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Peace symbols were drawn on the sculpture of former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George in Parliament Square ahead of Wednesday's debate in the House of Commons on whether the U.K. should become involved in airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria.

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U.K. Debates Expanding Airstrikes Against ISIS To Syria

4:00pm December 02, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

British forces are already conducting strikes in Iraq. The motion is expected to pass with the support of the ruling Conservative Party. But first, MPs will spend 10 hours swapping fierce rhetoric.

Automatically enrolling workers into a savings plan and then deducting their pre-tax contribution from their paycheck means workers don't see or feel any loss. It sort of tricks our brains into doing the right thing.

Why Is It So Hard To Save? U.K. Shows It Doesn't Have To Be

3:09pm October 23, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Millions of workers in the U.K. who thought they couldn't afford it are saving thanks to a law that automatically enrolls them in a retirement plan. It tricks their brains into doing the right thing.

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The new leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, makes his inaugural speech at the Queen Elizabeth Centre in central London, on Saturday.

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Leftist Jeremy Corbyn Wins Leadership Of Britain's Labour Party

10:49am September 12, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Corbyn's selection to lead the party once headed by centrist Tony Blair is viewed as part of a trend toward more liberal leanings in Europe.

Ai Weiwei's original application for a six-month business visa was denied.

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U.K. Officials Instructed To Grant Ai Weiwei's Original U.K. Visa Request

5:20pm July 31, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

The Home Office has apologized for denying the prominent Chinese dissident a six-month visa. He got only 20 days, because staff counted secret imprisonment as a criminal conviction.

Team Sky rider Chris Froome of Britain, with the race leader's yellow jersey, celebrates his overall victory on the podium after the 109.5-km (68 mile) final 21st stage of the 102nd Tour de France.

British Cyclist Chris Froome Wins Tour De France

2:57pm July 26, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The 30-year-old repeats his 2013 victory, beating back a late-stage attack by Colombian Nairo Quintana.

Seagulls in Cornwall, England, have allegedly attacked people and family pets.

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U.K. Prime Minister Wants 'Big Conversation' About Seagull Attacks

4:31pm July 17, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

Seagulls have reportedly menaced people and animals in Cornwall, England. The public outcry has gone all the way up to 10 Downing Street.

A page from the notebook of World War II code-breaking genius Alan Turing is displayed along with his portrait. The 56-page manuscript sold Monday for more than $1 million.

Alan Turing Notebook Sells For More Than $1 Million At Auction

3:36pm April 13, 2015

by Jackie Northam

The manuscript dates to 1942, when the mathematician and computer science pioneer worked to break the German Enigma code. It is filled with complex mathematical and computer science notations.

The new 1-pound coin is expected to be released by 2017.

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Britain Unveils A New 1-Pound Coin

4:24pm March 18, 2015

by Jackie Northam

The coin has 12 sides and a fresh design. It also has new technology that the Royal Mint says will make it the most counterfeit-proof coin in the world.

Eurostar unveiled its e320 fleet in November 2014 at St. Pancras Station in London.

U.K. Government Selling Its Share Of Eurostar

7:22pm March 04, 2015

by Jackie Northam

The move is part of an effort by the British government to sell off national assets to raise $20 billion by 2020.

A court sketch of former glam rocker Gary Glitter, who was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.

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Rocker Gary Glitter Jailed For 16 Years For Child Sex Abuse

10:50am February 27, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The 70-year-old, best known for the stadium rock anthem "Rock & Roll (Part 2)," was convicted for sex offenses during the 1970s and '80s against three girls between the ages of 8 and 13.