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"Naive" To Allow Chinese Firm For Steel Industry, Says UK Minister
The UK was "naive" to allow its sensitive steel industry to fall into the hands of a Chinese company, Britain's business secretary said on Sunday after the government took control of British Steel.
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"Landmark Moment": UK Approves New Breast Cancer Drug
A new drug that helps slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer has been approved for use in Britain's state-run National Health Service, officials said on Friday.
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Ukraine To Receive $580 Million Of UK-Led Military Support
Ukraine will receive fresh military support worth 450 million pounds ($580 million), Britain said on Friday, as European allies attempt to strengthen the country's position ahead of any peace deal with Russia.
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British Troops Could Be Deployed In Ukraine For 5 Years: Report
Britain is considering deploying troops to Ukraine for five years under plans being discussed by allies, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.
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UK Watchdog Investigates Online Suicide Forum Linked To Nearly 100 Deaths
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced Wednesday it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to almost 100 deaths in the UK, using new powers to remove harmful content from the internet.
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Prince Harry's Lawyer Cites Threats From Al-Qaeda, Media In UK Security Appeal
A lawyer for Britain's Prince Harry on Tuesday slammed an "unjustified" decision to downgrade his police protection, telling a London court the prince had recently faced threats from paparazzi and even Al-Qaeda.
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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Video: Rats Take Over UK's 2nd Largest City As Garbage Collectors Strike
Sacks of trash are piled on the side of roads, as rats "as big as cats" roam in the streets, and a pungent smell of rotten garbage fills the air. The disruption is not of a small town in a far-off third world country, but of the UK's Birmingham.
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Britain Says Israel's Detention Of Two UK MPs 'Unacceptable'
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday it was "unacceptable" that Israel had detained two UK lawmakers and denied them entry.
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Two UK MPs Denied Entry Into Israel, Detained, Britain Says "Unacceptable"
Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, from the governing Labour Party, flew from London to Israel but were blocked from entering the country and deported.
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Prince Harry Welcomes Probe Into "Bullying" At Charity He Founded
Prince Harry said on Thursday he hoped Britain's charity regulator would "unveil the truth" after it opened a compliance case into his charity Sentebale following accusations from its chair that he was guilty of "bullying at scale".
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Won't "Rush Into Action" Over Impending Trump Tariffs: UK Finance Minister
Britain's finance minister on Wednesday said the UK will not "rush into action" over impending US tariffs, as the government hopes to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with Washington.
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UK Unveils New Rules To Monitor Those Working For Russia
The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail.
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"Deepest Sympathy": UK's King Charles Sends Condolences After Myanmar Quake
Britain's King Charles III on Saturday sent his "deepest possible sympathy" to the victims of a devastating earthquake which has killed over 1,000 people in Myanmar and Thailand.
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"Naive" To Allow Chinese Firm For Steel Industry, Says UK Minister
The UK was "naive" to allow its sensitive steel industry to fall into the hands of a Chinese company, Britain's business secretary said on Sunday after the government took control of British Steel.
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"Landmark Moment": UK Approves New Breast Cancer Drug
A new drug that helps slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer has been approved for use in Britain's state-run National Health Service, officials said on Friday.
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Ukraine To Receive $580 Million Of UK-Led Military Support
Ukraine will receive fresh military support worth 450 million pounds ($580 million), Britain said on Friday, as European allies attempt to strengthen the country's position ahead of any peace deal with Russia.
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British Troops Could Be Deployed In Ukraine For 5 Years: Report
Britain is considering deploying troops to Ukraine for five years under plans being discussed by allies, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.
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UK Watchdog Investigates Online Suicide Forum Linked To Nearly 100 Deaths
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced Wednesday it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to almost 100 deaths in the UK, using new powers to remove harmful content from the internet.
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Prince Harry's Lawyer Cites Threats From Al-Qaeda, Media In UK Security Appeal
A lawyer for Britain's Prince Harry on Tuesday slammed an "unjustified" decision to downgrade his police protection, telling a London court the prince had recently faced threats from paparazzi and even Al-Qaeda.
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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Video: Rats Take Over UK's 2nd Largest City As Garbage Collectors Strike
Sacks of trash are piled on the side of roads, as rats "as big as cats" roam in the streets, and a pungent smell of rotten garbage fills the air. The disruption is not of a small town in a far-off third world country, but of the UK's Birmingham.
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Britain Says Israel's Detention Of Two UK MPs 'Unacceptable'
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday it was "unacceptable" that Israel had detained two UK lawmakers and denied them entry.
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Two UK MPs Denied Entry Into Israel, Detained, Britain Says "Unacceptable"
Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, from the governing Labour Party, flew from London to Israel but were blocked from entering the country and deported.
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Prince Harry Welcomes Probe Into "Bullying" At Charity He Founded
Prince Harry said on Thursday he hoped Britain's charity regulator would "unveil the truth" after it opened a compliance case into his charity Sentebale following accusations from its chair that he was guilty of "bullying at scale".
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Won't "Rush Into Action" Over Impending Trump Tariffs: UK Finance Minister
Britain's finance minister on Wednesday said the UK will not "rush into action" over impending US tariffs, as the government hopes to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with Washington.
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UK Unveils New Rules To Monitor Those Working For Russia
The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail.
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"Deepest Sympathy": UK's King Charles Sends Condolences After Myanmar Quake
Britain's King Charles III on Saturday sent his "deepest possible sympathy" to the victims of a devastating earthquake which has killed over 1,000 people in Myanmar and Thailand.
