News: United Kingdom

We have started to collect the most important news related to United Kingdom in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• October 31st 2009 – October 6th 2009
• October 6th 2009 – September 18th 2009
• September 18th 2009 – September 3rd 2009
• September 3rd 2009 – August 20th 2009
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• July 10th 2009 – June 23rd 2009
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• March 25th 2009 – March 10th 2009
• March 10th 2009 – February 26th 2009
• February 26th 2009 – February 13th 2009
• February 13th 2009 – January 30th 2009
• January 29th 2009 – January 7th 2009
• January 6th 2009 – December 17th 2008
• December 16th 2008 – December 1st 2008
• December 1st 2008 – November 15th 2008
• November 15th 2008 – October 26th 2008
• October 25th 2008 – October 7th 2008
• October 7th 2008 – September 7th 2008
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• January 17th 2007 – December 25th 2006
• December 23rd 2006 – December 1st 2006
• November 30th 2006 – November 10th 2006
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United Kingdom: news

Commonwealth talks target climate

Friday, November 27th 2009, 5:09
related countries: Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago

The UK will try to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next Commonwealth summit, sources say, as leaders gather in Trinidad.
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UK hacker to appeal over extradition

Friday, November 27th 2009, 2:14
related countries: United States
related places: Lawyers

Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
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Computer hacker 'facing US trial'

Thursday, November 26th 2009, 21:54
related countries: United States

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon will stand trial in the US after requests to block his extradition were refused, the UK confirms.
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Funds win on Liberia's 1978 debt

Thursday, November 26th 2009, 19:36
related countries: Liberia

A High Court in London orders Liberia to pay two investment funds more than $20m (£12m) for a debt dating back to 1978.
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Murray out despite Verdasco win

Thursday, November 26th 2009, 17:41
related places: London

Andy Murray must wait to find out if he has reached the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London after a three-set win over Fernando Verdasco.
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Live - Nadal v Davydenko

Wednesday, November 25th 2009, 20:35
related places: London

World number two Rafael Nadal faces Nikolay Davydenko on day four of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Live - Djokovic v Soderling

Wednesday, November 25th 2009, 14:30
related places: London

Defending champion Novak Djokovic plays Robin Soderling in the afternoon match on day four of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Al-Qaeda link to Iraq 'rejected'

Wednesday, November 25th 2009, 13:20
related countries: Iraq

The UK government's claim Iraq had weapons of mass destruction is to be probed on the second day of the UK inquiry into the war.
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UK to set terms of Iraq abuse probe

Wednesday, November 25th 2009, 7:56
related countries: Iraq

The defence secretary is to set out the terms of an inquiry into alleged war crimes by British soldiers in Iraq in 2004.
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Federer prevails against Murray

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 22:59
related places: London

Roger Federer ensures he will end the year as world number one after beating Andy Murray 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Queen and Duke arrive in Bermuda

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 20:39
related countries: Bermuda
related places: Edinburgh

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh land in Bermuda for a visit in the wake of a diplomatic spat between the island and the UK.
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Live - Federer v Murray

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 20:30
related places: London

World number one Roger Federer takes on Andy Murray in the evening match on day three of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Inquiry focuses on Iraq 'threat'

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 18:27
related countries: Iraq

The UK "distanced itself" from talk of removing Saddam Hussein in early 2001 despite the threat he posed, the Iraq inquiry is told.
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Live - Del Potro v Verdasco

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 14:02
related countries: United States
related places: London

US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro takes on Fernando Verdasco in Group A at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Most 'orphans' have living parent

Tuesday, November 24th 2009, 10:32

At least four out of five children in orphanages worldwide have a living parent, leading charity Save the Children says.
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Live - Djokovic v Davydenko

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 20:34
related countries: Russia
related places: London

World number three Novak Djokovic takes on Russia's Nikolay Davydenko in the evening match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Lebanon body confirmed as Briton

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 17:50
related countries: Lebanon

