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It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide

IMF raises UK outlook but warns political turmoil could hurt growth

IMF raises UK outlook but warns political turmoil could hurt growth

By David Milliken LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for Britain's economy this year on Monday but warned that further "domestic uncertainty", at a time when political instability is engulfing the government, could hit spending and investment.

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK's Starmer

Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK's Starmer

LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Former health minister Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

By Yann Tessier and Marissa Davison LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians.

London police out in force dealing with rival rallies and a soccer final

London police out in force dealing with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition

London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final

London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final

Police in London are gearing up as tens of thousands descend on the U.K. capital for two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition at Wembley Stadium

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Break U.K. Chart Record with 'Rein Me In'

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Break U.K. Chart Record with 'Rein Me In'

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Break U.K. Chart Record with 'Rein Me In'

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest

Three Points for Manchester United in the final match at Old Trafford this season. Assist Record Of course, the team comes first, and Bruno Fernandes has reiterated that, but there’s no doubt that United fans will be very pleased for him if he achieves the Premier League assists record in a single season in the […]