All news on the topic: Britain

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Chagos Islands debate delayed after US backlash as Donald Trump brands UK handover “an act of great stupidity”
An upcoming debate on Britain’s decision to hand over the Chagos Islands has reportedly been delayed after US backlash.
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Rachel Reeves attacks Tories and Reform as Labour moves to scrap two-child benefit cap
Rachel Reeves has criticized the Tories and Reform UK as the government introduces landmark legislation to scrap the cruel two-child benefit limit.
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Thousands of Ghanaian PhD students face deportation from the UK after government fails to pay £32 million in scholarships
Students from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.
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UK launches sweeping anti-corruption crackdown targeting lawyers, accountants and bankers
Britain has unveiled a major new anti-corruption strategy aimed at stopping criminals and sanctioned oligarchs from laundering money through the UK, with a particular focus on the lawyers, accountants, bankers and corporate service providers who enable illicit finance.
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Britain urged to take Russian threat in Europe seriously
Britain risks dangerously underestimating both the scale and the immediacy of the Russian threat in Europe, a delegation of leading UK Russia experts has warned, as Poland and the European Union accelerate preparations for a more volatile security era.
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UK-born children of refugees could face deportation under new Labour immigration reforms
Children born in the UK to refugee parents could be deported as part of Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration reforms, the Home Office says.
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Millions of UK company directors miss anti-fraud verification deadline as system glitches persist
More than 5 million company directors have yet to sign up for new anti-fraud checks despite a looming deadline tomorrow.
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Millionaires leave the UK over rising taxes and end of non-dom rules
Britain’s wealthiest are leaving the country in large numbers and heading to Dubai because the UK’s tax rules have made it an "uncompetitive place to live".
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Sir Keir Starmer warns of ’tough but fair’ decisions in Budget
Rachel Reeves will make “tough but fair” decisions at the upcoming Budget, Sir Keir Starmer has told Labour MPs amid mounting speculation of a potential hike to income tax.
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British military equipment found in Sudan used by paramilitary accused of genocide
British military equipment has been found on battlefields in Sudan, used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of genocide, according to documents seen by the UN security council.
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Chinese ambassador urges Britain to accept Beijing’s ownership of Taiwan
Britain must support China’s ownership of Taiwan or risk a breach in diplomatic relations, China’s ambassador to the UK has suggested.
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Economic cost of crime hits £478 per person in Britain
Crime costs Britain £33 billion a year in treatment for victims, damaged or lost property, and preventative measures, according to analysis by the Tories.
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BAE Systems ends support for aid aircraft fleet, grounding humanitarian missions across Africa
Britain’s largest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has quietly ceased support for a fleet of aircraft delivering "life-saving" humanitarian aid to some of the world’s poorest countries.
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Chancellor faces £30 billion black hole as Treasury debates how to balance Britain’s finances
Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax in the Budget despite Labour’s manifesto pledge to leave it untouched, reports claim.
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Iran officially ends 2015 nuclear deal with west
An international agreement with Iran intended to keep the world safe from the spread of nuclear weapons has officially ended, as Tehran has announced the termination of the decade-old deal.
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Britain pledges £20 million aid for water and sanitation in Gaza
Britain will provide a £20 million ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit on ending the conflict.
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Britain secures £350 million missile contract with India as defence cooperation deepens
Britain announced on Thursday that it had signed a contract worth 350 million pounds ($468 million) to supply the Indian army with UK-manufactured lightweight missiles, as part of expanding weapons and defence partnership between the two countries.
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Women suffer cardiac arrest on dinghy while trying to reach Britain
Two women died while attempting to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities reported.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vows to fight last-minute migrant appeals
Shabana Mahmood accused migrants of "making a mockery" of Britain’s laws and generosity as she vowed to fight last-minute appeals against the Government’s "one in, one out" deal.
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Britain will provide air defence over Poland amid Russian aggression
The UK will deploy RAF jets to Poland in response to Russian drones violating the country’s airspace.
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China accuses Britain and the US of ’undermining peace’ in the Taiwan Strait
China has cautioned Britain and the US against deploying their warships through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
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Roadworks in Britain double in two years, stretching 425,000 miles across the UK
The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.
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Senior judge intervenes in political debate on immigration and human rights
A Supreme Court judge has called for the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to be reformed to cope with the migration crisis.
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Guns marketed as blank firing props from Turkey and Italy can be converted into deadly weapons
Thousands of imported guns acquired for as little as £50 online are flooding the streets of Britain, an LBC investigation has revealed.
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Manchester United owner Ratcliffe pulls £3bn from UK, moves Ineos investment to US
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he will no longer be investing money into Britain through his energy empire because of Labour’s tax raid on North Sea oil and gas production.