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London police arrest more than 100 in far-right protest

Far-right protesters scuffled with police in central London, as hundreds gathered to demonstrate despite strict police restrictions and warnings to stay home to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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Mass protests in London over the death of George Floyd

Protesters gathered in London's Parliament Square on Saturday to show solidarity with protesters in the United States over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week.

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Thousands march in London to protest George Floyd death

Protests that began in the US have now spread to Europe.

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UK introduces bolstered terrorism Bill - here's what it means

Controversial new legislation introduced to the British parliament seeks to increase sentencing and monitoring for terrorism offences.

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Thousands of kids' shoes appear in London square as a form of protest

Why is London's Trafalgar Square covered in children's shoes this week?

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UK government 'optimistic' on deal to rescue London Undergound

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned on Thursday morning that services would have to be cut if the government didn't provide emergency funding for the capital's public transport system, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Huge contrast in mask use amongst Paris and London commuters

There's a slight increase in the number of commuters in both London and Paris - but a marked contrast between the use of protective masks in the two capitals. Use is mandatory in Paris and there is only limited takeup in London where wearing is merely advisory.

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Meet the EU nationals left homeless and hungry by London's lockdown

"They are living hand to mouth because they were fired straight away and were not put on unpaid leave or furloughed and that's a scandal."

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Grain-wave: London bakery broadcasts free lessons during lockdown

Is this the Great Online Bake-off? Tens of thousands dust off their aprons and tune into the bread boffins from London. Classes so far have included step-by-step guides for doughnuts, pretzels and sourdough bread.

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NHS Nightingale: Inside the UK’s COVID-19 hospital

The beds have been set up, but some worry there won't be enough staff or protective equipment to man the new London hospital.

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Drone images show tourist hotspots deserted amid confinement measures

Home confinement over the COVID-19 epidemic goes on across Europe.

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UK announces ‘ambitious’ plan to become hub for green transport

Could we be climbing aboard solar-powered trains in the near future?

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London on lockdown in bid to stop spread of new coronavirus

There were fewer people on the streets of the UK capital on Tuesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a three-week lockdown.

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Coronavirus: London books hotel rooms for the homeless to self-isolate

In 2018-2019, London counted around 9,000 homeless people. The Mayor of London has booked 300 hotel rooms to allow some of them to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Confusion for small business owners over lack of government advice

Boris Johnson has advised people to stay away from pubs, restaurants and shops. But has stopped short of issuing an official lockdown. That's forcing small businesses to make some tough choices.

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Lenin was once a Londoner who hated the weather and loved the bus

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov spent just over a year at a tiny flat near Kings Cross

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Can you imagine paying for food with rubbish? You can in London.

Chocolatier Montezuma's has opened a recycling-focused pop up shop.

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Asian markets open in freefall amid coronavirus fears

Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.

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What's on at London's Women of the World Festival 2020

Over the weekend of International Women's Day, the festival celebrates its 10th year.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner expecting baby

Johnson and Carrie Symonds are engaged and expecting a baby. She will be his third wife.

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