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Parts of the UK see 1,000 lightning strikes in hour

Parts of the UK, mainly in the South East, were hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms. Some areas reported seeing 1,000 lightning strikes in the space of an hour.…

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BA to offer expert advice in London to help people overcome their fear of flying

British Airways is celebrating its big birthday weekend in August with the first ever Flying with Confidence course at London City Airport. The course, which has run for three decades…

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Microsoft helping to stop British losing millions of pounds a year to phishing attacks

Microsoft is supporting a UK police force in its bid try to stop people losing millions of pounds every year to phishing scams. City of London Police revealed that Brits…

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Photo Story: RAF Typhoons scramble to intercept Russian fighters

A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing RAF crews making a second scramble to intercept a Russian SU-30 Flanker fighter (top) and an Ilyushin IL-76…

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Campaign launched in the UK to tackle stigma of feeling alone

As Loneliness Awareness Week began today in the UK, a new campaign launched by Loneliness Minister Mims Davies is helping to tackle the stigma of loneliness and encourage people to…

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Brexit weighing on future UK economic growth prospects

British companies look set to cut their investment by the most in 10 years in 2019 as the Brexit crisis drags on, weighing on future economic growth prospects, a survey…

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Boris Johnson fails to participate in TV debate as PM contenders struggle to offer solution to Brexit

Boris Johnson, the favorite for the Conservative Party leadership, was nowhere to be seen as his five rivals Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Dominic Raab, Sajid Javid and Rory Stewart took…

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Microsoft joins forces with the Metropolitan Police Service to tackle crime across London

Microsoft is working with the Metropolitan Police Service to help reduce crime in London, making London safer and reducing costs. Microsoft is supporting the Met’s drive to become a data-driven…

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New photo published for Father’s Day of royal baby Archie

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled a new photograph on Instagram of their newborn baby for Father's Day. For the occasion, Kensington Palace also posted a photograph taken last month…

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Royal Navy planning to deploy marines to Gulf

The Telegraph reports that the Royal Navy is drawing up plans to deploy marines to the Persian Gulf to protect British ships after a series of alleged Iranian attacks…

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Prince Harry and his wife gear up for baby Archie’s baptism, Queen not expected to attend

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will have their son, born on May 6, baptised in Windsor next month. The couple have chosen St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle for the…

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On Father’s Day, Liam Gallagher’s daughter Molly opens up on their relationship

Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 21, Liam Gallagher’s daughter has opened up in her first interview about her father with the Sunday Times Magazine. A family interview alongside Lennon and Gene, and Liam…

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Biggest shake up of divorce laws in the UK in 50 years

Divorcing couples will soon no longer have to make allegations about each other’s conduct, after a landmark bill was introduced on the 13th June by Justice Secretary David Gauke.…

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Harsh criticism from Trump directed at London Mayor Khan after three killed in London

The tit-for-tat over Twitter between US President Donald Trump and London mayor Sadiq Khan shows no sign of abating. Trump has now branded Khan a "disaster" and a "national…

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An initiative to raise awareness of neuro-developmental disorders at Heathrow airport

A canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas has appeared at Heathrow, but it has nothing to do with the torrential rain falling across large parts of the UK. The umbrellas…

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Hundreds told to evacuate in UK due to flooding

Nearly 600 homes in Lincolnshire in the UK are being evacuated after a river burst its banks following heavy rain which has battered the UK this week. The…

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British Airways Flight, Bravo Alpha Pappa, Takes Off To Celebrate Father’s Day

To celebrate Father’s Day British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight. The…

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Warning that tanker attacks risk sparking conflict

After the latest incident on Thursday that left two tankers in flames in waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Elizabeth Dickinson, senior analyst with International Crisis Group, warned the…

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Matt Hancock pulls out of Conservative Party leadership race

Matt Hancock, the youngest contender, has quit the contest to become Conservative Party leader and prime minister. The decision was taken a day after coming sixth in the first ballot…

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Tory leadership: Boris Johnson leads with 114 votes

Boris Johnson has secured the highest number of votes in the first ballot to select the Conservative party leader and next prime minister. Three contenders - Mark Harper, Andrea Leadsom…

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First vote today to find sucessor to Theresa May

Conservative MPs will begin the process of choosing their new leader and the next prime minister later today when a first round of voting is held in Parliament. Voting will…

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Amal Clooney addresses British Foreign Office ambassadors on defending journalists

Special Envoy for Media Freedom Amal Clooney this week addressed Foreign Office ambassadors during the FCO’s annual Leadership Week to talk about her work defending journalists across the globe, and…

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The US formally submitted an extradition request for Julian Assange

The United States government has formally submitted an extradition request to the UK for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Assange was evicted on April 11 from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London,…

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Microsoft launches programme to help UK women start their own company

Women in the UK will be given help to start and grow companies as part of a new initiative from Microsoft. The technology business has announced it will expand its…

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Strong support among Ryanair’s British pilots to strike

Reuters reports that Ryanair’s British pilots have signalled strong support for industrial action over pay and conditions in an indicative ballot carried out by the BALPA trade union. According to…

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UK warned rainy days ahead, possibility of a month’s rainfall in a single day

Sky News reports that some parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in a single day, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has issued four yellow…

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British Conservative Party electoral process to replace Theresa May starts today

On Monday the process will begin to replace Theresa May as leader of the ruling Conservative Party. Members of Parliament of the British Conservative Party will on Monday see the…

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Hunt states Merkel willing to consider renegotiating the Brexit divorce deal

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told Sky News that German Chancellor Angela Merkel had indicated the EU would be willing to renegotiate the Brexit divorce deal. Hunt, one of nearly…

