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Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram accounted for almost three-quarters of the cases with sexual predators targeting children. A fifth of the cases involved children under 10.

The Telegraph: More than 3,000 offences of grooming children online for sex have been committed by paedophiles in only the first year since a new law on sexual communication was…

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London and other cities call for ban of sale of new diesel and petrol cars by 2030

Reuters - London Mayor Sadiq Khan and other city leaders from across Britain said on Monday a government plan to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars should…

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Insights : Why isn’t there greater outrage about Russia’s involvement in Brexit?

Nick Cohen, a columnist for the Observer writes that the first duty of the leaders and citizens of a democracy is to defend its elections from subversion. Yet a country that…

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Meghan Markle’s father speaks his heart out on how he felt during the wedding of his daughter

BBC/ITV: The Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle, has revealed his daughter cried when he told her he would not be attending her wedding to Prince Harry. He also revealed…

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Groom’s ex-wife is ‘giving away’ former husband in first Royal same-sex wedding

The Mirror: The royal family is getting ready for its first same-sex wedding as Lord Ivar Mountbatten prepares to tie the knot. The Queen's cousin, who has three children, came…

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Boy to be given first ever cannabis treatment in the UK previously banned by Home Office

Sky News: A severely epileptic boy is to be allowed cannabis treatment after the Home Office backed down on banning it. Charlotte Caldwell attempted to bring in medicinal cannabis oil to…

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Late Stephen Hawking’s ashes interred in a jam-packed Westminster Abbey labelled “Britain’s Valhalla”

The New York Times: LONDON — Being laid to rest in Westminster Abbey is perhaps the greatest posthumous honour that can be given to any Briton, and when Stephen Hawking’s…

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UK McDonald’s to bring an end to plastic straws

The Guardian: McDonald’s will end the use of plastic straws in its British restaurants next year, after nearly half a million people called on the company to ditch them. The…

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Flames rip Glasgow’s world renowned School of Art, again.

BBC: Glasgow's world-renowned School of Art has been gutted by another huge blaze, four years after part of the building was destroyed by fire. Flames ripped through the celebrated Mackintosh…

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Tory MP Sir Christopher Chope blocks proposed upskirting law to cries of ‘shame’

Sky News: A proposed law to make upskirting a specific criminal offence has been blocked by a Tory MP. The Voyeurism (Offences) Bill was stopped in its tracks when Christchurch…

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New Brexit blueprint amendments respect public’s desire to leave the EU

Reuters: Prime Minister Theresa May’s government’s new amendment to her Brexit blueprint on giving parliament a greater role on the exit process respects the public’s desire to leave the European Union,…

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UK launches new ‘start-up’ visa for entrepreneurs

Silicon: The UK has launched a new “start-up” visa for entrepreneurs, in response to criticism from the tech sector over the effects of its restrictive immigration policies. Launched during London Tech Week, the…

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Businessman financing Farage’s campaign had multiple meeting with Russian embassy, suggesting Russian interference during BREXIT

The Guardian - Arron Banks, the millionaire businessman who bankrolled Nigel Farage’s campaign to quit the EU, had multiple meetings with Russian embassy officials in the run-up to the Brexit…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle steal attention during Queen’s birthday celebration

Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attended the annual Trooping of the Colour ceremony on Saturday, the first time…

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Queen Elizabeth II underwent eye surgery

Britain’s 92-year-old Queen Elizabeth, the world’s oldest monarch, underwent successful surgery to treat an eye cataract last month, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. In recent weeks, the Queen has been…

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May still has confidence in Johnson despite leaked recording

Theresa May still has confidence in Boris Johnson, Downing Street has said, after the Foreign Secretary attacked the Prime Minister's Brexit negotiating strategy and criticised the Treasury in a bombshell leaked…

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Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge reveals that she is expecting her first child

Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, has revealed the "happy news" that she is expecting her first child. Pippa Middleton has used her Waitrose magazine column to announce…

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House of Fraser to close more than half its UK stores

