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UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes, PMI shows

23 Sep 2025

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves’ next budget in November, according to a survey that also showed another drop in hiring. S&P Global’s preliminary UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, covering the services and manufacturing sectors, …

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Convicted rapist loses European court case over right to vote in UK election

23 Sep 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -A convicted British rapist on Tuesday lost his challenge at Europe’s human rights court over a ban that prevents prisoners from voting in UK elections. Michael Hora, who was given an indeterminate jail sentence in 2007 for two counts of rape and sexual assault and has previous convictions for rape, argued that the …

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Trump to meet Democratic leaders Jeffries, Schumer to discuss government funding

23 Sep 2025

By Richard Cowan and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. President Donald Trump will meet top Democratic leaders in Congress – Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer – on Thursday to discuss government funding amid a looming shutdown ahead of a September 30 funding deadline, a source familiar with the talks said on Monday. …

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Charities end links with ‘Fergie’, UK’s Duchess of York, over Epstein email

22 Sep 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Several charities said on Monday they had cut their links with Sarah Ferguson, Britain’s Duchess of York, after media reports that she had described the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a “supreme friend” in an email. According to the Sun on Sunday newspaper, Ferguson, 65, the ex-wife of King Charles’ brother, Prince …

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Small British conkers put 2025 World Championships in jeopardy

22 Sep 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s hot and dry summer has put this year’s World Conker Championships in jeopardy with a series of heatwaves leading to smaller than normal conkers, organisers say. The event began in 1965, raising thousands of pounds for charity, and since 2013 conkerers from around the world have descended on the Shuckburgh Arms pub …

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UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent, FT reports

22 Sep 2025

(Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring proposals to abolish some visa fees for top global talent at a time when the U.S. has taken a tougher stance on immigration, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Starmer’s “global talent task force” is working on ideas to attract the world’s best scientists, academics and digital …

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Soccer-Martinelli snatches late point for Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Man City

22 Sep 2025

By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) -Gabriel Martinelli’s last-gasp equaliser gave Arsenal a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s early goal to give the Gunners a point though they lost ground on early leaders Liverpool. City scored from a rapid counter in the ninth minute, …

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Reaction to recognition of Palestinian state by UK, Canada and Australia

21 Sep 2025

(Reuters) -Britain, Canada and Australia recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in frustration over the Gaza war and hoping to promote a two-state solution. Following are key quotes: BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER: “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the …

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Britain recognises Palestinian state after Israel ignores ultimatum

21 Sep 2025

By Catarina Demony, Alistair Smout and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Sunday it was recognising a Palestinian state after Israel failed to meet conditions including a ceasefire in the nearly two-year-old Gaza war. “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally …

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