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Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, London

Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, southwest London

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Watch back: Sarajevo hosts first gay pride amidst security concerns

Bosnia held its first Gay Pride parade amidst threats of violence.

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Thérèse Coffey appointed as new Work and Pensions secretary

After Amber Rudd resigned on Saturday evening, Downing Street announced that Thérèse Coffey would be the new Work and Pensions secretary.

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UK lawmakers ready for legal action over Brexit delay

UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.

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A summary of Boris Johnson's terrible week in parliament

It was a complicated week in parliament that saw Boris Johnson lose several key votes as Parliament came back from summer break.

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Identical triplets all jailed for the same crime

Reiss Gabriel and his two brothers — Ralston and Ricky — were all convicted of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

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Police chiefs criticise Boris Johnson for politicising police officers

West Yorkshire Chief Constable John Robins said he was disappointed the Prime Minister had used the officers as a backdrop for a speech that was not solely about police recruitment.

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Watch: Guinness World Records reveals fastest garden shed

Guinness World Records has unveiled the most unusual record breakers for 2020. Kevin Nicks is the creator of the fastest garden shed, which zooms around Yorkshire at 80 miles per hour.

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UK opposition parties agree to block general election

Labour and other parties will not back Boris Johnson's call.

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Legislation to stop no-deal Brexit passes both houses of UK parliament

The House of Lords approved legislation to stop a no-deal Brexit after agreeing to push the bill through by the end of day on Friday.

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High Court rejects Gina Miller appeal against Boris Johnson

The case had been brought by anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller.

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Johnson would 'rather be dead in ditch' than ask for Brexit extension

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he would rather be "dead in a ditch" than ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline.

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Watch: Netanyahu joins Johnson outside number 10 on visit to London

Watch: Netanyahu joins Johnson outside number 10 on surprise visit to London

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Bitesize Brexit: A quick summary of what happened on a tumultuous day

Bitesize Brexit: A quick summary of what happened on a tumultuous day

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UK scraps plan to immediately end freedom of movement after Brexit

Britain's government has abandoned plans to end freedom of movement for European Union citizens immediately after a possible no-deal Brexit and will instead return to an earlier policy of giving them three years' temporary leave to remain.

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Watch: How did the legislation to delay Brexit get through Parliament?

Wondering what just happened in Parliament? Here's how Hilary Benn's bill to delay the Brexit deadline played out in the Commons

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Watch: How did Boris Johnson fare in his first PMQs as leader?

Swearing, chlorinated chicken, and Brexit: How did Boris Johnson fare in his first PMQs as leader?

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'Jacob Ease-Mogg': UK minister slammed over Brexit debate posture

Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg faced a whirl of criticism and mocking memes after reclining during a key Brexit debate.

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France, UK & US 'may be held responsible for Yemen war crimes'

A panel of UN experts found that all sides of the Yemeni conflict have committed war crimes and said that third states providing aid or assistance could be complicit.

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Euroviews. Shipping containers are the tip of the iceberg. Homelessness in the UK is at epidemic levels ǀ View

Homelessness makes us uncomfortable - it challenges our assumptions about global inequality, as well as the viability of our own welfare states and governance, when we see large numbers of our fellow citizens living in conditions akin to refugee camps abroad.

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.