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UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
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UK Government Plans Ban On Foreign Government Ownership Of British Media
This ban would effectively block the current takeover bid by RedBird IMI, forcing them to restructure their ownership if they wish to proceed.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak To Announce New Initiative For Developing Climate-Resilient Crops
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new science initiative to bring together work on developing climate-resilient crops as his government hosts a Global Food Security Summit in London on Monday.
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UK Businesses Ask Government For Help After Rise In Shoplifting
British businesses are seeking government help as shops suffer an unprecedented number of thefts and violence by criminal gangs, addicts and people struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.
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Mohamed Al-Fayed, Ex-Harrods Owner Whose Son Died With Princess Diana: 5 Points
Mohamed Al-Fayed was an outspoken and successful Egyptian business tycoon. His death comes almost 26 years to the day after the car crash in Paris that killed his eldest son, Dodi, and Diana, Princess of Wales, on August 31, 1997.
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Saudi Crown Prince Invited To Visit UK Later This Year: Report
The British government has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to London with the visit expected to take place in October or November, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing people briefed on the trip.
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Britain Freezes Russian Assets Worth 18 Billion Pounds
The British government said on Thursday that it had frozen assets together worth 18 billion pounds ($20.5 billion) held by Russian oligarchs, other individuals and entities sanctioned for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Prince Harry Wins First Stage Of Defamation Case Against UK Newspaper
A judge at the High Court in London ruled on Friday a newspaper article about Prince Harry's legal battle with the British government over his security arrangements was defamatory, paving the way for him to take his libel claim to trial.
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Britain In Talks With 6 Firms About Building Gigafactories For EV Batteries: Report
Car makers Ford Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co Ltd, conglomerates LG Corp and Samsung, and start-ups Britishvolt and InoBat Auto are in talks with the British government or local authorities.
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"Based On Evidence": UK Defends Handling Of Variant 1st Detected In India
The British government on Sunday pushed back against criticism it was too slow to impose travel restrictions on India as a coronavirus variant identified in the subcontinent spreads in the UK.
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UK Reserves Up To 190 million Doses Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccines
Britain has secured access to up to 190 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine from Valneva in deal worth as much as 1.37 billion euros, the French-Austrian vaccine firm said Monday.
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British Government Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures
The British government on Sunday warned that outside exercise could be banned if people flout stringent guidelines to cut the spread of coronavirus infections.
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UK's Worst Day For Deaths Is Projected To Be Easter Sunday: Report
The British government's worst case scenario envisages a coronavirus death toll of 50,000 if self isolation is not fully adhered to, but the United Kingdom is not right now on course for a toll of that scale, a source familiar with the government's emergency discussions said.
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Elton John's Address Among Thousands Accidentally Leaked Online By UK
The British government accidentally published online the addresses of the New Year's Honours 2020 recipients, it said on Saturday. The New Year Honours 2020 list, in which Britain recognised its film-directing and cricketing stars, with a damehood for Olivia Newton-John and knighthoods for Sam Mendes, Steve McQueen and cricketer Clive Lloyd, was pu...
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British Minister Says Government Not Planning Second Brexit Vote
British education minister Damian Hinds said today the government was not planning for a second referendum, denying reports that ministers were looking at such a vote to break the deadlock over Brexit.
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UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
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UK Government Plans Ban On Foreign Government Ownership Of British Media
This ban would effectively block the current takeover bid by RedBird IMI, forcing them to restructure their ownership if they wish to proceed.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak To Announce New Initiative For Developing Climate-Resilient Crops
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new science initiative to bring together work on developing climate-resilient crops as his government hosts a Global Food Security Summit in London on Monday.
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UK Businesses Ask Government For Help After Rise In Shoplifting
British businesses are seeking government help as shops suffer an unprecedented number of thefts and violence by criminal gangs, addicts and people struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.
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Mohamed Al-Fayed, Ex-Harrods Owner Whose Son Died With Princess Diana: 5 Points
Mohamed Al-Fayed was an outspoken and successful Egyptian business tycoon. His death comes almost 26 years to the day after the car crash in Paris that killed his eldest son, Dodi, and Diana, Princess of Wales, on August 31, 1997.
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Saudi Crown Prince Invited To Visit UK Later This Year: Report
The British government has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to London with the visit expected to take place in October or November, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing people briefed on the trip.
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Britain Freezes Russian Assets Worth 18 Billion Pounds
The British government said on Thursday that it had frozen assets together worth 18 billion pounds ($20.5 billion) held by Russian oligarchs, other individuals and entities sanctioned for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Prince Harry Wins First Stage Of Defamation Case Against UK Newspaper
A judge at the High Court in London ruled on Friday a newspaper article about Prince Harry's legal battle with the British government over his security arrangements was defamatory, paving the way for him to take his libel claim to trial.
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Britain In Talks With 6 Firms About Building Gigafactories For EV Batteries: Report
Car makers Ford Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co Ltd, conglomerates LG Corp and Samsung, and start-ups Britishvolt and InoBat Auto are in talks with the British government or local authorities.
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"Based On Evidence": UK Defends Handling Of Variant 1st Detected In India
The British government on Sunday pushed back against criticism it was too slow to impose travel restrictions on India as a coronavirus variant identified in the subcontinent spreads in the UK.
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UK Reserves Up To 190 million Doses Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccines
Britain has secured access to up to 190 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine from Valneva in deal worth as much as 1.37 billion euros, the French-Austrian vaccine firm said Monday.
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British Government Warns Of Tougher Social Distancing Measures
The British government on Sunday warned that outside exercise could be banned if people flout stringent guidelines to cut the spread of coronavirus infections.
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UK's Worst Day For Deaths Is Projected To Be Easter Sunday: Report
The British government's worst case scenario envisages a coronavirus death toll of 50,000 if self isolation is not fully adhered to, but the United Kingdom is not right now on course for a toll of that scale, a source familiar with the government's emergency discussions said.
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Elton John's Address Among Thousands Accidentally Leaked Online By UK
The British government accidentally published online the addresses of the New Year's Honours 2020 recipients, it said on Saturday. The New Year Honours 2020 list, in which Britain recognised its film-directing and cricketing stars, with a damehood for Olivia Newton-John and knighthoods for Sam Mendes, Steve McQueen and cricketer Clive Lloyd, was pu...
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British Minister Says Government Not Planning Second Brexit Vote
British education minister Damian Hinds said today the government was not planning for a second referendum, denying reports that ministers were looking at such a vote to break the deadlock over Brexit.
