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Big Ben ‘bongs’ to be silenced for £29m refurbishment

Britain’s most famous clock tower is to fall silent so that urgent repair work can be carried out at a cost of £29m. Parliament says it has no choice but to stop the chimes of Big Ben, after 157 years of nearly unbroken service, to prevent its mechanism from failing. The Elizabeth Tower, which houses it, will also be repaired ...

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Junior doctors’ strike: All-out stoppage ‘a bleak day’

The first all-out doctors’ strike in the history of he NHS has begun in England with ministers admitting it is a “bleak day” for the health service. But Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt again reiterated that the government would not back down and halt the imposition of the new contract. Junior doctors walked out of routine and emergency care at 08:00 ...

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Barack Obama: post-Brexit trade deal with UK could take 10 years

It could take Britain 10 years to negotiate a trade deal with the US if it votes to leave the EU, Barack Obama has said. Speaking to the BBC at the end of his final visit to the UK as president, Obama said: “It could be five years from now, 10 years from now before we’re actually able to get something done.” ...

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Liverpool European Cup legends hit the town

Emdad Rahman : A compendium of star faces took part in a special meet and greet with football fans as the 5 Times Official Liverpool Legends Euro Winners was held  at the Liverpool Hilton. The event included a meet and greet with the legends, autographs, photos and show, which was followed by post event entertainment by Marc Kenny. Former Liverpool ...

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NATO says migrant numbers in Aegean falling, warns routes could change

The number of migrants and refugees crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey into Europe is falling significantly but people smugglers can rapidly change routes and authorities must not reduce their security efforts prematurely, the head of NATO said on Thursday. Speaking in the Turkish capital, Ankara, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the migrant crisis showed the urgent need for ...

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Obama starts talks with Gulf leaders aimed at easing strains

US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh on Thursday at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance. Obama, who arrived on Wednesday, hopes to allay Gulf countries’ fears over Iranian influence and encourage them to douse sectarian ...

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Crowds celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday walkabout

Queen Elizabeth cuts the cake Nadiya Hussain, winner of the Great British Bake Off baked for her, as she walks through Windsor on her 90th Birthday. Queen Elizabeth has greeted thousands of well-wishers from across Britain and beyond as she celebrates her 90th birthday, demonstrating the world’s oldest monarch’s intent to keep doing the job she has performed for more ...

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Malia Bouattia elected NUS National President at Brighton conference

The National Union of Students (NUS) National Conference in Brighton has chosen Malia Bouattia as president for the next academic year. The former NUS black students’ officer beat current president, Megan Dunn, with 372 votes to 328 to land the highest national role in student politics in the UK. Ms Bouattia is the first black and minority ethnic (BME) woman ...

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Enam Ali MBE becomes the President of BBCCI

Enam Ali MBE has become the President of British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries which was held on 20th of April. Monir Ahmed, Managing Director of JMG Air-Cargo was elected as Finance director for the organisation. The bi-yearly General meeting and election of British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries was held on 20th of April in a hall in East ...

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British High Commissioner’s message: Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday

This year, we have the honour of celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday. We celebrate Her Majesty’s dedication, service and commitment to the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth. Our celebrations are shared:  Bangladesh is a highly valued member of the Commonwealth family and I am delighted to be part of the festivities in Dhaka in my first year ...

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