LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised his defence minister Ben Wallace as “fantastic” and admired around the world on Monday, suggesting he was firmly behind a bid for him to become secretary-general of the U.S.-led NATO military alliance. Sunak will meet Joe Biden this week, the fourth meeting in as many months, and …
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By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday his plan to stop migrants arriving in small boats had reduced crossings by 20%, an update he hopes will ease criticism from his party and in the country over immigration policy. Sunak, who is expected to lead his governing Conservative Party into …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry is expected to become the first senior British royal to appear in the witness box since the 1890s when he appears at the High Court in London this week as part of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers. Here is a brief history of senior royals in court: EDWARD VII …
(Reuters) -One man has been charged with causing public nuisance in connection with plans to disrupt Britain’s Epsom Derby horse race, police said on Sunday, while 30 people have been released on bail. Police arrested 31 people on Saturday, including a protester who was detained after entering the racecourse. “A total of 39 arrests were …
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By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City moved to within one victory of completing a momentous treble as they deservedly beat arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s record-breaking double on Saturday. City captain Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history with a stunning volley …
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LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he wanted to foster a “close and candid relationship” with U.S. President Joe Biden during a visit to Washington next week that comes after some signs of strains in bilateral ties. Sunak is due to be in the U.S. capital on Wednesday and Thursday …
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(Reuters) – Police arrested 31 people in connection with plans to disrupt Saturday’s Epsom Derby, including a man who was detained after running onto the track, as major sporting events in Britain continue to be affected by protests. Last month, protest group Animal Rising issued a call for volunteers to help disrupt the event by …
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LONDON (Reuters) -Seamer Josh Tongue took five wickets to help England thrash Ireland by 10 wickets in the one-off test at Lord’s on Saturday ahead of the Ashes series against Australia, but the visitors salvaged some pride with a brave batting effort on the third day. Having bowled out Ireland for 172 in their first …
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By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) – English Premiership rugby club London Irish were hit with three winding up petitions from the Government’s tax authority HMRC on Friday, furthering the likelihood of their financial demise before the RFU’s June 6 deadline. According to filings at London’s High Court, HMRC applied to wind up the club’s parent …
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By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for 130 years when he testifies next week in his lawsuit against a newspaper group he accuses of unlawful behaviour. Harry, King Charles’ younger son, will appear in the witness box at London’s High Court …
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