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Photo story: Trooping the Colour, the annual official Queen’s birthday parade

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C-R) and members of the Royal Family stand on a balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past during the Trooping the Colour Queen's birthday…

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Court throws out Brexit lying case against Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has won a challenge against a court summons over claims he misled the public during the Brexit campaign. The allegations were over claims the Conservative MP made during…

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Passengers will soon be able to carry liquids and laptops inside hand luggage in Heathrow

Passengers will be able to carry liquids and laptops through security at Heathrow inside their hand luggage after new security scanners are installed. Other airports including Luton are also trialing the…

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May to officially resign as party leader

British Prime Minister Theresa May will today step down as leader of her Conservative Party, formally triggering the race for a successor. May will formally relinquish her leadership in a…

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Labour party denies Brexit party first seat in UK parliament

The Labour party has denied the Brexit party its first parliamentary seat after an election in Peterborough in eastern England. Lisa Forbes won the election with 10,484 votes, defeating Brexit…

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Most EU governments back another Brexit delay

The Times reported that most European Union governments are ready to back another Brexit delay regardless of who becomes the next British prime minister, citing a senior European source. According…

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UPDATED: Macron and May say ‘thank you’ to D-Day veterans… “we owe you our freedom”

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron have joined D-Day veterans in northern France for a second day of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the…

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UPDATED: PhotoStory: The D-Day commemorations

Various heads of State attended the D-Day commemorations in Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II joined US President Donald J. Trump and other World leaders from…

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Crew member injured in explosion on Bond 25 set in Pinewood Studios

A crew member was injured in an explosion at Pinewood Studios in the UK on the set of the new James Bond movie. In the explosion, part of the…

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The Queen to lead commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day

The Queen will lead a host of world leaders to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at a special event on the south coast of England later today. In a…

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HMS Queen Elizabeth step closer to operations with transatlantic training

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the nation’s future flagship, will deploy in late summer for the eastern seaboard of the US, including a port visit in the Washington area where she will…

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UKIP leader resigns after poor European Parliament elections results

UKIP has announced that leader Gerard Batten has resigned. He is standing down after the party lost all its MEPs in the European Elections at the end of May. Batten…

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Photo Story: British Airways resumes flights to Pakistan

An armed Pakistani security official stands guard as passengers from a British Airways flight arrive at Islamabad Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, 03 June 2019. British Airways on 03 June, resumed…

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UPDATED: Trump arrives in the UK

President Donald Trump on Monday arrived in the UK for a state visit that includes the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Before departing, Trump endorsed former Foreign…

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American historian Jared Diamond states Brexit too complicated for referendum

Leading US historian Jared Diamond said Brexit was too complex to be decided by referendum and should have been left in the hands of elected representatives, not voters. The…

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Man knifed to death during Champions League celebrations in Liverpool

A man has died after being stabbed when a fight broke out in the city centre in the early hours of this morning. Merseyside Police confirmed they were called to…

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UK prepares to host veterans and world leaders for unprecedented D-Day commemorations

The UK is preparing to host unprecedented commemorations in Portsmouth this week to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Over 4000 personnel will be involved in D-Day events in the…

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New Harry Potter eBooks to be released soon

In the coming days author JK Rowling is to release four new Harry Potter eBooks offering fans the chance to "delve deeper into the rich history of magic". Rowling's Pottermore…

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New law protecting tenants comes into force in the UK

Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees with most seeing tenancy deposits capped at 5 weeks’ rent, putting hard-earned cash back in their pockets, thanks to a new law…

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Trump urges UK to send Farage to negotiate Brexit

After he backed Boris Johnson as the next British prime minister, US President Donald Trump said the UK should send Nigel Farage to Brussels to conduct Brexit talks with…

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UK intercepts 74 persons crossing English Channel

British authorities intercepted eight vessels carrying some 74 migrants, including minors, across the English Channel on Saturday. French authorities reportedly caught two additional boats. Coastguard officials said the boats were…

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Bomb found underneath police officer’s car in Belfast

A bomb was found underneath a police officer's car in Belfast in Northern Ireland. Police said that said the bomb was "clearly intended to kill the police officer", adding…

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Over 750.000 applications for settled status from EU nationals in the UK

The British Government revealed that it has received over 750,000 applications for permanent residence from EU nationals wishing to stay on in the United Kingdom after Brexit. Polish citizens are…

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UK on verge of revolution to make parking easier

The age of the payment parking machine in the United Kingdom could be coming to an end, as new national parking data standards were revealed today . By introducing the…

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Philip Hammond warns no-deal Brexit risks future of UK

Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond has warned candidates hoping to replace Prime Minister Theresa May that a no-deal Brexit would undermine the country’s economy and threaten the unity of the…

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Child airlifted to hospital after reports of a serious incident at a theme park in the UK

In the UK, a child has been airlifted to hospital after reports of a serious incident at Lightwater Valley theme park in North Yorkshire. Yorkshire Air Ambulance said a child…

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Corbyn says general election or a second referendum is only way out of the Brexit crisis

Jeremy Corbyn has said that a general election or a second referendum is now the "only way out" of the Brexit crisis. The Labour leader has been facing growing pressure…

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Italy’s Lega close to deal with UK’s Farage in the European Parliament

Italian Lega MEP Marco Zanni said that the Italian party is close to reaching an agreement with Nigel Farage's Brexit party for an alliance at the European level. Zanni said…

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House of Commons Speaker Bercow pledges to stay on

John Bercow, the speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, plans to stay on despite previous expectations he was about to leave. The speaker told the Guardian it was not “sensible…

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