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Scottish flags are held by demonstrators, outside the Supreme Court, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government's campaign to break away from the United Kingdom.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

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UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Wed,11/23/22-1:30AM , 56 Reads
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government’s campaign to break away from the United Kingdom.
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A Union flag waves behind a European Union flag, outside the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The British government on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 denied a report it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to repair ties with the bloc after years of acrimony. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

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As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Sun,11/20/22-9:28AM , 55 Reads
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony.
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Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman leaves 10 Downing Street after attending a cabinet meeting in London, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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UK minister under fire for calling migrants an 'invasion'
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Tue,11/01/22-8:01AM , 192 Reads
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s interior minister faced criticism Tuesday for describing migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats as an “invasion,” days after an immigration center was attacked with firebombs.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived at Downing Street Tuesday after returning from Buckingham Palace where he was invited to form a government by Britain's King Charles III. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

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Sunak takes over as UK prime minister amid economic crisis
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Tue,10/25/22-3:07AM , 60 Reads
LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister this year on Tuesday, tasked with taming an economic crisis that has left the country’s finances in a precarious state and millions struggling to pay their f
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