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Now playing Next United Kingdom London Eye architects erect world's tallest moving observation tower The i360 does exactly what it says on the tin: it offers eager visitors a a 360 degree panoramic view from 450 feet in the air. 03/08/2016
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Now playing Next United Kingdom London police chief warns of UK terror attack risk The head of London’s Metropolitan Police has warned that it is a question of “if, not when” the UK will be hit by a terror attack. 31/07/2016
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Most Scots want to stay in UK despite Brexit, poll suggests It seems most people in Scotland still want to remain in the United Kingdom – despite the pending Brexit. 30/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Fresh doubt over Hinkley Point nuclear power project The British government has cast doubt on plans to build the UK's first new nuclear plant in decades with French utility firm EDF by ordering a review of the project. 29/07/2016
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