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August 19, 2019 at 5:53 am

UK to pressure social media companies to fight anti-vax info VIEW

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government plans to call a summit of social media companies to discuss what more they can do to fight online misinformation... Updated 12:26 pm

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August 19, 2019 at 3:25 am

UK PM Boris Johnson faces rising Brexit strategy criticism

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing rising criticism of his Brexit strategy at home as he increases pressure on the European... Updated 12:25 pm

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August 16, 2019 at 4:13 am

UK police officer slain investigating burglary, 10 arrested VIEW

LONDON (AP) — A 28-year-old police officer investigating a reported burglary in southeast England has died after being dragged by a vehicle, police said Friday....

August 14, 2019 at 12:48 am

UK Labour leader lays out plan to stop a no-deal Brexit

LONDON (AP) — The leader of Britain's biggest opposition party on Wednesday urged other opposition forces to unite, topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government...

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Greta Thunberg poses for a picture in the Marina where the boat Malizia is moored in Plymouth, England Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired student protests around the world, is heading to the United States this week – in a sailboat. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) LKW111 LKW111

August 13, 2019 at 9:14 am

Greta Thunberg’s sailing adventure no pleasure cruise VIEW

PLYMOUTH, England (AP) — Greta Thunberg's two-week voyage to the United States will be no pleasure cruise. The 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired...

August 7, 2019 at 1:31 am

UK food industry looks to avoid shortages in no-deal Brexit VIEW

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. food industry is urging the government to set aside competition rules so companies can coordinate supply decisions to combat food...

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August 5, 2019 at 5:53 am

Titanic shipyard in Northern Ireland calls in administrators

LONDON (AP) — The Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic has called in administrators after last-ditch efforts failed to rescue a company that had once...

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August 4, 2019 at 6:37 pm

HSBC says its CEO to leave after just 18 months

LONDON (AP) — Bank HSBC on Monday announced the surprise departure of CEO John Flint after just 18 months, saying new leadership was needed amid...

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August 4, 2019 at 5:54 am

Labor union, airport avert midnight London Heathrow strike

LONDON (AP) — Heathrow Airport officials and labor union leaders averted the start of a two-day strike by workers at Europe's busiest airport, agreeing Sunday...

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August 3, 2019 at 3:04 am

UK emergency workers race to cut water levels at damaged dam

LONDON (AP) — Emergency workers raced Saturday to lower water levels behind a damaged dam in northwest England as forecasters warned more bad weather is...