Fitch move is warning against UK budget giveaways - Treasury
LONDON (Reuters) - The decision by credit ratings agency Fitch to put Britain's triple-A rating on a negative outlook is a warning to those calling for deficit-funded giveways in next week's budget,...
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LONDON (Reuters) - The decision by credit ratings agency Fitch to put Britain's triple-A rating on a negative outlook is a warning to those calling for deficit-funded giveways in next week's budget,...
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Fitch warns UK may lose triple-A rating
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings revised down its outlook on Britain's AAA rating to negative on Wednesday, warning the nation could lose its top-notch status in the next couple of years if...
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Police ponder using CS gas against rioters
LONDON (Reuters) - Police are considering whether to use CS gas, water canon or taser stun guns in future to deal with riots on the scale of last summer's disorder, a report into the trouble published...
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Obama hails 'indispensable' US alliance with Britain
A "chuffed to bits" President Barack Obama gushed over British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday, but deepening world crises conspired to darken a warm welcome for a special ally.
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Obama celebrates Cameron's 'strength' over lost son
Barack Obama delivered an emotional tribute to David Cameron's personal strength last night, during a state dinner at the White House.
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Facing down the church: Gay marriage process begins
The consultation widely expected to lead to gay marriage has been initiated by the Home Office, despite protest from religious leaders.
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Obama agrees to talks on UK/US extradition
Britain's concerns with its extradition treaty with the US have won an Anglo-American review of the issue.
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Blow for protesters as European court declares kettling lawful
Police were within their rights to deprive members of the public of access to food, water and toilets during a 2001 protest, the European court of human rights has ruled.
View ArticlePeer urges government to improve safety at level crossings
Level crossings remain the one major risk to railway safety, says Lord Faulkner of Worcester.
View ArticleWhy David Cameron will have to stump up £1,000 to keep Obama’s BBQ gift
It was given with the best intentions, but Barack Obama may have just cost David Cameron £1,000.
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Government, set on gay marriage, opens consultation
LONDON (Reuters) - The government launched a public consultation process on Thursday on its plan to let gay couples marry, giving Christians and others three months to air their strong objections while...
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Cameron meets Goldman Sachs, other CEOs in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday discussed financial regulation and the global economic situation with senior American financiers in New York, including Goldman Sachs boss...
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Canada 'daft' for buying British subs: British MP
Canada was "daft" in purchasing four used submarines with "intrinsic problems" from Britain, a British MP who raised questions about the 1998 sale said Thursday.
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Labour youth jobless plan outlined
Long-term unemployed young people will be guaranteed a job under Labour but face being stripped of benefits if they refuse the offer, Ed Miliband is due to announce.
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Government, set on gay marriage, opens consultation
LONDON (Reuters) - The government launched a public consultation process on Thursday on its plan to let gay couples marry, giving Christians and others three months to air their strong objections while...
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Cameron moots oil reserves release
David Cameron has said it is "worth looking at" releasing global oil reserves in the hope of cutting prices at the pumps for consumers.
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Cameron visits New York's Ground Zero
Prime Minister David Cameron has wrapped up his US visit by paying homage at the Ground Zero memorial in New York and chatting with Big Apple university students.
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Argentina ready for Falklands court battle
Argentina is set to open a new legal front in its 'war of attrition' against the Falkland Islands.
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Labour to 'conquer' youth unemployment
A Labour government in power now would banish long-term unemployment among the young, Ed Miliband will promise later.
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