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Considering Independence For Scotland
The Scottish government is looking at a possible exit from Britain, it has scheduled a referendum on independence for 2014.
Podcast: B-Sides – The Diamond Light Source
New Year, New Podcast. In this B-side episode, we take you inside the UK’s national synchrotron – the Diamond Light Source. Epic.
Two Sentenced in UK Racial Murder Case
Two men found guilty of the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in south-east London have been jailed for life.
Impact of Lawrence Case on Race Relations in Britain
The Lawrence case dramatically impacted race relations in Britain. The Guardian’s Hugh Muir explains some of the changes.
2011: The World in Protests
[Interactive Graphic] The World’s coverage of the protests, demonstrations and revolutions, from the ‘Arab Spring’ to the ‘Occupy’ protests, as they happened.
London Bankers Welcome End Of Tough Year
There’s one group of people in London who will probably be happier than most to see the end of 2011. It’s the bankers, the men and women who work in the financial district known as The City.
Meryl Streep as ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher: the mere mention of her name still provokes strong feelings in Britain. Now the Iron Lady is back – on the big screen.
Eurozone Deal Reached Without UK
All the countries of the European Union except the UK have backed a tax and budget pact to tackle the eurozone debt crisis, European leaders say.
Public Sector Strike Rallies Held Across UK
Tens of thousands attend rallies around the UK as a public sector strike over pensions disrupts schools, hospitals and other services.
Hugh Grant Accuses British Tabloid of Hacking
Actor Hugh Grant gave evidence Monday to a public inquiry into press standards in Britain. Grant alleged that the British tabloid newspaper Mail on Sunday may have hacked his phone.
New Evidence In British Tabloid Scandal
The phone hacking scandal in Britain has taken a new twist: A former private investigator admitted to widespread surveillance of public and private figures on behalf of the “News of the World” tabloid.
British Defense Chief Steps Down
UK Defense Minister Liam Fox has resigned after a week of pressure over his working relationship with friend and self-styled adviser Adam Werritty.
The Mysterious Pangolin
The Geo Quiz tracks down a rare nocturnal mammal in Asia that’s being targeted by smugglers.
Cameron Working for Reset of UK – Russia Relations
It’s the first time a British Prime Minister has visited Russia since relations soured over the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in London in 2006.
UK Inquiry Into Libya Rendition
An inquiry looking into accusations that Britain was complicit in the torture of terrorism suspects has said it will examine new allegations about close ties between British intelligence and Muammar Gaddafi’s security services.
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