House of Fraser is to close more than half its UK stores, putting a further 6,000 jobs at risk and dealing another hammer blow to the high street. The move…

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Amazon wins rights to show English Premier League

Amazon.com has won rights to show English Premier League soccer matches for the first time, granting members of its Prime Video service access to 20 matches per season. It secured…

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London Fire Brigade facing investigations over “stay put” policy in Grenfell Tower blaze

The Guardian reports that the "London Fire Brigade and its senior officers are facing a police investigation over the “stay put” policy which resulted in Grenfell Tower residents being told…

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May expresses concern about loss of Palestinian lives in meeting with Netanyahu

The Telegraph reports that the British Prime Minister Theresa May told Israel’s Prime Minister she is "concerned" about the loss of Palestinian lives during recent clashes at the Gaza border. During Benjamin…

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Prince Charles asked to give witness statement in child sexual abuse involving Anglican Church Bishop

The Guardian reports that Prince Charles has been asked to give a witness statement to the child sexual abuse inquiry about a paedophile bishop with whom he was in correspondence…

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Blaze at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London

Around twenty five fire engines and 120 firefighters are tackling a fire at the historic Mandarin Oriental building in Knightsbridge. Huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from the five-star…

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Theresa May facing revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet Ministers on ‘Irish backstop’ arrangement

The Telegraph reports that Theresa May is facing a revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet ministers after disclosing plans which they fear could keep Britain tied to the Customs Union "indefinitely" after Brexit. The Prime…

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Simon Cowell gave up the phone for 10 months and this has made him happier.

We heard it before. Stay away from the mobile phone and you'll feel better. The cause for staying away from one's phone has found a new 'talent', Simon Cowell. In…

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Grenfell Tower victims were told to stay put by the fire service

Grenfell Tower victims had more than half an hour to escape the high-rise block before the stairs filled with toxic smoke, but were told to stay put by the fire…

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The Duchess of Sussex gets a ‘remarkable welcome’ into life in the Royal family from the Queen

The Duchess of Sussex is to embark on a lifetime of public service from the most glamorous of events to the rather mundane under the guidance of Her Majesty the…

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British MPs claim Russia ‘abused’ of Interpol to target British critic of Putin

The Telegraph reports that MPs will urge the Home Secretary to intervene over Russia's "abuse" of Interpol to target a prominent British critic of Vladimir Putin. For a brief time Wednesday, Bill…

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UK: 30% of teachers and 11% of teaching support staff say they have suffered sexually inappropriate behaviour

The Guardian reports that more than one in 10 teaching support staff say they have experienced sexually inappropriate behaviour from pupils. The finding has triggered calls for schools to adopt…

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Theresa May should be replaced

Michael Gove should be installed as the new Tory leader because Theresa May has shown that she cannot “carry Brexit through”, Crispin Odey, a major party donor has publicly warned. The…

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Brexit – Northern Ireland’s DUP dismisses joint UK/EU status

According to Reuters, the Northern Irish party that supports Britain’s minority government dismissed the idea of giving Northern Ireland joint European Union and UK status after Brexit as at best…

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Supermarkets might be forced to ban ‘guilt lanes’ in the UK to fight obesity

You're done with your shopping in the supermarket and waiting impatiently for your turn. You're hungry and there lies the temptation, a rack full of sweets and chocolates. The temptation…

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VISA’s payment network crashed across UK and parts of Europe

The Guardian reported that VISA’s payment network has crashed across the UK and Europe, sparking chaos as transactions are failing or being denied. The company confirmed that it is suffering an outage and…

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Northern Ireland might get joint UK, EU status

According to Reuters the United Kingdom is considering attempting to break the deadlock in Brexit negotiations with a proposal to give Northern Ireland joint UK and European Union status so it…

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Salisbury hospital staff reveal their concerns as the Salisbury’s drama unfolded

The Hospital staff who saved the lives of poisoned Russians Sergei and Yulia Skripal, revealed to the BBC, the concerns they had when it emerged they were dealing with victims of a nerve…

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More flight cancellations for Liverpool fans

