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This week's UK news: 25 May 2016
25 May 2016
Adele reported to have signed new record deal, Manchester United's new manager, London's famous flower show and Queen Elizabeth I's portrait for sale.
Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.
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This week's UK news: 18 May 2016
18 May 2016
The Queen wins GBP 50, Man U match called off, the UK's most famous ship is collapsing and a protest over high heeled shoes.
Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.
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Interested in studying something different? Help raise money for charity while practising your English skills
15 May 2016
Students are being offered something new with the chance to volunteer in a UK charity shop
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This week's UK news: 10 May 2016
10 May 2016
London gets a new mayor, a submarine gets called Boaty McBoatface, Leicester celebrate winning the Premier League and trouble for school tests.
Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.
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This week's UK news: 5 May 2016
5 May 2016
Leicester wins the Premier League, Dyson re-invents the hairdryer, justice for dead football fans and Princess Charlotte's first birthday.
Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.
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Human flying machines, Dwyle Flunking, duck races and more - the UK's oddest events are waiting for you and your students
3 May 2016
There are some very strange traditions in the UK which are fun to read about and even more fun to watch.
If you're planning a trip, or if you're sending students here, why not see if you could visit one of our eleven unusual events? If you do go, remember to share the fun with us on Twitter @EnglishUK, but we don't recommend that you join in with any of the races or games!
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