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Cameron on U.S. trip to learn Boston lessons, discuss Syria

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

By Andrew Osborn WASHINGTON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Boston on Monday to learn more about the bombings there after a meeting with President Barack Obama aimed at helping broker a Syrian peace deal and spurring talks on an EU-U.S. trade pact Continue reading →

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U.S., Russia seek new Syria peace talks; rebels skeptical

Posted on May 9, 2013 by sysadmin

By Arshad Mohammed and Erika Solomon MOSCOW/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russia and the United States agreed to seek new peace talks with both sides to end Syria's civil war, but opposition leaders were skeptical on Wednesday of an initiative they fear might let President Bashar al-Assad hang on to power. Mindful the conflict may be far from over, Britain has urged fellow European Union states to lift an arms embargo, arguing it would strengthen those rebel groups favored by Western powers. .. Continue reading →

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Temperature Soars For Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on May 6, 2013 by sysadmin

Forecasters predict sunny skies across Britain, with high temperatures set to beat some popular destinations in France and Italy. Continue reading →

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Accountants: ‘Gamekeepers Turned Poachers’

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

MPs accuse Britain’s ‘big four’ accountancy firms of using “insider knowledge” to help wealthy clients avoid tax. Continue reading →

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GDP Figures: Triple-Dip Recession Feared

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

With GDP figures set to be released today, the spectre of a third successive downturn looms for Britain’s economy. Continue reading →

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Glencore Sold Goods to Iran

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

One of Britain’s biggest companies has made millions of pounds selling goods to Iran, including to a state-owned firm that supplies the regime’s nuclear program, U.K. Continue reading →

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Weather: Temp To Hit 20C As Spring Comes

Posted on April 10, 2013 by sysadmin

It will reach up to 20C in parts of Britain next week as the chilly winter finally gives way to warmer temperatures. Continue reading →

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Britain’s Cameron to meet EU leaders to push reform plan

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron hopes to overcome opposition to his plan to claw back power from Brussels when he meets the leaders of Germany, France and Spain this week for talks on Britain's future in the European Union. Cameron infuriated European allies in January when he said he would try to renegotiate terms of Britain's EU membership and ask voters in a referendum if they wanted to stay in the bloc. France and Germany accused him of treating the EU like an “a la carte menu” from which he could pick powers. Continue reading →

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Childcare ‘Expensive But Worth It’, Say Parents

Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin

The standard of childcare in Britain is rated highly despite being expensive, new research has shown. Continue reading →

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