BBC reports that a second travel company has cancelled a flight for Liverpool fans to the Champions League final in Kiev. Myriad Travel said the flight had been cancelled by its…

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Royal Wedding goodie bag sold on eBay for £21,400

Sky News reports that a royal wedding goodie bag being sold on eBay has received a winning bid of more than £21,000. The souvenir item was offered to "community champions" invited…

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Yulia Skripal speaks for the first time after Salisbury poisoning

Yulia Skripal, who survived an assassination attempt that UK authorities blame on Russia spoke for the first time following her release from hospital. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Skripal…

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First public appearance for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – have made their first public appearance since their royal wedding during a garden party to honour Prince…

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UK : Russian ‘dirty’ money is damaging our economy – MPs

Britain’s Foreign Affairs Committee released a report today (May 21) detailing how the UK has been a major beneficiary of Russian money since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, and…

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Grenfell inquest: Survivor breaks down in tearful tribute to his stillborn baby who died as family escaped blaze

Marcio Gomes, the father of a baby stillborn after his parents escaped the Grenfell Tower fire has spoken of his loss on the opening day of the public inquiry. Gomes…

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Chelsea’s Abramovich visa renewal delayed amidst UK-Russia tensions

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich UK visa renewal has met delays. The issue was highlighted because he was unable to attend the FA Cup final on Saturday in which…

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First official appointment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle has laid out her royal plans as she and Prince Harry prepare to carry out their first official engagement as husband and wife. On her own page on the…

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A tale of two countries

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They’re Husband and Wife

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Salisbury poisoned agent leaves hospital

Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, whose poisoning with a nerve agent in the UK triggered a diplomatic crisis with Russia, has been discharged from a British hospital. The 66-year-old, a former colonel in Russia's…

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House of Lords deliver another defeat for May over Brexit

The House of Lords have inflicted a 15th defeat on the government’s key Brexit bill, underlining the acute political challenge Theresa May faces in seeking a deal that both parliament and her…

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Scotland rejects EU withdrawal bill

The Scottish parliament has voted against backing Theresa May’s key piece of Brexit legislation, paving the way for a constitutional crisis. Politicians at Holyrood refused to grant consent to the EU…

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Royal Wedding – Meghan Markle’s father has been the subject of atrocious and intrusive media attention

Meghan Markle's half sister has argued that her father has been subjected to “atrocious and intrusive” media attention. Her statement followed media reports that he has pulled out of attending…

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Royal Wedding – Meghan Markle’s father says he will not attend daughter’s wedding

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, told American publication TMZ on Monday that he will not attend his daughter's wedding to Prince Harry after it was revealed he worked with a…

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Potential motive for Salisbury poisioning

Attack victim Sergei Skripal gave briefings to European intelligence in the past years, reports say. The former Russian spy who moved to Britain was targeted by a nerve agent and…

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Tributes for British former Minister Tessa Jowell

Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum for ex-Labour cabinet minister Dame Tessa Jowell, who has died aged 70. She was diagnosed with brain cancer in May last…

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Turkish President Erdogan arrives in the UK

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, began a three-day state visit to the UK on Sunday. On his arrival in the UK, he insisted that Anglo-Turkish relations were going from strength to…

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Expectations and revelations before Erdogan start’s UK visit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Queen Elizabeth II and British Prime Minister Theresa May during his official three-day visit to the U.K. starting on May 13. This visit comes…

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The UK might suffer a draught… of Rosé Wine

The Guardian reports that experts are warning of a national drought that could have a devastating impact upon the nation’s barbecue plans. The shortage, however, is of wine – not water.…

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Watching us lose the Eurovision is the perfect preparation for this summer’s world cup – The Telegraph Cartoon

This cartoon appeared on today's The Telegraph.

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Britain’s policy on austerity, immigration and tackling terrorism are racist – UN Envoy

Britain's policies on austerity, immigration and tackling terrorism are racist, a United Nations watchdog has found. The Telegraph reports that UN Envoy and Law Professor Tendayi Achiume, a Special Rapporteur for…

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