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British government announces tax cuts to save pubs from closing
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British government announces tax cuts to save pubs from closing

British pubs must be saved through tax cuts, the British government announced on Thursday.
Ed Miliband set for foreign secretary role in Andy Burnham’s new government
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Ed Miliband set for foreign secretary role in Andy Burnham’s new government

A former party leader and a recently resigned defence minister - these are the most important names in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new British government.
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation

Andy Burnham has taken office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “Let us make this the moment when Britain begins to believe again, the moment when we regain hope,” says Burnham
Andy Burnham elected Labour leader vows to bring back hope
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Andy Burnham elected Labour leader vows to bring back hope

Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the Labour Party in the UK. In a speech, he said he is ready and promises to give the party back its hope
Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, set to become UK prime minister
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Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, set to become UK prime minister

Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the British Labour Party and is expected to become the country's new prime minister. The question is whether the "King in the North" will be as popular as prime minister as he was as mayor of Manchester
UK to invest SEK 3.3 billion in Gripen jets for Ukraine, Starmer says
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UK to invest SEK 3.3 billion in Gripen jets for Ukraine, Starmer says

The UK is investing the equivalent of approximately SEK 3. 3 billion in the delivery of Swedish Gripen jets to Ukraine, the British government says
Starmer backs FIFA probe after Argentina’s banned Falklands banner
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Starmer backs FIFA probe after Argentina’s banned Falklands banner

Argentina's players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win over England with a banned banner. The team is now at risk of being punished by FIFA
Andy Burnham poised to become Labour leader as MPs rally behind him
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Andy Burnham poised to become Labour leader as MPs rally behind him

Around 350 of 404 Labour MPs have now backed Andy Burnham as the party’s next leader. This means it is practically certain that he will be the one, even though the nomination period does not end until Friday
Man arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder probe released, police say
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Man arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder probe released, police say

A man arrested in connection with the murder of British right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe has been released, the BBC reports.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe
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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe, the BBC reports.
Burnham frontrunner as Labour chooses new leader after Starmer resignation
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Burnham frontrunner as Labour chooses new leader after Starmer resignation

In the UK, the Labour Party has now opened nominations for the party leadership after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
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Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara

All the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay
Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit
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Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered a gun as a gift to each of the leaders attending the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Pakistan, Britain and UN chief urge US and Iran to return to ceasefire
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Pakistan, Britain and UN chief urge US and Iran to return to ceasefire

Mediating country Pakistan, Britain and the UN chief are urging the US and Iran to return to the agreement on a ceasefire.
UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles
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UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles

The UK will lead a European coalition to develop the next generation of long-range missiles, the British government has announced.
Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP, triggering by-election as Reform UK leader vows to run again
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Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP, triggering by-election as Reform UK leader vows to run again

Nigel Farage, leader of the British right-wing populist party Reform UK, says he is resigning as MP for the Clacton constituency. But he is not giving up - and intends to run again
Starmer apologizes for Britain’s forced adoption scandal involving 185,000 children
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Starmer apologizes for Britain’s forced adoption scandal involving 185,000 children

Britain is apologizing for decades in which unmarried mothers were forced to give up their children for adoption. It is a stain on our history, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Britain to Boost Defence Spending by £15 Billion as Starmer Warns of Growing Threats
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Britain to Boost Defence Spending by £15 Billion as Starmer Warns of Growing Threats

Britain must prepare for war to keep the peace, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. On Tuesday, a £15 billion increase in defence spending will be announced
Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending
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Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending

Andy Burnham - who is expected to become the next British prime minister in three weeks - may launch war bonds to raise more money for defense spending.
Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power
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Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and his likely successor, Andy Burnham, held a meeting on Tuesday that sources described as "frosty," The Guardian reports.
Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain
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Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain

Andy Burnham has twice failed to become Labour leader, but now the way is open for the "King in the North" to become the next Prime Minister in London.
Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn
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Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward
Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation
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Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation

Several British media outlets report that the hard-pressed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be making an announcement about his future in office soon, probably as early as Monday. At the same time, US President Donald Trump claims that Starmer "will resign
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
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