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George Cross: The Highest Award For Civilian Bravery

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

Nick Griffin's Media Coup Stirs Public Debate: BNP Leader’s Appearance on Question Time Sparks Angry Controversy

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Admassu Kebede

United Kingdom, British Isles or Great Britain? What to Call the Different Parts of Britain and the British People

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Linda Gentile

Record Complaints Over Gateley Article: Daily Mail Columnist Forced To Defend Views

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: James Cleary

Girlguiding UK, a Brief History: The Story of Guiding in Britain

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

What We Can Learn From Population Statistics: The Impact of Ageing Populations

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Lindsay Napier

AIESEC UK Receives GAE Status: Access Global Talent Is Now Government Authorised Exchange

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Matthew Pitt

Government Calls Halt to "Pointless" Uni Studies: Focus to shift to University Courses with Real Economic Benefits

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Katie Taylor

TV Cook Keith Floyd Dies Aged 65: Brief Biography of Floyd, the Pioneering TV Chef

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Elaine Findlay

How to Protect Your Home Against Burglars: Beat The Criminals And Keep Your House Safe

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

The Green Party of England and Wales: The Rise of Green Politics in the United Kingdom

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jeffrey Baxter

Megrahi Debate in Scottish Parliament Building: Lockerbie Bomber Discussed in Controversial Building

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Ann Burnett

HRH Duke of Edinburgh – Husband of the Queen: Biography of Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark

In: British Royal Family

By: Elaine Findlay

UFO Dossier Highlights Need for Writing Training: 1993 Case Sparks Witty but Inappropriate RAF Officer Correspondence

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Elaine Findlay

Common Law and Constitutional Rights: Distinguishing Case Law Securing Individual Rights

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Nicole Gaudet

What Is Britishness? A History of British Core Values and Institutions

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Joe Barnes

The 12th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Death: Public Memorials for Diana, Princess of Wales Fade

In: British Royal Family

By: Tina Costanza

Swine Flu in the UK - Obtaining Medication: As the H1N1 Pandemic Spreads, Tamiflu is Made Available Publicly

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Nick Bryan

The New War on Afghanistan and British Opinion: UK Voters Want Their Troops Back Home

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By: Fiza Asar

Origins of Fabian Society: Centre-Left Think Tank Influences Policy

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Sir Winston Churchill - Creative Genius: The Political Leader Who Excelled in Literature and Painting

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: James Parsons

Is the Royal Navy facing extinction? Extinction at the hands of the RAF?

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Patrick Boniface

Fallout Over MPs' Expenses is Good for Britian: Political Scandal Highlights the Power of the People and the Press

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Kimberly Ward

Londoners Rediscover Recession-Proof Hobbies: New Trends Are Choir Singing, Allotment Gardening and Handicrafts

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Renate Oetjens

Escapes from Ford Open Prison, Sussex: Ford Open Prison Escape Statistics

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Ben Salisbury

Celebrity Chefs Changing Britain's Eating Habits: The Rise of the Campaign for Organic Food

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Tristania Currie

Diana Princess of Wales Memorials in London: The Diana Walk, Memorial Fountain, Playground and Harrod's Tribute

In: British Royal Family

By: James Parsons

Memorials to Diana, Princess of Wales in Paris: The French Response to the Death of a British Royal Princess

In: British Royal Family

By: James Parsons

Prince William's Future: When Will The Second In Line To The British Throne Settle Down?

In: British Royal Family

By: Ellen Phillips

The Queen Celebrates Maundy Thursday: England Once Again Engages In A Grand Old Tradition

In: British Royal Family

By: Ellen Phillips

Proof British Hostages in Iraq Still Alive: UK Embassy in Baghdad Receives Video of British Hostage Peter Moore

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Christopher Wilson

Women's Rights in Wales: The Gender Gap in Welsh Society Fails to Keep the Balance

In: Welsh Affairs

By: Amanda Fortier

UK Traffic Fumes Highest in Europe: EU's Greatest Car Polluters are a Toxic Threat for 2012 Olympics

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Amanda Fortier

Child Poverty in Wales: One in Four Children Lives Below the Poverty Line in Cymru

In: Welsh Affairs

By: Amanda Fortier

A Royal Family for the 21st Century: The British Monarchy Revamps Its Public Persona

In: British Royal Family

By: Ellen Phillips

Empty Property Problems: Bringing Homes Back into Use

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Justin Schamotta

E-Bay Auction Event to Raise Funds for RNLI: Royal Lifeboat Institution to Hold Fund Raising On-line Sale

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Christine Fadhley

British Banks Still Feeling the Financial Freeze: RBS Loses an Unprecedented 70% of its Value in Eight Hours

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Christopher Wilson

The British Monarchy: The Royal Family for Better and for Worse

In: British Royal Family

By: Matthew Tanner

Information Held on the UK Electoral Register: The Use of Voter Details from the Electoral Roll

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Sarah V Reid

Registering to Vote in the United Kingdom: A Guide to Electoral Roll Registration

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Sarah V Reid

Church Helps Money Crunch Problem Solving: Life or Debt Program Offers Guidelines for Those Facing Debt

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

New Directions for the National Trust? A Venerable British Institution Considers its Future

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

UK Local and Regional Government: Devolution, the Scottish Government, and English Local Authorities

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Alistair McCulloch

Why Brits can only Speak English: Learning a Foreign Language is not seen as important in England

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Philip Copple

English Discontent With Foreigners: Growing Frustration in England with Different Cultures and Languages

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Philip Copple

How Volunteers can Apply for CRB Clearance: Applying for Criminal Records Bureau Clearing De-mystified

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Christine Fadhley

Scottish Liberal Democrats Elect New Leader: Tavish Scott Comfortably Defeats Rivals in Leadership Contest

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Ross Adkin

Early Day Motions at Westminster: An Increasingly Used British Parliamentary Procedure

In: British House of Commons

By: Paul Lightfoot

Britain's Next World Heritage Sites: Plans for Adding More of the UK’s Heritage to the Global List

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

World Heritage Sites in the UK: International Recognition for 27 British Landmarks

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By: Paul Lightfoot

Britain's North-South Divide Revisited: A “Policy Exchange” Report Questions Urban Regeneration Policy

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

The British GCE A-Level Examinations: Questions Surround the Final Test at British Schools

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

Thaksin Shinawatra Flees to Britain: The Former Prime Minister Skips Bail in Thailand

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

The British Army and Injury Compensation: Can the Government Regain the Trust of the Armed Forces and People?

