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LONDON (Reuters) – Almost two thirds of UK adults are planning to cut back on spending this Christmas, according to research from Accenture, published on Monday, which is significantly more pessimistic than other recent surveys. Britons are looking to reduce their spending on presents, on eating out and on food and drink at home due …

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LONDON (Reuters) – The British government plans to legislate to mandate annual North Sea oil and gas licensing rounds, in a move Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says would create certainty for the industry during a transition to greener energy. In July the government said more than 100 new oil and gas licences in the North …

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LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius came off the bench to score a late winner as her side beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Sunday, while Bristol City notched up their first win of the season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over West Ham United. Manchester City, who slipped to second …

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(Reuters) -Newcastle United have condemned racist abuse sent to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock on social media following Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League. “Our message is clear. There is no room for racism in football or society,” the club said. “We are providing support to Bruno and Joe and will work …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s interior minister Suella Braverman said on Saturday she would propose new laws to limit the use of tents by homeless people, saying many of them see it as “a lifestyle choice”. In a post on X, Braverman, who is seen as a possible future leader of the governing Conservative Party, said …

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LONDON (Reuters) – The British government’s new legislative agenda will build on its priority to grow the economy, safeguard energy independence and ensure the UK is securing “the benefits of Brexit”, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said on Saturday. Measures will also help build “the most competitive and supportive environment for businesses to capitalise on …

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AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) -England’s stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday and the setback was particularly painful as it was their Ashes rivals Australia who delivered the mortal blow on Jos Buttler and his disjointed team. Pakistan did England a favour by beating New Zealand in Bengaluru earlier in the …

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AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) – Captain Jos Buttler said his own lack of form with the bat hurt England at the 50-overs World Cup after their title defence crumbled following a 33-run defeat by Ashes rivals Australia on Saturday. The 2019 champions were eliminated after their sixth defeat in seven matches and Buttler’s own form was …

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By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester United stopped the rot as captain Bruno Fernandes struck in the 90th minute for a vital 1-0 victory at Fulham in the early Premier League game at Fulham on Saturday. The game was petering out into a lacklustre stalemate when Fernandes latched on to a loose ball on the …

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