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The UK or United Kingdom of Great Britain is a sovereign state, an island nation northwest of mainland Europe with 60 million people consisting of the countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The UK was the home of the British empire, the foremost world power of the 19th century. It's power peaked in the early 20th century and declined thereafter, hastened by World War II. Though the British empire is no longer sustainable, the UK still maintains significant global influence for the size of it's population, both because of it's permanent seat on the U.N. security council and as a result of the success of London as a global financial and cultural center.

The UK has an active social and blogging scene commenting on all aspects of UK society including the economic, political and social.

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  • UK railways ‘last in Europe league’


    This Is Guernsey — Authority Authority: 149
    Britains railways are at the bottom of the league for fares, efficiency and comfort compared with other European countries, according to a union-commissioned study.
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  • UK railways ‘last in Europe league’


    Express & Star Sport — Authority Authority: 573
    Britains railways are at the bottom of the league for fares, efficiency and comfort compared with other European countries, according to a union-commissioned study.
    1 hour ago

  • A pint a day keeps the doctor away


    winetimes — Authority Authority: 126
    We have long been told that a glass of red wine is good for our health, but now an increasing number of clinical studies show that beer can have even greater benefits. ‘Beer has a bad image – it is more often associated with drunken football crowds than health-conscious, discerning drinkers,’ says Dr George ...
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  • Psychedelic drugs: more a case of turn off, tune in, drop out | Johnjoe McFadden


    Comment is free | guardian.co.uk — Authority Authority: 131
    Magic mushrooms work by shutting down parts of the brain, not expanding the mind, according to new research Six thousand years ago palaeolithic hunters painted images on the walls of the Selva Pascuala caves in Spain that look remarkably similar to locally abundant Psilocybe hispanica , one of the many " magic ...
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  • Vogues Own Motor Show


    sighsandwhispers — Authority Authority: 114
    Editorial by Norman Parkinson from Vogue UK , October 15, 1976.
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  • Summit tackles ‘whiplash epidemic’


    This Is Guernsey — Authority Authority: 149
    A summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain.
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  • Summit tackles ‘whiplash epidemic’


    Express & Star Sport — Authority Authority: 573
    A summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain.
    20 hours ago

  • Snow traps cars for hours on M40 – BBC News


    QWT News — Authority Authority: 148
    BBC News Snow traps cars for hours on M40 BBC News Some drivers abandoned their cars while others were trapped for more than three hours between Junction 4 High Wycombe and Junction 9 Bicester. Meanwhile, bus services in Banbury, Witney and some parts of Oxford have been cancelled. Transport ...
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  • Scottish independence: Swinney defends referendum EU voters – BBC News


    QWT News — Authority Authority: 148
    BBC News Scottish independence: Swinney defends referendum EU voters BBC News Finance Secretary John Swinney has defended plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum. Mr Swinney said the same rules which applied to the last Scottish Parliament election would be ...
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  • Azhar puts Pakistan in control


    This Is Guernsey — Authority Authority: 149
    England at last saw the back of Azhar Ali, but still need to pull off the second-highest run chase in their Test history to avoid a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.
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  • Azhar puts Pakistan in control


    Express & Star Sport — Authority Authority: 573
    England at last saw the back of Azhar Ali, but still need to pull off the second-highest run chase in their Test history to avoid a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.
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  • Man held over attempted murder of police officer in Northern Ireland – The Guardian


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    The Guardian Man held over attempted murder of police officer in Northern Ireland The Guardian A County Armagh man has been arrested for attempting to murder a police officer on Sunday . The police officer was slashed with a knife while responding to a domestic incident on the Kilwilkie estate in ...
    20 hours ago

  • Newcastle United v Aston Villa!


    The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority Authority: 962
    • Hit F5 to refresh or turn on the automatic widget below • Email your thoughts to gregg.roughley@guardian.co.uk • And tweet Gregg, if you like • Check the latest tables and more in our stats centre 1.19pm: Some classic Premier League stuff, courtesy of my colleague Jacob Steinberg. Some of this today ...
    20 hours ago

  • HTC Refocusing? You bet.


    Tracy and Matt's Blog — Authority Authority: 468
    HTC, the super Taiwanese High Tech Computer company is claiming its lost direction last year slightly and are pulling it back in to "refocus". According to UK boss Phil Robertson they "ended last year with more products then they started with and tried to do too much". They are going to get back to ...
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  • On Luxury Gifts for You to Consider for Yourself


    Asian Accomodations — Authority Authority: 113
    I do know a lot of people who are superb at buying presents, even so, not so effective at purchasinh things for themselves. This is not a criticism of altruism and giving, just it’s more an opinion on the notion that we should not overlook our own selves either. Should we likewise look after ourselves, we become ...
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  • IBM chief to launch postgraduate review


    Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority Authority: 163
    IBM technology chief Graham Spittle is to lead a parliamentary review of postgraduate training in the UK to help develop the advanced skills industry needs to compete internationally, it was announced on Sunday.
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  • Nuttin’ But Love – DJ Sarah Love


    Old To The New - Ryan Proctor's Beats, Rhymes & Hip-Hop Nostalgia — Authority Authority: 427
    TheHipHopChronicle.Com interview with the UK’s Sarah Love discussing what drew her into the deejay world and her opinions on the current state of the UK Hip-Hop scene.
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  • Smoo #4 released…


    The Forbidden Planet International Blog Log — Authority Authority: 629
    Following a limited release at Thought Bubble, artist Simon Moreton has been in touch to tell us that the full version of Smoo Issue 4 is now available from his website . Here’s what it’s all about: “Smoo #4:Marlow. This issue deals, in an abstract sort of way, with being a teenager, and then, years later, ...
    21 hours ago

  • FREENESS: Don Rasputin – Food For Thought EP (UK)


    The Word Is Bond — Authority Authority: 433
    Heres some new UK Hip Hop for you. This one is from Don Rasputin and his voice kinda reminds me of Farma G. This music sounds very much like UK Hip Hop from the early 2ks - if thats your thing check it out. Don Rasputin // Facebook DJ A-UP Tags: dj a-up , Don Rasputin , freeness , the word is bond , uk ...
    21 hours ago

  • Irish man held over attempted murder of police officer


    The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority Authority: 962
    Policeman sustained serious head injuries while responding to a domestic incident involving two children in Co Armagh A County Armagh man has been arrested for attempting to murder a police officer on Sunday . The police officer was slashed with a knife while responding to a domestic incident on the Kilwilkie estate ...
    21 hours ago

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