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LONDON (Reuters) -Reports of antisemitic incidents in Britain since the weekend have tripled compared with the same period last year following the outbreak of new Israel-Palestinian conflict, a Jewish charity said on Tuesday. The Community Security Trust (CST), which advises Britain’s estimated 280,000 Jews on security matters, did not provide exact numbers but said further …

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LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, was covered in glitter by a shouting protester who stormed the stage just before he began his speech to his party’s annual conference. After scuffling briefly with the man who was removed by security officials, Starmer removed his jacket, rolled up his sleeves …

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LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his solidarity with the Jewish community in Britain on Monday and said he would work to make sure they felt safe after the devastating attacks in Israel over the weekend. Sunak was due to address the events during a speech later on Monday, after a Jewish …

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By Elizabeth Piper, Andrew MacAskill and Alistair Smout LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Labour leader Keir Starmer will appeal directly to British voters on Tuesday, saying his revamped opposition party is best placed to boost economic growth and offer the country the hope that “things will be better for your children”. In a speech to his …

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By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British grocery inflation eased to its lowest rate for 15 months heading into October, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing more relief for shoppers hurt by high prices and for the government whose key economic pledge is to bring inflation down. Market researcher Kantar said annual grocery inflation was …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Consumers in Britain held off on much of their non-essential spending last month as rising prices for motor fuel compounded the broader hit from the high cost of living, according to data published on Tuesday. The British Retail Consortium said total sales at chain stores grew by 2.7% compared to September 2022, …

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LONDON (Reuters) -More than 10 Britons are feared dead or missing in Israel, the BBC reported on Monday, citing an official source, although foreign minister James Cleverly said he would not speculate on the number of British or dual nationals in the area. Britain’s Foreign Office declined to comment on the report. When asked about …

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