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Britain needs extra $1.3 trillion investment for economic growth, report says
Britain needs an additional one trillion pounds ($1.3 trillion) in investment in the next decade to grow the economy, a report said on Friday
Stop bringing weed from Thailand, Britain warns travellers
The warning came as the NCA said it had seized 15 tonnes of the cannabis already this year and arrested 378 smugglers -- half of them over drugs originating in Thailand.
'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray hit back at suggestions he could "damage his legacy" if he continues his career after the 36-year-old Scot suffered a third straight first-round exit to start the season.
Ex-refugee Ali becomes women's boxing trailbazer
Britain's Ramla Ali said she sometimes felt she was dreaming after her journey from Somali refugee to trailblazing women's boxer took a big leap forward in Saudi Arabia.
Mo Farah wins UK plaudits after revealing true past
Olympic great Mo Farah won praise from across Britain's political spectrum Tuesday after the shock revelation that he was illegally trafficked as a child to the country and forced to work in domestic servitude.
Britain to offer work visas to graduates from world's top universities
Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the "best and brightest" workers.
Bidyanondo founder Kishore awarded by Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II of UK has recognized Bidyanondo founder Kishore Kumar Das with Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of his exceptional voluntary service.
Britain calls ship seizure 'hostile act' as Iran releases video of capture
Britain denounces Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf as a "hostile act" and rejects Tehran's explanation that it seized the vessel because it had been involved in an accident.
Britain bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes from ads
Ads featuring "harmful gender stereotypes" which are likely to cause offence will be banned in Britain under new rules that could have a major impact on the industry.
UK hails Hasina’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
The United Kingdom has hailed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
Modi visit: Indian PM meeting Queen before rally at Wembley Stadium
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Queen prior to speaking to thousands of supporters a mass rally on the second day of his UK visit.
Briton faces lashes in Saudi over wine
A UK pensioner is caught with homemade wine in Saudi Arabia could receive 360 lashes - a punishment his family said would kill him.
Paris climate summit: UN negotiations 'need redesign'
The UN climate negotiations are heading for failure and need a major redesign if they are to succeed, scientists say.
Britain’s new ‘duck lane’
As part of their #ShareTheSpace campaign, Britain's Canal & River Trust have introduced "duck lanes" that run alongside the water's edge, marking out a clear waddling space for ducks.
Mo Farah wins historic World Championships 5,000m gold
Farah makes it three successive world 5,000m titles and has now won golds in both track distance events at the Olympics and two World Championships.
Britain to reopen Tehran embassy: Iranian official
Britain will reopen its embassy in Tehran during a visit to Iran by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond due to start on Sunday.
Bangladeshi origin Zia Haider’s novel wins Britain's oldest literary prize
Bangladeshi born writer Zia Haider Rahman wins the James Tait Black Literary Prizes, Britain's oldest literary award, for his debut novel In the Light of What We Know.
India Maggi ban 'legally untenable'
A court in India has lifted a government ban on Nestle's popular Maggi noodles, but ordered fresh tests before the product can go back on sale.
Genetically modified moth offers pest control hope
Scientists in Britain say they have developed a way of genetically modifying and controlling an invasive species of moth that causes serious pest damage to cabbages, kale, canola and other similar crops worldwide.