LONDON (Reuters) -British ministers who breach the government’s code of conduct will not be expected to resign, an official document published on Friday said with an updated version of the rule book setting out a range of alternative sanctions. Behaviour at the heart of government is under intense scrutiny after a series of scandals – …
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By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – The London office of one of Canada’s top banks Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has been accused of operating a hostile and degrading environment for women, according to a discrimination claim by a former executive at the firm. Zhuofang Wei, who worked as an executive director at CIBC …
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PRAGUE (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Friday it was legitimate for allies to send tanks and planes to Ukraine. “We are very clear it is completely legitimate to be supporting Ukraine with tanks, with planes and we’re very supportive of the work that the Czech Republic has done sending tanks to …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial support package to help consumers meet rising energy costs will not be inflationary because it won’t necessarily lead to more discretionary spending, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Asked by reporters if the policy could add to inflation, Johnson said: “The answer to that is no, because I don’t …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that the British economy was not necessarily heading for a recession. Asked in an interview with Bloomberg UK whether the UK was headed for a recession, Johnson said “not necessarily at all.” (Reporting by William James, writing by Muvija M)
LONDON (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin is making slow but palpable progress in the Donbas in east Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. “I’m afraid that Putin, at great cost to himself and to the Russian military, is continuing to chew through ground in Donbas,” he told Bloomberg UK. “He’s continuing to …
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By Kristian Brunse and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Performing their much-loved hits like “Mamma Mia!” and “Dancing Queen”, Swedish supergroup ABBA returned to the stage on Thursday, albeit as digital avatars, for a new London concert residency. The band – Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – have been brought to …
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(Reuters) – LSL Property Services said on Friday its annual profit would be slightly behind last year, as rapid inflation lifted energy and staff costs, and deal completions at the residential services provider’s joint venture was slower than expected. The Newcastle-based company also said its estate agency and direct-to-consumer financial services businesses were hit by …
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By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy regained its pre-COVID size late last year, but in one crucial way it has not recovered: there are 400,000 fewer workers than at the start of the pandemic. This stands in contrast to most other big, rich economies where the labour force has recovered more, and adds …
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(Reuters) – Wimbledon will drop the titles “Miss” and “Mrs” before the names of female winners on its honour roll to match the men’s boards in an attempt to modernise the tournament, The Times newspaper reported. The All England Lawn Tennis Club has traditionally used the titles just for women – Ash Barty, last year’s …
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