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Afghans who worked with British govt will get PERMANENT residence in UK, but hundreds still left behind

Afghans who worked for British troops will be entitled to “indefinite” leave to stay and a right to apply for UK citizenship in the future, London has said, as hundreds of those eligible for evacuation remain in Afghanistan. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Afghans who worked with British govt will get PERMANENT residence in UK, but hundreds still left behind

Afghans who worked for British troops will be entitled to “indefinite” leave to stay and a right to apply for UK citizenship in the future, London has said, as hundreds of those eligible for evacuation remain in Afghanistan. Read Full Article at RT.com

British military needs to operate without US, says Raab, after Washington’s Afghan withdrawal revealed continuing reliance

The UK needs to re-evaluate its military capabilities and even develop its own further as the US withdrawal highlighted London’s reliance on the American military to operate effectively, the British foreign minister has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
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British military needs to operate without US, says Raab, after Washington’s Afghan withdrawal revealed continuing reliance

The UK needs to re-evaluate its military capabilities and even develop its own further as the US withdrawal highlighted London’s reliance on the American military to operate effectively, the British foreign minister has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Covid vaccine passports to be required in Scotland for large events from later this month, Sturgeon reveals

The Scottish government has said it will hold a parliamentary vote next week to require Covid vaccine passports for anyone attending nightclubs and large events around the country in a bid to halt the recent rise in cases. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Covid vaccine passports to be required in Scotland for large events from later this month, Sturgeon reveals

The Scottish government has said it will hold a parliamentary vote next week to require Covid vaccine passports for anyone attending nightclubs and large events around the country in a bid to halt the recent rise in cases. Read Full Article at RT.com

XR activists use HAMMERS & CHISELS to break glass at JP Morgan offices during fossil-fuel protest in London (VIDEO)

Several members of Extinction Rebellion deployed pink hammers and chisels to punch holes right through the glass front of investment bank JP Morgan’s offices in London’s financial district, to protest its funding of fossil fuels. Read Full Article at RT.c
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XR activists use HAMMERS & CHISELS to break glass at JP Morgan offices during fossil-fuel protest in London (VIDEO)

Several members of Extinction Rebellion deployed pink hammers and chisels to punch holes right through the glass front of investment bank JP Morgan’s offices in London’s financial district, to protest its funding of fossil fuels. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK regulator backs Piers Morgan after complaints over Meghan Markle suicide comments, supporting ‘freedom of expression’

British media regulator Ofcom has ruled that TV personality Piers Morgan did not breach its broadcasting code when he accused Meghan Markle of lying about suicidal thoughts, prompting a record number of complaints. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK regulator backs Piers Morgan after complaints over Meghan Markle suicide comments, supporting ‘freedom of expression’

British media regulator Ofcom has ruled that TV personality Piers Morgan did not breach its broadcasting code when he accused Meghan Markle of lying about suicidal thoughts, prompting a record number of complaints. Read Full Article at RT.com

Judge orders 21-year-old Brit to read classic literature like Dickens or ‘suffer’ after he downloaded far-right material

A British judge has ordered a 21-year-old man who downloaded “white supremacist” documents on bomb-making and weaponry to read classic literature by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare to avoid jail. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Judge orders 21-year-old Brit to read classic literature like Dickens or ‘suffer’ after he downloaded far-right material

A British judge has ordered a 21-year-old man who downloaded “white supremacist” documents on bomb-making and weaponry to read classic literature by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare to avoid jail. Read Full Article at RT.com

Raab admits failure by intel to foresee fall of Kabul, 'no viable alt coalition' for UK to stay on in Afghanistan without US

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has admitted that intelligence failed to predict the speed of Kabul's fall and said there was «no viable alternative coalition» for the UK to work with in Afghanistan after the US left. Read Full Article at R
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Raab admits failure by intel to foresee fall of Kabul, 'no viable alt coalition' for UK to stay on in Afghanistan without US

