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‘Failed’ former Health Secretary Matt Hancock loses UN Africa job just hours after celebrating the appointment online 

Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock won’t become the special envoy for a United Nations commission working on Africa’s recovery from Covid-19, after the UN suddenly decided not to take his appointment forward. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Failed’ former Health Secretary Matt Hancock loses UN Africa job just hours after celebrating the appointment online 

Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock won’t become the special envoy for a United Nations commission working on Africa’s recovery from Covid-19, after the UN suddenly decided not to take his appointment forward. Read Full Article at RT.com

British police officially declare fatal stabbing of MP David Amess ‘terrorist incident’

The Metropolitan Police officially declared the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess in Essex to be a terrorist incident, and put Counter Terrorism Policing in charge of the investigation. Read Full Article at RT.com
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British police officially declare fatal stabbing of MP David Amess ‘terrorist incident’

The Metropolitan Police officially declared the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess in Essex to be a terrorist incident, and put Counter Terrorism Policing in charge of the investigation. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tory MP David Amess dies following knife attack at constituency meeting in Essex church, suspect arrested

A Conservative MP has died after being stabbed “several times" as he held a meeting at a Methodist church in his constituency of Southend West. Police have been deployed to the area in considerable numbers. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tory MP David Amess dies following knife attack at constituency meeting in Essex church, suspect arrested

A Conservative MP has died after being stabbed “several times" as he held a meeting at a Methodist church in his constituency of Southend West. Police have been deployed to the area in considerable numbers. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK police would have ‘opened fire’ on Jan 6 Capitol protesters, says producer of new documentary who directed ‘Leaving Neverland’

Dan Reed, the director of controversial Michael Jackson documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’, claimed this week that British police would have “opened fire” on the January 6 US Capitol protesters had they made a similar move in London. Read Full Article a
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UK police would have ‘opened fire’ on Jan 6 Capitol protesters, says producer of new documentary who directed ‘Leaving Neverland’

Dan Reed, the director of controversial Michael Jackson documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’, claimed this week that British police would have “opened fire” on the January 6 US Capitol protesters had they made a similar move in London. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK invites 800 more foreign butchers to deal with pig slaughter backlog & avert mass culling

Up to 800 additional butchers will be allowed to apply for temporary six-month UK visas, London has announced, as the nation continues to suffer from an acute labour shortage blamed both on Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK invites 800 more foreign butchers to deal with pig slaughter backlog & avert mass culling

Up to 800 additional butchers will be allowed to apply for temporary six-month UK visas, London has announced, as the nation continues to suffer from an acute labour shortage blamed both on Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com

YouTube removes video of David Davis criticizing vaccine passports, restores it after he accuses platform of censorship

YouTube has backtracked on removing a video, in which Conservative MP David Davis criticized Covid-19 restrictions and vaccination certificates. That's after Davis called it an “attack on free speech.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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YouTube removes video of David Davis criticizing vaccine passports, restores it after he accuses platform of censorship

YouTube has backtracked on removing a video, in which Conservative MP David Davis criticized Covid-19 restrictions and vaccination certificates. That's after Davis called it an “attack on free speech.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Insulate Britain announces it will suspend chaotic campaign blocking major roads… for less than 2 weeks

After causing disruption on the busy M25 London orbital for several weeks, eco group Insulate Britain has penned an open letter to UK PM Boris Johnson announcing it will pause its campaign – but will resume in under a fortnight. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Insulate Britain announces it will suspend chaotic campaign blocking major roads… for less than 2 weeks

After causing disruption on the busy M25 London orbital for several weeks, eco group Insulate Britain has penned an open letter to UK PM Boris Johnson announcing it will pause its campaign – but will resume in under a fortnight. Read Full Article at RT.com

London to restart Night Tube after 139,000 demand it to help keep women safe in wake of Sarah Everard murder

