Scrappage scheme marks automobile sales milestone UK

"Motorists who have traded in their old vehicles for new cars under the Government’s scrappage scheme visited Downing Street this morning as it was revealed more than 35,000 cars have been ordered through the...

British Prime Minister Brown to break tradition, move out of No. 10

The residence of British Prime minister 10 downing street has witnessed the history making for last 300 years. It is the Britain’s most famous address after Buckingham Palace.  But now...

Peter Mandelson to return to Cabinet

In a truly stunning move, Peter Mandelson, the EU's Trade Commissioner, has been recalled to London to serve in Gordon Brown's cabinet. Mandelson was a powerful voice in Brussels, and it will be interesting to...

British PM, Pakistan president meeting in London

"The meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has begun here.According to sources, British Prime Minister received President Asif Zardari on his arrival at 10 Downing Street.Both leaders will hold discussions on international,...

Vietnam floods 'leave 100 dead'

Flash floods in Vietnam have killed 100 people, and forecasters fear additional casualties as more rain is predicted for Monday. The floods have occured in the country's northern mountain procinves. More than two dozen people are still missing."Flooding and landslides in...

Obama Outside 10 Downing Street: "I Pledge More US Troops & to Forge Strong ...

Obama attempts to forge strong links with the UK. Standing outside No. 10 Downing Street, Barack Obama also affirms his pledge of more US troops in Afghanistan in BBC videos:...

British PM sticks to his Constituents like Glue, Literally

 A campaigner from the climate action group,  today super-glued himself to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in the State Dining Room of 10 Downing Street.  " Dan Glass, a 24 year old MSc student based...

Activist tries to superglue himself to Gordon Brown

"Activist tries to superglue himself to Gordon Brown By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 10:35 PM on 22nd July 2008 During these turbulent economic times, Gordon Brown is keen for the country to stick by him. However, this probably wasn't quite what he had in mind. ...

Did British double agent Kim Philby murder Polish war hero General Sikorski?

" General Wladyslaw Sikorski, the leader of Poland's wartime government in exile, died 65 years ago this month when his plane plunged into the sea off Gibraltar. A British inquiry in 1943 found that the...

Quality field lines up for tough British cycling championship

British cycling has been somewhat resurgent in the past few years -- maybe a peripheral effect of the Lance Armstrong era. I don't know much about the British scene other than the fact that Malcom Elliott is still...

President Bush Visits UK

" President Bush visits UK By The Anglo American | June 15, 2008 President Bush with Queen Elizabeth who has known him from when he was a small boy President Bush arrived in the UK on Sunday in what...

More secret files found on a London train

More confidential government files have been found on a train in London earlier this week.What is going on? Who is taking these on a train and then just casually leaving them behind? It's not like an umbrella you...

Dalai Lama starts tour in London

The Tibetan spiritual leader  is arriving in London to mobilise support for his cause. He will address British Parliament and give evidence on human rights to a parliamentary committee during his...

Now Britons can quiz PM on YouTube

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is planning on launching an online version of prime minister's question via the web video sharing site YouTube. The channel is already up and can be found here."Gordon Brown launched...

Downing Street burglar released

My main concern isn't the accused's arrest record, but the ease with which he and his girlfriend compromised the security of 10 Downing Street." A "prolific" burglar who triggered a major security alert when he tricked his way into Downing Street has been spared a prison...

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