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My eco job: saving ugly fruit and veg from landfill

Two city workers decided to give up their high flying careers and do their bit to tackle food waste locally.

24/10/2019

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Who's next? Bar uses facial recognition to stop queue jumpers

A bar in central London has installed new AI-powered facial recognition tech to help staff see who's next in line.

23/10/2019

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Johnson 'awaits EU move' on Brexit delay after parliament defeat

The UK PM told parliament he still wants Brexit to happen on October 31 after MPs dealt a major blow to his plan.

23/10/2019

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Police arrest two more after 39 Chinese nationals found in lorry

39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications suggest 38 are adults and one aged in their teens.

23/10/2019

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Meghan Markle makes 1st appearance since emotional documentary

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped out Tuesday night for the One Young World Summit in London, days after the ITV documentary "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey" aired.

22/10/2019

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France weary of granting UK another Brexit extension

EU leaders reacted to the UK's Brexit extension request after British MPs rejected Boris Johnson's accelerated timeline.

22/10/2019

Living

The radical artist beating youth homelessness in the UK

Camille Walala is paving the way out of youth poverty with her hope inspiring design collaboration.

22/10/2019

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What derailed Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill – and is it dead?

The UK bill to implement the Brexit deal is on hold after lawmakers in parliament rejected the government's planned timetable.

22/10/2019

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British MPs deal blow to October 31 Brexit deadline

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two pivotal Brexit votes in the British parliament on Tuesday. Join us for live coverage.

22/10/2019

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Brexit: What's in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill?

The British parliament published on Monday the government's Withdrawal Agreement bill (WAB).

21/10/2019

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Julian Assange appears in London court for extradition hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court on Monday for a hearing on whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges.

21/10/2019

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Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage

Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage.

21/10/2019

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Oil on canvas: Semi-naked climate activists protest BP art sponsorship

Three semi-naked climate activists were doused with mock crude oil in a protest against arts sponsorship by BP at the National Portrait Gallery

21/10/2019

Living

A lesson in personal style from a fashion editor and activist

Eminent journalist Tamsin Blanchard tells us all about how to start a fashion revolution.

21/10/2019

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Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament

The 27 Brexit weary EU states met on Sunday and agreed they would forward a controversial letter from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the European Parliament this week for approval.

20/10/2019

Destinations

The home of Downton Abbey is on Airbnb

For one night only, lucky holidaymakers will be waited on by a butler and live in the castle's 300 rooms.

20/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: UK parliament speaker Bercow refuses Brexit deal vote

The UK government says its bill to implement the new Brexit deal will go before parliament on Monday. Opposition Labour lawmakers plan significant changes.

20/10/2019

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Johnson sends unsigned letter to the EU requesting a Brexit delay

British Prime Minister sent an unsigned letter to the EU requesting a Brexit delay and a separate letter arguing against one.

19/10/2019

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Pro-EU protesters shout at British ministers leaving parliament

The ministers were leaving after an extraordinary sitting of parliament in which lawmakers were supposed to frame the approval of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's EU divorce deal. But lawmakers passed an amendment that removes any chance of a no-deal Brexit by deferring a decision on the agreement.

19/10/2019

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How did Europe react to the vote that could delay Brexit?

The European Commission (EC) said on Saturday that it "takes note" of the amendment approved in the British Parliament that calls on the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to request an extension to leave the European Union (EU) and added that it is up to London to report on the next steps.

19/10/2019

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Watch again: Huge anti-Brexit protest as MPs vote for further delay

MPs have voted for an amendment to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal which forces him to delay Brexit until legislation ratifying it has been passed.

19/10/2019

United Kingdom

As plans for the UK's first spaceport take shape, opposition grows

Trekking through the muddy peat bog on the A'Mhoine peninsula on the remote north coast of Scotland, it seems hard to imagine that within a couple of years, that this remote, beautiful, wetland landscape could be the UK's first spaceport, launching small satellites into the lucrative polar orbit.

19/10/2019

Green News

New edible in-flight meal tray designed for plane journeys

A design studio has come up with an innovative alternative to the usual on-board meal trays served on flights.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Fur real? Couple held at airport security after cat climbs in luggage

"Airport security were all very puzzled and repeatedly asked if the bag was ours after it has been through the scanner," Nick Coole said.

18/10/2019

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Watch: Designers showcase fashion and interiors fit for life on Mars

Should NASA's plans come to fruition, one day there will be (human) life on Mars. Designers are showcasing what future Martians might wear and how they might live.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson in race to get MPs’ support for new Brexit deal

After its approval by EU leaders, the new Brexit deal faces a formidable hurdle at Westminster in a crucial vote on Saturday.

18/10/2019