(Reuters) -Anglo-French oil company Perenco’s UK unit said on Sunday that a limited oil leak occurred at one of its well sites in Wytch Farm in Dorset, southern England. Perenco UK said the spill was being contained and an investigation will be launched. “Any spill is an extremely serious matter and a full investigation will …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Monday launched a review of whistleblowing laws, seeking to find out how effective the current rules are in allowing workers to speak up, and protecting them when they do. “Whistleblowing is a vital tool in tackling economic crime and unsafe working conditions, and the UK was one of the first …
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By Klaus Lauer and Tom Sims BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A massive strike in Germany was set to begin early Monday, crippling mass transport and airports in one of the biggest walkouts in decades as Europe’s largest economy reels from soaring inflation. In the hours running up to the strike, both sides dug in their heels, …
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By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – The next leader of Scotland will be announced on Monday with the victor facing the challenge of uniting a country divided over its future and revitalising an independence movement that dreams of ending its three-centuries-long union with England. The Scottish National Party (SNP), which runs Scotland’s semi-autonomous government, has …
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By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Harry Kane underlined his status as England’s greatest international goalscorer and Bukayo Saka dazzled again in a comfortable 2-0 win over Ukraine to put Gareth Southgate’s team in control of Euro 2024 qualifying Group C on Sunday. Fresh from scoring his 54th goal in the 2-1 victory over Italy on …
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LONDON (Reuters) – England captain Harry Kane has told British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak he hopes to take the mantle as the Premier League’s all-time top scorer after becoming his country’s record marksman. Kane on Thursday netted his 54th England goal in 81 games in a 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifying win away to Italy to …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Post Office workers are being asked to vote on a 9% pay offer following “an extremely lengthy dispute” with employers, Britain’s Communication Workers Union (CWU) said on Saturday. “It’s our view that the money now on offer marks a considerable step forward – several steps forward – from what was initially an …
LONDON (Reuters) – Plans by the British government to move migrants out of hotels and into military bases or even disused ferries are expected to be announced within weeks, Sky News reported on Saturday. Previous suggestions involving the use of holiday camps and student halls were less likely to be brought into action, the report …
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By Benoit Van Overstraeten and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles on Friday cancelled a state visit to France next week after social unrest over President Emmanuel Macron’s new pension law erupted into some of the worst street violence seen in years across the country. The postponement – at Macron’s request – will be …
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By Hannah Ellison LONDON (Reuters) – Artist duo Gilbert & George are bringing their vision of the world to a dedicated new exhibition venue in east London, with much of the programme shown for free in line with their “art for all” ethos. The Gilbert & George Centre, in the city’s Spitalfields area, is less …
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