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Britain’s monarchy is dying, and no PR can save it

The world mostly ignored the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, a reminder of how little the royal family means.

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UK crews in crisis as SAG-AFTRA strike thwarts production: “Is the UK industry really our own?”

How did the UK's legendary film industry come to depend on Hollywood for work? Just a few years ago they were churning out excellent TV series of their own.

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Perpetual copyright

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Why Young People In The Uk Are Returning To Anarchism

Amid brazen abuses of state power and growing inequality, anarchist principles have been creeping back into the mainstream. Jak Hutchcraft talks to some of people the leading the charge.

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Arrests of protesters prompt free-speech concerns

Campaigners criticise police action at events to mark King Charles III's ascension to the throne.

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Two thoughts on the old queen

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From barristers to refuse collectors, Britons strike en masse

Workers are livid that employers are refusing to pay more against the backdrop of wage-crushing inflation.

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The gathering crisis

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Ross-on-Wye readers are cautious of a cashless society

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Want to See a Modern Country Commit Suicide? Take a Hard Look at Britain

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Brexit is Destroying Britain — And Britain Still Can’t Face It

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Bi Den

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Coronavirus: England death count review reduces UK toll by 5,000

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The European Banking Authority Leaves London

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MPs make history by passing Commons motion to declare ‘environment and climate change emergency’

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Technology can't prevent hard border in Ireland if Brexit means customs controls, firms told

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7 in 10 young people in the UK are non-religious, new research finds

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The day Irish and Jewish joined forces against British fascists

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How did Victorian Muslims celebrate Christmas?

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Britain’s politics and politicians are unhinged and the economy is in trouble

Chris Johns: Just wait until austerity-fatigued voters have to live through a Brexit-driven economic slowdown

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PPE: the Oxford degree that runs Britain

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There is a Literacy Crisis in the United Kingdom

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Ethnic minorities: Into the melting pot

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If the UK were an African Country: Was Great Britain a Mistake?

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It's Thanksgiving So We Asked Brits To Label The United States — We're So Sorry, America

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10 ways the UK is ill-prepared for a heatwave

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It’s St Andrew’s Day so here are 25 reasons why we love Scotland

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