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British man pleads for release of wife and daughter being held in Iran

When he was on his way to pick up his wife at the airport in London, he received a phone call from Tehran. A phone call which was the first step in Nazanin's story.

United Kingdom

Brexit opinion too close to call as Labour launches 'Remain' campaign

With just 43 days to go before the highly-anticipated Brexit vote, the British Labour Party has launched its campaign to remain in the European

Business Series

EasyJet confident despite terrorist attacks related losses

EasyJet has said strong demand for Mediterranean beach holidays is making up for fewer people flying following recent terrorist attacks in Europe.

Culture news

Eurovision hopefuls line up for finals glory

Well, Europe is in the middle of a refugee crisis, has Greece wobbling and the euro under threat, faces a resurgent Russia in the east, and a

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Game of Drones

They have become part of our lives. Now they are part of our entertainment as well. A drone relay race has taken place in Sussex in the UK.

United Kingdom

EU referendum: Boris Johnson criticises David Cameron's Brexit claims

Peace in Europe could be put at risk if Britain votes to leave the EU, David Cameron has warned. With only six weeks to go before a referendum on

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Le Carre's "Our kind of Traitor" comes to the big screen

Adapted from John le Carre’s novel of the same name, ‘Our Kind of Traitor’ follows a British couple who get embroiled with a Russian oligarch and

United Kingdom

British PM Cameron warns UK exit from Europe could put peace at risk

Peace in Europe could be put at risk if Britain votes to leave the EU, David Cameron has warned. With only six weeks to go before a referendum on

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan sworn-in as London's new mayor

Marking himself out from his predecessor on the first day of the job, Sadiq Khan was sworn-in as London's new mayor at a multi-faith service in Southwark Cathedral.

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan makes history as elected London mayor after bruising campaign

The son of a Pakistani bus driver, Sadiq Khan was confirmed as London’s new mayor on Saturday after a bruising election campaign. Khan, 45, will be

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan set to become London's first Muslim mayor

It seems London’s getting its first Muslim mayor. According to British media reports, Sadiq Khan – the son of a bus driver – has won the capital’s

United Kingdom

Labour election losses in Scotland deliver big blow to Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn’s opposition Labour Party has lost ground in local elections in England according to incomplete results on Friday morning but it is

United Kingdom

"You can't always get what you want" - the Rolling Stones dump Trump

The British mega-group has asked the Republican Party's presumptive candidate to stop using their music as the soundtrack to his campaign.

Economy

Referendum fears hit UK services growth

Britain's dominant services industry is being hit by uncertainty over the EU referendum in June and the state of the global economy according to the latest surveys of businesses.

Business Series

BT responds to critics with fibre-optic and 4G mobile investment plan

Britain's biggest broadband company, BT says it will spend six billion pounds (7.6 billion euros) on fibre-optic cabling and 4G mobile in the next three years.

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England: Crash, bang, wallop!

Annual car jumping contest is held in southern England with 27-year-old Stuart Pateman declared the winner.

United Kingdom

Voting underway across the UK on 'Super Thursday'

Voting is underway across the length and breadth of Great Britain in a series of elections.

United Kingdom

Cameron says his reforms make staying in EU the better option

British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his position on his country remaining in the EU before a parliamentary committee. With six weeks to

Sport

Champions League: Real Madrid v Man City preview

In the May 28th Champions League final Atletico Madrid – who beat Bayern Munich on the away goals rule – will meet either ten-time winners and La

Business Series

Liberty house bids for Tata Steel UK

The British metals group Liberty House says it's submitting a bid for the UK assets of Tata Steel, sparking new hope for Britain's endangered steel industry.