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Euroviews. Why do the British despise Meghan Markle? A private letter offers clues ǀ View

Public opinion has never really been on Meghan's side. But her estrangement from her father has been the source of substantial (and unfair) judgement.

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British government to prorogue parliament — again

British government to prorogue parliament — again

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Watch again: Boris Johnson calls for EU to embrace Brexit compromise

"Today in Brussels we are tabling what I believe are constructive and reasonable proposals, which provide a compromise for both sides," Johnson told his Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester.

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Brussels says it has 'not received any' workable Irish border proposal

Brussels declined to comment on leaked plans for customs clearance sites on either side of the Irish border after Brexit.

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Conservative party conference venue received €4.2m in EU funding

Manchester was a recipient of €108m in European funding between 2013 and 2017.

Economy

Using the EU’s own trade rules against it: the scourge of ‘VAT Carousel’ fraud | View

By converging standards and regulations, and removing most - if not all - barriers to international export, the EU facilitates trade, improving the standards of living for millions across the continent. However, criminal actors are also using these same structures to engage in illicit activity.

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Watch: Brexit on agenda as Turner Prize shortlist goes on display

The four shortlisted pieces will be on display in Margate from Saturday.

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EU citizens in Scotland: 'Living here makes me feel safe and at home'

A new study has found that EU27 citizens feel "safer and more welcome" living in Scotland than in England. We spoke to some of them to find out why.

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Cocktails and dreams: Industry innovations go on show in Glasgow

The future involves drinks imprinted with selfies and recipes based on the brain's individual response to smells. Bartenders also used machines such as centrifuges and rotavaps to extract flavours.

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Court rules trans man who gave birth cannot be registered as father

Freddy McConnell, a transgender man, wanted to be recognised as the father of his son, who was born last year, on the official birth certificate but was told he would have to be registered as the mother.

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MPs vote not to adjourn for the Conservative Party conference

The UK parliament will not break next week.

World News

Barnier: EU still awaits 'legal and operational' Brexit ideas from UK

"We are still ready to work on any new legal and operational proposal from the UK," Barnier told reporters on arriving for talks with European lawmakers on the latest developments on Brexit. "We are still waiting for this."

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Watch: Meet the British furniture farmers fighting deforestation

Guiding the shoots and grafting branches allows the chair to grow fully formed and is a sustainable alternative to the carbon-heavy process of cutting down trees to make furniture.

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Watch: Royal baby Archie makes first public appearance

As the royals arrived, Archbishop Tutu and his wife took turned to coo over the four-month-old, trying to teach him to wave to the cameras.

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Labour party members vote against pro-EU stance for election run

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won support for his Brexit strategy on Monday, fighting off a challenge by members who wanted him to immediately back remaining in the European Union before any election.

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Boris Johnson calls for new Iran nuclear deal, says Trump is 'one guy' to get it done

In an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, the Conservative prime minister praised President Donald Trump's negotiating skills.

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Bomb squad called in at Manchester Airport as station evacuated

A man has been detained at the scene, police said.

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Thomas Cook: UK to fly 135,300 people back after after firm's collapse

British travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, stranding 600,000 holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in UK's history.

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World's first vagina museum to open in London in November

Its aim will be to educate visitors about female genitals while fighting stigma surrounding them.

Business

Thomas Cook in last ditch talks over €220 million bailout

The iconic British firm is just hours away from collapse if it can't reach a deal.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.