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Harry describes “terrifying” meeting with his father and brother

Royal couple say their refusal to accept press attacks they blame for Meghan’s miscarriage, and their “stealing the limelight,” prompted…

Boris Becker released from British prison and will be deported: U.K. media

The German tennis legend was sentenced to 30 months in April but was freed early. He’s denied hiding some $3.1…

Bank of England raises interest rates to 3.5%

The Bank of England has delivered its ninth consecutive interest rate rise, taking the cost of borrowing to 3.5 per…

Britons save £3m by using power-hungry appliances at quieter times

Britons have saved almost £3m by using tumble dryers and other power-hungry devices at quieter times, under a scheme that…

Showdown talks over rail strikes planned as country comes to a standstill

Union leaders, the rail minister and industry chiefs are scheduled for showdown talks on Thursday after industrial action on the…

Touts jailed for fraud over ticket reselling ordered to pay £6.2m

Two ticket touts who were jailed for fraud related to large-scale ticket reselling have been ordered to pay £6.2m in…

Single-use plastic items to be banned in England

Single-use plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups are reportedly to be banned in England by the UK government…

UK shoppers and workers kept home by rail strikes and cold snap

Train strikes, a cold snap and snowy conditions have kept workers and shoppers from city centres this week, emptying out…

“Lalo” Rodríguez, Puerto Rican salsa singer, dies at 64

Several prominent figures from the Puerto Rican community and the salsa music world honored the late Rodríguez with tributes on…

James Stunt cleared of forgery but faces money-laundering retrial

James Stunt, the socialite and former son-in-law of Bernie Ecclestone, faces a retrial over his alleged role in a £260…

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