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Huawei says it needs 5 years to address UK government technical concerns

Huawei, the embattled Chinese telecoms supplier, has warned the UK government it will take up to 5 years to overhaul its software and engineering processes to address Britain’s technical concerns…

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The UK government tells British businesses it cannot guarantee that global trade agreements will be in place in time

Theresa May is heading to Brussels for her latest round of Brexit crisis talks demanding a guarantee that the UK must not be trapped in the Irish backstop. But her…

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Labour Party officially calls for delay of Brexit

Labour has called for Brexit to be delayed, because Theresa May has run out of time to pass her deal before departure day in just seven weeks. Emily Thornberry, the…

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International major football tournaments affects students’ GCSE’s performance

Anyone who has ever revised for exams has struggled with the battle to retain focus. That task is made dramatically harder when attempted in the midst of international football tournaments…

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Disaffected Labour MPs set to quit party as Corbyn’s public approval, reaches new lows following handling of Brexit – Opinion Poll

A group of disaffected Labour MPs is preparing to quit the party and form a breakaway movement on the political centre ground amid growing discontent with Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership on Brexit and other key…

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Sinn Féin leader has said that the unionist community needs to be a part of planning for a united Ireland

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has said that the unionist community needs to be a part of planning for a united Ireland. Party activists gathered in Dublin today to…

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Corbyn calls for general election to end austerity

Jeremy Corbyn has called for a snap general election during a meeting of anti-poverty charities in Glasgow. He said people who have experienced “the brunt of nine years of austerity” must…

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You are loved – Duchess of Sussex message of empowerment to sex workers

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wrote messages of support and empowerment for sex workers while on an unannounced visit to a charity with her husband Prince Harry on Friday. The Duchess…

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Mother and son speak of shock when finding baby abandoned in shopping bag

A mother and son who found an abandoned newborn in a shopping bag at an east London park in freezing temperatures have spoken of their shock. The baby girl, named…

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Gibraltar’s status pose a new disruption for Brexit

The 300-year Anglo-Spanish dispute over Gibraltar is again threatening to disrupt the Brexit process, as the EU prepares to brand the Rock as “a colony of the British Crown” in…

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Newborn found abandoned in London on coldest night of the year

A newborn has been found abandoned in an east London park on one of the coldest nights of the year so far. The baby girl was discovered in Newham late…

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Social media firms’ help sought to combat abuse on Duchesses Kate and Meghan

Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and Meghan. The royal household -- which oversees the…

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One in three British business plan to relocate some of their operations abroad to cope with hard Brexit

Nearly one in three British businesses are planning to relocate some of their operations abroad or have already shifted them to cope with a hard Brexit, according to a leading…

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Adverse weather conditions expected to effect Heathrow flights – British Airways

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow which carries a potential risk to life as parts of England and Wales are braced for up to 10cm…

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France, Germany and Britain set up financial mechanism to avoid US sanctions against Iran

France, Germany and Britain have set up a financial mechanism designed to avoid US sanctions against Iran and keep the 2015 nuclear deal afloat. Instex, which stands for “instrument for…

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Unilever says it is stockpiling Magnum ice cream in the UK and deodorants in Europe to avert Brexit disruptions

Unilever has said it is stockpiling Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Magnum bars ahead of the UK's departure from the European Union. The BBC reports that the company's Chief…

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Tusk insists that there’s no clear idea what UK wants out of Brexit

European Council chief Donald Tusk insists he still does not have a clear idea of what the UK wants out of Brexit, following a phone call with British Prime Minister…

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EU expected to rule out Brexit renegotiation

The EU is preparing to issue an immediate rebuff to Theresa May by publishing a statement rejecting any renegotiation of the withdrawal agreement in the event of the so-called Brady amendment being…

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Brexit – Will Plan B be accepted? Voting Marathon at Commons commence

Theresa May has urged MPs to give her “the clearest possible mandate” to go back to Brussels and reopen Brexit negotiations with the aim of replacing the controversial backstop. Opening…

