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The UK or United Kingdom of Great Britain is a sovereign state, an island nation northwest of mainland Europe with 60 million people consisting of the countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The UK was the home of the British empire, the foremost world power of the 19th century. It's power peaked in the early 20th century and declined thereafter, hastened by World War II. Though the British empire is no longer sustainable, the UK still maintains significant global influence for the size of it's population, both because of it's permanent seat on the U.N. security council and as a result of the success of London as a global financial and cultural center.

The UK has an active social and blogging scene commenting on all aspects of UK society including the economic, political and social.

Pages tagged with UK will contain information relevant to, or about the United Kingdom.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “uk”

• in Politics
  Gordon Brown's Gaffe May Cost Him Dearly
  Will UK Prime Minster's outburst after speaking to a voter cost him his job?
  by amohit / on Apr 28, 2010
• in Travel
  Ashhole Nightmare Over, Flights From The UK Set To Resume
  The volcano air travel nightmare is finally coming to an end.
  by dmdo / on Apr 20, 2010
• in Politics
  Americans Spend More On Health Care, Live Shorter
  A look at the cost of universal healthcare, and whether an insurance model could work.
  by hugie / on Mar 9, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “uk”

 

• Toyota to cut its UK carbon footprint

  
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  | Sourced From Energysavingtrust | Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has launched a new plan designed to help reduce its carbon footprint in the UK. The company is already considered a leader in the field, with it becoming the first manufacturer to see its average carbon dioxide emissions fall below 130g/km. ...
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• Benjani Mwaruwari closes in on Blackburn Rovers move

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  • Sam Allardyce seeking reinforcements up front • Benjani could sign after training with Blackburn Blackburn Rovers are considering a move for Benjani Mwaruwari following the Zimbabwe internationals release by Manchester City. The 31-year-old has trained with Sam Allardyces squad this week as Rovers look to ...
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• More Leaks On Britains Ongoing Defense Review

  
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  Proposals Would Shrink British Military To Size Medium -- Defense Tech More leaks from Britain’s ongoing defense review, part of a dramatic shrinking of the public sector by the new Conservative-led coalition government. The Daily Telegraph got hold of “detailed proposals” that include slashing the RAF’s ...
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• In His Own Words: JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater’s 20 Year-Career – People Magazine

  
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  Telegraph.co.uk In His Own Words: JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slaters 20 Year-CareerPeople MagazineSteven Slater developed an instant cult following when he abruptly quit his job as a JetBlue flight attendant Monday, cursed over the loudspeaker, grabbed some beers, then bolted via the emergency chute. But the ...
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• ASA watchdog bans ‘offensive’ anti-terror hotline radio advert – The Guardian

  
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  MSN News UK ASA watchdog bans offensive anti-terror hotline radio advertThe GuardianBritains eccentrics, recluses and misanthropes, you can relax. Ignoring neighbours and keeping your curtains permanently shut to the world outside might not win you many friends, but youre no longer likely to be denounced as a possible ...
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• 100K Facebook USER needed for my facebook group by smomedia

  
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  I am looking for 100,000 Facebook fans very fast for a specific Facebook fan page. Please bid only if you have worked with USA,UK and AU facebook fans and have access to them quickly. IMPORTANT!: EXPECTED BID AMOUNT FOR THIS PROJECT IS MAX $100…I NEED PROFESSIONAL LONG TERM BUSINESS PARTNERS… (Budget: [...]
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• Exeter Citys Stansfield loses battle with cancer

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  • Player diagnosed in March after suffering stomach complaint • Club mourns forwards death Exeter City striker Adam Stansfield has died at the age of 31 following a battle against cancer. Stansfield was admitted to hospital at the end of March and diagnosed with bowel cancer following a series of tests for an ...
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• {back from nyc + hello!}

  
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  hello! home again and so lovely to see you -- sincerest apologies for being suddenly m.i.a. the past few days -- an unscheduled and dramatically last-minute trip to new york city late last week, and its been a whirlwind of romance and strawberry cocktails , long dinners and late nights, beautiful shops and ...
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• Stephen Batess diary

