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UK Labour's Andy Burnham wins election, clears path to challenge PM Starmer

WIGAN, England, June 19 (Reuters) - Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will return to Britain's p...

19th June, 2026

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Voters cast ballots in Makerfield poll crucial to PM Starmer's future

By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The northern English area of Makerfield votes on Thur...

18th June, 2026

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North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says

SEOUL, June 18 (Reuters) - North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he...

18th June, 2026

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UK to review pension transfer rules after unusual deal

LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Britain will review defined benefit pension transfer rules after a novel...

16th June, 2026

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Factbox-How will the UK ban on social media for under 16s work?

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would impose a ban on social...

15th June, 2026

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UK hoping to implement social media ban for children by early next year

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Britain hopes a newly announced ban on social media for children under 1...

15th June, 2026

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Britain to step up subsea cable protection on rising Russian threat

By Paul Sandle LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Britain said shipowners and operators who recklessly damag...

29th May, 2026

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UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against c...

28th May, 2026

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UK's Channel 4 removes 'Married at First Sight' show after BBC report

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of "Married at...

18th May, 2026

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British regulator pushes private credit groups to share more data, FT reports

May 13 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has been discussing plans to overhaul its r...

13th May, 2026

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UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton

LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had recovered the bodies of three w...

13th May, 2026

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Analysis-Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs

By David Milliken and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Intense pressure on Prime Minister Ke...

12th May, 2026