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By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Thousands of cheering fans gathered to celebrate the England women’s soccer team in central London on Tuesday as the jubilant players marked their historic Euro 2025 triumph with an open-top bus parade. The team, known as the ‘Lionesses’, beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in a nail-biting final in …

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By Catarina Demony and Ben Makori HINDHEAD, England (Reuters) -A year after one of Britain’s most harrowing knife attacks, the government is urging young people to drop off bladed weapons at “amnesty” bins or mobile vans in a month-long campaign – part of efforts to control knife-related violence, particularly when it involves youths. On July …

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LONDON (Reuters) -Uber’s rival taxi operators in England and Wales will not face a 20% VAT charge on their profit margins outside of London after the ride-hailing firm lost its appeal on Tuesday against a previous ruling. Uber had sought a declaration that rival private-hire taxi operators enter into a contract with passengers, meaning operators …

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By Catarina Demony LONDON (Reuters) -The England women’s soccer team have returned home on Monday to a heroes’ welcome following their Euro 2025 triumph, with government ministers hosting a reception to mark a victory hailed as an inspiration for young people across the nation.  Striker Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain …

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(Reuters) -Reaction to England winning the Women’s European Championship final on Sunday. ENGLAND COACH SARINA WIEGMAN We said we can win by any means and that’s what we have shown again today. I am so proud of the team and the staff. It is incredible. SPANISH COACH MONTSE TOME This is a sport, you must …

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LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene a cabinet meeting next week, a government source said on Sunday, most likely to discuss the situation in Gaza after coming under growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state. The Financial Times, which initially reported the story, said ministers, currently in a summer recess until September …

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