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Britain exited recession with stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, official data showed Friday, in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of this year's election. Sunak, whose governing Conservatives are trailing the main opposition Labour Party ahead of a general election, has made economic growth one of his top priorities ..read more

Prince Harry, supported by maternal family at St Paul's Cathedral, attends as Meghan and children stay in California. Earl Spencer, Lady Jane Fellowes present. King Charles hosts garden party, no formal Harry-King meeting amid tensions ..read more

Responding to mounting public pressure to abolish its long-standing men-only policy, London's prestigious private members' Garrick Club has, after a historic vote, decided to admit women as members. This move marks a significant departure from tradition since its inception in 1831, allowing women who meet the Garrick's admissions criteria to become part of the elite circles of the British establishment ..read more

Blackstone, a US private equity firm, secured victory on Thursday in a takeover contest for the struggling UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund. This came after the American group Concord decided against enhancing its bid. Concord, a competitor of Hipgnosis, stated in a release that it would not increase its $1.5 billion offer following Blackstone's agreement on a $1.6 billion offer ..read more

In a stunning move just ahead of weekly prime minister's questions, Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor of the House of Commons to join the ranks of Keir Starmer's Labour Party, which appears headed for power after 14 years. "We need to move on from the broken promises of Rishi Sunak's tired and chaotic govt," said Elphicke ..read more

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Prince Harry made a notable appearance in his native Britain on Wednesday, attending a service of thanksgiving at London's St Paul's Cathedral to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. His solitary presence at the event drew considerable focus, shedding light on the strained dynamics within his family ..read more

In a bold initiative aimed at bolstering energy security and diminishing European reliance on Russian energy exports, Britain is poised to establish the continent's inaugural advanced nuclear fuel production facility. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the project, branding it a strategic maneuver to loosen Vladimir Putin's grip on Europe's energy market ..read more

Social media platforms may face fines of up to $22.5 million if they do not act to prevent their algorithms from guiding children to harmful content, according to the UK communications regulator Ofcom on Wednesday. A new law in Britain regarding online safety has introduced additional legal obligations for platforms to safeguard children. Ofcom has released a preliminary code of conduct outlining the requirements they must fulfill ..read more