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Last bongs for Big Ben as four-year repairs begin

London landmark Big Ben fell silent for four years starting Monday, as a political outcry mounted over renovations that will rob Britain of a...

Diana’s death forced British royals to overhaul image

Public anger at the monarchy following the death of Princess Diana marked a turning point for the royal family, forcing a revolution in its...

Hindu, Jewish Women Marry In UK’s First Interfaith Gay Wedding

A Hindu woman and her Jewish partner have married in the UK in what is believed to be the country's first interfaith lesbian wedding,...

Malala Yousafzai gets a place at Oxford

Pakistani rights activist Malala Yousafzai on Thursday secured a place at Oxford University after getting her A-level results as the Nobel Peace Prize winner...

UK unemployment rate hits lowest level since 1975

Britain's unemployment rate has struck a new 44-year low, official data showed Wednesday, as the uncertainty of Brexit boosts temporary hirings. The rate dipped...

UK to seek ‘temporary customs union’ after Brexit

Britain will seek a "temporary customs union" with the European Union after Brexit, the government said Tuesday as it prepared to publish its first...

Britain’s Big Ben to fall silent for four years

Britain's much-loved Big Ben will fall silent for four years from next week as conservation work is carried out on the famous 19th century...

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