Barratt’s $3 billion purchase of Redrow

15 Mar 2024

(Reuters) -British competition regulator said on Friday it is looking into homebuilder Barratt’s 2.52-billion-pound ($3.21 billion) all-stock deal to buy smaller rival Redrow. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which has not yet launched a formal investigation, is seeking initial views on the impact that the deal could have on competition in the UK. Barratt …

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Company insolvencies rise 17% on year in England and Wales

15 Mar 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – The number of companies declared insolvent in England and Wales last month was 17% higher than a year earlier, as many businesses continued to struggle following a surge in costs last year and ongoing high interest rates. The Insolvency Service, a government agency, said 2,102 companies were declared insolvent, up from 1,801 …

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Explainer-When is the UK election?

15 Mar 2024

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s next national election is expected this year, although its timing is uncertain. Here is what is known about when to expect the vote, and the process determining its timing and details of how it works. WHEN WILL THE ELECTION BE? By law, the last possible date for a general election is Jan. …

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UK inflation expectations fall, easing pressure on Bank of England

15 Mar 2024

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -The British public’s expectations for the pace of inflation over the coming year have fallen over the past three months, a Bank of England survey showed on Friday, which may reassure policymakers who are considering when to cut interest rates. Median expectations for inflation for the next 12 months fell …

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Britain’s Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event

14 Mar 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William said on Thursday his late mother Princess Diana would have been honoured to see a charity set up in her name doing “inspirational work” to support young people around the world. William, 41, said his mother’s legacy was something both he and his wife Kate, Princess of Wales, had …

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