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UK Northern Ireland minister resigns

James Brokenshire has resigned because of ill-health, according to reports. It comes before a planned cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May.

08/01/2018

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BBC editor quits over gender pay row

Journalist Carrie Gracie resigned as the BBC’s China editor in protest at the corporation paying men more than women for doing the same job.

08/01/2018

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These are the questions Twitter wants Farage to #AskBarnier

Anti-Brexit Tweets dominate most popular responses to former UKIP leader's call for questions.

08/01/2018

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New faces expected in imminent UK cabinet reshuffle

The Sunday Times says the changes aim to bring younger women and more diversity into the cabinet, to dust off the Tory party's image as "pale, male and stale."

07/01/2018

Economy

Brexit fears lead to UK car sales slump

Sales of new cars in the U.K. have seen their biggest drop since the global recession.

05/01/2018

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UK MPs call for 'latte levy'

British Members of Parliament are calling for a "latte levy" on disposable cups, in a bid to reduce the growing amount of paper packaging waste they contribute to.

05/01/2018

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#AskBarnier: Farage reveals questions he'll ask Barnier ahead of meeti

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage will meet with the EU's chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier, on Monday. The conversation is likely to focus on post-Brexit trade deals and immigration.

05/01/2018

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Watch: Tony Blair full interview

Britain's former prime minister told euronews EU leaders should act on lessons learned from Brexit, and believes 2018 will see a shift in public opinion against leaving the bloc.

04/01/2018

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Blair rejects Wolff's spy claims as "absurd"

Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has rejected claims in Michael Wolff's controversial book "The Fire and the Fury", that Britain may have spied on Donald Trump in his election campaign.

04/01/2018

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UK plans farm subsidy overhaul in push for 'green' Brexit

Outside the EU, in due course farmers will only get public funds if they improve the environment under UK plans for a huge agricultural shake-up.

04/01/2018

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EU leaders have power to stop Brexit, says Blair

The former UK prime minister tells Euronews EU leaders should deliver fundamental reforms that could keep Britain in the bloc.

04/01/2018

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Windsor council leader calls for beggars to be removed from town befor

Windsor's head councillor, Simon Dudley, tweeted that "there was an epidemic of rough sleeping and vagrancy in Windsor".

04/01/2018

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Brexit makes UK a top global risk, say analysts

Political risk consultants the Eurasia Group estimate the UK's divisive politics and complex EU divorce threaten PM Theresa May's job.

03/01/2018

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Hospitals in England take drastic measures to cope with winter demand

The UK health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has defended the plans to postpone non-urgent surgery until the end of the month.

03/01/2018

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Harry and Meghan: royal romance set to boost UK economy

Analysts predict the upcoming royal wedding will boost the UK's economy by some 545 million euros.

03/01/2018

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London Parade

Musicians, performers and floats paraded through the streets of London on New Year's Day.

01/01/2018

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Tech giants face tough tests in 2018

Several global tech firms could fall foul of governments over their tax affairs and efforts to curb online extremism

01/01/2018

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2018: A big year for the British Royal family

2017 has come to a close and with it comes a fresh year - and a big one for the British monarchy - with a royal wedding and a new royal baby on the way.

01/01/2018

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Looking forward to Brexit 2018

2017 was a turbulent year for Brexit negotiations and 2018 is shaping up to be no different, so what are the main challenges in the months ahead?

01/01/2018

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Huge car-park blaze ‘destroys 1,400 vehicles’

A fire in a multi-storey car park in Liverpool has destroyed hundreds of vehicles, say police.

01/01/2018

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UK: dramatic fire in Manchester block of flats

One person was taken to hospital as firefighters tackled a blaze that spread through several floors of a city centre tower block.

30/12/2017

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London prepares for New Year's Eve fireworks show amid heavy security

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the River Thames to see the first moments of 2018 arrive

30/12/2017

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Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb knighted in UK New Year honours list

The ex-Beatles drummer and Bee Gees singer are knighted in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's honours list.

30/12/2017

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Brexit leaves London restaurants concerned about future

With fewer customers willing to dine out and less job applications from EU citizens, London's service industry is concerned about the future.

28/12/2017

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'Adverse weather' strands hundreds at London Stansted

Hundreds of frustrated passengers were stranded at London Stansted Airport on Wednesday night because of 'adverse weather'

28/12/2017

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More disruption as heavy snow hits large parts of the UK

Yellow weather alerts have been issued for ice in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north-east England and snow in Wales and parts of England.

27/12/2017