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What's behind the UK's Christmas love affair with pantomime – BBC News
The festive season is upon us, and in the theatre world that means one thing – time for the humble pantomime to take centre stage. While it may not be the most highbrow form of entertainment, it is for many the gateway into theatre – and what’s more, it is a big business. Pre-pandemic, three million panto tickets were sold each year in the UK,…
What's gone wrong with the UK's National Health Service? | Inside Story
The UK’s National Health Service has been a source of pride for millions of people for more than 70 years. But nurses, angry about pay and working conditions, are planning another round of strikes this week – leading to greater disruption for the very people the institution is meant to serve. Staff will walk off the job on Tuesday for the second time this month….
The race to be UK's prime minister begins, Johnson eyes comeback
In the United Kingdom, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be joining the race for his old job. He is expected to be up against former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and senior cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt. But only Mordaunt has formally launched her campaign, and each candidate needs the support of 100 MPs to enter the race to succeed Liz Truss. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys…
UK's PM Truss fights for survival after sacking chancellor
The United Kingdom’s new chancellor is warning of difficult decisions ahead, including an increase in taxes. Jeremy Hunt made the comments on his first day on the job. Prime Minister Liz Truss sacked his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng after less than six weeks in the position. She is now in a desperate fight for survival. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London. Subscribe to our channel…
Ukrainian bakery creates cake in honour of UK's Boris Johnson – BBC News
A bakery in Ukraine has created a best-selling ‘Boris Johnson cake’ to thank the UK for its support since Russia’s invasion. The Kyiv establishment described Johnson’s decision to resign as prime minister as “a very sad situation for us”. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews
Fishing row a test of UK's credibility, Macron @BBC News live 🔴 BBC
Subscribe and 🔔 to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ 🔘 Subscribe and 🔔 @BBC News 👉 https://bit.ly/3a1zyip 🔘 Stream BBC News live on BBC iPlayer 🔴 https://bbc.in/3b64IVP 🔘 Coronavirus / Covid-19 👉 https://bbc.in/3luQp33 🔘 Follow BBC News live updates here 👉 https://bbc.in/2JmUswL It’s Saturday, 30 October 2021. Our top stories this morning 0:00 Emmanuel Macron…