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that the Night Tube will resume on November 27 after 139,000 called for its return to provide women with a safe mode of transport following the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa. Read Full Article at RT.com
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London to restart Night Tube after 139,000 demand it to help keep women safe in wake of Sarah Everard murder

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that the Night Tube will resume on November 27 after 139,000 called for its return to provide women with a safe mode of transport following the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK’s decision to allow schools to return in September kept cases high despite infections falling among adults – study

Imperial College London’s (ICL) REACT study has found the decision to let pupils return to the classroom after the summer holidays allowed Covid infections to remain high in England, despite cases falling among adults. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK’s decision to allow schools to return in September kept cases high despite infections falling among adults – study

Imperial College London’s (ICL) REACT study has found the decision to let pupils return to the classroom after the summer holidays allowed Covid infections to remain high in England, despite cases falling among adults. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tommy Robinson slapped with stalking order after appearing froth-mouthed at journalist’s home

Right-wing rabble-rouser Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defense League, faces an anti-stalking order after showing up at a journalist’s house late at night “screaming” and demanding that she kill a story. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tommy Robinson slapped with stalking order after appearing froth-mouthed at journalist’s home

Right-wing rabble-rouser Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defense League, faces an anti-stalking order after showing up at a journalist’s house late at night “screaming” and demanding that she kill a story. Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 250,000 UK customers affected as two more energy suppliers cease to trade amid ongoing gas price crisis

The UK’s energy supply market has taken another hit on Wednesday as two more companies announced that they are ceasing to trade, leaving regulator Ofgem to appoint a new provider for around 250,000 people. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Some 250,000 UK customers affected as two more energy suppliers cease to trade amid ongoing gas price crisis

The UK’s energy supply market has taken another hit on Wednesday as two more companies announced that they are ceasing to trade, leaving regulator Ofgem to appoint a new provider for around 250,000 people. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Alarming’ drop in life expectancy in England even before Covid pandemic hit, new university study shows

Life expectancy across the UK was falling even before the Covid pandemic hit, with researchers finding an “alarming” drop over the past decade, according to a study published by Imperial College London (ICL). Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Alarming’ drop in life expectancy in England even before Covid pandemic hit, new university study shows

Life expectancy across the UK was falling even before the Covid pandemic hit, with researchers finding an “alarming” drop over the past decade, according to a study published by Imperial College London (ICL). Read Full Article at RT.com

Furious motorists forcibly remove Insulate Britain eco warriors after protests block roads once more (VIDEOS)

Having grown increasingly angry at the string of demonstrations held by Insulate Britain on the M25 London orbital, some motorists were seen dragging eco warriors off roads as they staged their thirteenth protest to date. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Furious motorists forcibly remove Insulate Britain eco warriors after protests block roads once more (VIDEOS)

Having grown increasingly angry at the string of demonstrations held by Insulate Britain on the M25 London orbital, some motorists were seen dragging eco warriors off roads as they staged their thirteenth protest to date. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK minister attempts to stave off Christmas panic buying after concerns about nation’s biggest container port becoming gridlocked

Tory Party co-chair Oliver Dowden said on Wednesday that the backlog at the UK port of Felixstowe is “improving” after shipping companies complained the ongoing HGV driver shortage meant they couldn’t land containers. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK minister attempts to stave off Christmas panic buying after concerns about nation’s biggest container port becoming gridlocked

Tory Party co-chair Oliver Dowden said on Wednesday that the backlog at the UK port of Felixstowe is “improving” after shipping companies complained the ongoing HGV driver shortage meant they couldn’t land containers. Read Full Article at RT.com

NHS Covid pass suffers outage for several hours, leaving people unable to show proof of vaccination status

The NHS Covid Pass suffered a temporary outage on Wednesday which lasted for several hours, causing panic among travellers who were unable to show their vaccination status or recent test results. Read Full Article at RT.com
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NHS Covid pass suffers outage for several hours, leaving people unable to show proof of vaccination status