Human remains found in Lebanon are confirmed as those of a British journalist kidnapped nearly 25 years ago.
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Soderling stuns Nadal in London

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 16:43
related places: London

Robin Soderling beats world number two Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 to cause the first upset of this year's ATP World Tour Finals.
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UK in terror warning for Timbuktu

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 16:34

The UK government urges tourists not to visit Timbuktu because of the threat of attack by al-Qaeda's North African wing.
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Menezes family do deal with police

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 15:06
related countries: Botswana
related places: London

The family of an innocent Brazilian shot dead by officers in London agree compensation with the Metropolitan Police.
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Live - Nadal v Soderling

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 14:17
related countries: Sweden
related places: London

Sweden's Robin Soderling stuns world number two Rafael Nadal in the opening Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Two tribes

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 12:32
related countries: Cyprus

Britain's awkward role in divided Cyprus
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Defoe 'best finisher in England'

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 8:30
related places: Wigan

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes "best finisher out there" Jermain Defoe will be in England's 2010 World Cup squad after scoring five goals in the 9-1 win over Wigan.
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Beckham suffers cup final agony

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 6:49

England star David Beckham says he is proud of LA Galaxy despite their MLS Cup final defeat by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shoot-out.
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Call to jam prison mobile phone signals in UK jails to prevent crime

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 4:07

An independent inspector calls for mobile phone signals in prisons to be jammed to help prevent crime and drug dealing by inmates.
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Abandoned brides

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 3:32
related countries: India

'Holiday' wives left behind by UK men in India
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'No whitewash' from UK's Iraq inquiry

Monday, November 23rd 2009, 0:11
related countries: Iraq

The Iraq war inquiry will result in a "full and insightful" account of events surrounding the conflict, the UK probe's chairman pledges.
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Live - Federer v Verdasco

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 20:25
related countries: Spain
related places: London

World number one Roger Federer takes on Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Collingwood inspires England win

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 15:35
related countries: South Africa

Jonathan Trott hits 87, but Paul Collingwood stars with a superb all-round performance including an unbeaten century as England take a lead in the one-day series against South Africa.
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Live - Murray v Del Potro

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 14:09
related countries: United States
related places: London

Britain's Andy Murray takes on US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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Live - Scottish Premier League

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 12:03

Dundee United host Celtic in the lunchtime Scottish Premier League match.
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Johnson's job is safe - RFU chief

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 11:39

England manager Martin Johnson receives the backing of RFU chairman Martyn Thomas, despite losing two out of three autumn internationals.
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Live - South Africa v England

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 7:31
related countries: South Africa
related places: Centurion

England lose captain Andrew Strauss early as they chase 251 to win the second ODI against South Africa at Centurion.
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UK party leaders sorry over photos

Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 1:32

Britain's prime minister and the leader of the opposition apologise after Armistice Day photo opportunity claims.
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Scotland 9-8 Australia

Saturday, November 21st 2009, 19:10
related countries: Australia

Scotland end a 27-year losing run against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up a 9-8 victory at Murrayfield.
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England 6-19 New Zealand

Saturday, November 21st 2009, 16:16
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Twickenham

Jimmy Cowan scores the decisive try as New Zealand beat much-improved England at Twickenham.
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Live - autumn international rugby

Saturday, November 21st 2009, 13:51
related countries: Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Ireland
related places: Cardiff, Twickenham

Scotland play Australia and Ireland take on Fiji after England are beaten 6-19 by the All Blacks at Twickenham and Wales see off Argentina 33-16 in Cardiff.
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Flood-hit UK braced for more rain

Saturday, November 21st 2009, 10:39

Flooded parts of the UK are preparing for more rain after the wettest day on record swamped homes and brought down bridges.
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Is the EU President a good choice?

