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Is May's Facebook pledge enough?

Costanza de Toma is an Italian national, but has lived in the UK for 22 years. She works with a pressure group, the3million, to try to represent the interests of citizens affected by Brexit.

19/10/2017

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The UK's EU divorce bill: Brexit money row explained

Talks on the UK's departure from the EU are deadlocked over Britain's financial settlement.

19/10/2017

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Theresa May vows to make it as easy as possible for EU citizens to stay in the UK after Brexit

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has taken to Facebook to reassure EU citizens living in the UK that the application process for settled status would be as hassle-free as possible.

19/10/2017

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UK's Brexit plans hit trouble in Westminster as well as Brussels

The government's main Brexit bill is to return to Parliament later than expected, it's thought due to political opposition.

18/10/2017

Economy

UK jobless rate stays at record low

Unemployment is at its lowest level for more than four decades but inflation threatens to rise

18/10/2017

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 winners announced

Fifteen photographs have been chosen as the best wildlife pictures of the year

18/10/2017

Eco-Innovation

Cruising along autumn in the new Volante

Discover beautiful convertible Aston Martin DB11 Volante

18/10/2017

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UK facing "intense" terror threat, MI5 chief warns

18/10/2017

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"The Death of Stalin" takes light-hearted look at the fall of the dictator

Amando Iannucci loves political comedy, and with "The Death of Stalin" he turns his eye on the Soviet Union, after lampooning London and Washington in previous outings.

18/10/2017

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George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize for Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders has become only the second American writer to win the Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel, Lincoln in the Bardo.

18/10/2017

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George Michael felt 'picked on by the gods' after death of mother and partner

Pop superstar reveals how he dealt with personal and career setbacks in documentary that turned out to be his last ever project

17/10/2017

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Ophelia turns London skyline orange

London's skies were coloured in hues of murky orange, as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the UK

17/10/2017

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Ophelia brings mellow yellow tinge to London sky

17/10/2017

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'No deal' Brexit would hit poorest families hardest

Report modelling the impact of UK crashing out of EU and reverting to WTO tariffs shows poorest families would be hardest hit

17/10/2017

Economy

UK inflation highest since 2012

British inflation rose to its highest level in more than five years for September, adding to the likelihood that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month

17/10/2017

Living

The next generation of bold African designers

What's new on the African sustainable fashion scene in London

17/10/2017

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Paddington Bear works his magic on the Duchess of Cambridge

Braving morning sickness the Duchess of Cambridge has twirled the light fantastic with Paddington Bear ahead of his new movie.

16/10/2017

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Boris on a boat

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson hosted EU counterparts at his official residence in Kent, taking one out in a rowing boat

16/10/2017

Cinema

McDonagh closes London Film Festival with revenge comedy

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" sees Oscar-tipped performance from Frances McDormand.

16/10/2017

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Brexit: avoiding a meltdown

The UK will reportedly be offered a goodwill gesture at a crucial summit in Brussels this week as EU nations seek to break the deadlock over Brexit.

15/10/2017

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Hillary Clinton gives view on Brexit

Hillary Clinton has been visiting Wales, where she gave her views on Brexit at Swansea University

15/10/2017

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Man who accidentally swallowed live fish thanks paramedics that saved him

"I have never attended a more bizarre incident and don’t think I ever will," said one of the paramedics.

14/10/2017

Economy

Uber appeals London ban

Taxi app Uber has lodged an appeal after it was banned from operating in London, its most lucrative European market.

13/10/2017

Eco-Innovation

Playcraft Live: The play that's inside Minecraft

Actors perform on stage and simultaneously inside a virtual world in new production.

13/10/2017

Cult

UK artists unite for Grenfell Tower survivors

A group of Britain's most successful contemporary artists have donated valuable works to sell at a charity auction for the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed about 80 people at a London social housing block in June.

13/10/2017

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Brussels plays good cop, bad cop over Brexit talks

A draft EU document offers hope to the UK by suggesting internal preparations for future trade negotations should begin now.

13/10/2017