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BP temporarily closes forecourts due to shortage of lorry drivers

BP has temporarily closed some of its UK petrol stations due to a shortage of lorry drivers as the country struggles to keep supermarket shelves stocked.

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Woman with Down syndrome loses UK abortion law challenge

The claimants have announced that they will appeal the ruling.

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'Grow up': UK's Johnson says world must face climate change

The British Prime Minister is due to host a major United Nations climate summit in Glasgow in November.

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Euroviews. UK-EU ties: 'Better the devil you know' in post-Brexit world | View

Faced with American disengagement from Europe and an increasingly powerful China, the UK and the EU should overcome post-Brexit divisions and focus on shared interests.

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'It can't be eternal': EU wants Northern Ireland solution by year end

"This process cannot be eternal and therefore I think that we should do our utmost to resolve all outstanding issues before the end of the year."

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Harry Dunn: Family settles damages in US diplomatic immunity case

The Harry Dunn case has been a source of tension in the UK's relationship with the United States.

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Energy crisis: UK looking at plans to bolster CO₂ supply

The food processing industry uses CO₂ to stun animals before slaughter and to keep food fresh during packaging.

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Anger as UK mistakenly shares personal data of 250 Afghan interpreters

Many of them are still in hiding in Afghanistan, waiting to be resettled to the UK.

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Russia 'was responsible' for murder of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko

Litvinenko died in 2006 after being poisoned with Polonium-210, a highly radioactive substance.

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Four men charged for shouting anti-Semitic abuse in London convoy

The incident took place in May during pro-Palestine protests in cities across the UK and Ireland.

Australia

Australia has no regrets over submarine contract

The Australian PM says he has no regrets over cancelling a submarine contract with France in favour of a new deal with the United States as AUKUS row deepens

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US attempts to curb French and EU backlash over Indo-Pacific pact

Although it's impossible to predict if any damage will be lasting, the row seems to have rekindled European suspicions of American intentions.

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Two men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee

Lyra McKee was fatally shot on April 18, 2019, during riots and clashes with police in the Catholic area of Creggan

France

M&S to close over half of French stores due to Brexit supply problems

The UK retail chain cites "lengthy and complex export procedures" post-Brexit for its decision to close 11 of its 20 French sites.

World News

'Stab in the back': France blasts new US-UK-Australia security pact

The 'AUKUS' pact aimed at countering China's influence in the region will see Australia scrap its Attack Class Submarine Programme with France in favour of a deal with the UK.

Travel News

After sexual harassment reports, people want quarantine hotels banned

As complaints amass against the UK’s quarantine hotels, a law firm has taken legal action to stop them for vaccinated travellers.

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Chinese ambassador to UK barred from Parliament

The Chinese ambassador was due to attend a reception in the House of Commons organised by a cross-party parliamentary group on China.

Travel News

100k jobs lost in UK travel sector due to 'complicated' restrictions

The British government's travel restrictions have "choked off" this summer's travel trade and now jobs are being cut as a result, according to an industry body.

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UK delays border checks on EU goods again, citing supply chain issues

The government says the "revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes". Its critics argue post-Brexit red tape issues need resolving.

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UK approves single COVID vaccine dose for children aged 12 to 15

Johnson is expected to say that mask-wearing, work-from-home advice and social distancing rules that were lifted in July could return if cases climb further.