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By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – The families of the babies killed by the British nurse Lucy Letby spoke of their search for answers and “extreme hurt, anger and distress” after she was found guilty of murdering seven newborns and the attempted murders of six others. Letby, who was in her 20s at the time …

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By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Nearly everyone in Britain will remain within three miles (4.8 km) of a cash machine that does not charge fees despite the dwindling use of notes and coins, the finance ministry said on Thursday. Banks and building societies will be given “minimum expectations” to protect services for people and …

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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is encouraging local councils to allow pubs to open earlier so fans can have a pint before they watch England play Spain in the Women’s World Cup final in Australia, a government minister said on Thursday. The game on Sunday will be the first time since England’s men beat West Germany in …

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By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s BAE Systems said its $5.5 billion purchase of Ball Corp’s aerospace business would help it meet the soaring demand for munitions seen since the invasion of Ukraine, underscoring the impact the war has had on the sector. Russia’s invasion of its neighbour has led to a surge in …

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LONDON (Reuters) – A 39-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation linked to an accidental breach of sensitive data last week which likely left militant groups in possession of the details of officers, Northern Irish police said on Wednesday. The surnames, initials, work location and departments of all serving Northern Irish police …

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By Christian Radnedge SYDNEY (Reuters) -England reached their first Women’s World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. After falling at the semi-final stage in the previous two World Cups, England will face Spain on Sunday …

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LONDON (Reuters) – The British Museum said on Wednesday a member of staff had been dismissed after items from its collection, including gold jewellery and gems, had been found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum, one of the most visited in the world, said it was taking legal action against the individual and …

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By Toby Melville DUNGENESS, England (Reuters) – Dozens of men, women and children arrived on a shingle beach on the southern coast of England on Wednesday, tired but relieved to be brought ashore by a large orange lifeboat after making the risky sea crossing from France in rubber dinghies. They are the latest among more …

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