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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state in northern Europe which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is governed under a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliamentary system made up of two houses; an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. It has a population of more than 62 million and has the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP. It is predominantly a Christian country, although successive waves of migration have contributed to the growth of other faiths. It is a member of the European Union as well as the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, G7, G8, G20, NATO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization.
- Since 2015, organs in China have been sourced only from ‘voluntary civilian donors’
- UK lawmakers are unconvinced and want Chinese and WHO officials to attend an independent inquiry in London
Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.
Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.
Beijing’s new diplomatic mission in London will occupy the former Royal Mint – the historic landmark which took delivery of tonnes of silver China was forced to pay Britain in the 19th century.
Beijing’s new diplomatic mission in London will occupy the former Royal Mint – the historic landmark which took delivery of tonnes of silver China was forced to pay Britain in the 19th century.
The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are awaiting the birth of their first child, and the prince looks set to juggle his family and royal duties
The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are awaiting the birth of their first child, and the prince looks set to juggle his family and royal duties
Detour happened after a sub-contracted crew used an incorrect flight plan and set off from London for Edinburgh instead of Düsseldorf.
Detour happened after a sub-contracted crew used an incorrect flight plan and set off from London for Edinburgh instead of Düsseldorf.
Facility has troubled recent history, with a drunk prisoner setting fire to the roof in 2017 after stripping off and burning his clothes. A year earlier, photos on Facebook showed inmates drinking, using drugs and eating takeaway fish and chips.
Facility has troubled recent history, with a drunk prisoner setting fire to the roof in 2017 after stripping off and burning his clothes. A year earlier, photos on Facebook showed inmates drinking, using drugs and eating takeaway fish and chips.
May meets with Tory Brexiteer MPs, including the influential Jacob Rees-Mogg and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.
May meets with Tory Brexiteer MPs, including the influential Jacob Rees-Mogg and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.
Organisers estimated around a million protesters took to the streets of the British capital on Saturday.
Organisers estimated around a million protesters took to the streets of the British capital on Saturday.
Some British MP’s predict May could only have weeks left in her job as lawmakers move to try to take control of the plan to leave the European Union.
Some British MP’s predict May could only have weeks left in her job as lawmakers move to try to take control of the plan to leave the European Union.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
If lawmakers do not ratify May’s text, Britain will have until April 12 to decide whether it will take part in the European Parliament election.
If lawmakers do not ratify May’s text, Britain will have until April 12 to decide whether it will take part in the European Parliament election.
Huge numbers of people sign form, just eight days left before Britain is due to leave the EU.
Huge numbers of people sign form, just eight days left before Britain is due to leave the EU.
A sledgehammer-wielding man was seen smashing windows at two mosques in the city, and three more have been similarly vandalised overnight.
A sledgehammer-wielding man was seen smashing windows at two mosques in the city, and three more have been similarly vandalised overnight.
In a rare public address, May put the onus on MPs to break the deadlock with just eight days to go until Britain is officially due to leave the European Union
In a rare public address, May put the onus on MPs to break the deadlock with just eight days to go until Britain is officially due to leave the European Union
EU ambassadors have reportedly agreed that the risks of having the UK as a member state beyond May 23, when European elections are due, are too high.
EU ambassadors have reportedly agreed that the risks of having the UK as a member state beyond May 23, when European elections are due, are too high.
British media reports say martial law, curfews and travel bans could be introduced to prevent civil unrest after country leaves EU, with government listing 12 risk areas, including national security, transport, food and medicine.
British media reports say martial law, curfews and travel bans could be introduced to prevent civil unrest after country leaves EU, with government listing 12 risk areas, including national security, transport, food and medicine.
Theresa May had submitted a formal letter requesting a three-month extension of article 50, with European Council President Donald Tusk saying that a short Brexit extension could be possible.
Theresa May had submitted a formal letter requesting a three-month extension of article 50, with European Council President Donald Tusk saying that a short Brexit extension could be possible.
Trump says that British PM Theresa May ‘didn’t listen’ to his Brexit negotiating suggestions.
Trump says that British PM Theresa May ‘didn’t listen’ to his Brexit negotiating suggestions.
The billionaire is one of the main suspects charged in the US$2 billion loan fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank.
The billionaire is one of the main suspects charged in the US$2 billion loan fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank.
Britain’s National Portrait Gallery and Sackler Trust issued a joint statement saying the gift for the museum’s Inspiring People project won’t proceed. The trust is run by the Sackler family, members of which own Purdue Pharma, which makes prescription painkiller OxyContin.
Britain’s National Portrait Gallery and Sackler Trust issued a joint statement saying the gift for the museum’s Inspiring People project won’t proceed. The trust is run by the Sackler family, members of which own Purdue Pharma, which makes prescription painkiller OxyContin.
Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Department for Education said ‘post-study leave period will be extended to six months for undergraduate and master’s students, and a year for doctoral students’.
Department for Education said ‘post-study leave period will be extended to six months for undergraduate and master’s students, and a year for doctoral students’.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Cable will leave post on May 2 and says a leadership contest will then be held.
Cable will leave post on May 2 and says a leadership contest will then be held.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
The artist has performed in more than 175 countries since embarking on her Total World Tour – which aims to cover every nation on Earth – five years ago.
The artist has performed in more than 175 countries since embarking on her Total World Tour – which aims to cover every nation on Earth – five years ago.
Stephen Herron, director of public prosecutions for Northern Ireland, says out of the 18 suspects, there was only sufficient evidence to prosecute one.
Stephen Herron, director of public prosecutions for Northern Ireland, says out of the 18 suspects, there was only sufficient evidence to prosecute one.
Gavin Williamson says he is ready to send the first of Britain’s new aircraft carriers to the Pacific after Brexit, yet this is news to his boss and China must be seeing the funny side