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Boris Johnson vows to take Britain out of the EU on Oct 31 if he becomes Prime Minister

The Daily Telegraph reports that Boris Johnson has vowed to take Britain out of the EU on October 31 “deal or no deal” if he becomes Prime Minister as his…

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Majority of Britons want a general election when new PM is in place

A Sky Data poll shows that some 65% of the public think the UK is in crisis following Theresa May's resignation and a majority want an immediate general election…

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The race to become the next British Conservative Party leader has begun

The race to replace Theresa May's has begun after her announcement on Friday that she will step down on the 7th of June. The contest will not only result…

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Theresa May to resign on 7th June

After three years of internal party disputes and unable to stem the tide of criticism over her unpopular Brexit bill, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced details of her resignation.…

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MMR vaccination call in the UK following high numbers of measles cases

Public Health England (PHE) is calling for all parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) when the vaccine is offered, or for them to take…

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European Elections: Farage’s party on course to come first in UK, Dutch Labor Party unexpected winner in the Netherlands

As the UK and the Netherlands voted in the European Parliament elections on Thursday, exit polls gave the first indication of how the vote went. The Brexit Party of Nigel…

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Anger as EU citizens denied a vote in UK and the Netherlands, Voting start in Czech Republic and Ireland

As the European Parliament elections closed Thursday in the UK and the Netherlands, hundreds of EU citizens trying to cast their vote in the two countries complained being turned…

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May forced to shelve Brexit vote as crisis deepens

The political crisis in the UK shows no sign of abating as Theresa May was forced to shelve the publication of – and vote on – her Brexit bill.…

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UPDATED: Foreign Secretary insists May’s resignation not imminent

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said that he expects Theresa May to still be Prime Minister during US President Trump's visit in June. When asked whether he expects May…

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The European Parliament Elections: Voting gets underway in the UK and the Netherlands

Voting has opened in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for the European Parliament elections. The first two countries to vote in a process that ends on Sunday. Seventy-three members,…

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UK embraces AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise healthcare by allowing doctors to spend much more time with their patients, according to a leading health and technology expert at Microsoft. Dr Kenji Takeda,…

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EE to become UK’s first mobile operator to start 5G services

Britain's biggest mobile operator EE is going to be the first company to launch 5G services in the country, beginning in six cities, including London. At a press event…

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British holidaymakers hit as pound slides

The pound has fallen to its lowest level for five months just as many British holidaymakers start to get ready to head off for the late-May half-term break. Sterling had…

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Child poverty becoming ‘new normal’ in parts of Great Britain

A new study has revealed that child poverty is becoming 'normal' in parts of Great Britain. According to the research by End Child Poverty, who are the UK's…

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Theresa May’s latest Brexit offer likely to fail

Plans for a vote on a second referendum and promises about replacing the backstop fail to win over politicians on all sides. Theresa May has launched a last-ditch bid…

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UK security services foiled 19 major terror attacks over past two years

Home Secretary Sajid Javid revealed in a speech Monday that the the tempo of terror activity is increasing. He said that in the past two years they have foiled…

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Sweden files request for Assange’s arrest over rape allegation

The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday filed a request for his arrest. The warrant, if granted, would be the…

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Photo Story: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Handout photos made available by Kensington Palace and taken by Matt Porteous show Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with their children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte…

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British Government expands use of ePassport gates to 7 more countries

From Monday 20 May, visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK…

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EU will not renegotiate withdrawal agreement with May’s successor

Ireland's deputy prime minister has warned the European Union will not renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal agreement, regardless of who succeeds Theresa May as prime minister. Simon Coveney also he was…

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Manchester Airport cancels some flights due to fuel supply problems

Almost 70 flights to and from Manchester Airport have been cancelled due to fuel supply problems. An airport spokesman said there were a total of 69 cancellations. Thirty-seven of the…

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Pressure on airlines to scrap charges for name changes on tickets

Airlines could soon be ordered to end charges for changing the name on a ticket. The British Civil Aviation Authority is urging carriers to make their terms and conditions more…

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Photo Story: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

An exhibitor adjusts a display of lilies ahead of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, Britain, 19 May 2019. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a garden show…

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On this day, May 19, 2018: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married, becoming Duke and Duchess of Sussex

A year ago today, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married, becoming Duke and Duchess of Sussex The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today, as…

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Warning Brexit no-deal preparations must be sped up

Stephen Barclay, the Brexit secretary has warned Preparations for a no-deal Brexit should be brought forward "at pace" if MPs do not back the prime minister's deal. In comments to…

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Brexit talks with Labour collapse

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced that crisis talks to broker a Brexit deal with the government have collapsed. The talks were convened six weeks ago, after Prime…

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Boris Johnson to contest Tory leadership

Sky News reports that Boris Johnson announced that he will run to be leader of the Conservative Party. In a conference in Manchester, the former foreign secretary said that…

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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic coast

The British Defence Minister revealed that Britain has scrambled Typhoon fighters twice in two days in the Balticarea to intercept Russian aircraft. The first incident was on Tuesday when…

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Britain raises threat level in Iraq

Sky News is reporting that Britain has raised the threat level for UK forces and diplomats in Iraq because of what sources say is a heightened security risk from Iran.…

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Cyprus expresses anger at UK about comments on offshore economic rights

