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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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"