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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…

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Reuters

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Record

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

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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…

France 24

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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

Daily Mirror

Road dubbed 'worst in Britain' by drivers complaining of delays for hours with no signal

A woman took to the internet to share several complaints about the road after a traffic delay caused her to miss an event - and it turned out she is not the only person who hates the route, which has been compared to a "circle of hell"

Reuters

For Britain's royal family, plenty rides on what Prince William does as heir to the throne, and eventually, as king.

The Conversation

Russia is building a closer alliance with the world's autocracies – the west should beware

Russia is planning to buy “millions” of Soviet-era weapons from North Korea, a recent US intelligence report revealed. Britain’s defence intelligence has also confirmed that Russia is already using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.

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The Guardian - US

‘Moment of reckoning’: Queen’s death fuels Jamaica’s republican movement

Ascension of King Charles III has prompted renewed questioning of a British monarch as head of state

Daily Record

South Africa calls for 'world's largest diamond' in Queen's sceptre to be returned

The Great Star of Africa, or Cullinan l, is a piece of a larger diamond that was mined in South Africa while under British rule in 1905.

Reuters

Dublin hopeful N.Ireland protocol talks will resume within weeks

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Friday that he was optimistic that talks between Britain and the European Union on overhauling Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements could resume within weeks.

Reuters

King Charles to host faith leaders later on Friday

Britain's King Charles will host a reception for faith leaders at Buckingham Palace later on Friday, the palace said in a statement.

WEKU

Mourners are waiting for hours in a 5-mile queue to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Citizens from across the U.K. have traveled to London ahead of Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday to pay their respects in person to Britain's longest-serving monarch.

Los Angeles Times

After Queen Elizabeth II, it's a long line of kings. Will that matter?

It's reigning men! Hallelujah?

Reuters

With Charles king, his Prince's Trust youth charity goes on

A British youth charity set up by the then Prince Charles in the 1970s that has helped a million young people, including actor Idris Elba, to get training, find work or create community projects will continue to operate now he is monarch.

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