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Keir Starmer's Labour wins UK general election
by Phil Hazlewood - July 5, 2024 - 3:38pm
 Keir Starmer on Friday will become Britain's new prime minister, as his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a landslide general election victory, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer
by Phil Hazlewood - April 30, 2024 - 10:00am
King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.
Charles III to be crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953
by Phil Hazlewood - May 6, 2023 - 11:27am
Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
by Phil Hazlewood - September 19, 2022 - 9:40am
Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London. 
Under leaden skies, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin returns to London
by Phil Hazlewood - September 14, 2022 - 7:51am
Grey skies and rain greeted Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it was taken to Buckingham Palace after arriving in London on a military transport plane on Tuesday, before Britain says a final farewell to its longest-serving...
Prince Harry calls Queen Elizabeth II his 'guiding compass'
by Phil Hazlewood - September 12, 2022 - 5:49pm
Prince Harry on Monday paid an emotional tribute to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, calling her his "guiding compass", and vowing to "honour" his father in his new role as king.
Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth's doctors sound health alarm
by Phil Hazlewood - September 8, 2022 - 10:46pm
Britain's longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand.
William and Harry to mark Diana anniversary in private, apart
by Phil Hazlewood - August 31, 2022 - 11:25am
Princes William and Harry will on Wednesday mark the 25th anniversary of the death of their mother Princess Diana, in private but apart as a feud between the brothers shows no sign of ending. 
Queen Elizabeth II ends historic jubilee with vow to carry on
by Phil Hazlewood - June 6, 2022 - 9:38am
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday brought the curtain down on her historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations, making another public appearance on the last of four days of festivities and vowing to maintain her record-breaking...
Barbie and gun salutes: Queen Elizabeth II 96th birthday highlights
by Phil Hazlewood - April 22, 2022 - 9:46am
Queen Elizabeth II turned 96 on Thursday, receiving a rousing "Happy Birthday" from a military band and ceremonial gun salutes, after a troubled year hit by health concerns.
Queen Elizabeth returns to work after COVID-19; Prince Charles under probe
by Phil Hazlewood - March 2, 2022 - 10:05am
The Platinum Jubilee year has also been overshadowed by the Queen's second son, Prince Andrew, who settled a US civil case for sexual assault.
UK freezes BBC funding for two years
by Phil Hazlewood - January 18, 2022 - 8:26am
The UK government came under fire on Monday for freezing the BBC licence fee, with critics accusing it of a politically motivated attack to save the prime minister's job.
Queen vows to address Harry and Meghan racism claims
by Phil Hazlewood - March 10, 2021 - 7:32am
"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," she said in a statement.
UK court blocks Assange's extradition to US
by Phil Hazlewood - January 4, 2021 - 8:11pm
In court, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wiped his forehead as the decision was announced while his fiancee Stella Moris burst into tears and was embraced by WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson.
UK starts mass COVID-19 vaccination program
by Phil Hazlewood - December 8, 2020 - 4:53pm
The historic inoculation was given to Margaret Keenan at a hospital in Coventry, central England.
UK to outline early pub closing as virus alert level raised
by Phil Hazlewood - September 22, 2020 - 7:50am
Under new rules to come into force on Thursday, English pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be required to close at 2100 GMT while food and drink outlets will be restricted to table service only.
UK PM gives October 15 deadline for Brexit deal
by Phil Hazlewood - September 7, 2020 - 1:19pm
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given an October 15 deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union, brushing off fears about "no-deal" chaos if talks fail.
Russia accused of vaccine hacking as Brazil crosses 2 million cases
by Phil Hazlewood - July 17, 2020 - 7:46am
The US, UK and Canada have accused Russia of trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research as the pandemic surges across the world, with Brazil announcing it has surpassed two million confirmed cases.
UK says virus lockdown to be lifted gradually
by Phil Hazlewood - May 4, 2020 - 8:21am
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was  expected to unveil the government's plans in coming days, after announcing the country had passed the peak of the virus.
UK PM in hospital as queen says united effort will defeat virus
by Phil Hazlewood - April 6, 2020 - 9:03am
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to hospital on Sunday after failing to shake off coronavirus symptoms, as Queen Elizabeth II said a united effort would defeat the outbreak.
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