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British MP quits over ‘differences’ with government
Nov 05, 2016 02:57UK Conservative MP Stephen Phillips, who criticized Prime Minister Theresa May over the handling of the Brexit process, has resigned, citing "irreconcilable policy differences" with the current government.
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Parliamentary approval necessary for Brexit: UK High Court
Nov 04, 2016 03:01The UK High Court has banned the government from setting the Brexit process in motion before getting the Parliament’s approval, a decision that is likely to further prolong the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU).
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UK government vows to challenge Article 50 court ruling
Nov 04, 2016 02:54The government of UK Prime Minister Theresa May says it will challenge a High Court ruling that has stipulated that the country cannot leave the European Union without the permission of the British Parliament.
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'No hard border’ in Ireland after Brexit, premier vows
Nov 03, 2016 06:04Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has warned of a “vicious” approach by the EU in negotiations over Britain’s exit from the bloc.
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NATO-Russia war not likely in 2017, Fallon says, downplaying MI5 chief’s warning
Nov 03, 2016 05:58A war between Russia and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is “not likely” in 2017, says the UK defense chief, playing down an earlier warning by MI5 Chief Andrew Parker.
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UK says it is witnessing signs of growing trade with Iran
Nov 03, 2016 03:56Britain says it is witnessing signs of growing trade with Iran, emphasizing that it has serious plans to boost economic relations with the Islamic Republic to a new level.
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British pediatrician sexually assaulted 19 patients
Nov 02, 2016 05:12A court in Britain has put on trial a former children's doctor for sexually assaulting 19 young patients during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Britain cyber security budget doubled, reaches almost £2 billion
Nov 01, 2016 10:56Britain has set aside £1.9 billion ($2.32bn) to beef up its cyber security measures over the next five years, two times the spending for the 2011-2016 period.
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Iran, UK must make up for lost ground after JCPOA: Rouhani
Oct 31, 2016 13:40President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has kept to the nuclear agreement it signed with the 5+1 group of countries last year, stressing that with implementation of the deal, Iran and Britain must now make up for lost opportunities.
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Inmates go on 'rampage' in Lewes Prison
Oct 30, 2016 12:28Cells and offices at a notorious UK prison have been damaged after inmates “went on the rampage” for six hours, officials say.