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United Kingdom: Deadly Stabbing on Busy Commercial Street

Date: December 28th, 2011 |

A young man was stabbed to death during a post-Christmas shopping rush on one of London’s busiest commercial streets. The man was attacked at the junction of Oxford Street and Stratford Place, near a Footlocker. The police have apprehended suspects, but the details remain fuzzy, as the scene of the crime was crowded with pedestrians [read more]

United Kingdom: “No-go” areas, Curfews Expected to Clear Streets

Date: August 23rd, 2011 |

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Home Secretary Theresa May said the police may be given new powers that include the ability to create “no-go” areas for the public and to clear the streets through a general curfew. May cited the law that only allowed police to declare a general curfew after advanced warning, saying that new powers are needed to [read more]

United Kingdom: Large Strike Planned for June 30

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

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Supporters of an anti-tax-avoidance group and student activists plan to join in a “public spectacular” in London June 30 to support an already planned day of widespread strikes. The day will bring together a large coalition of groups opposed to proposed government cuts, and is expected to bring educational facilities, ports and job centers to [read more]

United Kingdom: “Big Build” Project Completed, Brings Better Public Transportation

Date: June 8th, 2011 |

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The Olympic Delivery Authority confirmed that the “Big Build” project that aims to keep spectators and English citizens moving in London during the Olympic Games is complete. The improvements to the London transport system mean that 10 different train routes will serve Stratford station—the main gateway for the Olympics—at the time of the games. The [read more]

Northern Ireland: Safer Than England and Wales

Date: December 22nd, 2010 |

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In a result that may seem counterintuitive, a crime survey published by the Justice Department revealed that Northern Ireland is safer than both England and Wales. The risk of becoming a crime victim in Northern Ireland is 14 percent compared to 21 percent in its two neighbors to the southeast. A University or Ulster criminology [read more]

United Kingdom: Cambridge Considering Tourist Taxes

Date: November 7th, 2011 |

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At a time when England’s tourist numbers are dropping, Cambridge is considering measures to reduce tourism. Former Mayor and now Councilor John Hipkin wants to turn Cambridge into a long-stay, heritage vacation spot, banning tourists from parts of the city center and introducing an obligatory Cambridge Pass that tourists would have to buy to gain [read more]

United Kingdom: Riots on the Streets of London

Date: August 11th, 2011 |

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Violence that erupted in London Aug. 6 spread to other cities and caused the government to deploy some 16,000 police officers overnight Aug. 9 in the British capital. The chaos began with the death of a 29-year-old male who was shot by a police officer. Rumors of widespread violence circulated, but as of Aug. 9 [read more]

United Kingdom: RMT Plans Strikes in the London Underground

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) said it will hold four strikes in the London Underground between June 19 and July 1 after the dismissal of Northern Line driver Arwyn Thomas. RMT maintains that Thomas was wrongly dismissed due to his activities during a previous strike. The strikes will last nearly all day and [read more]

United Kingdom: Beer and Wine Will Soon Be Available in Smaller Glasses

Date: January 5th, 2011 |

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When you order a pint of beer here the law says you will get a pint and not a drop less, but that is about to change. New legislation soon to be introduced in parliament will allow bars to sell beer in smaller glasses. Currently the law allows only pints, half pints, and one-third pints, [read more]

United Kingdom: London Tube Strike Set for Nov. 28-29

Date: November 17th, 2010 |

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The fourth 24-hour strike of the year on the London Underground will create transit chaos if it goes ahead as planned Nov. 28-29. Union members walked out for 24 hours most recently Nov. 1 and service wasn’t back to normal until the morning of Nov. 4. The Nov. 28 strike is likely to happen because [read more]

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