UK economy not out of woods despite tax U-turn
Britain's debt-fuelled economy remains threatened by recession and the pound mired by trouble despite the government of new Prime Minister Liz Truss performing a swift tax U-turn.
'Ulysses' European tour seeks modern touch for Joyce's epic novel
A festival dedicated to James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" is touring 18 European cities, with artists and writers linking the work to contemporary issues such as immigration.
Euro zone's negative-yielding debt pile has almost disappeared
The pile of negative-yielding euro zone government bonds is close to disappearing, Tradeweb showed on Monday, the latest sign that bond yields are firmly on an upward trajectory as major central banks ramp up rate hikes to contain inflation.
UK mustn't spook investors with energy reforms, SSE says
Britain must be careful not to spook investors with its energy reforms so it can continue attracting funds for its transition to a cleaner future, the CEO of renewables and networks company SSE said on Monday.
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Labour MP Rupa Huq apologises for calling Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black
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Cambridge University gained 'significant benefits' from slave trade: Study
The latest research by the University of Cambridge has found that the institution received "significant benefits" from the transatlantic slave trade.
UK records 17% rise in Covid-19 cases in just seven days
Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations in the UK have reported a 17% increase in the past seven days.
Thief steals car with 2-year-old and a cat still inside
In a bizarre incident reported from Durham, UK, a thief drove away in a stolen car with a 2-year-old girl still strapped in the back seat.
Inside the luxurious lifestyle of Queen's beloved corgis
The Queen's love for dogs, particularly corgis, was well known. She had adopted more than 30 in her life.
Adventurer Ross Edgley attempts longest non-stop swim in Scotland's Loch Ness
Ross Edgley, a 36-year-old extreme adventurer from Lincolnshire, UK, is all set to attempt the world's longest non-stop swim in Loch Ness.
Year 2020 stunted social development of young adults: study
A new study has claimed that 2020 has been so traumatic for the younger population that it has stunted their social development.
Tory MP calls for national 'Elizabeth Day' bank holiday
A senior Tory MP has called for a bank holiday to be named "Elizabeth Day" as a sign of respect for the Queen.
Two women sexually assaulted in queue to see queen's coffin.
A 19-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting two women while they were in the queue to attend the Queen's lying-in-state on Wednesday.
Twitter user who correctly predicted Queen's death warns King Charles
An anonymous Twitter user who correctly predicted the date of Queen Elizabeth II's death also made predictions about the date of King Charles's death.
Things you won't be able to do during national mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II
Britons are mourning their beloved queen who passed away at the age of 96 last Thursday.
Man pleads guilty to stabbing four members of a family to death
A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of four members of the same family in Bermondsey, south London, in April.
New Zealand says no republic plan after Queen's death
New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made it clear that she will not try to make the country.
Thousands sign petition calling for abolition of Prince of Wales title
The naming of Prince William as the new Prince of Wales by King Charles III has not gone down well with thousands of Welsh citizens.
Protesters arrested at King Charles proclamations in Edinburgh, Oxford
A woman was arrested by Scotland Police for holding an anti-monarchy placard as a sign of protest.
Euro leaps parity on ECB, world stocks hit one-week high
The euro rose back above parity to a two-week high against the dollar on Friday following a large rate hike and hawkish comments from the European Central Bank, while a weaker dollar helped world stocks rise to a one-week high.
'She was extraordinary,' says New Zealand PM Ardern as the world mourns the Queen
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the death of Queen Elizabeth as the end of a chapter in history, as leaders across the Pacific mourned the death of the 96-year-old monarch.
Queen Elizabeth's reign: Golden age, or last embers of a bygone era?
Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, broke record after record as monarch, becoming an enduring symbol of the country over which she reigned for 70 years even as it changed beyond recognition, losing its empire and undergoing social upheaval.
France, Germany pledge unity to support economy against inflation
France and Germany pledged on Friday to act together to protect households and companies from soaring energy prices, while also using fiscal policy to fight record high inflation.
An outspoken prince, King Charles may have to bite his tongue
Throughout his long wait to ascend the throne, King Charles stood out for his outspoken views on everything from climate change to architecture.
With Queen Elizabeth's death, Republicans sense their chance
During Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she enjoyed meant that the movement to do away with the monarchy struggled to make a lasting impression.
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