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Rupert Sutton

Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Resigns: Nicol Stephen Follows Labour's Wendy Alexander and Quits Post

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Ross Adkin

Prejudice Against Redheads: Significant Cases of Gingerism In the UK

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Bills in the House of Lords: Five Stages through Which a Bill Must Pass in the UK’s Upper House

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Bills in the British Commons: Five Stages through Which a Bill Must Pass in the UK’s Lower House

In: British House of Commons

By: Erin Britton

Regulation of UK Political Parties: Parliament to Tighten Controls on British Politics Finance

In: British House of Commons

By: Tony Butcher

Edinburgh's Ban on Bagpipes: The EU Told Pipers to Pipe Down, Now They've Been Told to Shut Up

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Jenn Hardy

The British Royal Assent: How a Bill Finally Becomes an Act of Parliament in Britain

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

How UK Parliament Makes Laws: Only By Completing a Stringent Process Can a Bill Become a Law

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Types of Law in the UK: There Are Three Main Varieties of Law at Work in Britain

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

The British Electoral System: The First Past the Post System Determines the House of Commons

In: British House of Commons

By: Erin Britton

The Work of the Commons: The Six Main Responsibilities of the British House of Commons

In: British House of Commons

By: Erin Britton

Selecting UK Election Candidates: How Are Candidates in a British General Election Chosen?

In: British House of Commons

By: Erin Britton

Electoral Candidates in the UK: Who is Eligible to Stand in a British General Election?

In: British House of Commons

By: Erin Britton

Meta-Database and ID Card Issues: The Real Issues Behind New ID Systems and the Social Implications

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Steve Williams

New Tory Mayor For London: Boris Johnson Defeats Ken Livingstone In London Mayoral Race

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Ross Adkin

London Mayoral Election In 6 Days: Mayoral Race Is Still Neck And Neck As Londoners Prepare To Vote

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Ross Adkin

Lewis Windfarm Proposal Rejected: SNP Green Energy Policy Suffers Blow As Wind Power Scheme Fails

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Ross Adkin

What Is a Housing Association? A Look at Scottish Social Rented Accommodation

In: Scottish Affairs

By: Karen Murdarasi

The UK Climate Change Bill: A Legal Basis for Tackling Global Warming

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Paul Lightfoot

Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle: Popular Conservative Hoping To Become Mayor In "Celebrity" Election

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Ross Adkin

UK Chancellor's "Green" budget? British Labour's 2008 budget Fails To Satisfy Environmental Groups

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Ross Adkin

Recognition of Disadvantage: Opening the List of Perscribed Grounds of Discrimination

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

One Anti-Discrimination Statute? The Possible Benefit of a Single Anti-Discrimination Statute

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

The Comparator Issue: The Current Approach of the British Courts

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

The Comparator Paradox? The Problem Where an Appropriate Comparator Cannot Be Found

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Selecting a Comparator: What Should the Claimant's Treatment Be Judged Against?

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Developing UK Legislation: The Move Towards Recognition of Multiple Discrimination

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Inadequate Legal Protection: The Problem of Under-Inclusive Grounds of Discrimination

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Multiple Discrimination in the UK: A Failure to Recognise Direct and Indirect Multiple Discrimimination

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

UK Anti-Discrimination Legislation: A Failure to Tackle Multiple Discrimination Has Led to Disadvantage

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Two Varieties of Discrimination: Under UK Law Multiple Discrimination Can Occur in Two Distinct Ways

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Multiple Discrimination: The Problem of People Suffering Discrimination on Several Grounds

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Erin Britton

Monarchy in the UK: Are the British Royal Family Facing a Republican Future?

In: British Royal Family

By: Julia Simpkins

East and West by Chris Patten: Arguments About Asia By The Last Governor of Hong Kong

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

Notes From A Small Island: Bill Bryson's Tour Round Britain

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

Property and the Feelgood Factor: The British National Obsession With House Prices

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

The Jeremy Kyle Show Controversy: Chat Show Criticised By Judge and Sponsorship Withdrawn

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

More Political Cliches: The Meaning of "Politics As Usual" and "Spin"

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

Current Political Cliches: Frequently Used Phrases in British Politics and Their Implications

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Jem Bloomfield

Harriet Harman, Brown's Deputy: The New Deputy Leader of the British Labour Party

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Alistair McCulloch

From Blair to Brown & Harman: Challenges for the New British PM and His Deputy Party Leader

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Alistair McCulloch

BBC Slams Iraqi Abuse Whitewash: BBC report documents the horrific treatment of Iraqi detainees

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Steve Norris

Britains Youth Increasingly Obese: Is enough being done to halt the growth of Childhood Obesity in UK?

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

British Labour Party Faces Change. Will Gordon Brown take over as leader of the party?

In: British/UK Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Prince Harry to Serve in Iraq: For the first time in 25 years a British Prince to see active duty.

In: British Royal Family

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

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