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UK Royal Air Force scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers
Jan 16, 2018 09:51The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has scrambled two fighter jets to intercept a pair of Russian strategic bombers approaching Britain’s airspace, the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) claims.
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Corbyn rejects UK-US ‘special relationship’
Jan 15, 2018 10:42British Labor Leader Jeremy Corbyn has rejected the so-called “special relationship” between the US and the UK, saying that Washington is not the most important ally of London.
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Brexit bill will leave human rights deficit in UK: Report
Jan 15, 2018 05:19The British government’s European Union withdrawal bill will create a human rights deficit in the country, leaving many different groups in society without adequate protection, UK rights organizations have warned.
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Trump sparks UK political dispute after cancelling London trip
Jan 12, 2018 14:17British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has warned that the relationship between the US and UK is at risk after US President Donald Trump cancelled his upcoming trip to London amid warnings of mass protests.
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UK will not hold a second EU referendum: Theresa May spokesman
Jan 12, 2018 03:05UK Prime Minister Theresa May will not hold a second referendum on Britain’s exit from the European Union, amid growing calls for a new vote on Brexit.
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Trump cancels British trip amid fears of being unwelcome
Jan 12, 2018 02:59US President Donald Trump has canceled plans to visit Britain next month to attend the opening of a new US embassy in London over fears he will not be made welcome and would be greeted with mass protests, reports say.
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Brexit could cost UK nearly 500,000 jobs: Study
Jan 11, 2018 16:33Britain’s exit from the European Union could cost the UK almost 500,000 jobs and nearly 50 billion pounds ($68 billion) in investment by 2030, according to a study commissioned by the mayor of London.
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Britain’s trade deficit hits 5-month high in November
Jan 10, 2018 14:21UK’s trade deficit has risen to a five-month high amid growing concerns over Britain’s planned exit from the European Union and looming Brexit talks.
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UK govt. rejects pleas for checks to avoid repeat of Iraq War
Jan 10, 2018 09:20The British government has rejected MPs’ pleas for stronger checks to prevent a repeat of the 2003 invasion of Iraq which occurred on the order of then US President George W. Bush and with the help of then UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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EU's 'no deal' planning harming Brexit: UK Brexit minister
Jan 10, 2018 05:00UK Brexit Minister David Davis has criticized the European Union for preparing for a no-deal scenario once the country leaves the bloc, a new report reveals.