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Brexit talks continue but UK Navy on standby as deadline nears

Transport companies have also warned that EU member Ireland could see import volumes shrink in the event of new customs procedures for goods routed through Britain.

Dec 13, 2020

By Phil Hazlewood

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£114.9 million lottery winners reveal they have given away half the jackpot prize to help people in need.

Because the couple had been so generous, a scrapbook filled with 300 thank you cards can be found in their home from people whose lives the couple helped change despite never having met them

Dec 8, 2020

By Nina Siena

Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal

The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.

Dec 8, 2020

By Dave Clark

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Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure

Johnson has insisted Britain will "prosper mightily" whatever the outcome of the talks, but he will face severe political and economic fallout if he cannot seal a deal.

Dec 7, 2020

By Alex Pigman

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'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget

Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.

Nov 27, 2020

By Jitendra Joshi

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Festive cheer lacking for London shoppers

Christmas 2020 : UK allows three households to mix during holiday period

To enable people to visit families in other parts of the UK, travel restrictions and measures across England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland will be lifted.

Nov 25, 2020

By Nina Siena

Scotland first in the world to make menstrual products free for everyone

The average cost of tampons and pads has many women struggling to afford £8 a month to purchase these with the average period lasting about five days.

Nov 25, 2020

By Nina Siena

UK to unveil 'largest military investment' in three decades

It comes despite Britain's economy suffering a historic downturn this year due to the coronavirus crisis.

Nov 19, 2020

By Joe Jackson

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Facebook warning: Selling of pets is illegal on the platform

Facebook reiterated its guidelines stating that selling of animals between private individuals is strictly prohibited

Nov 18, 2020

By Nina Siena

Facebook

Opioid overdose: Police to carry Naloxone spray as emergency antidote

Naloxone will be able to provide crucial time for the emergency responders to arrive and take over the emergency medical treatment.

Nov 17, 2020

By Nina Siena

Scotland

University psychologist tells student they were lovers in past life while having her under hypnosis

The psychologist also put up a photograph of the student in his office and told her she was his soulmate and his "professional wife".

Nov 16, 2020

By Nina Siena

Boris Johnson self-isolating after contact tests positive for coronavirus

The PM intends to address the country during his confinement, Downing Street said.

Nov 16, 2020

By AFP News

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Feuding in Downing Street as UK faces Covid, Brexit challenges

Labour shadow health minister Jonathan Ashworth tweeted that as Britain's death toll from coronavirus reached 50,000, "the preoccupation of Boris Johnson is his squabbling spin doctors."

Nov 16, 2020

By AFP News

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Carrie Symonds wielding power in Number 10; wants to be 'new Princess Diana'?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds is facing allegations of being instrumental in ousting his senior aide Dominic Cummings.

Nov 15, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

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What does Prince Harry and Jill Biden's 'close friendship' mean for US politics?

Members of the British royal family are expected to remain politically neutral, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked Americans to vote in US election.

Nov 14, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

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Four children die in house fire after parents fall asleep while smoking in bed

The parents had also been previously warned by social workers regarding their habit of smoking indoors.

Nov 13, 2020

By Nina Siena

Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings set to quit: BBC

The BBC quoted a senior source in Johnson's Downing Street office as saying the divisive top aide would leave his job by Christmas.

Nov 13, 2020

By Joe Jackson

Christmas Brexit European Union

Greg Clarke resigns as FA Chairman over 'racist' remarks about black players

Peter McCormick will step into the role as interim FA chairman with immediate effect.

Nov 11, 2020

By Nina Siena

UK and Ireland congratulate Biden via phone calls

Biden and top Democrats have warned that Johnson can forget about a UK-US trade deal if Brexit scuppers the hard-won peace brokered by the US.

Nov 11, 2020

By James Pheby with Joe Stenson in Dublin

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University students die after taking horse tranquiliser as recreational drug

Investigations revealed that drug dealers leave their cards under student's doorways directing them to an Instagram account where they can order drugs.

Nov 10, 2020

By Nina Siena

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