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Ecuadorian court revokes citizenship for Julian Assange

Ecuadorian authorities say Assange’s naturalization letter had multiple inconsistencies, different signatures, the possible alteration of documents and unpaid fees, among other issues.

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Hundreds of children in care homes faced decades of abuse: UK inquiry

A damning public inquiry sheds light on the "culture of cover-up" that has exposed over 700 children in London care homes to decades of abuse.

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Deadlock as London rejects EU's proposals on Northern Ireland trade

Talks between London and Brussels entered another impasse on Monday after the UK refused the EU's proposals to solve post-Brexit trade disputes over Northern Ireland.

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No more cigarettes within ten years, says tobacco boss

The CEO of Philip Morris International says the company could stop selling cigarettes in the UK in the next decade as it moves into vaping and pharmaceuticals.

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COVID-19 cases drop in the UK for sixth consecutive day

Overall, over the past week to Sunday, new infections fell by 15.4% compared to the previous seven-day period.

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'Major incident' at two London hospitals due to flooding

Whipps Cross and Newham hospitals are urging people to use other emergency facilities because of operational difficulties caused by the flooding.

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Hair compost: A natural by-product of salons in London

Hair compost: A natural by-product of salons in London

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UK eases isolation rules for critical workers as shops run out of food

It comes after more than 600,000 people were asked to self-isolate in the week to July 14 after coming into contact with a person who tested positive.

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UK to pay France €62.7 million to curb Channel migration

The deal between the two countries will see French authorities double the number of officers deployed along the coast with their patrol area widened.

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Record 430 migrants cross English Channel in a single day

In the first six months of the year, 7,999 migrants attempted or successfully crossed the Channel in 399 separate "incidents", according to the French Maritime Prefecture.

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British grocery robots cause warehouse fire again

The fire at an Ocado warehouse in London is an unfortunate side-effect of the company's high-tech focus on automation.

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In U-turn, UK's Johnson self-isolates after COVID-19 contact

Downing Street first said Johnson would self-isolate outside of work only but backtracked amid accusations of double standards.

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France tightens rules for travellers from UK and several EU countries

Unvaccinated travellers from the UK, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and the Netherlands will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure.

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Fully jabbed UK travellers arriving from France must still quarantine

Starting Monday, fully vaccinated UK residents returning from amber countries will no longer have to quarantine, except those arriving from France, the UK government announced on Friday.

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UK records 51,000 new COVID cases — highest daily tally since January

The spike comes with England set to fully lift restrictions on Monday.

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'Most expensive' stamp in the world goes on display in London

The British Guiana 1c Magenta is the only one of its kind to survive from the former British Colony.

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What are community fridges and how are they tackling food insecurity?

Community fridges, where local residents come together to share supplies, have become a vital resource around the world during the coronavirus crisis.

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UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget

The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move.

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Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge

The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

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Online racist abuse of England players sparks indignation

Online racist abuse of England players who missed penalties in England's loss to Italy sparked a wave of indignation in the UK and beyond. Is racism in football on the rise and how can we tackle it?