Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority Friday provisionally found that Google has abused its dominant market positions by using publisher and server buying tools to restrict competition in the technology advertising market. The CMA said Google is using anti-competitive practices to give itself an unfair advantage in ad tech. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License...
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British defense secretay rejects Israeli criticism of suspension of some arms exports – UPI.com
British Defense Secretary John Healey defended criticism of a decision by the government to suspend exports to Israel of some military goods saying the country remained a staunch ally of Israel and that it would not affect its ability to defend itself. Photo courtesy U.K. Parliament/Creative Commons Sept. 4 (UPI) — Britain pushed back against...
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Britain suspends some arms exports to Israel – UPI.com
Palestinians search for victims following an Israeli strike that killed more than 100 people in a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Aug. 10. On Monday, Britain announced it was suspending the export of some weapons to Israel. File Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/UPI | License Photo Sept. 2 (UPI) — Britain on Monday announced it was...
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Britain, Germany announce new treaty to move relationship beyond Brexit – UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inaugurated negotiations for a new treaty as part of a post-Brexit reset in relations between the two countries. Wednesday’s talks in the Chancellery in Berlin was Starmer’s fifth meeting with his German counterpart since winning a landslide general election July 4. Photo by Clemens...
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Britain: Ukraine permitted to use U.K.-donated weapons in Russia ground offensive – UPI.com
Russian servicemen fire a Giatsint-S self-propelled gun toward Ukrainian positions on Wednesday as fighting entered an eighth day in a counter-offensive in which Ukraine claims it has penetrated more than 20 miles into Russian territory. Britain has clarified that Ukraine can use weapons it has supplied to it on Russian soil. Photo courtesy Russian Defense...
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Britain’s King Charles calls for unity, thanks police in wake of far-right riots – UPI.com
Britain’s King Charles III has praised police for their actions in confronting the wave of far-right violence that gripped the country this month and has called for unity in its wake. File Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) — King Charles III has appealed for “mutual respect and understanding” in the...
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Govt alerts Hongkongers of personal safety on UK travel amid riots
Demonstrators clash with police officers during an anti-immigration protest, in Rotherham, Britain, August 4, 2024. (Reuters) The government on Tuesday reminds Hong Kong residents to exercise caution as well as avoid large gatherings of people when traveling to United Kingdom after the ongoing protests and riots. Residents who intend to visit the country or...
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In traditional speech, U.K.’s King Charles lays out ‘new deal’ for workers under new ruling government – UPI.com
1 of 2 | King Charles III receives the Keir Starmer earlier this month at Buckingham Palace. On Wednesday, the monarch delivered the King’s Speech in which he laid out a “new deal” for workers from Britain’s new ruling Labor Party government. Photo via The Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) —...
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British police launch manhunt for suspect in triple murder of BBC host’s family – UPI.com
Police in Britain launched a manhunt for Kyle Clifford, pictured here, in connection with the killing of three women. Photo courtesy of Hertfordshire Police Department July 10 (UPI) — British authorities launched a manhunt for a 26-year-old man in connection with the deaths of the wife and two daughters of a prominent BBC racing broadcaster...
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How to Style like … Lewis Hamilton: F1 champ dresses as boldly as he drives
Formula One drivers don’t lack confidence. Their sport favours the fast and the brave and Lewis Hamilton has very much proved he is both those things, winning the world championship a joint record seven times – and piling up millions in the process. The 39-year-old Briton displays those same traits off the track too, with...
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Britain’s Labor Party in landslide election win – UPI.com
1 of 2 | King Charles III receives Keir Starmer inside Buckingham Palace on Friday for a so-called “kissing the hands” ceremony, requesting him to form a new administration of the United Kingdom. Stamer accepted and was appointed prime minister and first lord of the treasury. Photo via The Royal Family/UPI | License Photo July...
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Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories
London, Jul 5 (PTI): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be on course for a bruising defeat with his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer set for a landslide win, according to the definitive election night exit poll released on Thursday as polling stations across the country closed in the landmark UK general election. According to...