President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus said his government would lodge a complaint to British Prime Minister Theresa May over remarks by Britain's Foreign Office minister that Nicosia considers"unacceptable" remarks.…

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Abandoned as a baby in a Gatwick Airport toilet, after 33 years British man manages to track down parents

Steve Hydes, who was abandoned as a baby at Gatwick Airport more than 30 years ago, has tracked down his parents. Steve Hydes was left in the airport's south terminal…

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Sweden reopens rape case against Assange

A Swedish prosecutor announced on Monday that Sweden will reopen a preliminary investigation into rape allegations against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange. Sweden's prosecutors first ordered Assange’s arrest in 2010 after…

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Personal items of Margaret Thatcher sold for more than £1 million in auction

An auction by Christie’s to mark the 40th anniversary of Baroness Thatcher’s election raised more than £1 million and attracted bidders from 36 countries across six continents. Every single one…

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Theresa May could set resignation date next week

Prime Minister Theresa May could set a date for her resignation in the coming days, the chairman of the Conservative backbench 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady, has said. The PM…

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Donald Tusk claims there is a 30 % chance UK will not leave the EU

Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, has claimed there is a 30 per cent chance that Brexit will be cancelled and said there is “no reason” to give…

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France warns UK it has to leave EU by 31 October

France has warned the UK it must leave the European Union by 31 October as it will not tolerate repeated extensions of the Brexit deadline. "We must not get sucked…

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Slideshow: Aladdin film premiere in London

Cast members attend the European Gala premiere of 'Aladdin' in London and the stars were out to celebrate the upcoming release of the film directed by Guy Ritchie . Will Smith,…

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Fears Tories could come sixth in European elections

The Guardian reports that Conservative officials fear the party could come sixth in the upcoming European elections. Sources quoted by the Guardian said that internal data showed the party could…

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Hamleys bought by India’s richest man

The iconic British toy retailer Hamley's was bought by Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man for an undisclosed sum. Hamley's, which was founded in 1760, is the world's oldest toy retailer…

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Debenhams restructuring approved

The creditors of struggling British department stores group Debenhams on Thursday backed a restructuring plan that will see 22 stores closed next year, putting 1,200 jobs at risk. Debenhams' lenders…

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Slideshow: Prince Charles and Camilla in Germany

Britain's Prince Charles (L), the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, chat with people while in Munich, Germany, 09 May 2019. The British royal and his wife…

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Germans prefer living in Austria and the UK

The Germany's Federal Statistics Office released its annual report on the number of German citizens living abroad within the EU. According to the new report, almost 200,000 Germans have moved…

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First glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s two-day-old baby

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have just revealed their new-born baby to the world. The infant is believed to be the first mixed-race child born to a senior member…

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Missing part of Stonehenge returned after 60 years

A missing piece of Stonehenge has been returned to the site more than 60 years after it was taken. A metre-long core from inside one of the prehistoric stones was…

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Woman found in east London freezer named

A woman who was found dead in a freezer along with another female has been named by police as Henriett Szucs. The two bodies were found frozen, clothed and on…

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Speculation mounts on royal baby’s name

After the birth of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's son, there is widespread speculation about what he will be called. It is expected to be a few days before…

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Farage wants a seat at Brexit negotiating table

Nigel Farage will seek a place at the Brexit negotiating table if his nascent political party, the Brexit Party, comes out top in the European elections. He made the claim…

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A Quick Look: Harry and Meghan’s baby

Details of the birth might be scarce as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they will keep plans around the arrival of the baby private. Harry and Meghan now…

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New suspect in Madeleine McCann case identified as a German man

Sky News revealed that the new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case is a German man already being investigated over alleged child sex offences He is one of two suspects…

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People gather in Windsor in anticipation of ‘Baby Sussex’

Hundreds of royal fans have descended upon the streets of Windsor as the excitement for the arrival of Baby Sussex intensifies, amid speculation that the birth is imminent. Union jacks,…

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Christian persecution in the world near “genocide” levels

The persecution of Christians in parts of the world is at near "genocide" levels, according to a report ordered by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. The review, led by the Bishop…

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Conservative and Labour suffer big losses in local elections

Britain's two biggest parties — Conservative and Labour — suffered big losses in Thursday's local elections in England and Northern Ireland, according to partial results from the BBC. A BBC…

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Scrabble adds ‘Yowza’ and ‘Ze’ to it’s dictionary

The new words being added to the Scrabble dictionary have been announced. For the first time since 2015, players of the game will now have a number of new words…

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Photos of Princess Charlotte issued to celebrate her birthday

Princess Charlotte's birthday has been marked with the release of three photographs taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge. Charlotte, who turns four on Thursday, was photographed by the…

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Wikileaks founder sentenced to 50 weeks in prison

Julian Assange, 47, was sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for breaching his bail conditions The Wikileaks founder was arrested in London last month for skipping bail in 2012…

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Land Rover Defender assembly to move from UK to Slovakia

Jaguar Land Rover is to assemble its new Defender model in Slovakia. The announcement came as the UK's auto association warned of a 30% fall in output in the event…

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British Police investigating hundreds of premature deaths at a hospital in Hampshire

British police have opened a fresh criminal investigation into the deaths of hundreds of patients who died over a 14-year period at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. The care provided to…

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