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A dash of magic on the fields of Staffordshire

The British Quidditch Cup took place in Staffordshire, central England this weekend.

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UK parliament backs Brexit bill

Britain’s upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, has passed the Brexit bill paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the…

Economy

UK exports and factory growth rise

UK exports rose quickly towards the end of 2016 and early in 2017 along with factory output growth which was at the strongest in seven years.

Cult

Ed Sheeran multiplies chart domination with "÷"

It has been chartbusting week for British singer-songwriter whose new album became the fastest selling by a male solo artist in the UK.

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Euroviews. What do you call 200 Jewish and Muslim women in a hall?

There is a mistrust of Muslims within the Jewish community, reinforced at each extremist atrocity perpetuated by people claiming to be represent Islam. Likewise in the Muslim community, prejudice against Jews often isn’t far from the surface.

Belgium

Brexit: 'It's time to get on with leaving', May

Britain's premier remains vague on Brexit timetable, but insists on March deadline for triggering divorce amid Lords turmoil.

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UK zoo boss loses licence after 500 animal deaths

South Lakes Safari park founder denied licence, after the death of one zookeeper and more than 500 animals.

Sport

Pressure mounting on Arsenal boss Wenger

Arsenal’s 5-1 drubbing in the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening has piled even more pressure on under-fire boss Arsene Wenger, whose future at the club past the current season appea

Economy

Britain sets Brexit budget course

Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond spelt out the government's plans to steer the economy through its departure from the European Union.

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Brexit rebel Lord Heseltine is fired as UK government adviser

Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine has been fired as a UK government adviser after leading moves to give Parliament the final say over Britain’s exit deal from the…

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UK Lords vote to give parliament more power to reject final Brexit vote

The British House of Lords has backed another amendment to the Brexit bill demanding a “meaningful” vote from parliament before Theresa May’s final deal with the…

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George Michael died from natural causes

Officials in the UK say there is no need for further inquiries into the death of the 53-year-old, who rose to stardom in the 1980s with his group Wham!, before embarking on a successful solo career.

Economy

UK shopping slowdown signals weaker growth

British Retail Consortium sees drop in non-food sales as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development frets about Brexit uncertainty.

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Women should "go forward in comfy shoes", say MPs debating work dress codes

British MPs discuss workplace dress codes after petition receives 150,000 signatures

Cult

Trauma in art by Yayoi Kusama and Louise Bourgeois

Two iconic female artists and how they turned their traumas in to art can be seen in an exhibition in London.

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Thousands march amid fears over NHS cuts

Tens of thousands turned out to protest in London amid growing concern about the state of the National Health Service.

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Brexit and the divided kingdom?

Political shake-up as a Northern Ireland snap election sees nationalists come within one seat of their rivals

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Democratic Unionist Party finish one seat ahead of Sinn Fein in N. Ireland snap election

The two largest parties now have three weeks to form a new power-sharing government in order to avoid devolved power returning to Westminster.

Economy

UK economic momentum fading business surveys suggest

Britain's unexpectedly strong economic growth since last June's vote to leave the European Union may be starting to fade as inflation picks up.

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Uber in London to appeal driver "literacy" ruling

London transport regulators want to force private drivers to prove the level of their reading and writing skills in English

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.