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England: Country within the United Kingdom
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, and Ireland to the west. At the 2021 census, the population was 56,490,048. London is both the largest city and the capital.

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Several Iranian men arrested in England over an alleged attack plot [Video]

Several Iranian men arrested in England over an alleged attack plot

Several Iranian men arrested in England over an alleged attack plot Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police. READ..

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Farage hails collapse of two-party system [Video]

Farage hails collapse of two-party system

Nigel Farage has declared the collapse of traditional party politics after Reform UK gains across England, including in County Durham and Lancashire. He said voters were turning to Reform out of..

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Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP [Video]

Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP

Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest..

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Voters arrive to cast votes in local elections [Video]

Voters arrive to cast votes in local elections

Polls have closed in local council and mayoral elections across parts of England. More than 1,600 seats are being contested in 23 councils and six mayoral positions. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on..

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PM: England faces a never-ending fight for our flag [Video]

PM: England faces a never-ending fight for our flag

Sir Keir Starmer says England faces a "never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents", during a speech to mark St George’s Day at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister shares his worries..

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Starmer: 'People in the North have been underestimated' [Video]

Starmer: 'People in the North have been underestimated'

The Prime Minister has claimed that people in the North of England have "long been underestimated", as he and Angela Rayner visited South Yorkshire to ramp up Labour's campaign ahead of next month's..

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No, the UK isn't forcing school pupils to study Islam [Video]

No, the UK isn't forcing school pupils to study Islam

No, the UK isn't forcing school pupils to study Islam In reality, there's a legal expectation that school curriculums should reflect that traditions in England are "in the main Christian". READ..

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Keir Starmer sets out plans for new transport system [Video]

Keir Starmer sets out plans for new transport system

Sir Keir Starmer slammed the previous government's "empty promises" as he set out his plans for improvements to the North of England rail system. "The last government made so many promises, none of..

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Rantzen's daughter criticises delay of Assisted Dying Bill [Video]

Rantzen's daughter criticises delay of Assisted Dying Bill

The introduction of assisted dying in England and Wales could be pushed back until at least 2029 - a delay supporters of the Bill have branded "unreasonable". Rebecca Wilcox, the daughter of Esther..

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Chancellor dismisses reports of axing free school meals [Video]

Chancellor dismisses reports of axing free school meals

Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not "recognise" reports suggesting that ministers are looking at reducing the number of children in England who receive free school meals. Report by Jonesia. Like us on..

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Thomas Tuchel leads England training session [Video]

Thomas Tuchel leads England training session

England manager Thomas Tuchel leads a training session at St George's Park in Burton upon Trent with his new squad. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us..

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Kabaddi World Cup draws big crowds on opening day [Video]

Kabaddi World Cup draws big crowds on opening day

The Kabaddi World Cup is underway in Wolverhampton, marking the first time the tournament has been held outside of Asia. On the opening day, England made an impressive start to the competition, winning..

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Varanasi Travel Experience | Exploring Varanasi's Rich Culture and Heritage [Video]

Varanasi Travel Experience | Exploring Varanasi's Rich Culture and Heritage

Varanasi Travel Experience | Exploring Varanasi's Rich Culture and Heritage Varanasi Travel Experience takes you through the cultural and spiritual essence of India's oldest city. Oneindia's Pankaj..

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