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Anglican Church sets its sights on predatory lenders
But the Church of England initiative to drive payday lenders out of business is drawing scrutiny to its own investments.
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As Britain’s military shrinks, US concerns grow
The US has long relied on UK military support in foreign campaigns. But can that last much longer?
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English Defence League back in the limelight after Woolwich murder
The killing of a British soldier last month by professed Muslim extremists has given new life to the anti-Islam EDL. But experts say the group’s rejuvenation will only go so far.
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UK ‘Tea Party’ surges, pressuring Tories and Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron’s right flank is being exposed by a surging United Kingdom Independent Party demanding lower taxes — and a British withdrawal from the European Union.
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Bangladesh’s factory woes force a rethink in Britain fashion retailers
Tragedies in Bangladesh, including a deadly fire last night in Dhaka, have given new momentum to British campaigns to improve conditions at foreign factories that supply domestic retailers.
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Does Cameron’s decision not to apologize for 1919 massacre really matter?
During his visit to India, the UK prime minister paid his condolences to the hundreds of civilians killed at Amritsar by British troops, but he did not make an official apology.
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Does Tory opposition to gay marriage signal a UK ‘culture war’?
More than 100 Conservative MPs voted against the gay marriage bill backed by Prime Minister David Cameron, but support from Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs carried the vote.
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Should we stay or go? Cameron pledges British referendum on EU
Britain’s prime minister declared himself in favor of an up-or-down referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union.
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Could Britain move away from EU and toward the Commonwealth?
Some Conservatives are pushing for greater ties with the British Commonwealth, which includes Canada and India.
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Britain debates: What should European welfare look like?
The debate in Parliament, which today passed a measure to temporarily cap most welfare benefits, is part of a larger debate in Europe over how to handle welfare amid the debt crisis.