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Paul Stephenson, 87, Dies; Advanced Britain’s Civil Rights Movement
The bus boycott and one-man pub sit-in that he led in the mid-1960s helped pave the way for a law outlawing discrimination in public places.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection
Britain’s Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties after missing weekend events commemorating the nation’s war dead because she was recovering from a chest infectionEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection
Britain’s Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties after missing weekend events commemorating the nation’s war dead because she was recovering from a chest infectionWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Trump tariffs — and possible exemptions — could provide opportunities for Britain
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs could prove boon for the U.K., with analysts pointing to potential exemptions, economic upswings and the likely resumption of trade deal talks.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Britain's car finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts
The crisis has prompted comparisons to Britain's PPI scandal, which was estimated to have cost banks more than £50 billion ($63.8 billion).Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Boulter & Raducanu put GB into BJK Cup quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu makes a winning return from injury before Katie Boulter secures Great Britain's place in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Raducanu and Boulter take Britain through at Billie Jean King Cup finals
Fit-again Emma Raducanu beats Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-4 Katie Boulter closes out 2-0 win against Germany It has been seven months since Emma Raducanu led Great Britain to the Billie Jean King Cup ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Britain miss out on BJK Cup final with doubles defeat
Great Britain miss out on a place in the Billie Jean King Cup final as Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls lose the deciding doubles against Slovakia.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Britain’s national security demands more than a defence review
As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new worldBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
The Papers: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'
The upcoming vote on legalising assisted dying and the rising threat of Russia leads several papers.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the country. My sister and I ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Britain targets Russia's 'shadow fleet' with new sanctions package
Britain says it has sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet that have been skirting restrictions to transport billions of dollars of petroleumWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Why Europe wants Britain back at the EU defence industry party
Plus: Meet the probable head of the EU’s new fraud watchdogWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain
Small, unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said. The Pentagon said that there had not been “any significant mission impact.”World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Can Britain's ties with the US survive a second Trump presidency?
Intelligence sharing is at the heart of the special relationship - is this now at risk?World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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Donald Trump’s alarming picks for government
The president-elect has put unswerving fealty above competence or suitabilityWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'
But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
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UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget
The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government
The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution
Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap
A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".Top stories - BBC News - November 4
