U.K.
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In 1965, during the heat of the Cold War, the U.K. declared the Chagos the British Indian Ocean Territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Its companies have been exporting aggressively to the U.K. and Europe, creating stiff competition and placing margins under pressure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Earlier this year, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research warned that U.K. economy would be smaller, its debts larger and taxes higher within 15 years if immigration were to end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Meanwhile, its exports to the E.U. jumped 11% and to the U.K. by 24%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
In late 1942, some officers had talked about recruiting her and her team to work with the U.K. on “outstanding problems”—which perhaps included Enigma.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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