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Trump accuses Britain's ruling Labour Party of election interference
Former President Donald Trump accused Keir Starmer's British Labour Party of illegally assisting Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election Nov. 5.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Britain's PM rejects a claim by the Trump campaign about election interference
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected a claim by Donald Trump’s campaign that his Labour Party is illegally interfering in the U.S. presidential electionWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
How a Metal Detector Hobby Turned Up the Chew Valley Hoard in Britain
A pastime in a farmer’s field led to the discovery of Norman-era coins valued at more than $5 million.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy
A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British coloniesWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Britain's Labour government to deliver debut Budget this week, settling weeks of uncertainty
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will deliver the government's hotly awaited debut budget on Wednesday, putting to bed weeks of uncertainty over potential tax hikes and spending cuts.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy
A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court
The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Polar bears are back in Britain. But should they really be living here?
In 2000, only one of these Arctic beasts was resident in the UK. Now there are 16. Is there any benefit to captivity for this climate-ravaged species?. A small boy calls out the sights as the train ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy
The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Is this the budget Britain needs? Our panel responds | Frances Ryan and others
In Labour’s first budget for almost 15 years, Rachel Reeves has unveiled tax rises and promises of investment in public services. Here comes Labour defining itself at last with the biggest ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing
Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s CupSports - ABC News - October 13 -
America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened
Though the contest was the closest of the regatta, the result was the same: a New Zealand victory, and they now lead Great Britain 4-0 in a race to seven. GB’s Matt Gotrel, known as Shrek – ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
America’s Cup: New Zealand take 4-0 lead but Ainslie backs British recovery
New Zealand continue dominance in first-to-seven series Emirates Team hope to win trophy for third time in a row A fast start and a close-run first leg will give the British crew hope they are ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain beat New Zealand in races five and six – live
Ineos Britannia win races and cut overall gap to 4-2 New Zealand lead in battle to claim seven victories Into the third leg , the Brits’ big sails keeping them ahead though the gap is dwindling ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand double up to take 6-2 lead over Great Britain – live
Team Emirates NZ lead Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia crew Report from races five and six | And email Yara Leg 3 of 6: So many potholes on the course but New Zealand are still maintaining that ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Britain on brink of defeat in America’s Cup after losing two more races to NZ
Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia go 6-2 down in Barcelona He says: ‘We need perfection now, but we’ll keep fighting’ It is match point in the America’s Cup. Ineos Britannia will need to beat ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain’s dream over as New Zealand seal victory – live reaction
Team Emirates NZ win race nine in style to retain title Report from races seven and eight | And email Yara Leg 2 of 6: The gap now goes up to 325m and a third of the race distance is done ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs
Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Britain’s wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It’s a national disaster | Will Hutton
Wealth distribution reeks of unfairness and poses as big a threat to the country’s wellbeing as climate change. Britain is a wealthy country, but the gap between our richest and poorest 10% is now, ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
How can Britain plot its future when it is so deeply stuck in the mud? Empower the citizens | John Harris
A debate as vital as assisted dying shouldn’t rely on one MP and Starmer’s pledge to Esther Rantzen. Is the way to address big issues the model used in Ireland?. No one really saw it coming, but ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Britain faces warnings of a tech exodus over tax plans ahead of high-stakes budget
Technology bosses and investors warn the U.K. could face an exodus of entrepreneurs if the government hikes capital gains tax — a levy on investment profits.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
U.K. treasure hunters make millions off silver coins dated to 11th century
2,584 silver pennies dating from the Norman Conquest is Britain’s most valuable treasure find ever at over $5 million.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Geoff Capes, Britain’s greatest shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man, dies aged 75
Athlete was twice the Commonwealth champion World’s Strongest Man title won in 1983 and 1985 Geoff Capes, who competed for Great Britain in the shot put at three Olympic Games, won two ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Global calls for reparations are only growing louder. Why is Britain still digging in its heels? | Hilary Beckles
The issue is on all our minds at this week’s Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Now is Keir Starmer’s chance to address it. Hilary Beckles is chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission Downing ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
King Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning ...World - ABC News - October 25