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MI5, FBI chiefs warn over Chinese spies in rare joint address

The heads of MI5 and the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Wednesday about China's commercial espionage thrust in the West, in a rare joint address...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 05:55


REPEAT: UK PM Johnson sacks Gove, vows to stay in No 10 despite revolt

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson dramatically sacked Cabinet rival Michael Gove and rejected calls to quit as support for his leadership collapsed at Westminster.

The...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 21:51


UK PM Johnson sacks Gove, vows to stay in No 10 despite Cabinet revolt

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson dramatically sacked Cabinet rival Michael Gove and rejected calls to quit as support for his leadership collapsed at Westminster.

The...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 21:43


UPDATE: UK PM Johnson vows to remain despite Cabinet calls to quit

A defiant UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from Cabinet colleagues to quit. after support for his leadership collapsed at Westminster.

The prime...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 20:32


TOP NEWS: Ministers tell UK PM Johnson his position is untenable

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told by Cabinet ministers that he should resign, after support for his leadership collapsed at Westminster.

The prime...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 20:16


TOP NEWS: UK PM Johnson rules out snap election as resignations mount

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected calls by the Labour opposition to call a snap general election, after more than two dozen ministers...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 15:37


Bigger rate hikes may be on the way as BoE gets tough on inflation

Interest rate-setters have signalled that bigger hikes may be on the cards as the Bank of England looks to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to stop...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 13:26


UPDATE: Embattled UK PM Johnson remains defiant as support slips away

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he will not leave No 10 despite a mounting revolt against his leadership.

Ministers and aides have continued...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 12:17


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: UK PM Boris Johnson's future hangs in balance

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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COMPANIES

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Online retail behemoth Amazon.com is set to be watched more closely by...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 11:22


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector slows in June as housing orders fall

Construction activity in the UK slowed in June, but managed to remain in growth territory, as firms battled decreasing new orders.

The headline seasonally...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 09:46


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