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Barristers walk out of courts in strike over legal aid funding
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Barristers will walk out of courts across England and Wales on Monday in a dispute over legal aid funding.
During the strikes, they will not accept new cases or take on work for colleagues whose cases have…
British PM seeks to stay in power until the mid-2030s
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday he aims to remain in power until the middle of the next decade, despite calls for him to quit, which would make him the country's longest continuously serving leader…
Johnson vows to ‘listen’ after UK by-election losses
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday vowed to "listen" to voters but to "keep going" in his job, after his ruling Conservatives suffered crushing losses in two parliamentary by-elections.
"I've got to listen to…
UK by-elections pose fresh threat to Boris Johnson
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Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks.
His ruling Conservatives…
British PM in Kyiv on second visit
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Britain's prime minister on Friday made his second visit to Kyiv in just over two months, offering Kyiv a military training programme as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Britain's "resolute" support.
"Many days of…
Platinum Jubilee: Queen ‘humbled and touched’ by celebrations
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The Queen has said she was "humbled and deeply touched" by the Platinum Jubilee celebrations held across the UK.
In a "thank you" letter after a concluding pageant in London, she said she remained committed…
Platinum Jubilee: Millions watch Party at the Palace concert
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An average of 11.2 million people in the UK watched the Platinum Party in the Palace on BBC One on Saturday.
The concert saw stars including Diana Ross, George Ezra, Queen and Elbow perform in front of a…
Platinum Jubilee: Flotilla among Scotland’s weekend celebrations
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A flotilla of boats and a re-enactment of the Queen's coronation are among events celebrating the Platinum Jubilee in Scotland this weekend.
In Kelso, the 1953 coronation has been recreated, with home-made…
Platinum Jubilee concert: Mummy laughs and cries with us all, says Prince Charles
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The Prince of Wales has paid a heartfelt tribute to his "mummy", the Queen, at the Platinum Party at the Palace that drew huge crowds.
"You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, have been there for us,…
Platinum Jubilee: William and Kate at Cardiff show rehearsal
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended concert rehearsals in Cardiff Castle as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The royal couple were joined by Prince George and Princess Charlotte in their…