The NHS Covid Pass suffered a temporary outage on Wednesday which lasted for several hours, causing panic among travellers who were unable to show their vaccination status or recent test results. Read Full Article at RT.com

Leicester MP convicted of harassment after court heard she threatened to use acid against partner’s female friend

Independent MP Claudia Webbe has been found guilty of waging a campaign of harassment against her partner’s female friend after a British court heard she threatened to hurt the woman with an acid attack. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Leicester MP convicted of harassment after court heard she threatened to use acid against partner’s female friend

Independent MP Claudia Webbe has been found guilty of waging a campaign of harassment against her partner’s female friend after a British court heard she threatened to hurt the woman with an acid attack. Read Full Article at RT.com

Amazon delivery drivers to launch group action lawsuit against e-commerce giant over employment rights

Drivers who deliver parcels for Amazon, but are hired through third party companies to provide the service, demand they be given the same rights as employees of the company. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Amazon delivery drivers to launch group action lawsuit against e-commerce giant over employment rights

Drivers who deliver parcels for Amazon, but are hired through third party companies to provide the service, demand they be given the same rights as employees of the company. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Feeling over fact’? Report on ‘institutional racism’ facing black scientists in UK draws ‘race-baiting’ accusations

A report in which black British scientists describe the UK’s research culture as “institutionally racist” has prompted yet another debate over the existence of “structural bias” in academia and drawn accusations of “race-baiting.” Read Full Arti
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‘Feeling over fact’? Report on ‘institutional racism’ facing black scientists in UK draws ‘race-baiting’ accusations

A report in which black British scientists describe the UK’s research culture as “institutionally racist” has prompted yet another debate over the existence of “structural bias” in academia and drawn accusations of “race-baiting.” Read Full Article at RT.com

London train comes off tracks after CRASHING through buffers, injuring 2 and forcing station's evacuation (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

A London Overground train crashed during rush hour on Tuesday morning, smashing through the buffers and coming off the tracks. The train came to a halt inches from the station building. Two people were injured. Read Full Article at RT.com
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London train comes off tracks after CRASHING through buffers, injuring 2 and forcing station's evacuation (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

A London Overground train crashed during rush hour on Tuesday morning, smashing through the buffers and coming off the tracks. The train came to a halt inches from the station building. Two people were injured. Read Full Article at RT.com

'It takes two to fix it': UK's Frost tells EU stop generalising Britain as 'Brexit obsessed' & calls for intense N. Ireland talks

The UK's Brexit minister David Frost has said the Northern Ireland Protocol needs to change as he called on the EU to enhance cooperation with their European partner, hoping for quick and intensive talks over the coming weeks. Read Full Article at RT.com
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'It takes two to fix it': UK's Frost tells EU stop generalising Britain as 'Brexit obsessed' & calls for intense N. Ireland talks

The UK's Brexit minister David Frost has said the Northern Ireland Protocol needs to change as he called on the EU to enhance cooperation with their European partner, hoping for quick and intensive talks over the coming weeks. Read Full Article at RT.com

Nearly 20% of critically-ill Covid patients in England are unvaccinated pregnant women as medics beg mothers to get jabbed

Doctors in England have urged expectant mothers to get jabbed against coronavirus after data showed that 17% of Covid patients receiving treatment through a special lung-bypass machine were pregnant women yet to get inoculated. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Nearly 20% of critically-ill Covid patients in England are unvaccinated pregnant women as medics beg mothers to get jabbed

Doctors in England have urged expectant mothers to get jabbed against coronavirus after data showed that 17% of Covid patients receiving treatment through a special lung-bypass machine were pregnant women yet to get inoculated. Read Full Article at RT.com

British aircraft carrier stops in Singapore, amid Asian allies tour, demonstrating UK’s ‘tilt’ to Far East

Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier has made a stop in Singapore as the UK showcases its military strength in the Indo-Pacific amid increasing tensions with what it sees as China’s increased assertiveness in the South China Sea. Read Full Article at RT.co
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British aircraft carrier stops in Singapore, amid Asian allies tour, demonstrating UK’s ‘tilt’ to Far East

Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier has made a stop in Singapore as the UK showcases its military strength in the Indo-Pacific amid increasing tensions with what it sees as China’s increased assertiveness in the South China Sea. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wales makes Covid health pass compulsory for all over-18s attending large events or nightclubs

The Welsh NHS Covid pass comes into effect on Monday, with over-18s required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter large events and nightclubs, in an effort to protect the health service over winter. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Wales makes Covid health pass compulsory for all over-18s attending large events or nightclubs

The Welsh NHS Covid pass comes into effect on Monday, with over-18s required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter large events and nightclubs, in an effort to protect the health service over winter. Read Full Article at RT.com

Lego rids toys of gender-specific labels & ads after survey shows boys stressed over possible bullying if playing with 'girl' toys

Lego has been working to rid its products of gender labels, removing male and female-specific ones and prohibiting customers from searching online for toys based on the sex of their child, its chief marketing officer has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Lego rids toys of gender-specific labels & ads after survey shows boys stressed over possible bullying if playing with 'girl' toys

Lego has been working to rid its products of gender labels, removing male and female-specific ones and prohibiting customers from searching online for toys based on the sex of their child, its chief marketing officer has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Oxford university new plaque at condemned Rhodes statue describes mogul as 'committed colonialist' & exploiter of Africans

A new plaque has been unveiled at a statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes at Oxford University, noting his exploitation of others and how his actions caused «great loss of life,» after demands that the monument be taken down. Read Full Articl
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Oxford university new plaque at condemned Rhodes statue describes mogul as 'committed colonialist' & exploiter of Africans

A new plaque has been unveiled at a statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes at Oxford University, noting his exploitation of others and how his actions caused «great loss of life,» after demands that the monument be taken down. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Oi, you lot!’ UK’s flag carrier to get rid of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ greeting for the sake of diversity

British Airways has instructed its pilots to no longer address passengers as ladies and gentlemen, keeping the greetings gender-neutral instead. The change in policy has been touted as a nod to “inclusion and diversity.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Oi, you lot!’ UK’s flag carrier to get rid of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ greeting for the sake of diversity

British Airways has instructed its pilots to no longer address passengers as ladies and gentlemen, keeping the greetings gender-neutral instead. The change in policy has been touted as a nod to “inclusion and diversity.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Oi, you lot? UK’s flag carrier to get rid of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ greeting for the sake of diversity

British Airways have intrustructed its pilots to no longer address passengers as ladies and gentlemen, keeping the greetings gender-neutral instead. The change in policy has been touted as a nod to “inclusion and diversity.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Oi, you lot? UK’s flag carrier to get rid of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ greeting for the sake of diversity

British Airways have intrustructed its pilots to no longer address passengers as ladies and gentlemen, keeping the greetings gender-neutral instead. The change in policy has been touted as a nod to “inclusion and diversity.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Among Europe’s dirtiest: ‘Green’ biomass power plant in Yorkshire burning ‘renewable’ wood emits MORE CO2 than UK’s coal – report

A supposedly “carbon neutral” Drax biomass power plant is the UK’s leading source of CO2 emissions, and belches out more harmful carbon and particulate matter than some of Europe’s dirtiest coal plants, according to a new report. Read Full Article at
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Among Europe’s dirtiest: ‘Green’ biomass power plant in Yorkshire burning ‘renewable’ wood emits MORE CO2 than UK’s coal – report

A supposedly “carbon neutral” Drax biomass power plant is the UK’s leading source of CO2 emissions, and belches out more harmful carbon and particulate matter than some of Europe’s dirtiest coal plants, according to a new report. Read Full Article at RT.com

Insulate Britain causes chaos by blocking traffic on major UK roads, demands PM Johnson be tried for treason

