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London Mayor confirms scrapping of "luxury car" road toll

Jul 8, 2008, 13:36 GMT

London - London Mayor Boris Johnson confirmed Tuesday that he would scrap a proposed daily charge of 25 pounds (50 dollars) for 'gas-guzzling' vehicles entering the centre of the British capital. ... more

British guide for children warns that racism starts early

Jul 8, 2008, 12:53 GMT

London - A leading British child protection agency has drawn up guidelines for teachers to watch out for 'potentially racist attitudes' in toddlers as young as three. ... more

British police in crackdown on escalating metal theft

Jul 8, 2008, 7:38 GMT

London - British police have launched a nationwide crackdown on metal thieves whose activities are costing the economy an estimated 360 million pounds (720 million dollars) a year, police said Tuesday. ... more

Church of England votes to have women bishops

Jul 7, 2008, 22:42 GMT

London - Women bishops are set to become a reality in the Church of England after its ruling body, the General Synod, voted late Monday to confirm the ordination of women as bishops. ... more

Madeleine's parents hope for "new leads" from British police files

Jul 7, 2008, 15:23 GMT

London - British police files containing information on the early stages of the hunt for missing girl Madeleine McCann were released to her parents Monday who said they hoped for 'potential new leads' to find their daughter 14 months after she disappeared. ... more

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