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Labour tipped to oust Tories at UK election – World…

Posted by July 3, 2024

LONDON Britain looks likely to see a change of government this week, swinging leftwards back to the center ground and the Labour pa

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4.3%: Why has UK economy grown so slowly under the…

Posted by July 2, 2024

As the United Kingdom gears up for a general election on Thursday, one issue has emerged at the forefront of voters’ minds – the state of the economy. Since

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UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Thatcher became 1st female PM…

Posted by June 30, 2024

At its heart, Thatcherism represented a total rethink over the role of the state. Image: Shutterstock3 min read Last Updated : Jun 30 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

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Why are UK politicians in trouble for placing bets on…

Posted by June 27, 2024

As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer faced off in their final televised debate on Wednesday night ahead of next week’s general

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UK’s gambling watchdog says 5 more police officers allegedly placed…

Posted by June 25, 2024

LONDON — Britain's gambling watchdog has alleged that five more police officers placed bets related to the timing of the country's July 4 national election, t

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Betting scandal inside the UK’s ruling Conservative Party mars election…

Posted by June 24, 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during a BBC Question Time Leaders' Special in York, Britain June 20, 2024. Stefan Rousseau | Via ReutersLONDON — Britain

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UK watchdog investigating a second candidate over election betting, reports…

Posted by June 20, 2024

LONDON -- A senior Conservative Party lawmaker said Thursday it would be “reprehensible” for someone to use inside information to bet on the date of Britain

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested over alleged bets on…

Posted by June 20, 2024

LONDON — One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards has been arrested over alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national electio

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UK ‘guinea pig’ for election security before landmark votes –…

Posted by June 16, 2024

LONDON The U.K. general election is being watched closely after stark warnings that rapid advancements in cyber-tech, particularly

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UK’s Sunak promises mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if elected

Posted by May 26, 2024

Ruling Conservative Party says it will bring back national service if it wins the July 4 general election.Eighteen-year-olds will have to perform a mandatory na

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The next UK Prime Minister faces a long wish list…

Posted by May 25, 2024

In the 1990s, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s New Labour courted UK business in efforts that became known as the “prawn cocktail offensive” — a reference

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