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Majority of Britons opposed to funding King Charles III coronation, survey finds
Apr 20, 2023 04:02More than half of Britons are opposed to funding the upcoming coronation of King Charles III by British taxpayers in face of the nation’s record-breaking inflation and cost-of-living crisis, a new poll has found.
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Iran raps G7 for bullying independent countries, calls for ‘realistic approach’
Apr 20, 2023 01:43Iran has hit back at Group of Seven (G7) countries for leveling an array of allegations against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and regional activities, urging the US-led grouping to adopt a realistic approach based on mutual respect.
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G7 foreign ministers promise tougher measures against Russia, call out China
Apr 19, 2023 04:28Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies have vowed to take a more unified stand against Russia and China.
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UK unemployment rate increases as pay growth rises faster than expected
Apr 19, 2023 04:20The UK unemployment rate has edged up unexpectedly, the official figures showed, highlighting a faster-than-expected spike in wage rises in the face of skyrocketing inflation across the country.
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UK prime minister under investigation over wife's shares in childcare company
Apr 18, 2023 03:46Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation over whether he clearly declared his wife's shareholding in a company that stands to benefit from a recent budget.
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UK NHS buckling: Nurses’ strikes could last until end of year, union warns
Apr 17, 2023 09:51British nurses’ strike in England could continue until the end of the year if their pay demands are not met by the government, the Royal College of Nursing union (RCN) has warned, as the whole country is grappling with a wave of industrial actions across different sectors.
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‘Shocking waste’: UK NHS spends over £1m per week on private ambulances as staff strikes deepen
Apr 17, 2023 09:46UK National Health System (NHS) is spending more than £1m a week on private ambulances to cope with 999 calls, a leading union has revealed, as shortage of staff and ambulance drivers’ strikes create new dilemmas for the health system.
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Thousands rally in London in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel
Apr 17, 2023 09:40Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the British capital London to express support for the people of Palestine and to condemn the Israeli regime's "apartheid policies" in the Occupied Territories.
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London: Thousands attend International Quds Day rally
Apr 17, 2023 05:17Thousands of people from across the UK have marched on Downing Street to mark the International Quds Day.
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UK economy fails to grow in February
Apr 13, 2023 11:56The UK economy failed to grow in February after being hit by the effects of strikes across the public sector and weakness in industrial output, official figures have revealed.