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Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London, England.

British Parliament Abolishes Hereditary Members

April 15, 2026 btwadmin 0

When you think of the British Parliament, do you think of male aristocrats in white wigs, calling each other “my lord”? That is all about to become a thing […]

Houses of Parliament, London, England. Photo: Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division [LC-USZ62-94166]

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November 3, 2022 btwadmin 0

Remembering the Women of Silent Film You may know that films used to be silent. Maybe you have even seen a clip of a silent […]

A road sign in Death Valley warning travelers of Caution Extreme Heat Danger

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September 16, 2022 btwadmin 0

Great Britain’s New Prime Minister In addition to Queen Elizabeth II passing away last week, Great Britain recently faced another leadership change. Prime Minister Boris […]

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June 23, 2022 btwadmin 0

Another Independence Vote for Scotland? In 2014, Scotland held a vote on whether to declare its independence from the United Kingdom. The campaign for independence […]

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June 30, 2021 btwuser 0

Russia and Britain Dispute Black Sea Encounter A few weeks ago, a tense moment occurred in the Black Sea when a high-tech British destroyer ship […]

Statue of chariot under London's Big Ben clock tower

Britain’s Art Bailout

July 15, 2020 btwuser 0

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating toll on the global economy. The U.S. Congress used the CARES Act to provide […]

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April 22, 2020 btwuser 0

Dancing in the Street One of the most interesting developments to come out of the COVID-19 crisis is the effect that social distancing has had […]

3d rendering of a Euro coin, with a slice moving out shaped like a ship with a British flag, representing the brexit referendum and withdrawal of Great Britain from the European Union

The Prime Minister vs. Parliament

September 5, 2019 btwuser 0

This week’s story update on Election Central explains the newest conflict in England related to the looming Brexit deadline. Remember when Theresa May stepped down […]