Government's reform agenda unveiled in Queen's speech
The Queen unveils plans by Prime Minister David Cameron to overhaul prisons and help the poor under a social reform agenda he hopes to press after the European Union referendum.
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WASHINGTON U.S. Federal Reserve officials said it would be appropriate to raise interest rates in June if economic data points to stronger second-quarter growth as well as firming inflation and employment, according to minutes from their policy meeting last month.
Exclusive - UK banks ordered to review cyber security after SWIFT heist
LONDON The Bank of England ordered UK banks to detail steps taken to secure computers connected to the SWIFT bank messaging network about two months after a still-unidentified group used the system to steal $81 million (£56 million) from Bank Bangladesh, according to three people familiar with the effort.
Democrats chide Sanders after Nevada mutiny
WASHINGTON Infighting dogged the Democrats on Wednesday as Bernie Sanders' campaign accused party leaders of bias against him and many Democrats urged Sanders to keep his supporters in check.
Canny Sevilla retain iron grip on Europa League trophy
BASEL, Switzerland Sevilla conjured up a dazzling comeback to clinch a record third successive Europa League title on Wednesday, flooring Liverpool with a 3-1 victory that showed why the Spanish side have become masters of Europe's second-tier competition.
English doctors' union and government agree deal to end dispute
LONDON The union representing England's doctors and the government said on Wednesday they had agreed a deal to end a long-running standoff which led to their first all-out strike in the nearly 70-year history of the state-run National Health Service (NHS).
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UK plans new insurance laws to help driverless cars onto the road
LONDON Britain announced plans on Wednesday for new motor insurance laws designed to encourage investment in driverless cars, as the government looks to capture a leading role in the nascent industry.
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