UK Government
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U.K. delays ban on new gas, diesel cars as Sunak waters down climate goalsRishi Sunak said he remained committed to the legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but said Britain could afford to make slower progress in getting there.WorldSep 19, 2023
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U.K. reverses tax cut for wealthy after market turmoilFinance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said the decision to scrap the top rate tax cut had been taken with "some humility and contrition."WorldOct 3, 2022
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Bank of England warns of more interest rate hikes as pound hits record lowThe United Kingdom's pound sterling hit a record low compared with the U.S. dollar in trading on Monday as the new government announced major tax cuts.EconomySep 26, 2022
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U.K.’s Johnson has ‘learned a lesson’ but won’t resign over COVID-19 lockdown partiesBoris Johnson has faced repeated calls to resign from opposition politicians and some in his own party over the alcohol-fueled gatherings during COVID-19.WorldMay 25, 2022
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Online petition gains traction as U.K. government faces pressure to ban conversion therapyA ban on conversion therapy has been discussed for years, Crystal Goomansingh reports. But by 2020, no concrete action has been taken.Jul 23, 2020
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Britain hunting for source of leaked memo calling Trump White House ‘dysfunctional’The British government was hunting Monday for the source of a leak of diplomatic cables from Britain's ambassador in Washington that branded President Donald Trump's administration "dysfunctional'' and "inept.''PoliticsJul 8, 2019
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Prince Charles’ secret letters now public after long court battlePrince Charles' secret letters to government officials are set to be released to the public after a long court battle.WorldMay 13, 2015
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Scotland’s foreign minister says independence will happenWhen asked whether Scotland might still achieve independence someday its foreign minister sounds optimistic, adamant, and a little like Rene Levesque.WorldSep 20, 2014
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