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UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales, angering Washington

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday named a site in North Wales for the location of its first smal...

13th November, 2025

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Soccer-Euro 2028 to kick off in Cardiff, final set for Wembley

LONDON (Reuters) -Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, w...

12th November, 2025

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US criticises Britain over nuclear reactor proposals

LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. ambassador to London on Wednesday attacked Britain's approach to nuclear...

12th November, 2025

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Analysis-UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

By Elizabeth Piper, Alistair Smout and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -On the eve of a visit to L...

12th November, 2025

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Pound dips as possible Starmer leadership plot sparks uncertainty

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -The British pound fell for a second day on Wednesday after soft la...

12th November, 2025

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UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 index edged lower on Wednesday after closing at record high levels for...

12th November, 2025

Image for Royal Mail operator IDS warns of margin pressures persisting into 2026 as costs rise
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Royal Mail operator IDS warns of margin pressures persisting into 2026 as costs rise

(Reuters) -Royal Mail operator International Distribution Service (IDS) on Wednesday reported a 1.6%...

12th November, 2025

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Explainer-How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over hi...

12th November, 2025

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UK to publish less official data in drive to restore quality

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Britain's Office for National Statistics plans to relea...

12th November, 2025

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Taylor Wimpey autumn sales slow as UK budget looms

(Reuters) -Taylor Wimpey became the latest British homebuilder on Wednesday to report softer sales g...

12th November, 2025

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British pub chain Fuller Smith's Christmas bookings improve, profit rises 28%

(Reuters) -British pub chain Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Wednesday that its Christmas bookings we...

12th November, 2025

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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

LONDON (Reuters) -British health minister Wes Streeting said on Wednesday any talk of a challenge ag...

12th November, 2025