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UK anti-migrant protests continue after government sets out asylum reforms

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain plans to reform its asylum appeals process to accelerate decisions, reduce...

24th August, 2025

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Bank of England's Bailey says UK has 'acute challenge' over weak growth

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) -Britain faces an "acute challenge" over its weak underlying economi...

24th August, 2025

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Criminals face pub and soccer match bans under new UK plans

LONDON (Reuters) -Convicted criminals could face being banned from going to the pub, music concerts...

23rd August, 2025

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UK's Farage sets out plan for 'mass deportation' of asylum seekers

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Saturday...

23rd August, 2025

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UK short-term inflation expectations remain unchanged at 4%, Citi and YouGov say

(Reuters) -Britain's short-term inflation expectations remain unchanged at 4.0% in August, according...

22nd August, 2025

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Sterling on track for weekly fall, outlook clouded by fiscal risks

By Jaspreet Kalra (Reuters) -Sterling steadied after dipping to a two-week low against the dollar on...

22nd August, 2025

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UK's FTSE extends record-closing streak after Fed's Powell signals rate cut

(Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 held steady on Friday, taking a breather after closing at record highs...

22nd August, 2025

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UK transgender woman guilty of sex assaults on male partner

LONDON (Reuters) -A transgender woman has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a male partner by...

22nd August, 2025

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UK seeks to appeal court ruling on moving asylum seekers out of hotel

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government will seek to appeal a court ruling that will force asylum s...

22nd August, 2025

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UK consumers gain confidence after Bank of England rate cut, GfK says

LONDON (Reuters) -British consumers have turned a bit more confident this month after the latest int...

22nd August, 2025

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UK government to take over Liberty Steel division after collapse

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government said it will take control of a part of Liberty Steel, owned...

21st August, 2025

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UK retailers say budget tax hikes risk hitting living standards

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's biggest retailers have written to finance minister Rachel...

21st August, 2025