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UK to scrap plans for lengthy free movement period for EU citizens in the event of No-Deal Brexit

Ministers will scrap plans for a lengthy period of continued free movement for EU citizens in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Sajid Javid, home secretary, announced on Monday. Britain…

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UK starts to return migrants who crossed British channel to deter future attempts

The UK has started returning migrants who crossed the Channel to France in a bid to deter future attempts. Sajid Javid announced the move as part of an agreement that will…

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UK has duty of holding MEP elections if Brexit is delayed beyond May

The U.K. has a “duty” to hold European elections if Brexit is delayed beyond the EU poll in May, according to Polish MEP Danuta Hübner, who is a member of the…

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Weather conditions force delays in flights in main UK airports

Airline passengers have expressed their fury as dozens of flights have been delayed across the UK amid plumetting temperatures. More than 50 flights were delayed by over an hour at Heathrow airport and 34 British…

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Cross-Channel freight trade could drop by between 75% and 87% in event of No Deal Brexit

Cross-Channel freight trade could drop by between 75% and 87% for six months in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, according to a Border Force document obtained by Sky News.…

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IATA warns that up to 5 million flights are at risk with a No Deal Brexit

Up to 5 million flights are at risk if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) has warned. The aviation trade association has…

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Commons should be able to vote on whether there should be a second Brexit referendum – Labour Party

Labour has said the Commons should be able to vote on whether to hold a second referendum in an amendment the party submitted on Monday night to Theresa May’s Brexit…

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MP Tulip Siddiq gives birth to son after delaying birth to vote on Brexit Deal

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has given birth to a baby boy days after she postponed a caesarean section to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. She shared photos on Saturday…

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In the UK, two die after contracting fungal infection caused by pigeon droppings

Two patients have died after contracting a fungal infection caused by pigeon droppings at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said an elderly patient died but…

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Prospects of no-Deal Brexit leads to medicine stockpiling

Ministers have been urged by top doctors to reveal the extent of national drug stocks, amid growing evidence patients are stockpiling medication in preparation for a no-deal Brexit. The Royal College…

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FT reveals that Britain failed to finalise most trade deals aimed to replace EU’s 40 existing agreements

Britain has failed to finalise most trade deals needed to replace the EU’s 40 existing agreements with leading global economies and will not be close to doing so when Brexit…

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Use Brexit to unite country – Boris Johnson is expected to make in anticipated speech

Boris Johnson claims now is the time to "use Brexit to unite the country", in a major speech which will be seen as the latest move in his Tory leadership…

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Cabinet papers reveals that second referendum would take more than a year to be organised – POLITICO

The U.K. government estimates that it could take more than a year to organise a second Brexit referendum, according a Cabinet Office paper seen and reported by POLITICO. The existence…

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We cannot sensibly leave without knowing which vision is preferred – Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said that the scale of rejection of the Prime Minister’s deal means she must now change role. Up to now she has insisted on being…

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Liberal Democrats will not support Labour in future no-confidence

The Liberal Democrats have said they will not support Labour in future no-confidence votes unless the party backs a second referendum, making it almost impossible that the party could force…

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UK: Performance targets, curriculum changes and heavy workload harming teachers mental wellbeing – Study

Performance targets, curriculum changes, and heavy workload is harming the mental health of teachers in England and Wales, a study suggests. Researchers who interviewed 39 teachers from across the country…

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May survives vote of no confidence

Theresa May has survived Jeremy Corbyn’s bid to topple her government after a motion of no confidence failed to win a majority of MPs’ backing. Votes in favour: 306 Votes…

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Marks and Spencer plans to close 17 stores

Marks & Spencer plans to close 17 more stores with the loss of 1,000 jobs, as the retailer continues to restructure its business in the face of changing consumer spending…

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Brexit Vote – Corbyn to table No Confidence motion in Government as the Brexit deal did not pass with 202 votes for and 432 votes against

Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes - the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. MPs voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject…