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Behold the miracle of Kampala. Its amazing what a little largesse from Wall Street can do ✒African Anglican bishops have long forsworn any contact with the US Episcopal church for its temerity in electing an openly gay bishop , and that goes for their filthy, tainted dollars as well. You can never tell where ...
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• Cheapest prices for Nike LunarRacer+ 2 Running Shoes, Size UK10H

  
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  Nike LunarRacer+ 2 Running Shoes, Size UK10H The updated Nike Lunar Racer+ 2 shoe is the ultimate in lightweight, responsive cushioning, and with a new colour-way, this running shoe offers great stability without compromising on weight or fit.UPDATED Flywire Technology – ultra lightweight and very strong ...
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• Football quiz: England friendlies

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Todays questions are so money and they dont even know it ...
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• "Offensive" police anti-terrorism ad banned – Reuters UK

  
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  "Offensive" police anti-terrorism ad banned Reuters UK LONDON (Reuters) - The advertising watchdog said on Wednesday it had banned a police advert encouraging people to report neighbours they suspected of being terrorists, saying it could offend innocent citizens. The radio advert for the polices ... ASA ...
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• Us Writer To Write Six 500-word Articles For Womens Website

  
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  LOOKING FOR US/Canada/UK/Australia NATIVE WRITERS ONLY (NO non-English-born writers or writing groups)PLEASE BID $30 FOR SIX 500-WORD ARTICLES ($5 EACH). We will not consider paying more until after you have written 20 articles for our website, and have consistently proven that you do not need an editor to meet our ...
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• Footballers sacked for being overweight

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Plus: Footballers under hypnosis (2); the best name to give your baby a chance of pro football; and lying clubs. Send your questions and answers to knowledge@guardian.co.uk "After Sol Campbells unfortunate photograph , I was wondering – has a player ever been given the boot by a club after his manager said ...
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• SOME CHEATING CLAIMANTS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS

  
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  In the UK the government yesterday defended plans to use credit ratings agencies to help catch people cheating the benefit system. Chris Grayling, the Welfare Minister, said the government should be free to use information that is publicly available and that is already used by commercial organisations to identify ...
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• Vince Cable’s power and principles – The Guardian

  
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  The Guardian Vince Cables power and principles The Guardian Decca Aitkenhead tells us in her interview with Vince Cable (I think the whole situation ... well, its not comfortable, G2, 9 August) that almost everyone she knows who voted Lib Dem says the party has "traded its principles for a taste ...
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• VisitBritain tells Londoners how to welcome visitors to 2012 Olympics

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Tourism agency sets out tips including never calling a Canadian an American and warning Arabs can take offence very easily Dont mention the war to a Mexican. Do remember a smiling Japanese person is not necessarily happy – and always be careful how you pour wine for an Argentinian. Other official tips for ...
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• Letters: Vince Cables power and principles

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Decca Aitkenhead tells us in her interview with Vince Cable ( I think the whole situation ... well, its not comfortable , G2, 9 August) that almost everyone she knows who voted Lib Dem says the party has "traded its principles for a taste of power". Most Lib Dem voters would have preferred a different outcome, but it ...
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• Response: Defending jobs and services must be our current priority

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  The fight against a world dominated by work cannot begin during an economic crisis Nina Power poses some interesting questions about the centrality of work in our society ( In search of a new slogan , 29 July). She is critical of the Right to Work campaign for focusing on workers and unions and argues that our slogan ...
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• Audio: The Amnesty International Comedy Podcast from the Edinburgh festival: episode 3

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  Jason Manford introduces the latest Amnesty International Comedy Podcast from the Edinburgh Fringe 2010, featuring Arj Barker , Stephen K Amos , Sammy J , Susan Calman ... and a stroll around the Pleasance Courtyard. Plus, we delve into Amnestys Secret Policemans Ball archive and pull out Eddie Izzard and ...
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