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UK inflation expectations ease as BoE considers next rate hike

LONDON (Reuters) -Inflation expectations in Britain eased in April, bank Citi said on Monday, offering some relief to the Bank of England which is expected to announce a 12th straight interest rate hike next week with investors betting on further increases after that. Citi said its monthly survey conducted by market research company YouGov showed …

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Teaching unions consider coordinated strikes in England

LONDON (Reuters) -Four teachers unions said on Friday they could take coordinated strike action in England later this year as they seek to increase pressure on the government in a dispute over pay which has already caused widespread disruption in schools. “Our members will be standing together to demonstrate the power of the teaching profession …

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King Charles settles into life as monarch, after long wait

By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – After waiting longer than any British heir to become monarch, King Charles has quietly settled into his new role with little of the drama some commentators had expected, but with family divisions and some fundamental issues still looming. The 74-year-old Charles, who will be formally crowned …

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From 1953 beer to royal syrup, British collector charts coronation brands

(Refiles to fix byline) By JEEVAN RAVINDRAN LONDON (Reuters) -Robert Opie has a unique way of documenting coronations: the 76-year-old has been gathering consumer products with a royal theme since the late Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953, when his school held a scrapbook competition. The six-year-old Opie’s compilation of bread wrappers, milk bottle tops …

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King Charles’ coronation to include invitation to public to swear allegiance

LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles’ coronation on Saturday will include an invitation to the public to swear allegiance to the monarch and to his heirs and successors, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s office said, as it published the liturgy to be used for the event. The invitation to people to make their homage by participating in …

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