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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.
BBC to cut more than 1,000 jobs
The BBC is to cut 1,000 jobs because of a £150m budget gap in its licence fee income.
British Parliament Dissects Bangladesh: Is it good news?
Whether one likes it or not, Bangladesh does not enjoy good reputation in the West. The latest debate by a British Parliamentary
SRK, Priyanka King-Queen of social media
After reigning on the big screen with their acting prowess, Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra have now taken over the virtual world, coming out as the King and Queen of Social Media.
International effort rescues over 5,000 Mediterranean migrants
Corpses of 17 migrants along with 454 survivors were brought ashore in Sicily by an Italian naval vessel.
Australia to pass law to strip citizenship for terror crimes
Australia plans to pass a law within weeks to give the government power to strip citizenship from dual nationals who are suspected terrorists even if they are not convicted of a crime, the prime minister says.
A lion in the room
Political literacy can be determined by a simple measure; whether your mind is open or closed.
Cameron mulls make-up of new cabinet
David Cameron spends the weekend finalising his first all-Conservative cabinet after his party won a majority in Thursday's election.
UK’s youngest MP for 350 years
New MP Mhairi Black is now the youngest elected politician in Britain.
Royal princess named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace has said.
Iran, powers close in on nuclear deal: officials
Iran and major powers are close to agreement on a 2- or 3-page accord with specific numbers that would form the basis of a long-term settlement aimed at ending a 12-year standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, officials said