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First medical cannabis clinic opens in the UK

Britain legalised certain types of cannabis-based treatments last year.

09/03/2019

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Female genital mutilation trial: Mother sentenced to 11 years in jail

The first person to be convicted in the UK for female genital mutilation gets 11 years in jail.

08/03/2019

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Watch: May’s sharp riposte to journalist after women’s day criticism

Comments from UK Prime Minister Theresa May generated a round of applause from her audience after she was challenged by a reporter for not choosing to answer more questions from female journalists on International Women's Day

08/03/2019

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Watch again: May warns UK 'may never leave' EU if MPs reject her deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that the UK 'may never leave' the EU if MPs reject her deal in parliament next week

08/03/2019

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What happens next with Brexit over the coming fortnight?

MPs are due a second ‘meaningful vote’ on the EU-UK exit deal. If it’s defeated again then more votes could lead to Brexit being delayed.

08/03/2019

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Watch: Endangered giraffe is born at Chester Zoo

There are fewer than 2,600 Rothschild giraffes remaining in the world.

08/03/2019

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Brexit: Theresa May in last-ditch warning to EU over backstop

The UK prime minister is urging Brussels to make concessions. The EU says the UK must present new ideas. Both sides are deadlocked at a critical stage.

08/03/2019

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Detained British-Iranian mother granted diplomatic protection by UK

The Foreign Secretary has today decided that the UK will exercise diplomatic protection in the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as part of the Government’s continuing efforts to secure her release.

08/03/2019

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Sir Antonio Pappano and Benjamin Bernheim enchant London with Puccini's 'Messa di Gloria'

When you hear the name Puccini the first thing you probably think about is opera: but the great Italian composer's first major work was a piece of church music, the "Messa di Gloria". The London Symphony Orchestra recently performed it at the Barbican Centre under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano.

07/03/2019

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Watch: How much of a Brexit effect are Europe’s carmakers feeling?

Manufacturers tell Euronews of their struggles as Brexit talks remain inconclusive.

07/03/2019

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Watch: John Bercow struggles to get order in the House of Commons

Speaker of the House of Commons in London, John Bercow, struggles to get order from MPs.

06/03/2019

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Theresa May takes questions from the House

Theresa May faced questions about Brexit in the House of Commons, as the deadline for the UK to leave the EU approaches.

06/03/2019

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Theresa May in workers’ rights pledge to win Brexit deal support

The British prime minister is promising measures to help protect workers’ rights, to try to win opposition support for the UK-EU exit deal.

06/03/2019

Living

Inspired by the London Fire Brigade

A multi-award-winning design duo proved that commercial waste is actually a good resource.

05/03/2019

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Explosive devices found at two London airports and Waterloo station

Explosive devices found in two London airports and Waterloo station prompt counter terror probe

05/03/2019

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Euroviews. No new HIV cases by 2030 is a pipe dream without NHS funding ǀ View

UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s goal of England being the first country in the world with no new cases of HIV by 2030 seems ambitious at best - and unrealistic at worst.

05/03/2019

Living

London’s workout scene goes green

Tone up while saving the planet and supporting local communities.

05/03/2019

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Man in London believed to be second to be cured of AIDS

Doctors say stem cell treatment seems to have been effective.

05/03/2019

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Skripal poisoning: UK, Russia mark anniversary of Novichok attack

"Today is an important milestone for Salisbury as it emerges from the shadow cast by the use of chemical weapons on the steets of our country," May said.

04/03/2019

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'Wife Carrying Championship' winners to make relationship official

The unmarried winners of Britain's 'Wife Carrying Championships' are set to make their relationship official following a surprise proposal this weekend

04/03/2019

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Keith Flint, iconic frontman of British band The Prodigy, dead at 49

Keith Flint, the iconic frontman of British band The Prodigy, has died

04/03/2019

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UK MPs begin to soften their lines on Brexit

Politicians in the UK continue to be locked in negotiations to try and get agreement on a Brexit deal, despite it being just over three weeks until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU.

04/03/2019

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Auschwitz survivor's grandson takes German citizenship ahead of Brexit

Simon Wallfisch's grandmother was a German-born Jewish survivor of Auschwitz. With Brexit approaching, the cellist has adopted German citizenship.

01/03/2019

Living

“We put people over profits”

Camilla Marcus-Dew, founder of ethical The Soap Co. on how to build a luxury cosmetic brand with integrity

01/03/2019

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Will Kate Middleton and Prince William have a 4th child? She says ...

Should Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis expect a new royal sibling?

01/03/2019

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pull pints in Belfast

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge temporarily took control of the bar on Wednesday while attending an event at a Belfast music venue.

28/02/2019