Friday, November 20th 2009, 17:19
related countries: Belgium

Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is the EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton is foreign policy chief. Are they the best choices?
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Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK

Friday, November 20th 2009, 17:14
related places: Cardiff

Health officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients.
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UK 'finds Lebanon hostage body'

Thursday, November 19th 2009, 12:56
related countries: Lebanon

Human remains have been found by a team searching for a British journalist, Alec Collett, who was kidnapped in Lebanon in 1985.
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UK's Labour denies expenses 'omission'

Thursday, November 19th 2009, 12:36

The UK government defends its decision not to include legislation in the Queen's Speech on the reform of MPs' expenses.
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Meredith killer 'heard argument'

Wednesday, November 18th 2009, 17:42

A man jailed for murdering British student Meredith Kercher says he heard her arguing with another defendant before she died.
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Roddick pulls out of Tour Finals

Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 22:14
related places: London

World number six Andy Roddick withdraws from the World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena with injury, and is replaced by Robin Soderling.
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England win final one-day warm-up

Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 20:35
related countries: South Africa

England beat South Africa A by four wickets in their final warm-up before the one-day series begins on Friday.
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Afghanistan 'not war without end'

Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 20:17
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghanistan is "not a war without end" but Nato cannot leave a vacuum for the Taliban to fill, Britain's foreign secretary says.
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UK plans Afghan handover talks

Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 9:26
related countries: Afghanistan

British PM Gordon Brown plans to hold talks in London to discuss a timetable for the handover of power in Afghanistan.
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Jefferies flattered by Scots link

Monday, November 16th 2009, 23:29

Jim Jefferies says he is happy to be considered as a candidate for the Scotland manager's job but does not confirm he wants to succeed George Burley.
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Burley sacked as Scotland manager

Monday, November 16th 2009, 17:41

George Burley is fired as manager of Scotland after a poor sequence of results.
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Ritual as Maori bones return home

Monday, November 16th 2009, 15:16
related countries: New Zealand

The skeletal remains of 12 Maoris are sent back to New Zealand from Wales, where they were part of a museum collection.
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England crash to massive defeat

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 15:56
related countries: South Africa
related places: Centurion

Loots Bosman and Graeme Smith's record stand sets South Africa on the way to an 84-run victory over England in the second Twenty20 international.
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UK child migrants apology planned

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 13:35

Gordon Brown plans to apologise for the government's role in sending thousands of British children to former colonies.
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Live - South Africa v England

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 11:48
related countries: South Africa
related places: Centurion

South Africa's batsmen hit 17 sixes to set England a massive 242 to win the second Twenty20 international.
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Smith quits role as England coach

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 10:18

Tony Smith tells BBC Radio 5 live he is resigning as coach of the England rugby league side.
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Is it right to apologise for the past?

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 10:10

Gordon Brown is to apologise for the UK's role in sending children to former colonies. What difference will it make?
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Forgotten Aussies

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 5:10

Shameful treatment of British child immigrants
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Australia crush England in final

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 21:35
related countries: Australia

Australia secure the Four Nations title with a thrilling 46-16 victory over England at Elland Road.
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High winds forecast as storms hit UK

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 19:20

Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.
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No public probe into Iraq 'abuse'

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 14:27
related countries: Iraq

New claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
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Live - Autumn internationals

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 14:07
related countries: Argentina, Fiji
related places: Twickenham

England take on Argentina at Twickenham as Scotland host Fiji at Murrayfield.
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Live - Saturday football

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 13:59

France take the initiative with a 1-0 win against Ireland in their World Cup play-off first leg after Brazil beat England in Doha, Wales thrash Scotland and Northern Ireland lose to Serbia.
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UK probes new Iraq abuse claims

Saturday, November 14th 2009, 10:16
related countries: Iraq

The UK Ministry of Defence says it is investigating new allegations of abuse by its troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
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England triumph in rain-hit match

Friday, November 13th 2009, 19:15
related countries: South Africa

Eoin Morgan hits an explosive 85 as England win the opening Twenty20 international against South Africa by one run under the Duckworth/Lewis method.
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MoD vessel 'watched yacht hijack'

Friday, November 13th 2009, 18:41
related countries: Somalia

A ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary watched as a British couple were taken hostage by Somali pirates but chose not to open fire.
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