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has admitted that intelligence failed to predict the speed of Kabul's fall and said there was «no viable alternative coalition» for the UK to work with in Afghanistan after the US left. Read Full Article at RT.com

Scots can self-identify as male or female in upcoming census, without documentation, triggering fears for ‘woke’ nation

The Scottish bureau responsible for the country’s 2022 census has said it will allow people to self-identify their sex in the decennial survey, but some are worried this “woke” development might compromise the data. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Scots can self-identify as male or female in upcoming census, without documentation, triggering fears for ‘woke’ nation

The Scottish bureau responsible for the country’s 2022 census has said it will allow people to self-identify their sex in the decennial survey, but some are worried this “woke” development might compromise the data. Read Full Article at RT.com

Notorious UK child murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork released from prison despite protests

Convicted child murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork was released from UK prison on Wednesday after serving 33 years, despite several attempts to keep him behind bars. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Notorious UK child murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork released from prison despite protests

Convicted child murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork was released from UK prison on Wednesday after serving 33 years, despite several attempts to keep him behind bars. Read Full Article at RT.com

Crowds support Scottish feminist on trial for ‘hate crime’ over tweets deemed anti-transgender (VIDEO)

Crowds have gathered outside a Glasgow court and have been sharing their views online, demanding that a judge drop charges against a feminist activist who is accused of a hate crime against the transgender community. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Crowds support Scottish feminist on trial for ‘hate crime’ over tweets deemed anti-transgender (VIDEO)

Crowds have gathered outside a Glasgow court and have been sharing their views online, demanding that a judge drop charges against a feminist activist who is accused of a hate crime against the transgender community. Read Full Article at RT.com

BBC plagued by partisanship? Row over appointment of ‘left-wing’ editor continues to fuel debate about broadcaster’s impartiality

A controversial new hire at the BBC has reignited discussion about the outlet’s political neutrality, while also prompting allegations that the British government has too much influence over the public broadcaster. Read Full Article at RT.com
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BBC plagued by partisanship? Row over appointment of ‘left-wing’ editor continues to fuel debate about broadcaster’s impartiality

A controversial new hire at the BBC has reignited discussion about the outlet’s political neutrality, while also prompting allegations that the British government has too much influence over the public broadcaster. Read Full Article at RT.com

Police descend on London’s iconic Tower Bridge after XR activists block landmark (VIDEOS)

Extinction Rebellion protesters descended on London’s Tower Bridge on Monday, blocking the iconic route to demand that the British government comes clean about its fossil fuel investments and responds urgently to global warming. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Police descend on London’s iconic Tower Bridge after XR activists block landmark (VIDEOS)

Extinction Rebellion protesters descended on London’s Tower Bridge on Monday, blocking the iconic route to demand that the British government comes clean about its fossil fuel investments and responds urgently to global warming. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Peak End of Empire’: Met Police SKEWERED for reportedly considering new ‘woke gender-neutral uniform’ for officers

Scotland Yard has drawn ridicule for indulging in “woke political nonsense” after it emerged that the UK’s largest police force is apparently set to conduct a review into whether to issue gender-neutral uniforms to its officers. Read Full Article at RT.
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‘Peak End of Empire’: Met Police SKEWERED for reportedly considering new ‘woke gender-neutral uniform’ for officers

Scotland Yard has drawn ridicule for indulging in “woke political nonsense” after it emerged that the UK’s largest police force is apparently set to conduct a review into whether to issue gender-neutral uniforms to its officers. Read Full Article at RT.com

Final UK military flight departs Kabul airport as British campaign in Afghanistan ends

Britain's Defense Ministry confirmed on Saturday that the country's last flight carrying military personnel had departed the Kabul airport in Afghanistan as US evacuation efforts continue there. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Final UK military flight departs Kabul airport as British campaign in Afghanistan ends

Britain's Defense Ministry confirmed on Saturday that the country's last flight carrying military personnel had departed the Kabul airport in Afghanistan as US evacuation efforts continue there. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Little Britain meets The Thick of It’: Boris Jonson slammed for clumsy photo op in Afghanistan crisis centre

