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Change UK loses six of its 11 MPs after poor EU elections result

Formally the Independent Group, the party of ex-Labour and Conservative MPs announced Anna Soubry had been elected leader.

04/06/2019

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Billboard campaign aims 'to show Trump how unpopular he is in UK'

"He's also a vain and brittle man who's here because he's dazzled by monarchy and thinks Britain likes him."

04/06/2019

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Who does the UK's first-ever statue to a female footballer honour?

As the England Lionesses prepare for this summer’s tournament, the UK’s first ever statue of a female footballer has been unveiled today at the National Football Museum, Manchester.

04/06/2019

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Trump: Corbyn and Khan are 'negative forces, not positive forces'

Trump said Corbyn wanted to meet him, but "I decided not to do that".

04/06/2019

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Trump's UK state visit: What's happened and what's next on the agenda

As US President turns to politics on Tuesday, he will be trying to convince UK prime minister Theresa May to ban China's Huawei from British 5G networks.

04/06/2019

United Kingdom

Donald Trump UK: Who is happy about the visit and who is not amused?

The British capital was buzzing ahead of US President Donald Trump's state visit on Monday. Who is in favour of America's most powerful man visiting the island and who is feeling less positive?

03/06/2019

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Liverpool celebrate Champions League win with victory parade

Liverpool's players and coach returned from Madrid on Sunday after their Champions League victory.

02/06/2019

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Watch back: US President Trump joins the Queen at state banquet

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrive in Britain for a three-day state visit. Britain's Queen Elizabeth will greet Trump and Melania with a welcome ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.

02/06/2019

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Brexit: what would leadership rivals Johnson and Hunt do as PM?

Rival contenders Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt both say they can renegotiate a deal with the EU – but also maintain the UK is ready to leave without one.

01/06/2019

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Euroviews. Ballad of a D-Day Dodger ǀ View

“I’m not bitter about the D-Day celebrations at all,” said Ivor Gaskill. “I just wish they’d give us the same recognition because if hadn’t been for us there probably wouldn’t have been a D-Day, at least not on 6 June.”

31/05/2019

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Euroviews. The Special Relationship may be awkward under Trump – but it is vital to Brexit Britain ǀ View

Strong ties with Washington are as important as ever for London, particularly as it pivots away from the European Union. But the pageantry of the visit and the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings may not mask some fundamental differences of opinion.

31/05/2019

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More than 750,000 EU citizens apply to stay in UK after Brexit

More than 750,000 EU citizens have applied to stay in UK after Brexit so far, the Home Secretary has said. Here's where they're from.

31/05/2019

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Evidence of prehistoric settlement discovered in North Sea

Archaeologists from Bradford University in the U.K. discovered traces of a lost settlement in the North Sea.

30/05/2019

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Lift off looms for world's first international jet suit races

Three Jet suit pilots took to the skies over Gloucester Docks, England, to demonstrate their manoeuvres.

30/05/2019

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Flying high: Jet suit trio give English a taste of the future

British company Gravity Industries, who made the suits, said it was the first time they had flown three pilots simultaneously.

30/05/2019

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British actor Cleese criticsed for saying London 'not an English city'

British comedy legend John Cleese faced criticism on social media for posting a tweet in which he said London was "not really an English city any more".

30/05/2019

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Scotland unveils framework for possible future independence referendum

The legal framework for future referendums in Scotland, including a possible referendum on independence, was published by the Scottish government

29/05/2019

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Airbus distances itself from reports it has changed Brexit stance

Airbus has distanced itself from reports it has changed its stance on Brexit and will stay in the UK regardless of whether the country leaves without a deal or not

29/05/2019

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Will traditional UK parties learn anything from Euro Elections losses?

The UK's two main parties the Conservatives and Labour are examining their approach to Brexit in the aftermath of the European elections.

28/05/2019

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UK PM candidate offers free passport to EU citizens in Brexit UK

UK PM candidate Michael Gove pledges to waive naturalisation fees for EU citizens in post-Brexit UK

28/05/2019

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.