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China slams Britain for lacking 'proper manners' after delegation banned from seeing Queen's coffin

The Speaker of the House of Commons has denied a request for the Chinese delegation to enter Westminster Hall, meaning they won't be able to see the late monarch lying in state

Daily Mirror

Pressure on Great Britain after Cameron Norrie slips to Davis Cup defeat

Norrie fell to a 6-4 6-2 loss against Botic Van De Zandschulp as the Netherlands levelled the tie at 1-1 ahead of the deciding doubles match

The Independent UK

The passing of a myth

For nearly a century she was part of a family that had once ruled over large chunks of the globe. Aaron Smale reflects on the passing of someone else’s grandmother after losing his own.

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Horses and the 'Sport of Kings' were Queen Elizabeth's passion

Horse racing is the "Sport of Kings", and it was also the passion of Queen Elizabeth whose love of all things equine became a feature of her 70-year reign.

Reuters

The queen's queue: A portrait of our times

The death of Queen Elizabeth has drawn people from across Britain and the world to queue through the streets of London to pay their respects - a melting pot of nationalities, religions, ages and backgrounds.

Reuters

Why the drought isn't over even though it's rained all week

Only a few days into autumn, and the UK has experienced some truly autumnal weather. Heavy bands of rain and thunderstorms have swept over parts of Britain, particularly in southern England, that up until a few weeks ago were looking dry and parched. The brown and yellow fields and parks…

The Conversation

Britain’s quest to build a surfing team fit for Olympic medal glory in Los Angeles

British Surfing has set itself ambitious targets as the sport gets added to the Olympic programme for Paris 2024 and then Los Angeles in 2028, and Chair Vicky Gosling OBE is leading the change

Daily Mirror

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Dan Evans gets Great Britain off to perfect start in must-win Davis Cup clash

Evans put Britain 1-0 up in the tie against the Netherlands with a straight-sets victory over Tallon Griekspoor

The Independent UK

Kremlin by the Cam and recruiting in a gay cruising ground: Ungentle’s secret history of sex and spying

Ben Whishaw guides us through a rich, beautifully filmed tour of two covert and overlapping worlds of Britain’s recent past

The Guardian - UK

King Charles enjoys surge in support but backing for monarchy is at all-time low

With polling moving against the institution, especially among Scots, young people and ethnic minorities, King’s performance is seen as key

The Guardian - UK

Government warned foreign investors could desert Brexit Britain as pound hits 37-year low

City expert says ‘very bad’ figures suggest UK already in recession

The Independent UK

What do Britain's tears for Queen Elizabeth mean?

The BBC reports that “some of the first mourners to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster Hall have come away in tears, describing the sight of the cloaked coffin as overwhelming”. What is really going on here?

The Conversation

Elizabeth II took the throne at age 25 — one of the many young queens who shaped Britain's history

Imagine being 25 years old and 5,000 miles from home when you get a call delivering the worst possible news – your parent has died. For Elizabeth Windsor, this call had a far greater impact. She was now taking on the greatest of responsibilities, shouldering the burden of the sovereign’s…

The Conversation

Britain may look united in grief – but polling shows a growing generational divide

New figures reveal that despite the monarchy’s recent boost in popularity, discontent is simmering among younger people, says Matthew Smith, head of data journalism at YouGov

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Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

The Independent UK

Queen's death is reminder of disappearing WW II generation

The long good-bye for Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of a broader truth playing out with little fanfare across Britain: The nation is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II

The Guardian - UK

Of course Britain will pay its respects to the Queen, but why must poor people pay the price?

Monday’s shutdown is fine for the privileged, but ignores the plight of those who can’t afford to lose work and income, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Reuters

Princess Haya mourns 'inspiration' Queen Elizabeth

Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, whose family has enjoyed a long friendship with the British royals, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth as a woman she looked up to for inspiration.

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Evening Standard

Emily Sheffield: Monday will be our last goodbye to the Queen, but our memories live on

Our late Queen has been described quite rightly as Britain’s most powerful and effective diplomat. And this week, even in death, her incredible influence on the global stage is clear to see.

Daily Record

Perth cyclists complete their Pedal 4 Paula and reach UK mainland's most northern tip

Making a gesture to honour Perth businesswoman Paula de Sousa Tabourel, a team of cyclists raised close to £12,000 for the British Red Cross by cycling Britain from one end to the other.

Evening Standard

Thirty years on, sterling suffers a new hammering

Some players in the options market are starting to take bets that pound will fall to parity

The Guardian - UK

Utopian cities, medieval manuscripts and a queen in mourning – the week in art

One of Britain’s earliest artworks goes on show in Newcastle while the Design Museum is looking to the future and there are surreal sculptures in London

The Independent UK

Queen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day

State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

France 24

Over 1,000 flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike

Travellers face a difficult day after the largest union of air traffic controllers called for a 24-hour strike in France. About half of scheduled connections in and out of the country have been grounded. Low-cost airline Ryanair called for EU action as it had to cancel hundreds of flights, which…

Wales Online

Calls for 'world's largest diamond' from Queen's sceptre to be returned to South Africa

The Great Star of Africa or Cullinan l was mined in South Africa in 1905 and was given to the British Royal Family as a gift

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