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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The capital and largest city of England and the UK is London; Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the national capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Population: 67,000,000+
- Area: 243,610 km²
- Coordinates: Coordinates not available
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Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
BBC News
Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call.
BBC News
Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics
A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.
BBC News
Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News
Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News
Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
World news | The Guardian
Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts
Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of HormuzCountries in Africa, where farmers depend heavily on imported fertiliser and a large share of household income goes on food, are particularly vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, experts have said.The conflict has drastically disrupted trade through the strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane not just for oil and gas but also for fertiliser, which is produced in vast quantities in the Gulf. Continue reading...
World news | The Guardian
Nigeria’s online content creator market has boomed. Can the skit-makers and streamers make it pay?
As platforms make less from advertising, creators are struggling to monetise work – leading to calls for more government investment and tax breaksOn a humid afternoon in Lagos, a shoot for a comedy skit is under way on a set that looks more like a small film production.Dozens of people mill about: lighting assistants, a sound engineer, a makeup artist and even a content creator recording unscripted behind-the-scenes footage. At the centre is Broda Shaggi, born Samuel Animashaun Perry, who is issuing instructions, rehearsing lines and performing caricatures. Continue reading...
The Independent UK
Meningitis outbreak: People who visited popular Kent nightclub on these dates urged to ‘come forward’ for treatment
Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said
The Independent UK
Meningitis outbreak: Symptoms, how to test and what to avoid after two die in Kent
People are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the infection after 13 cases were identified in Kent over the weekend
Articles | Mail Online
Health chiefs scramble to find thousands potentially exposed to deadly Kent meningitis strain: Questions grow over why officials only warned of cluster AFTER students flocked home for Mother's Day - with 'potential case in London'
The unprecedented emergency response saw 2,000 worried students receive preventative antibiotics in Canterbury as the 'invasive' strain of the disease left two dead and 11 gravely ill.
Articles | Mail Online
How is Iran STILL fighting back? Using a Mosaic Defence they learned from the fall of Saddam: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS
PATRIKARAKOS: War is now into its third week, and its effects are global. By March 12 combined US and Israeli forces had struck around 6,000 targets in Iran since operations began.
The Standard
Meningitis latest LIVE: Scramble to find thousands potentially exposed in deadly outbreak with 'suspected case in London'
Health chiefs are advising anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on March 5, 6 or 7 to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment
The Standard
Interactive map shows London's cheapest and most expensive petrol prices as unleaded soars by 10p
One garage in Chelsea is selling unleaded for 253.9p per litre, while motorists in Ruislip can fill up for just 121p per litre
Mirror - News
Three GPs put toddler's symptoms down to infection - but they were wrong
Within days, Frank’s condition worsened to vomiting and extreme lethargy,
Mirror - News
British Airways makes major announcement as airline launches flights to Australia's Melbourne
The popular airline has made the big announcement to relaunch the daily flights as part of its winter expansion, serving travellers and residents of both countries
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Israeli strikes target Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced
Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?
The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis.
BBC News
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
BBC News
Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
BBC News
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
BBC News
Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House
The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.
