All news on the topic: United Kingdom

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Tesco to cut hundreds of jobs following announcement of a major supermarket overhaul
Tesco is to cut hundreds of jobs in a bid to ‘simplify’ the business, following in the footsteps of Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons.
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Large fire erupts at Etihad Stadium before Manchester City match
A merchandise stand outside the Etihad Stadium has burst into flame just hours before Manchester City’s Champions League game against Club Brugge.
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Mandelson admits his criticism of Trump was mistaken
The UK’s choice for the next ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, has described his previous criticism of Donald Trump as "ill-judged and wrong".
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Heathrow’s third runway approved, accommodating 140 million passengers annually
Rachel Reeves has announced the government is backing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, in a bid to give the UK economy a much-needed boost.
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Roman Abramovich might owe the UK £1bn due to tax evasion that financed Chelsea FC
Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich could owe the UK up to £1bn after a botched attempt to avoid tax on hedge fund investments, evidence seen by the BBC suggests.
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UK issues major cyber-attack warning, citing ’severe and advancing’ threat
Officials have been warned they must ’get on top of this most pernicious threat’ as cyber attacks are ’one of the most serious risks’ currently facing the UK government.
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Reeves and Starmer aim to boost growth by allowing businesses and banks access to pension funds
The prime minister and chancellor are set to change the rules around how pension funds invest, allowing them to use surplus funds to invest into the economy in their latest bid for growth.
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Just Stop Oil activists halt West End show featuring Sigourney Weaver
Just Stop Oil activists have disrupted a West End performance of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver after storming the stage.
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Urgent UK investigation into soft drinks sparked by Coca-Cola recall over chlorate safety concerns
Coca-Cola products have been recalled in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to high levels of chlorate and an investigation is underway in the UK by the Food Standards Agency.
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Woman suspected of spying for Moscow interrogated over kidnapping plot
Katrin Ivanova, giving evidence in UK court, pressed by prosecutor over her response to partner’s message.
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US drug kingpin arrested in the UK after his wife’s European holiday photos led detectives to their location
A drug cartel ringleader has been arrested in the UK - after his wife shared luxury holiday snaps online in plain sight of detectives.
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200 UK companies commit to a permanent four-day working week
More than 5,000 workers to benefit from reduced hours with no loss of pay.
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Trump and Starmer have their first phone call since the inauguration, agreeing to meet soon
Sir Keir Starmer shared his first phone call with President Donald Trump on Sunday, almost a week after he entered office.
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King Charles to make historic visit to Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation
The King will make history as he becomes the first British monarch to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp on Monday.
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Donald Trump commends his ’very good relationship’ with Keir Starmer
US president says two leaders ‘get along well’ and suggests UK could be first country he visits in second term.
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Сomplete list of UK seaside towns expected to be submerged in 25 years
The future is not looking bright for many UK seaside towns as the effects of climate change could drown them by 2050.
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UK government signs £9 billion deal with Rolls-Royce to power nuclear submarines
A deal worth around £9 billion has been struck with Rolls-Royce by the Government to help power Britain’s nuclear submarines.
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U.K. government proposes suspended driving licenses for benefit cheats in bold anti-fraud move
In a bold move to combat welfare fraud, the U.K. authorities are considering a new legislation that could suspend driving licenses for individuals who fail to repay over £1,000 ($1,230) in fraudulent benefits.
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Captain Tom’s daughter and husband’s firm now valued at just £149
A firm run by the daughter and son-in-law of Captain Sir Tom Moore has registered a fall in net assets of more than £330,000.
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Mystery surrounds body discovered on beach in popular UK holiday spot
A dead body has been found on a beach in Cornwall and the incident is being treated as ‘unexplained’.
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Starmer pledges that US-UK relations will thrive under Trump’s presidency
Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration and said that the so-called special relationship "will continue to flourish for years to come".
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Santander may exit UK due to regulatory hurdles, affecting millions
Santander could be considering quitting the UK, people familiar with the matter have said in reports - such a decision would likely be a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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England and Wales propose Covid-style lockdowns as a creative punishment for criminals
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails.
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UK to introduce digital driving licences accessible via smartphones this year
Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to "transform public services".
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British man confesses to killing partner in Italy by stabbing
Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023