Eco-warriors from Insulate Britain have once again caused disruptions to the major M25 orbital, as well as one of London's busy roundabouts at Old Street, despite running the risk of facing harsh penalties. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Insulate Britain causes chaos by blocking traffic on major UK roads, demands PM Johnson be tried for treason

Eco-warriors from Insulate Britain have once again caused disruptions to the major M25 orbital, as well as one of London's busy roundabouts at Old Street, despite running the risk of facing harsh penalties. Read Full Article at RT.com

Metropolitan Police is worst in country at solving sexual & violent crimes, new policing study finds

The Met, the UK’s largest police force, has reportedly been ranked the worst in England and Wales for solving sexual and violent crimes. A new analysis found charges were brought in only one in 20 offences probed by Scotland Yard. Read Full Article at RT.co
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Metropolitan Police is worst in country at solving sexual & violent crimes, new policing study finds

The Met, the UK’s largest police force, has reportedly been ranked the worst in England and Wales for solving sexual and violent crimes. A new analysis found charges were brought in only one in 20 offences probed by Scotland Yard. Read Full Article at RT.com

Government conversion to ‘greener fuel’ led to UK petrol crisis as retailers had already emptied old fuel – media

The recent case of fuel shortages across the UK, though partially caused by panic buying, were worsened due to the government’s decision to switch to a more eco-friendly fuel, according to local media. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Government conversion to ‘greener fuel’ led to UK petrol crisis as retailers had already emptied old fuel – media

The recent case of fuel shortages across the UK, though partially caused by panic buying, were worsened due to the government’s decision to switch to a more eco-friendly fuel, according to local media. Read Full Article at RT.com

LGBTQ activists demand firing of ‘transphobic’ academic at Sussex University, blast ‘colonial s**t-hole’ UK & snub LGB Alliance

Activists from the LGBTQ community have demanded that Sussex University fire a prominent academic who promotes a “bastardized” version of “radical feminism” that “excludes and endangers trans people.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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LGBTQ activists demand firing of ‘transphobic’ academic at Sussex University, blast ‘colonial s**t-hole’ UK & snub LGB Alliance

Activists from the LGBTQ community have demanded that Sussex University fire a prominent academic who promotes a “bastardized” version of “radical feminism” that “excludes and endangers trans people.” Read Full Article at RT.com

UK’s state-backed NatWest bank to face ‘very large fine’ after failing to prevent alleged money laundering of nearly £400 million

NatWest bank, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, has apologised after failing to “prevent money laundering” between 2012 and 2016, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warning it faces a “very large fine.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK’s state-backed NatWest bank to face ‘very large fine’ after failing to prevent alleged money laundering of nearly £400 million

NatWest bank, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, has apologised after failing to “prevent money laundering” between 2012 and 2016, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warning it faces a “very large fine.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Prince Andrew allowed to review sealed 2009 settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and accuser Virginia Giuffre

A New York judge gave Prince Andrew’s lawyers permission on Wednesday to review a sealed settlement from 2009 between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, who is suing the royal claiming he assaulted her at three locations. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Prince Andrew allowed to review sealed 2009 settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and accuser Virginia Giuffre

A New York judge gave Prince Andrew’s lawyers permission on Wednesday to review a sealed settlement from 2009 between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, who is suing the royal claiming he assaulted her at three locations. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Total lack of empathy’: Tory politician slammed for ‘out of touch’ comment on UK MPs ‘desperately difficult’ salary situation

A Conservative politician has been called “out of touch” after claiming British parliamentarians should be earning a six-figure salary since their nearly £82,000 annual pay package was leaving them in a “really grim” situation. Read Full Article at R
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‘Total lack of empathy’: Tory politician slammed for ‘out of touch’ comment on UK MPs ‘desperately difficult’ salary situation

A Conservative politician has been called “out of touch” after claiming British parliamentarians should be earning a six-figure salary since their nearly £82,000 annual pay package was leaving them in a “really grim” situation. Read Full Article at RT.com