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ENGLAND

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BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2022
Bank of England makes historic rate hike despite 'very challenging' outlook
The Bank of England forecasts inflation will hit a 40-year high of around 11% during the current quarter.
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 3, 2022
England's Harry Kane on precipice of history — and more — as World Cup approaches
With 18 months left on his contract at Tottenham, Kane's career is at a crossroads.
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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 2, 2022
Gareth Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar
England's FA has backed calls from human rights groups for compensation for families of migrant workers who died during World Cup construction projects.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Oct 21, 2022
England have 'target on their backs' at FIFA Women's World Cup
The draw for the 2023 finals takes place in Auckland on Saturday with holders the United States and England as the favorites.
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Rugby
Oct 6, 2022
England favored to lift trophy as women's Rugby World Cup prepares for record-breaking start
Two-time world champion England is on a 25-match winning streak and has not lost since 2019, when it was beaten by New Zealand's Black Ferns.
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WORLD
Sep 30, 2022
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss rejects criticism of financial policy after market rout
The recently appointed leader broke her silence Thursday after nearly a week of financial market chaos triggered by her government's push for huge tax cuts.
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BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2022
The U.K.’s fast-paced crisis of financial confidence was years in the making
Friday's mini-budget has become a flash point for not just investors' short-term concerns, but has given sharp focus to their long-held fears about the country.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 11, 2022
Anthem nerves a worry for rising England star Ollie Robinson
Before play in the third test against South Africa finally started on the scheduled third day of five, England paid its respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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SOCCER
Aug 23, 2022
England's top scorer Ellen White retires on high after Euros triumph
The three-time England womens' player of the year will hang up her boots having scored 52 goals in 113 appearances since her 2010 debut.
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SOCCER
Aug 4, 2022
England's players urge next prime minister to support girls' access to soccer
England's Euro 2022 winning team on Wednesday urged the two candidates vying to become the UK's next prime minister to ensure that all girls have access to the sport at school.
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SOCCER
Aug 2, 2022
England keen to speak with coach Sarina Wiegman on extending deal
Wiegman became the first manager to claim the Euros with two nations, having led her native Netherlands to the title in 2017, prompting calls for an extension to her four-year contract.
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SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England coach says Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph changed society
'I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England.'
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SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England beats Germany in Euro 2022 final to capture first major title
Chole Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner in the second period of extra time to give her side the win.
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SOCCER
Jul 27, 2022
England thrashes Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final
After semifinal heartache in the last three major tournaments, the Lionesses roared to the delight of the home crowd of 29,000 at Bramall Lane to set up a clash against Germany or France.
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SOCCER
Jul 12, 2022
England women set Euro record in eight-goal rout of Norway
No team, either male or female, had ever scored eight at a European Championship until England's incredible goal-spree against the overwhelmed Norwegians in Brighton.
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SOCCER
Jun 5, 2022
Gareth Southgate defiant after Hungary fans boo taking the knee
The fixture was supposed to be behind closed doors after Hungary was disciplined by both FIFA and UEFA for repeated racist fan behavior, but chaperoned children were allowed to attend.
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TENNIS
May 17, 2022
British LTA events to go ahead without Russian and Belarusian players
Tennis tournaments hosted in Great Britain in the run-up to Wimbledon will go ahead as scheduled with full ranking points on offer despite a ban on Russian and Belarusian players, men's tennis governing body ATP said on Monday.
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TENNIS
Apr 27, 2022
Wimbledon defends ban on Russian and Belarusian players as only option
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men's and women's tours.
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TENNIS
Apr 6, 2022
Wimbledon to decide on fate of Russian and Belarusian players
Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed to compete on the regular ATP and WTA Tours, but not under the name or flag of their countries following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 14, 2022
World’s central banks set policy for economies shaken by the war
Global central banks this week will offer the biggest collective assessment of a changed world since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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