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is no stranger to gaffes, but an awkward and “shockingly blasé” appearance at a crisis centre managing Afghan evacuees has invited comparisons to the satirical series ‘The Thick of It.’ Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Little Britain meets The Thick of It’: Boris Jonson slammed for clumsy photo op in Afghanistan crisis centre

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is no stranger to gaffes, but an awkward and “shockingly blasé” appearance at a crisis centre managing Afghan evacuees has invited comparisons to the satirical series ‘The Thick of It.’ Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Looks like thousands!’ WATCH Protesters clog London in march against vaccine passports

Protesters have packed into central London in a demonstration against the government’s ongoing plans to introduce so-called vaccine passports. Though largely ignored by the media, “thousands” of people reportedly took part. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Looks like thousands!’ WATCH Protesters clog London in march against vaccine passports

Protesters have packed into central London in a demonstration against the government’s ongoing plans to introduce so-called vaccine passports. Though largely ignored by the media, “thousands” of people reportedly took part. Read Full Article at RT.com

Gone without a trace: UK’s Afghan embassy Twitter account with 100k+ followers abruptly DELETED as British evacuation ends

The official Twitter account for the British Embassy in Afghanistan has been deleted without explanation, with the page suddenly disappearing just as UK forces wrap up chaotic evacuation efforts in Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Gone without a trace: UK’s Afghan embassy Twitter account with 100k+ followers abruptly DELETED as British evacuation ends

The official Twitter account for the British Embassy in Afghanistan has been deleted without explanation, with the page suddenly disappearing just as UK forces wrap up chaotic evacuation efforts in Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com

Spin doctoring: UK govt slammed over PR ‘playbook’ telling NHS to describe renovations & add-on buildings as ‘new hospitals’

The UK government has been accused of spin doctoring after it emerged that a communications ‘playbook’ given to health trusts reportedly directed them to describe newly built wings and major renovation projects as “new hospitals.” Read Full Article a
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Spin doctoring: UK govt slammed over PR ‘playbook’ telling NHS to describe renovations & add-on buildings as ‘new hospitals’

The UK government has been accused of spin doctoring after it emerged that a communications ‘playbook’ given to health trusts reportedly directed them to describe newly built wings and major renovation projects as “new hospitals.” Read Full Article at RT.com

2 Britons and child of British national killed in Kabul airport bomb attack – UK foreign secretary

The UK foreign secretary has announced that two British nationals and the child of another Briton were among those killed on Thursday when Islamic State terrorists targeted military and civilian personnel at Kabul airport. Read Full Article at RT.com
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2 Britons and child of British national killed in Kabul airport bomb attack – UK foreign secretary

The UK foreign secretary has announced that two British nationals and the child of another Briton were among those killed on Thursday when Islamic State terrorists targeted military and civilian personnel at Kabul airport. Read Full Article at RT.com

Taliban vows to protect portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in UK’s Kabul embassy after chaotic exit – reports

A Taliban patrol reportedly vowed to protect portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in the UK’s embassy in Kabul from looters after diplomatic officials left the country in a haste last week before the group captured the city. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Taliban vows to protect portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in UK’s Kabul embassy after chaotic exit – reports

A Taliban patrol reportedly vowed to protect portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in the UK’s embassy in Kabul from looters after diplomatic officials left the country in a haste last week before the group captured the city. Read Full Article at RT.com

Huge fire breaks out in Leamington Spa, sending black smoke billowing above British town (VIDEO)

A massive blaze has broken out in the British town of Leamington Spa, with reports of an explosion at an industrial estate triggering the fire, which has sent black clouds billowing up above the regency town. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Huge fire breaks out in Leamington Spa, sending black smoke billowing above British town (VIDEO)

A massive blaze has broken out in the British town of Leamington Spa, with reports of an explosion at an industrial estate triggering the fire, which has sent black clouds billowing up above the regency town. Read Full Article at RT.com

