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Dozens of Attacks Foiled in UK, MI5 Says
British authorities say they have thwarted dozens of attacks in the past four years.
It involved at least 31 conspiracies that were at an "advanced stage", said Ken McCallum of security service MI5 in the run-up to the…
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Wants to Raise Taxes to Pay for Health Care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to present plans on Tuesday to raise taxes to improve the British health care system, British media report.
Many of his party members are displeased because Johnson is violating his…
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Strong Contraction in British Car Production Due to Chip Shortages
UK car production fell sharply in July, mainly due to dire chip shortages that carmakers are grappling with. According to the British trade association Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production shrank by 37.6 percent to…
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British Regulator Jeopardizes Nvidia-Arm Deal
The British regulator wants further to investigate the acquisition of the chipmaker Arm by Nvidia. At best, that slows down the file, but it can also lead to a blockage of the billion-dollar deal.
Nvidia, known for the graphics…
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British Ministry of Defence Reports Seven Dead in Kabul Airport
According to the British Ministry of Defence, seven Afghans have been killed in the crowd around Kabul airport since the Taliban took power a week ago. Tens of thousands of people have been trying to flee through the airport for a week for…
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British Billions Claim Against Mastercard for Fees May Continue
A significant lawsuit against the payment company Mastercard in the United Kingdom may proceed. The former head of the British financial ombudsman has been allowed to sue the American company by a tribunal for excessive costs charged by the…
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UK Inflation Slows Sharply in July
Inflation in the United Kingdom moderated sharply in July, mainly due to lower prices for clothing and footwear.
According to Britain's National Statistics Office, inflation fell to 2 percent year on year from 2.5 percent in June,…
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British Prime Minister Calls IPCC Report Wake-Up Call
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the IPCC report on global warming should be a "wake-up call" for the world. He stressed in a statement that the next decade is crucial for the future of the planet.
The prime minister says…
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