The new government will need to sign the 500 million pound ($635 million) support package the previous government agreed with Tata Steel to help build a lower-carbon electric arc furnace. Photo: Bloomberg 1 min read Last Updated : Jul 07 2024 | 3:27 PM IST Britain’s new government is prioritising avoiding job losses in...
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How Labour beat Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
Labour’s landslide brought a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. (Photo: Reuters) 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 06 2024 | 7:42 AM IST Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary election for control of the nation’s government. With most votes counted, here’s a...
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UK’s newly-elected Parliament most diverse ever except at the top
The new cabinet’s demographic may already be influencing policies previously avoided by the Conservatives, such as removing a tax break for private schools and using the funds to employ more teachers. (Photo: Reuters) 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 06 2024 | 7:23 AM IST By Siraj Datoo British voters elected the largest...
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Prince Harry can now appeal rejection of publicly funded security in UK
Harry, 39, the younger son of King Charles III, has bucked royal family convention to challenge the government in court and sue the tabloid press. (Photo: Reuters) 2 min read Last Updated : Jun 07 2024 | 7:04 AM IST Prince Harry has been given permission to appeal the British government’s rejection to provide...
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UK polls: Britain’s rich race to save their wealth from election hit
Wealthy people in the UK, from foreign billionaires to City of London bankers, are rushing to shelter their money after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised the country by calling a summer election. Some are cashing in investments, paying off bills that may soon rise or leaving the UK entirely, according to interviews...