Threat of more attacks increases as Afghanistan withdrawal deadline draws closer – UK defence minister

As the August 31 deadline for evacuations from Afghanistan creeps closer, the threat of further attacks on foreign troops from groups like Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) is heightened, the UK defence secretary has warned. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Threat of more attacks increases as Afghanistan withdrawal deadline draws closer – UK defence minister

As the August 31 deadline for evacuations from Afghanistan creeps closer, the threat of further attacks on foreign troops from groups like Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) is heightened, the UK defence secretary has warned. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK govt says ‘every effort was made’ to destroy papers naming Afghan embassy workers, amid anger over 'data protection blunder'

In a frantic rush to abandon their embassy, British diplomatic staff in Kabul left papers strewn around, some of which detailed the names and contacts of local embassy staff still in Afghanistan, the Times has reported. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK govt says ‘every effort was made’ to destroy papers naming Afghan embassy workers, amid anger over 'data protection blunder'

In a frantic rush to abandon their embassy, British diplomatic staff in Kabul left papers strewn around, some of which detailed the names and contacts of local embassy staff still in Afghanistan, the Times has reported. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK won’t process any more people for evacuation as its military mission in Afghanistan enters final hours 

The UK’s defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has announced that the government’s evacuation from Afghanistan is down to a “matter of hours” after closing the Kabul processing centre ahead of America’s full withdrawal from the country. Read Full Article
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UK won’t process any more people for evacuation as its military mission in Afghanistan enters final hours 

The UK’s defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has announced that the government’s evacuation from Afghanistan is down to a “matter of hours” after closing the Kabul processing centre ahead of America’s full withdrawal from the country. Read Full Article at RT.com

Get dosed… with vaccine: Covid vaccines centres to pop-up at Leeds and Reading festivals but only to those not under the influence

Leeds and Reading music festivals announced that revellers will be able to get their NHS Covid-19 vaccine this coming bank holiday weekend at the pop-up tents at the events, although not everyone’s convinced it's a good idea. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Get dosed… with vaccine: Covid vaccines centres to pop-up at Leeds and Reading festivals but only to those not under the influence

Leeds and Reading music festivals announced that revellers will be able to get their NHS Covid-19 vaccine this coming bank holiday weekend at the pop-up tents at the events, although not everyone’s convinced it's a good idea. Read Full Article at RT.com

NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination for 12-year-olds that would NOT require parental permission – reports

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has reportedly made plans to vaccinate children as young as 12 without the need for their parents’ permission – a plan that government advisers have not yet supported. Read Full Article at RT.com
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NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination for 12-year-olds that would NOT require parental permission – reports

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has reportedly made plans to vaccinate children as young as 12 without the need for their parents’ permission – a plan that government advisers have not yet supported. Read Full Article at RT.com

Visit Cornwall CEO pleads with Brits... not to visit Cornwall

Malcolm Bell, the chief executive of Cornwall's official tourist board Visit Cornwall, pleaded with holiday-hungry Brits on Thursday not to visit Cornwall unless they have a prior booking, as Covid-19 cases rise. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Visit Cornwall CEO pleads with Brits... not to visit Cornwall

Malcolm Bell, the chief executive of Cornwall's official tourist board Visit Cornwall, pleaded with holiday-hungry Brits on Thursday not to visit Cornwall unless they have a prior booking, as Covid-19 cases rise. Read Full Article at RT.com

Arrests made as Animal Rebellion activists ‘vandalise’ iconic Victoria Memorial fountain outside London’s Buckingham Palace

Several people have been arrested after Animal Rebellion activists dashed red paint on a monument to Queen Victoria outside London’s Buckingham Palace to protest crown estates “contributing to the death of animals.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Arrests made as Animal Rebellion activists ‘vandalise’ iconic Victoria Memorial fountain outside London’s Buckingham Palace

