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The repeated stikes by rail staff have been mirrored across the public and private sectors in Britain

UK's RMT Union Members Accept Pay Deal To End Long-running Rail Strikes

The RMT rail union on Thursday said its members have voted in favour of a pay deal to end more than a year of walkouts on the UK's strike-plagued rail network.

Falling Inflation Gives Equities A Boost

Data showing lower inflation in the United States and Europe lifted stocks Thursday, with the dollar advancing as traders bet on faster ECB interest rate cuts following the surprisingly big drop in European prices.

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The speech is Rishi Sunak's first as prime minister since taking over in October last year

Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub To The Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?

Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.

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Nottingham City Council Issues Notice Signalling Financial Distress
Nottingham City Council issued a Section 114 notice, revealing that the chief financial officer was unable to produce a balanced budget for the current year.
Zelensky Visits Front As Kyiv Says Six Killed In Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday visited frontline command posts in eastern and southern Ukraine, as local officials reported six killed in a spate of Russian air, rocket and artillery attacks.
Russia Bans 'International LGBT Movement' For 'Extremism'
Russia on Thursday banned the "international LGBT movement," claiming it was an extremist group in a move that cements a long crackdown on the community as the Kremlin pushes ultra-conservative social values.
Football May Be Set For A Major Shake-Up With Possible Sin Bin Rule On The Way
The potential addition of a sin bin in professional football would be in place to punish players for aiming dissent at referees and making tactical fouls.
UK Becomes The First Country To Sign An Online Fraud Charter With Tech Companies
The UK government has signed an Online Fraud Charter with 11 tech companies to tackle online frauds including fake dating profiles and peer-to-peer marketplaces in social media platforms

Microsoft's BIGGEST Cheating Controversy

Microsoft has recently implemented a policy that blocks the use of unauthorized third-party accessories with its Xbox consoles. Users have reported receiving...