Rishi Sunak

Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak delivers a speech during his final rally at Romsey Rugby Football Club, in Romsey, Hampshire, July 3, 2024 as part of a campaign event in the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Photo by Claudia Greco / POOL / AFP)

London stocks climb as Britons head to polls

London’s stock market and the pound advanced versus the dollar Thursday as Britons voted in a general election expected to be won by the centre-left and main opposition Labour party. Eurozone stocks
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Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak reacts during a visit to Denby Pottery Factory, on June 27, 2024 in Ripley, north England, as part of a Conservative campaign event in the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

UK economic recovery improves as election looms

The UK economy’s recovery from recession was stronger than previously thought in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, partly lifting embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before next week’s election. Gross domestic
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UK to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas

The UK government has announced it plans to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and extend the visa programme for five more years, until 2029. The decision follows Prime
1 month ago
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