Several people have been arrested after Animal Rebellion activists dashed red paint on a monument to Queen Victoria outside London’s Buckingham Palace to protest crown estates “contributing to the death of animals.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Coroner confirms 44-year-old BBC presenter died from AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine side effect

A coroner’s report has confirmed that late BBC Radio presenter Lisa Shaw died from “complications” related to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Coroner confirms 44-year-old BBC presenter died from AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine side effect

A coroner’s report has confirmed that late BBC Radio presenter Lisa Shaw died from “complications” related to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK police risk ‘eroding public confidence’, watchdog warns after report finds black people more likely to be tasered for longer

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned that the use of tasers by UK police risks “eroding public confidence” after a review revealed black people are more likely to be tasered longer than white individuals. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK police risk ‘eroding public confidence’, watchdog warns after report finds black people more likely to be tasered for longer

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned that the use of tasers by UK police risks “eroding public confidence” after a review revealed black people are more likely to be tasered longer than white individuals. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Maybe they’re just gay’: Simon Callow condemns ‘tyrannical’ approach taken by LGBTQ+ rights group on gender identification

Legendary British actor & gay rights activist Simon Callow has laid into the Stonewall LGBTQ+ pressure group, condemning their “dangerously prescriptive approach” on gender identity, adding it impinges on hard-won women’s rights. Read Full Article at RT
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‘Maybe they’re just gay’: Simon Callow condemns ‘tyrannical’ approach taken by LGBTQ+ rights group on gender identification

Legendary British actor & gay rights activist Simon Callow has laid into the Stonewall LGBTQ+ pressure group, condemning their “dangerously prescriptive approach” on gender identity, adding it impinges on hard-won women’s rights. Read Full Article at RT.com

English National Trust to give employees ‘Mediterranean work hours’ with long lunch break because of climate change

The National Trust, which protects and maintains heritage locations across the UK, is set to give employees a Mediterranean-inspired work schedule with longer lunch breaks, citing fluctuating temperatures due to climate change. Read Full Article at RT.com
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English National Trust to give employees ‘Mediterranean work hours’ with long lunch break because of climate change

The National Trust, which protects and maintains heritage locations across the UK, is set to give employees a Mediterranean-inspired work schedule with longer lunch breaks, citing fluctuating temperatures due to climate change. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Politicising Childhood’: Activists spark rage by linking ‘Tiger Who Came to Tea’ classic kids’ book to rape & abuse of women

A Scottish domestic abuse watchdog has drawn flak for spreading “woke rot” after claiming that classic children’s book ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ reinforces “harmful” gender stereotypes that could lead to violence against women. Read Full Artic
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‘Politicising Childhood’: Activists spark rage by linking ‘Tiger Who Came to Tea’ classic kids’ book to rape & abuse of women

A Scottish domestic abuse watchdog has drawn flak for spreading “woke rot” after claiming that classic children’s book ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ reinforces “harmful” gender stereotypes that could lead to violence against women. Read Full Article at RT.com

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

The long-time drummer of the hugely successful British rock band the Rolling Stones has died at the age of 80, his publicist announced on Tuesday. Charlie Watts passed away at a London hospital while surrounded by his family. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

The long-time drummer of the hugely successful British rock band the Rolling Stones has died at the age of 80, his publicist announced on Tuesday. Charlie Watts passed away at a London hospital while surrounded by his family. Read Full Article at RT.com

Deadline extension for Britons awaiting evac from Kabul airport is ‘unlikely’ following Taliban warnings – UK defence chief

As the August 31 withdrawal deadline draws closer, the UK’s secretary of state for defence has stated that an extended evacuation period is “unlikely” amid growing security risks after Taliban warnings on not observing this date. Read Full Article at RT
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Deadline extension for Britons awaiting evac from Kabul airport is ‘unlikely’ following Taliban warnings – UK defence chief

As the August 31 withdrawal deadline draws closer, the UK’s secretary of state for defence has stated that an extended evacuation period is “unlikely” amid growing security risks after Taliban warnings on not observing this date. Read Full Article at RT.com