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UK tallies the costs of an independent Scotland

By Ian Evans | 05/02/13

Britain's international reputation — and its nuclear deterrent — are two of the concerns raised by members of Parliament , should Scotland vote for independence next year.

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Margaret Thatcher: the divisive creator of modern Britain

By Ian Evans | 04/09/13

Though loved and loathed equally in Britain, the former prime minister was undeniably a force for change, breaking the British unions and helping the West win the cold war.

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'New affluent workers' and 'precariats'? Britain's classes get makeover

By Ian Evans | 04/04/13

The largest-ever survey of social class by the BBC and two universities finds that there are still very rich and very poor — but much more going on in the middle. 

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All sides claim victory with new UK press regulator — except the press

By Ian Evans | 03/19/13

The new regulator can impose tough fines with the force of law, pleasing Labour and the Lib Dems, but there is a safeguard against one party influencing its actions, pleasing Conservatives.

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Britain to remove last troops from Germany in 2019

By Ian Evans | 03/08/13

In a legacy of the cold war, Britain still maintains 20,000 troops in Germany. It's now accelerating troop withdrawals.

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Olympic 'shambles'? Security firm's guard shortage draws ire ahead of Games

By Ian Evans | 07/18/12

The head of the private security firm G4S apologized today for falling short of the numbers needed to secure the Olympic Games. The government is turning to soldiers and extra police.

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Missiles on my roof? Londoners push back on Olympics security

By Ian Evans, Christian Science Monitor | 05/04/12

Britain’s military and security apparatus has begun testing its readiness to deal with potential terrorist attacks.

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Stephen Lawrence case: 'turning point' in Britain's racism debate

By Ian Evans | 01/05/12
Two men found guilty in a notorious racially motivated murder of a black teenager in London were today jailed for a total of 29 years.
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James Murdoch: No, we're not a mafia. Yes, the Sun may close.

By Ian Evans | 11/11/11
Media boss James Murdoch – son of global media magnate Rupert Murdoch – was today grilled by British Members of Parliament for a second time over the News of the World (NotW) hacking scandal, which forced the top-selling tabloid to close earlier
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Occupy London protesters dig in with tents, large pots of soup

By Ian Evans | 10/18/11
In the financial heart of London, workers returned to their offices today to be met by a growing anticapitalist demonstration on the steps of St.