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British MP postpones scheduled birth to vote on Brexit

Parliament chiefs have hit out after it emerged an MP had to put Brexit before her baby. Tulip Siddiq has delayed a caesarean birth planned for Tuesday, the day of…

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Diplomatique.Expert recommends “Britain’s Hour of Destiny” – DW

Probably there aren't too many delegates in the British House of Commons who don't feel haunted by the breath of history prior to this historical vote. The outcome of the ballot…

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May set for historic defeat in Brexit vote – British Newspapers verdict

The British newspapers verdict is clear. Theresa May is set to loose Tuesday's vote. If one looks at the numbers so far, one can see that the number of MPs who…

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EU and UK exchange correspondence ahead of Brexit vote

The EU has sent a letter of reassurance to the prime minister Theresa May in a last ditch attempt to save their Brexit deal with the UK. The House of…

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The “whole world” wants to avoid a no Deal Brexit – Japan PM

The "whole world" wants the UK to avoid a no-deal Brexit, Japan's PM has claimed, after talks with Theresa May. Shinzo Abe pledged "total support" for the withdrawal agreement she…

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Tesco and Marks and Spencer’s stockpiling packet and tinned foods as part of ‘no-deal’ Brexit preparations

Tesco and Marks & Spencer have become the latest big names to reveal they are stockpiling packet and tinned foods as retailers’ no-deal preparations move up a gear now that…

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Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after reports of drones forced departures to be temporarily suspended

Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after reports of drones forced departures to be temporarily suspended. It is understood that the airport's northern runway was closed following the sightings on…

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Ministers against ‘No-Deal’ Brexit

Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd, has said history will take "a dim view" of ministers if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement. Ms Rudd told a cabinet meeting…

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EU and Britain discussing possibility of extending Brexit formal withdrawal notice as EU reiterates ‘No Further Negotiation’ on deal

British and European officials are discussing the possibility of extending Britain’s formal notice to withdraw from the European Union amid fears a Brexit deal will not be approved by March…

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Brexit Deal vote to happen on Tuesday January 15th – BBC

Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a delayed parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday, January 15, the BBC reported on Monday, citing government sources. May was forced to…

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UPDATE: 17-month-old girl found after she went missing after father’s car is stolen in London

UPDATE The one-year-old girl whose disappearance sparked a massive police search when her's father's car was stolen has been found. Earlier: British media are reporting the case where police are searching…

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Cartoon – May’s weeks ahead

First published in La Vanguardia, Spain, December 28, 2018 | By Kap via Politico

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May says BREXIT vote will ‘definitely’ go ahead

Theresa May has warned the UK faces "uncharted territory" if Parliament rejects her Brexit deal as she vowed to redouble her efforts to win MPs round. Next week's vote would…

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Poll shows that people prefer ‘second referendum’ to seal Brexit deal – More people would choose remain

A new YouGov opinion poll of 25,537 Britons commissioned by the People's Vote campaign, which supports continued EU membership for U.K, shows that the U.K. Labour party may face an electoral wipeout…

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Syria – Two British soldiers hit by missile in Isis attack a month after Trump said IS was defeated

Two British soldiers have reportedly been seriously wounded in Syria after being hit by a missile in an Isis attack The Independent. Two British special forces soldiers have been seriously…

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May – “Vote for deal will only honour referendum result and protect economy, Corbyn refused deal without reading it.”

The prime minister has urged MPs to back her Brexit deal, saying it is the only way to honour the referendum result and protect the economy. Writing in the Mail…

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Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity – UK’s health watchdog

Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity, the UK's health watchdog has said. BBC reports…

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Juncker and May discuss Brexit and agree to speak again next week UPDATE

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had a “friendly” telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Theresa May on her Brexit plans, a spokeswoman for the EU executive said on Friday. “They…

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Prime suspect of Surrey fatal train stabbing arrested

UPDATE: The prime suspect in the stabbing of a man on a train in Surrey has been arrested along with another person, British Transport Police have said. Earlier: A man has…

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