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Rishi Sunak Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Advisor
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Rishi Sunak Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Advisor

The former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who resigned last year, returns to the American investment bank Goldman Sachs, reports Financial Times.
Sunak Aides Face Charges Over Election Day Betting Scandal
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Sunak Aides Face Charges Over Election Day Betting Scandal

Rishi Sunak unexpectedly announced an election in July last year. But it was no news to several of the then British Prime Minister's employees who are now being prosecuted for having made money on the announcement at betting companies
Starmer accelerates defense investment
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Starmer accelerates defense investment

The UK's defence expenditure was intended to increase to 2. 5 per cent of GDP by 2030
Mass arrests of migrants in the UK
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Mass arrests of migrants in the UK

Closer to British law on active euthanasia
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Closer to British law on active euthanasia

The British parliament has voted for a first step towards legalizing active euthanasia in England and Wales. However, the road is still long to a final yes
She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how
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She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

Kemi Badenoch is the first black woman to lead the British Conservative Tory Party. She has made herself known as "anti-woke" and is critical of identity politics
She becomes the new leader of the Tories
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She becomes the new leader of the Tories

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the conservative Tory party in the United Kingdom. She belongs to the right-wing faction within the party and becomes the party's sixth leader in just a few years
Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released
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Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released

There is a severe shortage of space in prisons in the United Kingdom. Therefore, 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales will be released prematurely on Tuesday, which has sparked criticism
The breed banned abroad is increasing in Sweden
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The breed banned abroad is increasing in Sweden

The breed American Bully XL has been banned abroad after several attacks. In Sweden, the breed's popularity is increasing - but also the number of dogs that need to be rehomed
Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing
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Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

Around 40 different reforms were promised when King Charles read out the new British Labour government's declaration of government.
Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones
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Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, hints that Ukraine can use long-distance drones from the United Kingdom to strike military targets in Russia during the war.
Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda
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Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Keir Starmer scraps the previous government's far-reaching plans to send people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. The Rwanda project was dead and buried even before it began, he says to reporters at his first press conference as the UK's new Prime Minister
After Election Debacle: They Can Take Over the Tories
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After Election Debacle: They Can Take Over the Tories

Rishi Sunak steps down as Tories leader after the party's catastrophic election. Who can take his place? In British media, wild speculation is already underway
The Britons' new leader – strict and with a low profile
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The Britons' new leader – strict and with a low profile

Tough and maybe a bit dull – but also a ruthless negotiator who doesn't back down from tough challenges. The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been given the ungrateful task of leading the country out of a severe economic crisis
Truss loses her seat in parliament
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Truss loses her seat in parliament

The former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses her seat as a Member of Parliament, a position she has held for 14 years, after Friday's British parliamentary election. The Conservatives make a historic low election and a record number of ministers are ousted from parliament
Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability
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Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Labour's landslide victory in the British election can provide more stability in domestic politics, assesses political scientist Nicholas Aylott.
After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank
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After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Brexit agreement, party atmosphere, and tax relief. But also pandemic, partygate, and record-high taxes
Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister
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Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

Great Britain is heading for a shift in power after 14 years of conservative rule. Labour is achieving a landslide victory and party leader Keir Starmer is now elected as Prime Minister
The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory
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The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

Millions of Brits are voting today on who will sit in the country's parliament. Labour leader Keir Starmer – who is tipped to become Britain's next prime minister – arrived at the polling station in London just before lunch
Scandals can topple Sunak in the election
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Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

After partygate, mass resignations and then a gaming scandal: The UK's ruling Tory party appears to be heading towards a historic election defeat.
Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls
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Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

The British politics has in recent years been marked by open conflicts and turbulence. At the same time, many Brits have struggled to make ends meet
Farage expels three candidates ahead of the election
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Farage expels three candidates ahead of the election

The right-wing populist British Reform Party has withdrawn its support for three people who were candidates in the upcoming election. The reason is that they have made themselves guilty of offensive comments, reports British media
Hidden Camera Exposes Racism in Farage Campaign
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Hidden Camera Exposes Racism in Farage Campaign

Racist and homophobic statements have been caught on film during a campaign meeting for the right-wing populist British Reform Party. Leader Nigel Farage says he is "appalled"
British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote
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British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

The Conservative Party in the UK is withdrawing its support for two candidates. Both are being investigated for having placed bets on the date of the British election
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