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Now playing Next United Kingdom Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm. 24/06/2024
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Now playing Next Climate Britain’s sewage pollution crisis has become an election issue Politicians are capitalising on the sewage pollution crisis with promises ahead of the general election. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK retail sales boosted by better weather after April's heavy showers Britain's changeable weather made a huge difference for shop sales in May as consumers ventured out again with the appearance of blue skies and a more hopeful meteorological outlook. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked? Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film... 21/06/2024
Now playing Next World News British PM Sunak responds to election date betting accusations The scandal surfaced after reports on Wednesday that one of Sunak's police bodyguards had been arrested for allegedly betting on the election date before it was announced. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election. 21/06/2024