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Articles about United Kingdom, ordered by date. 
Arms trade loophole
Shell companies are aggravating some of the world’s worst conflicts, writes Steven Shaw.
Docs not cops
Doctors and patients are fighting back against new rules to restrict migrants’ access to the NHS, writes Simon Childs.
The Alternative World Cup
In June 2018, London is hosting an alternative ‘World Football Cup’ of linguistic minorities and unrecognized nations, organized by CONIFA. Alessio Perrone reports.
Mixed Media: Music
We review TootArd, from the Golan Heights, with their second album Laissez Passer, and Live at Ronnie Scott’s, by Nitin Sawhney.
Brexit threat to Africa trade
East-African campaigners are warning Brexit may hit some Global South economies by harming their ability to export to Britain – a key market for some. Nick Dowson reports
Sanctuary scholarships for migrant students
Seven students are now studying at SOAS university in London thanks to ‘sanctuary scholarships’, reports Hazel Healy. These scholarships have enabled them to take up their degrees despite the British government’s efforts to create a ‘hostile environment’ for migrants. Hazel Healy reports.
And finally... Thea Gilmore
British singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore’s acclaimed new album The Counterweight was written during the turbulent events of 2016. She spoke to Danny Chivers about music, politics and crying on stage.
Balfour declaration – an overdue apology
The Balfour Declaration was a 67-word statement penned by Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour to Lord Rothschild, a leader of the British Jewish community. Lydia Noon reports
Affordable London homes?
Report from Britain by Alessio Perrone
Homeless voices from around the world
Civil war, mental illness, poverty, gang violence: housing insecurity has many roots.
Challenging deportation in Britain
There have been reports of violence and mistreatment of detainees on board charter flights, and campaigners report inadequate independent monitoring, reports Amy Hall.
The will of the people
Hardliners are thriving on popular disenchantment with politics. Dinyar Godrej on the challenge they pose.
A pretence of progress
Jeremy Seabrook considers the past, present and future implications of a growing inequality.
Building a better media
Hazel Healy on how independent outlets are gaining traction.
Disabled people lead the fight against austerity
The resistance put up against the UK government's cuts by Disabled People Against the Cuts can teach us many lessons, writes Jamie Kelsey-Fry.
UK nukes: Why the world is asking Britain to disarm
Britain’s long-term commitment to nuclear disarmament has been wobbly at best, but things might have to change soon, writes Kjølv Egeland.
Introducing Theresa May
What to expect from the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister: tough times for the environment, some elitism and clashes with Scotland. By Richard Swift.
Cornish resurgence
The UK government has cut funds to Kernewek, the Cornish language, but residents are fighting back. Amy Hall reports.
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