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Why is Britain so sick right now?

Why is Britain so sick right now?

Nick TriggleHealth correspondent iStock/Getty Images Are you ill? If not, you probably know someone who is – or at the very least someone who has just recovered. Coughs and colds, it seems, are rampant at the moment. And, if the anecdotes of people I know are anything to go by, the bug going round seems to be a particularly nasty …

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Estonia’s opioid crisis is heading for Britain

Estonia’s opioid crisis is heading for Britain

Four or five times a day, in a quiet suburb of Tallinn, Rasmus mixes a powder with water, carefully fills his syringe with it, and scours his body for a vein. The substance comes in various colours depending on the batch, and he often has to add ascorbic acid to the mix to make sure it combines well with the …

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How will £150 billion investment benefit Britain?

How will £150 billion investment benefit Britain?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to America’s so-called “special relationship” with the U.K. this week helped fuel a record $200 billion package of investments into Britain. Trump’s historic two-day state visit to the country ended Thursday, after the president enjoyed a banquet at Windsor Castle with the royal family and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside business leaders. On …

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OFTHE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELANDREGARDING THE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OFTHE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELANDREGARDING THE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL

The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”), Expressing mutual interest in science and technology capabilities and standards to usher in the next Golden Age of Innovation to fortify freedom and prosperity for generations to come; Affirming the common desire to …

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America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed. – The Washington Post

America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed.  The Washington Post The first lady and the princess: Two high-profile but private women prepare to meet on the world stage  CNN Chris Mason: Trump visit puts focus on pageantry after PM’s tough fortnight  BBC Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor  The Guardian …

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Donald Trump is unpopular in Britain. Trumpism is thriving – The Economist

Donald Trump is unpopular in Britain. Trumpism is thriving  The Economist Trump’s state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning  BBC What to Know About President Trump’s Second State Visit to the U.K.  The New York Times King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit  AP News Trump state visit: The royals will …

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Britain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump's visit – Reuters

Britain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump’s visit  Reuters ‘Historic’ nuclear deal to create 2,500 jobs  BBC U.S., U.K. aim to usher in “golden age of nuclear” in series of deals  Axios UK and US firms announce deals in new ‘golden age’ of nuclear power ahead of Trump visit  Sky News US-UK Nuclear Pact to Precede Tech, Whisky Deals on Trump …

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Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain

Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) is an unwelcome consequence of a joyful pursuit. Skin-to-skin contact during sex allows the virus to spread, which can lead to genital warts and cancers of the reproductive system. In Britain HPV causes about 3,500 cases of cervical cancer each year and 900 deaths. A vaccination programme that inoculates against the virus—once a runaway success—is floundering. Source …

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Tesla sales in Britain, Germany plunge as China’s BYD soars

Tesla sales in Britain, Germany plunge as China’s BYD soars

Tesla vehicles are parked outside of a dealership on July 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla‘s new car sales plummeted in both Britain and Germany in July, according to industry data published Tuesday, extending a protracted European downturn for the U.S. electric automaker. Data published by the U.K.’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) …

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