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Grandmother living in UK for 30 years deported to Singapore with just £12 in pocket
Irene Clennell's sister-in-law said she had been subject to 'insensitive and unfair government rules'.
Gambia to rejoin the Commonwealth in coming months
It will be the fourth country to rejoin the Commonwealth, following South Africa, Pakistan and Fiji.
Sleeping rough isn't a choice - nor is it illegal - so why do we deport homeless foreigners?
More than half of London's rough sleepers are foreign nationals mostly from Central and Eastern Europe.
Theresa May to visit China as she eyes post-Brexit trade deal
The trip will be 'a renewed expression of the close relationship between Britain and China'.
May vows to use Brexit vote to 'build a fairer Britain that works for everyone'
The PM said the referendum was not just a vote on EU membership, but also a rejection of the current order.
Tories welcome May's 'point by point' Brexit speech
The prime minister 'nailed the so-called ambiguities', says Boris Johnson.
UK business confidence in December remained at second-highest level since Brexit vote, survey shows
But the proportion of businesses expecting to increase investments over the next year has declined.
Britain accused of preparing an official 'witch-hunt' by Russia
The embassy questioned whether the UK is seeking another EU referendum following US election concerns.
'We are not here to sabotage legislation' Lord Speaker tells PM ahead of Supreme Court Brexit ruling
Peer hits outs at those 'intent on creating discord between the House of Commons and the House of Lords'.
British and US arms used by Iraq's Shia militias to commit war crimes
The human rights group Amnesty International has said the paramilitary formations must be held to account.
'Never be afraid to speak the truth to those in power,' UK's departing EU diplomat tells colleagues
Sir Ivan Rogers says UK's 'multilateral negotiating experience is in short supply' ahead of Brexit.
UK could create 400,000 jobs by quitting customs union
'We must take back control of our trade policy,' said leading Leave campaigner, Michael Gove.
Theresa May has no negotiation strategy for Brexit – the UK is heading for a lose-lose
Voting Leave was like boarding a plane without knowing where it was going.
Britain prepares for the coldest night of autumn so far amid 'cold does kill' warning
Temperatures could plunge to as low as -8C in some parts of the country.
Britain faces EU budget bills for more than a decade warns Germany
The UK will also not benefit from any 'generous rebates', the German finance minister has said.
Boris Johnson accused of 'insulting' Italy following Prosecco threat
Brexit talks with an Italian minister led to a spat over who can sell more fish and chips or Prosecco.
First anniversary of Paris attacks marked by British Muslim leaders at Bataclan
Delegation including 16 Muslim and civic leaders from across the UK laid flowers at the theatre.
Assad regime and Isis have both used deadly chemical weapons in Syria
UN-backed report alleges Syrian government forces behind use of chlorine barrel bombs against civilians.
France renews request to UK to accept nearly 1,500 refugee children of Calais migrant camp
Heads of two local bodies in France have said that the UK should do its part in this international crisis.
Russia accuses the UK of delaying visas to its embassy staff
Russian ambassador Alexander Yakovenko alleged that London was trying to shrink Moscow's presence in Britain.
Brits are well-travelled, open-minded global citizens – damn the Brexiteers who want to change us
The rhetoric of Theresa May and others does not reflect Britain's proud history of internationalism.
'The only real alternative to a hard Brexit is no Brexit,' EU chief warns
Donald Tusk warned Britain cannot have it all as he took aim at 'proponents of the cake theory.'
MPs could still have say on 'final' Brexit deal following 'tyranny' accusations
The government is under pressure to debate the terms of Brexit in parliament.
There must be a 'risk' and 'price' for Brexit warns Francois Hollande
'Britain wants to leave, but does not want to pay anything,' the French president said.
Retrieval of Kohinoor from Britain is difficult, Indian government tells Supreme Court
The Indian government says it will 'explore ways and means' to negotiate with the British government to get the 105-carat diamond back.
Theresa May to tell world leaders: All countries have responsibility to manage their own borders
PM who will address the UN, to say there is a need to reduce illegal and uncontrolled migration.
British and Irish holidaymakers among 24 tourists injured in Barcelona bus crash
Spanish emergency services said three of the injured were in a serious condition.
Indian-Australian engineer rides solar-powered tuk tuk 6,200 miles to reach UK
Naveen Rabelli started his journey in February to raise awareness about vehicles that run on renewable energy.
China, Britain look at strengthening defence ties, deepen bilateral relations
Defence ministers of both countries pledged support to each other during a meeting in London.
Saudi foreign minister to brief UK lawmakers and prevent ban of arms sales amid Yemen conflict
It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders.