Coca-Cola's leading bottler Coca Cola HBC AG said on Monday it expects annual revenue growth over the next six years at around 6 per cent, while pointing to margin growth below estimates for the fiscal year 2020.

The company, which sells Coca-Cola drinks in 28 countries, said it expects comparable earnings before income tax (EBIT) margin of 11% by 2020, below analysts' average estimate of 11.2%, according to company-compiled consensus.

Coca Cola HBC forecast comparable EBIT margin to rise by 20-40 basis points on an average beyond fiscal year 2020.

The company said its average annual revenue growth rate up to 2025 is expected to be in the range of 5%-6% on a currency-neutral basis.

The forecast comes ahead of an investor event in London later on Monday where the company will present its strategy to investors and analysts.

The FTSE-100 company's shares were down 1.1% at 1143 GMT.

Coca-Cola's leading bottler Coca Cola HBC AG said on Monday it expects annual revenue growth over the next six years at around 6 per cent, while pointing to margin growth below estimates for the fiscal year 2020.

Coca-Cola's leading bottler Coca Cola HBC AG said on Monday it expects annual revenue growth over the next six years at around 6 per cent, while pointing to margin growth below estimates for the fiscal year 2020. The company, which sells Coca-Cola drinks in 28 countries, said it expects comparable earnings before income tax (EBIT) margin of 11% by 2020, below analysts' average estimate of 11.2%, according to company-compiled consensus. Coca Cola HBC forecast comparable EBIT margin to rise by 20-40 basis points on an average beyond fiscal year 2020. The company said its average annual revenue growth rate up to 2025 is expected to be in the range of 5%-6% on a currency-neutral basis. The forecast comes ahead of an investor event in London later on Monday where the company will present its strategy to investors and analysts. The FTSE-100 company's shares were down 1.1% at 1143 GMT.

Coca Cola HBC targets up to 6% annual revenue growth for next six years

The cast of '83' may not have started shooting for the film but they seem to have already got into the skin of their characters. On Monday evening, the cast of the film, all wearing black suits, arrived at the Mumbai International airport in a bus to head for London where the first schedule begins. Now, arriving in team buses together is something synonymous to the Indian cricket team- so it was interesting to see a cast of a film arriving at the airport, dressed in uniform, to leave for the shoot of their film.&nbsp;

Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in the film, lead the pack that also consisted of Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, &nbsp;Sahil Khattar and Ammy Virk.&nbsp; 
Before entering the airport the team posed together for the media which was present there.&nbsp;

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Directed by Kabir Khan, the film will chronicle the Indian cricket team's journey during the historic 1983 World Cup which they had won. Reports suggest <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/83-real-life-couple-ranveer-singh-deepika-padukone-to-play-husband-wife-in-reel-too-218672">Deepika Padukone will play Ranveer Singh's reel wife</a> in the film and is also co-producing the film- although there has been no confirmation from the couple yet.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/83-ranveer-singh-shares-pics-of-him-training-with-kapil-dev-for-cricket-world-cup-film-208682">cast had earlier been prepping in Dharamshala </a>and where former cricketers came to coach the actors personally.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-takes-notes-from-kapil-dev-for-the-film-83-221547"> Ranveer even spent a few days with Kapil Dev</a> in Delhi taking notes for his role.&nbsp;

The film will be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heres-when-ranveer-singhs-83-will-hit-silver-screens-209636">releasing in April </a>2020.&nbsp;

The cast of '83' may not have started shooting for the film but they seem to have already got into the skin of their characters. On Monday evening, the cast of the film, all wearing black suits, arrived at the Mumbai International airport in a bus to head for London where the first schedule begins.

The cast of '83' may not have started shooting for the film but they seem to have already got into the skin of their characters. On Monday evening, the cast of the film, all wearing black suits, arrived at the Mumbai International airport in a bus to head for London where the first schedule begins. Now, arriving in team buses together is something synonymous to the Indian cricket team- so it was interesting to see a cast of a film arriving at the airport, dressed in uniform, to leave for the shoot of their film. Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in the film, lead the pack that also consisted of Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Sahil Khattar and Ammy Virk. Before entering the airport the team posed together for the media which was present there. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film will chronicle the Indian cricket team's journey during the historic 1983 World Cup which they had won. Reports suggest Deepika Padukone will play Ranveer Singh's reel wife in the film and is also co-producing the film- although there has been no confirmation from the couple yet. Kapil’s Devils 🏏 @kabirkhankk @Saqibsaleem @adinathkothare @IamChiragpatil @HARRDYSANDHU @AmmyVirk @jatinsarna @issahilkhattar @TripathiiPankaj #RBadree @Actorjiiva @TahirRajBhasin #DinkerSharma @Dhairyakarwa #NishantDahhiya @83thefilm #83Squad pic.twitter.com/u4dD5450pG — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) May 28, 2019 × The cast had earlier been prepping in Dharamshala and where former cricketers came to coach the actors personally. Ranveer even spent a few days with Kapil Dev in Delhi taking notes for his role. The film will be releasing in April 2020.

Ranveer Singh and the cast of '83' coordinate outfits at the airport as they leave for London

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced she will step down as Conservative leader on June 7 after failing to convince MPs to support her Brexit deal.

"It is and will always remain a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit," May said in a statement outside her Downing Street residence.

May was meeting the head of the governing party committee in charge of leadership elections to agree a timetable to stand down and allow a successor to be chosen, the reports said.

The leader of the party automatically becomes the prime minister.

MPs have already overwhelmingly rejected her withdrawal agreement, struck with European Union leaders last year, three times.

May's latest proposals, which included giving them the option of holding a referendum on the deal, prompted a furious reaction from Conservatives -- including cabinet members.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced she will step down as Conservative leader on June 7 after failing to convince MPs to support her Brexit deal.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced she will step down as Conservative leader on June 7 after failing to convince MPs to support her Brexit deal. "It is and will always remain a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit," May said in a statement outside her Downing Street residence. May was meeting the head of the governing party committee in charge of leadership elections to agree a timetable to stand down and allow a successor to be chosen, the reports said. The leader of the party automatically becomes the prime minister. MPs have already overwhelmingly rejected her withdrawal agreement, struck with European Union leaders last year, three times. May's latest proposals, which included giving them the option of holding a referendum on the deal, prompted a furious reaction from Conservatives -- including cabinet members.

British PM Theresa May announces resignation over Brexit deal

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, has designed a show garden at London's Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a woodland wilderness that highlights the benefits the natural world can bring to the mental and physical well-being of children and adults alike. Co-created with landscape artists Andree Davies and Adam White, Kate's "Back to Nature Garden" includes a rope swing, a high platform tree house and a stream with waterfalls.

Britain's Duchess Kate designs woodland garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, has designed a show garden at London's Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a woodland wilderness that highlights the benefits the natural world can bring to the mental and physical wellbeing of children and adults alike.

Co-created with landscape artists Andree Davies and Adam White, Kate's 'Back to Nature Garden'&nbsp;includes a rope swing, a high platform tree house and a stream with waterfalls.

"It's a natural space, a really exciting space, for kids and adults alike to share and explore," she told broadcasters ahead of the opening of the garden on Monday.&nbsp;

"I really feel that nature, being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on physical and mental well-being particularly for young kiddies."&nbsp;

Kate, who has three children with Prince William, said she had been focusing on early childhood development in her recent work.

"I believe that spending time outdoors when we are young can play a role in laying the foundations for children to become happy, healthy adults," she said in an Instagram post about the garden.

The Chelsea Flower Show, which is open to the press and guests on Monday and to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, is the most prestigious event in Britain's gardening calendar. 
 
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Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, has designed a show garden at London's Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a woodland wilderness that highlights the benefits the natural world can bring to the mental and physical wellbeing of children and adults alike.

Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, has designed a show garden at London's Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a woodland wilderness that highlights the benefits the natural world can bring to the mental and physical wellbeing of children and adults alike. Co-created with landscape artists Andree Davies and Adam White, Kate's 'Back to Nature Garden' includes a rope swing, a high platform tree house and a stream with waterfalls. "It's a natural space, a really exciting space, for kids and adults alike to share and explore," she told broadcasters ahead of the opening of the garden on Monday. "I really feel that nature, being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on physical and mental well-being particularly for young kiddies." Kate, who has three children with Prince William, said she had been focusing on early childhood development in her recent work. "I believe that spending time outdoors when we are young can play a role in laying the foundations for children to become happy, healthy adults," she said in an Instagram post about the garden. The Chelsea Flower Show, which is open to the press and guests on Monday and to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, is the most prestigious event in Britain's gardening calendar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fight-to-replace-pm-may-complicating-brexit-talks-labour-partys-mcdonnell-217910">Prime Minister Theresa May</a> does not need to spell out a timetable for her departure, prisons minister Robert Buckland said on Sunday, adding the leader had already announced she would leave office after the first phase of Brexit.

May, who offered to quit if her deal to leave the European Union was passed by parliament, is under pressure to detail when she will leave office from angry Conservative lawmakers who want a new leader to try to improve the party's fortunes.

"The prime minister's said that she is going to go once the first phase of Brexit has been delivered," Buckland told Sky News, adding that meant after the deal agreed with the EU in November was ratified by parliament.

"If that can be done quickly, then we have that timetable set out already. I don't think she needs to say any more about that. What we need to do is to get on with the job," he said, adding that the deal could be passed in the next few months. 
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Prime Minister Theresa May does not need to spell out a timetable for her departure, prisons minister Robert Buckland said on Sunday, adding the leader had already announced she would leave office after the first phase of Brexit.

Prime Minister Theresa May does not need to spell out a timetable for her departure, prisons minister Robert Buckland said on Sunday, adding the leader had already announced she would leave office after the first phase of Brexit. May, who offered to quit if her deal to leave the European Union was passed by parliament, is under pressure to detail when she will leave office from angry Conservative lawmakers who want a new leader to try to improve the party's fortunes. "The prime minister's said that she is going to go once the first phase of Brexit has been delivered," Buckland told Sky News, adding that meant after the deal agreed with the EU in November was ratified by parliament. "If that can be done quickly, then we have that timetable set out already. I don't think she needs to say any more about that. What we need to do is to get on with the job," he said, adding that the deal could be passed in the next few months.

PM Theresa May has already set out timetable for her departure: UK minister

Former England footballer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=David+Beckham">David Beckham</a> was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel.

The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21.

At Bromley Magistrates Court, south of London, Beckham was given six penalty points on his licence, fined £750 (868 euros, $975), and ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee.

District Judge Catherine Moore said he already had six points on his licence for previous speeding matters, meaning he reached the 12-point limit which triggers a disqualification.

The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player was present in court. Wearing a dark grey suit and tie, he spoke to give his full name, date of birth and address.

Prosecuting lawyer Matthew Spratt said he had been photographed by a member of the public as he held his phone while driving in "slowly moving traffic".

Defence lawyer Gerrard Tyrrell said Beckham was travelling slowly and has "no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident".

He added, "There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember... he's going to plead guilty and that's what he's done."

Last year, Beckham drew criticism after avoiding a charge of speeding because of a technicality.

He accepted he drove at 59 miles (95 kilometres) per hour in a 40 mph zone in London in January 2018.

But the notice of his prosecution was not received until one day after the statutory 14-day time limit.

Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel. The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21.

Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel. The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21. At Bromley Magistrates Court, south of London, Beckham was given six penalty points on his licence, fined £750 (868 euros, $975), and ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee. District Judge Catherine Moore said he already had six points on his licence for previous speeding matters, meaning he reached the 12-point limit which triggers a disqualification. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player was present in court. Wearing a dark grey suit and tie, he spoke to give his full name, date of birth and address. Prosecuting lawyer Matthew Spratt said he had been photographed by a member of the public as he held his phone while driving in "slowly moving traffic". Defence lawyer Gerrard Tyrrell said Beckham was travelling slowly and has "no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident". He added, "There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember... he's going to plead guilty and that's what he's done." Last year, Beckham drew criticism after avoiding a charge of speeding because of a technicality. He accepted he drove at 59 miles (95 kilometres) per hour in a 40 mph zone in London in January 2018. But the notice of his prosecution was not received until one day after the statutory 14-day time limit.

David Beckham handed driving ban for using phone at the wheel

Saif Ali Khan and Tabu starrer `Jawaani Jaaneman` is all set to go on floors in June this year in London.

The film is will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, the filmmaker behind `Notebook`, `Mitron` and `Filmistaan`.

The production of the project is being held by multiple production houses, including Jackky Bhagnani`s Pooja Entertainment, Saif Ali Khan`s Black Knight Films and Jay Shewakramani`s Northern Lights Films.

Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle.

'Jackky Bhagnani`s Pooja Entertainment acquires Jawaani Jaaneman...

Will co-produce with Saif Ali Khan [Black Knight Films] and Jay Shewakramani [Northern Lights Films]... Stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Alaia F...

Directed by Nitin Kakkar... Starts June 2019 in London,' Adarsh tweeted.

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2019 is turning out to be a busy year for Saif Ali Khan.

In addition to `Jawaani Jaaneman`, Saif is currently working on `Taanaji: The Unsung Hero`, which also features Ajay Devgn.

Saif will also feature in `Dil Bechara`, which also stars Sushant Singh Rajput.

The film is the Hindi adaptation of `The Fault In Our Stars`.

Meanwhile, Tabu is all set to hit the big screens with her upcoming film `De De Pyaar De` starring alongside Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh.

Saif Ali Khan and Tabu starrer `Jawaani Jaaneman` is all set to go on floors in June this year in London. The film is will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, the filmmaker behind `Notebook`, `Mitron` and `Filmistaan`.

Saif Ali Khan and Tabu starrer `Jawaani Jaaneman` is all set to go on floors in June this year in London. The film is will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, the filmmaker behind `Notebook`, `Mitron` and `Filmistaan`. The production of the project is being held by multiple production houses, including Jackky Bhagnani`s Pooja Entertainment, Saif Ali Khan`s Black Knight Films and Jay Shewakramani`s Northern Lights Films. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle. 'Jackky Bhagnani`s Pooja Entertainment acquires Jawaani Jaaneman... Will co-produce with Saif Ali Khan [Black Knight Films] and Jay Shewakramani [Northern Lights Films]... Stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Alaia F... Directed by Nitin Kakkar... Starts June 2019 in London,' Adarsh tweeted. Update: Jackky Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment acquires #JawaaniJaaneman... Will co-produce with Saif Ali Khan [Black Knight Films] and Jay Shewakramani [Northern Lights Films]... Stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Alaia F... Directed by Nitin Kakkar... Starts June 2019 in #London. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 6, 2019 × 2019 is turning out to be a busy year for Saif Ali Khan. In addition to `Jawaani Jaaneman`, Saif is currently working on `Taanaji: The Unsung Hero`, which also features Ajay Devgn. Saif will also feature in `Dil Bechara`, which also stars Sushant Singh Rajput. The film is the Hindi adaptation of `The Fault In Our Stars`. Meanwhile, Tabu is all set to hit the big screens with her upcoming film `De De Pyaar De` starring alongside Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh.

Saif Ali Khan starrer 'Jawaani Jaaneman' to go on floors this June

According to a monitoring schemek, a record-breaking hot summer for the UK in 2018 meant a jump in numbers of two-thirds of UK butterfly species.

Hot summer sends UK butterfly numbers soaring

&nbsp;A European study of nearly 1,000 gay male couples who had sex without condoms – where one partner had HIV and was taking antiretroviral drugs to suppress it - has found the treatment can prevent sexual transmission of the virus.

After eight years of follow-up of the so-called serodifferent couples, the study found no cases at all of HIV transmission within couples.&nbsp;

The study proves, the researchers said, that using antiretroviral therapy to suppress the AIDS virus to undetectable levels also means it cannot be passed on via sex, the researchers said.

"Our findings provide conclusive evidence for gay men that the risk of HIV transmission with suppressive ART is zero," said Alison Rodger, a professor at University College London who co-led the research.&nbsp;

She said this "powerful message" could help end the HIV pandemic by preventing the virus` transmission in high-risk populations.

In this study alone, for example, the researchers estimate that the suppressive antiretroviral treatment prevented around 472 HIV transmissions during the eight years.&nbsp;

The study, published in the Lancet medical journal on Thursday, assessed the risk of HIV transmission between serodifferent gay male couples - where one partner is HIV-positive and one is HIV-negative - who do not use condoms.&nbsp;

Its findings add to an earlier phase of the study which looked at HIV transmission risk for serodifferent heterosexual couples in the same circumstances. It also found zero risks.

While 15 of the men among the 972 gay couples in this phase did become infected with HIV during the eight years of follow-up, genetic testing showed their infections were with strains of HIV acquired from another sexual partner.

Since the start of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, more than 77 million people have become infected with HIV.

Almost half of the - 35.4 million - have died of AIDS.

Global health experts say the fight against HIV is at a precarious point, with the annual number of AIDS deaths falling and the number of people getting antiretroviral treatment rising, but the number of new infections stubbornly high at around 1.8 million new cases a year worldwide.

A European study of nearly 1,000 gay male couples who had sex without condoms – where one partner had HIV and was taking antiretroviral drugs to suppress it - has found the treatment can prevent sexual transmission of the virus.

A European study of nearly 1,000 gay male couples who had sex without condoms – where one partner had HIV and was taking antiretroviral drugs to suppress it - has found the treatment can prevent sexual transmission of the virus. After eight years of follow-up of the so-called serodifferent couples, the study found no cases at all of HIV transmission within couples. The study proves, the researchers said, that using antiretroviral therapy to suppress the AIDS virus to undetectable levels also means it cannot be passed on via sex, the researchers said. "Our findings provide conclusive evidence for gay men that the risk of HIV transmission with suppressive ART is zero," said Alison Rodger, a professor at University College London who co-led the research. She said this "powerful message" could help end the HIV pandemic by preventing the virus` transmission in high-risk populations. In this study alone, for example, the researchers estimate that the suppressive antiretroviral treatment prevented around 472 HIV transmissions during the eight years. The study, published in the Lancet medical journal on Thursday, assessed the risk of HIV transmission between serodifferent gay male couples - where one partner is HIV-positive and one is HIV-negative - who do not use condoms. Its findings add to an earlier phase of the study which looked at HIV transmission risk for serodifferent heterosexual couples in the same circumstances. It also found zero risks. While 15 of the men among the 972 gay couples in this phase did become infected with HIV during the eight years of follow-up, genetic testing showed their infections were with strains of HIV acquired from another sexual partner. Since the start of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, more than 77 million people have become infected with HIV. Almost half of the - 35.4 million - have died of AIDS. Global health experts say the fight against HIV is at a precarious point, with the annual number of AIDS deaths falling and the number of people getting antiretroviral treatment rising, but the number of new infections stubbornly high at around 1.8 million new cases a year worldwide.

AIDS drugs prevent sexual transmission of HIV in gay men

After 11 days of protests over climate change in London, protesters announce a pause to their campaign.

WION Gravitas: 'Pause' in climate change protests in London

Environmental activists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange and climbed onto the roof of a train at Canary Wharf on the final day of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-protesters-halt-london-street-blockade-212665&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwio87iJlOvhAhVFq48KHVH-C0YQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ph_91LWh9OdOwtR3IpEY4">protests</a> aimed at forcing Britain to take action to avert what they cast as a global climate cataclysm.

The Extinction Rebellion group has caused mass disruption in recent weeks across London, blocking Marble Arch, Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge, smashing a door at the Shell building and shocking lawmakers with a semi-nude protest in parliament.

At London Stock Exchange's headquarters on Thursday, six protesters dressed in black suits and red ties were blocking the revolving doors of the building.

At the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station in Canary Wharf, five protesters from the group climbed aboard a train and unfurled a banner which read: "Business as usual = Death".

One glued herself to a train.&nbsp;

"Extinction Rebellion to focus on the financial industry today," the group said in a statement.

The "aim is to demand the finance industry tells the truth about the climate industry and the devastating impact the industry has on our planet."&nbsp;

Police said 1088 arrests have been made since the main protests began last Monday.&nbsp;

The group advocates non-violent civil disobedience to force governments to reduce carbon emissions and avert what it says is a global climate crisis that will bring starvation, floods, wildfires and social collapse.

The group is demanding the government declare a climate and ecological emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025 and create a citizen`s assembly of members of the public to lead on decisions to address climate change. 
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Environmental activists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange and climbed onto the roof of a train at Canary Wharf on the final day of protests aimed at forcing Britain to take action to avert what they cast as a global climate cataclysm.

Environmental activists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange and climbed onto the roof of a train at Canary Wharf on the final day of protests aimed at forcing Britain to take action to avert what they cast as a global climate cataclysm. The Extinction Rebellion group has caused mass disruption in recent weeks across London, blocking Marble Arch, Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge, smashing a door at the Shell building and shocking lawmakers with a semi-nude protest in parliament. At London Stock Exchange's headquarters on Thursday, six protesters dressed in black suits and red ties were blocking the revolving doors of the building. At the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station in Canary Wharf, five protesters from the group climbed aboard a train and unfurled a banner which read: "Business as usual = Death". One glued herself to a train. "Extinction Rebellion to focus on the financial industry today," the group said in a statement. The "aim is to demand the finance industry tells the truth about the climate industry and the devastating impact the industry has on our planet." Police said 1088 arrests have been made since the main protests began last Monday. The group advocates non-violent civil disobedience to force governments to reduce carbon emissions and avert what it says is a global climate crisis that will bring starvation, floods, wildfires and social collapse. The group is demanding the government declare a climate and ecological emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025 and create a citizen`s assembly of members of the public to lead on decisions to address climate change.

Climate change protesters target London Stock Exchange, Canary Wharf

Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday (April 21) urged hundreds of climate-change protesters in London to never give up their campaign to save the planet as police arrests over disruptions to the city's landmarks rose above 830.

Swedish teen climate activist joins London protest as arrests top 830

Britons were among those killed in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/3-indians-killed-in-sri-lanka-serial-blasts-ministry-of-external-affairs-212383">deadly Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka</a>, the Foreign Office in London said.

"We can confirm that British nationals were among those killed in today's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-blasts-pm-says-priority-is-to-ensure-terrorism-doesnt-lift-its-head-in-country-212406">horrific attacks in Sri Lanka</a>," a Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman told AFP.

"Our staff are supporting the relatives of the victims and are continuing to work with the relevant authorities to obtain further information.

"We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and all those affected by this senseless tragedy."

The spokeswoman did not give a figure for the Britons killed, but a &nbsp;government ministry source said London was aware of at least five British fatalities.

A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services, killing more than 200 people, including dozens of foreigners.

James Dauris, Britain's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, was attending an Easter Day church service in Colombo that was cut short by the attacks. He visited UK nationals in hospital in the capital and called the attacks "evil".

'Truly appalling' attacks&nbsp;

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the blasts, saying on Twitter: "The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time.

"We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear."

In her Easter message released just hours before the blasts, May -- the daughter of an Anglican vicar -- offered her support to Christians around the world who face "huge danger" because of their faith.

She said: "Churches have been attacked. Christians murdered. Families forced to flee their homes.

"That is why the government has launched a global review into the persecution of Christians.

"We must stand up for the right of everyone, no matter what their religion, to practise their faith in peace."

Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt also condemned the Sir Lanka blasts.

He tweeted: "I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the horrifying attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

"To target those gathered for worship on Easter Sunday is particularly wicked."

Britons were among those killed in the deadly Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka, the Foreign Office in London said. "We can confirm that British nationals were among those killed in today's horrific attacks in Sri Lanka," a Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman told AFP.

Britons were among those killed in the deadly Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka, the Foreign Office in London said. "We can confirm that British nationals were among those killed in today's horrific attacks in Sri Lanka," a Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman told AFP. "Our staff are supporting the relatives of the victims and are continuing to work with the relevant authorities to obtain further information. "We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and all those affected by this senseless tragedy." The spokeswoman did not give a figure for the Britons killed, but a government ministry source said London was aware of at least five British fatalities. A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services, killing more than 200 people, including dozens of foreigners. James Dauris, Britain's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, was attending an Easter Day church service in Colombo that was cut short by the attacks. He visited UK nationals in hospital in the capital and called the attacks "evil". 'Truly appalling' attacks British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the blasts, saying on Twitter: "The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time. "We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear." In her Easter message released just hours before the blasts, May -- the daughter of an Anglican vicar -- offered her support to Christians around the world who face "huge danger" because of their faith. She said: "Churches have been attacked. Christians murdered. Families forced to flee their homes. "That is why the government has launched a global review into the persecution of Christians. "We must stand up for the right of everyone, no matter what their religion, to practise their faith in peace." Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt also condemned the Sir Lanka blasts. He tweeted: "I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the horrifying attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. "To target those gathered for worship on Easter Sunday is particularly wicked."

London says Britons among those killed in Sri Lanka attacks

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Brexit has created a chaos in UK industries. After Big companies decide to move out their headquarters to other parts of EU from London, the process is not that simple for small firms. Watch this video to know more.

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Hundreds of police officers have closed in on Extinction Rebellion protesters in central London as demonstrations entered a fifth day. Officers surrounded a pink boat in Oxford Circus as actress Dame Emma Thompson told activists her generation had "failed young people".

Extinction Rebellion, Police move in on London protesters

Spanish daily El Pais on Monday released security footage on its website of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London skateboarding and tussling with a man believed to be a security guard at the embassy.

Security footage shows Julian Assange skateboarding inside Ecuador embassy

The world is currently waiting with bated breath for the arrival of the next royal baby, the first born of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Ryan Hatrick's London kitchen, Prince William and his wife Kate smile from lined up royal-themed mugs, a magnet of Queen Elizabeth sticks to the oven, and a tea towel marking Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle hangs nearby. Hatrick has long been a royal fan - he remembers his mother looking for somewhere to watch Prince Charles marry Diana Spencer while on holiday in a remote seaside cottage in 1981 and avidly read about Tudor monarchs as a teenager.

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Two environmental activists climbed onto the roof of a train in London’s Canary Wharf financial district on Wednesday as part of a third day of action to force Britain to take more radical measures to avert climate change.

Climate change protests in London: Protesters glue themselves to train

More than 100 people have been arrested in ongoing climate change protests in London that brought parts of the British capital to a standstill, police said Tuesday.

Demonstrators started blocking off a bridge and major central road junctions on Monday at the start of a civil disobedience campaign that also saw action in other parts of Europe.

The <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-yellow-vest-protesters-rally-in-central-london-189913&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiKxvaMmtThAhWJPY8KHW6OCdEQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hAexN7la3Y8wniOzxZFDt">protests</a> were organised by the campaign group Extinction Rebellion, which was established last year in Britain by academics and has become one of the world's fastest-growing environmental movements.

London's Metropolitan Police said that by early Tuesday 113 adults had been arrested.

The figure includes three men and two women who were arrested at the UK offices of energy giant Royal Dutch Shell on suspicion of criminal damage. Campaigners daubed graffiti and smashed a window at the Shell Centre building.

The majority arrested were seized for breaching public order laws and obstructing a highway.

The protest saw more than a thousand people block off central London's Waterloo Bridge and lay trees in pots along its length. Later, people set up camps in Hyde Park in preparation for further demonstrations throughout the week.

- Police restrictions - 
The police have ordered the protesters to confine themselves to a zone within Marble Arch, a space at the junction of Hyde Park, the Oxford Street main shopping thoroughfare and the Park Lane street of plush hotels.

"The information and intelligence available at this time means that that Met (police) feels this action is necessary in order to prevent the demonstrations from causing ongoing serious disruption," the police said.

The group wants to governments to declare a climate and ecological emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2025, halt biodiversity loss and be led by new "citizens' assemblies on climate and ecological justice".

Spokesman James Fox said the group had attempted to maintain a blockade overnight at four sites in central London before the police came to impose the new restriction.

People were arrested "mostly at Waterloo Bridge where the police came to try to stop everyone, but there were too many of us", he told AFP.

Fox said the protesters attached themselves to vehicles and to each other using bicycle locks.

"We have no intention of leaving until the government listens to us," he said.

"Many of us are willing to sacrifice our liberty for the cause."

More than 100 people have been arrested in ongoing climate change protests in London that brought parts of the British capital to a standstill, police said Tuesday.

More than 100 people have been arrested in ongoing climate change protests in London that brought parts of the British capital to a standstill, police said Tuesday. Demonstrators started blocking off a bridge and major central road junctions on Monday at the start of a civil disobedience campaign that also saw action in other parts of Europe. The protests were organised by the campaign group Extinction Rebellion, which was established last year in Britain by academics and has become one of the world's fastest-growing environmental movements. London's Metropolitan Police said that by early Tuesday 113 adults had been arrested. The figure includes three men and two women who were arrested at the UK offices of energy giant Royal Dutch Shell on suspicion of criminal damage. Campaigners daubed graffiti and smashed a window at the Shell Centre building. The majority arrested were seized for breaching public order laws and obstructing a highway. The protest saw more than a thousand people block off central London's Waterloo Bridge and lay trees in pots along its length. Later, people set up camps in Hyde Park in preparation for further demonstrations throughout the week. - Police restrictions - The police have ordered the protesters to confine themselves to a zone within Marble Arch, a space at the junction of Hyde Park, the Oxford Street main shopping thoroughfare and the Park Lane street of plush hotels. "The information and intelligence available at this time means that that Met (police) feels this action is necessary in order to prevent the demonstrations from causing ongoing serious disruption," the police said. The group wants to governments to declare a climate and ecological emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2025, halt biodiversity loss and be led by new "citizens' assemblies on climate and ecological justice". Spokesman James Fox said the group had attempted to maintain a blockade overnight at four sites in central London before the police came to impose the new restriction. People were arrested "mostly at Waterloo Bridge where the police came to try to stop everyone, but there were too many of us", he told AFP. Fox said the protesters attached themselves to vehicles and to each other using bicycle locks. "We have no intention of leaving until the government listens to us," he said. "Many of us are willing to sacrifice our liberty for the cause."

More than 100 arrested at London climate protests

Founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange has been arrested from the Ecuadorean Embassy in London.

WION Gravitas: Julian Assange arrested in London

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Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange arrested in London

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-gravitas-julian-assange-arrested-in-london-209761">WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange</a> woke up in a British jail Friday at the start of a likely lengthy extradition battle after a dramatic end to his seven-year stay in Ecuador's London embassy.

Within hours of police hauling him out of the embassy, the 47-year-old Australia appeared in court for breaching his British bail conditions back in 2012 and to face a subsequent US extradition request.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/timeline-key-developments-leading-to-julian-assanges-arrest-209585">Timeline: Key developments leading to Julian Assange's arrest</a>

After Assange was arrested and dragged into a police van in the British capital, American officials unsealed an indictment against him for computer hacking as part of his WikiLeaks whistleblowing activities.

The Sun tabloid reported he was being held in Wandsworth prison in south London, where he spent nine days in 2010 following an investigation over alleged sexual assault in Sweden that has since been dropped.

Deemed "the most overcrowded prison" in England at its last inspection in 2018, the 19th-century facility holds around 1,600 inmates.

Inspectors found "most prisoners share a cell designed for one person" while more than a third "were receiving psychosocial help for substance misuse problems".

Assange was remanded into prison custody Thursday at a short hearing in front of a London judge, who pronounced him guilty of disobeying his bail terms by fleeing to the embassy in June 2012.

He could receive up to a year in prison when sentenced at an as yet undetermined later date.&nbsp;

His separate extradition case is set to be next heard by video-link at Westminster Magistrates Court on May 2.

Assange's London lawyer Jennifer Robinson confirmed he would be "contesting and fighting" his long-feared extradition to the United States.

"He said: 'I told you so'," Robinson told reporters and supporters, including fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, outside court on Thursday.

WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson warned he fears the US will add more charges, meaning he could face decades in an American prison.

Extradition 'should be opposed'

Assange sought asylum at Ecuador's premises in London's chic Knightsbridge district after a British judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face the sexual assault allegations.

Inside the red-brick building he lived a sparse existence in a flat measuring 18 square metres (190 square feet) and comprising just a bed, shower, computer, treadmill and microwave.&nbsp;

However, relations with his Ecuadoran hosts gradually soured and pro-US President Lenin Moreno on Thursday pulled his asylum, cancelled his citizenship and permitted British police to remove Assange.

Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the arrest as showing "no one is above the law".

But opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a leftist stalwart, called for the government to block the extradition.

"The extradition of Julian Assange to the US for exposing evidence of atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan should be opposed," he said on Twitter.

Meanwhile, May's words prompted a furious reaction on Twitter from Assange's mother, who lives in Australia.

She accused the British prime minister of "trying to divert attention away from her Brexit dog's breakfast by cheering on the thuggish, brutal, unlawful arrest of my courageous, tortured multi-award winning journalist son".

Years-long extradition cases

Legal experts said on Friday that the case could take several years mired in British courts and, if appealed, potentially go all the way to the European Court of Justice.

"This extradition will be very difficult to fight -- given the nature of the UK-US extradition agreement," Anthony Hanratty from the law firm BDB Pitmans told The Times.

He added other factors stacked against Assange included "the weight which the UK courts attach to the trust and co-operation between the two countries and the effort the US will likely put in".

At Thursday's hearing, judge Michael Snow described Assange as a "narcissist" and said he could consent to the extradition and "get on with your life".

Previous comparable cases have taken several years.

Two British judges last year agreed to block the extradition of accused hacker Lauri Love to the US, on the grounds it would be "oppressive", in a ruling hailed a "landmark judgement".

The US first requested Love's extradition in 2013.

Meanwhile, Gary McKinnon, a hacker wanted by American authorities for allegedly breaking into military computer systems, waged an ultimately successful decade-long legal battle against his extradition.

Britain eventually said it would not send him to the US because of a high risk he would attempt suicide.

Both Love and McKinnon suffer from Asperger's syndrome, which played a part in the respective rulings.

 
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange woke up in a British jail Friday at the start of a likely lengthy extradition battle after a dramatic end to his seven-year stay in Ecuador's London embassy.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange woke up in a British jail Friday at the start of a likely lengthy extradition battle after a dramatic end to his seven-year stay in Ecuador's London embassy. Within hours of police hauling him out of the embassy, the 47-year-old Australia appeared in court for breaching his British bail conditions back in 2012 and to face a subsequent US extradition request. Timeline: Key developments leading to Julian Assange's arrest After Assange was arrested and dragged into a police van in the British capital, American officials unsealed an indictment against him for computer hacking as part of his WikiLeaks whistleblowing activities. The Sun tabloid reported he was being held in Wandsworth prison in south London, where he spent nine days in 2010 following an investigation over alleged sexual assault in Sweden that has since been dropped. Deemed "the most overcrowded prison" in England at its last inspection in 2018, the 19th-century facility holds around 1,600 inmates. Inspectors found "most prisoners share a cell designed for one person" while more than a third "were receiving psychosocial help for substance misuse problems". Assange was remanded into prison custody Thursday at a short hearing in front of a London judge, who pronounced him guilty of disobeying his bail terms by fleeing to the embassy in June 2012. He could receive up to a year in prison when sentenced at an as yet undetermined later date. His separate extradition case is set to be next heard by video-link at Westminster Magistrates Court on May 2. Assange's London lawyer Jennifer Robinson confirmed he would be "contesting and fighting" his long-feared extradition to the United States. "He said: 'I told you so'," Robinson told reporters and supporters, including fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, outside court on Thursday. WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson warned he fears the US will add more charges, meaning he could face decades in an American prison. Extradition 'should be opposed' Assange sought asylum at Ecuador's premises in London's chic Knightsbridge district after a British judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face the sexual assault allegations. Inside the red-brick building he lived a sparse existence in a flat measuring 18 square metres (190 square feet) and comprising just a bed, shower, computer, treadmill and microwave. However, relations with his Ecuadoran hosts gradually soured and pro-US President Lenin Moreno on Thursday pulled his asylum, cancelled his citizenship and permitted British police to remove Assange. Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the arrest as showing "no one is above the law". But opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a leftist stalwart, called for the government to block the extradition. "The extradition of Julian Assange to the US for exposing evidence of atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan should be opposed," he said on Twitter. Meanwhile, May's words prompted a furious reaction on Twitter from Assange's mother, who lives in Australia. She accused the British prime minister of "trying to divert attention away from her Brexit dog's breakfast by cheering on the thuggish, brutal, unlawful arrest of my courageous, tortured multi-award winning journalist son". Years-long extradition cases Legal experts said on Friday that the case could take several years mired in British courts and, if appealed, potentially go all the way to the European Court of Justice. "This extradition will be very difficult to fight -- given the nature of the UK-US extradition agreement," Anthony Hanratty from the law firm BDB Pitmans told The Times. He added other factors stacked against Assange included "the weight which the UK courts attach to the trust and co-operation between the two countries and the effort the US will likely put in". At Thursday's hearing, judge Michael Snow described Assange as a "narcissist" and said he could consent to the extradition and "get on with your life". Previous comparable cases have taken several years. Two British judges last year agreed to block the extradition of accused hacker Lauri Love to the US, on the grounds it would be "oppressive", in a ruling hailed a "landmark judgement". The US first requested Love's extradition in 2013. Meanwhile, Gary McKinnon, a hacker wanted by American authorities for allegedly breaking into military computer systems, waged an ultimately successful decade-long legal battle against his extradition. Britain eventually said it would not send him to the US because of a high risk he would attempt suicide. Both Love and McKinnon suffer from Asperger's syndrome, which played a part in the respective rulings.

Julian Assange held in London jail ahead of long legal fight

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who released reams of secret documents that embarrassed the United States government, was arrested by the British police on Thursday at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, where he had lived since 2012, after Ecuador withdrew the asylum it had granted him.

WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange is arrested in London

Lloyd's of London has promised strong action over sexual harassment after the centuries-old insurance market faced damaging allegations from female staff.

New chief executive John Neal on Wednesday said Lloyd's was "determined to... tackle all forms of inappropriate behaviour with robust actions to create a more inclusive working environment".

Neal's comments, contained in a statement showing that Lloyd's halved pre-tax losses last year, came one day after it unveiled "a robust plan of action to address reports of sexual harassment in Lloyd's market and create a safe and inclusive working environment".

Bloomberg Businessweek last week reported on "a deep-seated culture of sexual misconduct" at Lloyd's after hearing the experiences of 18 women alleging sexual harassment -- and as the #MeToo movement against such misconduct continues to reverberate across the world.

In response, Lloyd's promised a series of measures, including the "provision of an independently managed, confidential and market-wide access point for reporting inappropriate behaviour".

It would also offer "training focused on prevention, as well as reporting and supporting those who have been subjected to inappropriate behaviour".

Neal on Tuesday said it had been "distressing to hear about the experiences of women in Lloyd's market".&nbsp;

"No one should be subjected to this sort of behaviour, and if it does happen, everyone has the right to be heard and for those responsible to be held to account," he added.

Neal's predecessor Inga Beale, Lloyd's first and only female CEO, had "met resistance at every step" in her attempts to turn around the "deeply backwards-looking" culture during her five years at the helm, according to Bloomberg.

'Ready for Brexit'&nbsp;

Elsewhere Wednesday, Lloyd's reported a pre-tax loss of £1 billion ($1.3 billion, 1.2 billion euros) for 2018 as the 333-year-old company paid out heavily on a series of natural disasters.

The group had posted a loss before tax of £2 billion in 2017 following a series of devastating hurricanes.

In 2018, "several large natural catastrophes, including hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Jebi in Japan, as well as the Californian wildfires" cost Lloyd's market £2.9 billion, it said in a statement.

Lloyd's latest annual loss comes as the company prepares for life after Brexit, with the opening of a Brussels subsidiary.

"Lloyd's is... ready for Brexit through its new Brussels subsidiary, which is fully operational and writing risks," it said Wednesday.&nbsp;

"This provides certainty for our customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) that they can continue to access Lloyd's insurance products, services and expertise." &nbsp;

Lloyd's of London has promised strong action over sexual harassment after the centuries-old insurance market faced damaging allegations from female staff. New chief executive John Neal on Wednesday said Lloyd's was "determined to.

Lloyd's of London has promised strong action over sexual harassment after the centuries-old insurance market faced damaging allegations from female staff. New chief executive John Neal on Wednesday said Lloyd's was "determined to... tackle all forms of inappropriate behaviour with robust actions to create a more inclusive working environment". Neal's comments, contained in a statement showing that Lloyd's halved pre-tax losses last year, came one day after it unveiled "a robust plan of action to address reports of sexual harassment in Lloyd's market and create a safe and inclusive working environment". Bloomberg Businessweek last week reported on "a deep-seated culture of sexual misconduct" at Lloyd's after hearing the experiences of 18 women alleging sexual harassment -- and as the #MeToo movement against such misconduct continues to reverberate across the world. In response, Lloyd's promised a series of measures, including the "provision of an independently managed, confidential and market-wide access point for reporting inappropriate behaviour". It would also offer "training focused on prevention, as well as reporting and supporting those who have been subjected to inappropriate behaviour". Neal on Tuesday said it had been "distressing to hear about the experiences of women in Lloyd's market". "No one should be subjected to this sort of behaviour, and if it does happen, everyone has the right to be heard and for those responsible to be held to account," he added. Neal's predecessor Inga Beale, Lloyd's first and only female CEO, had "met resistance at every step" in her attempts to turn around the "deeply backwards-looking" culture during her five years at the helm, according to Bloomberg. 'Ready for Brexit' Elsewhere Wednesday, Lloyd's reported a pre-tax loss of £1 billion ($1.3 billion, 1.2 billion euros) for 2018 as the 333-year-old company paid out heavily on a series of natural disasters. The group had posted a loss before tax of £2 billion in 2017 following a series of devastating hurricanes. In 2018, "several large natural catastrophes, including hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Jebi in Japan, as well as the Californian wildfires" cost Lloyd's market £2.9 billion, it said in a statement. Lloyd's latest annual loss comes as the company prepares for life after Brexit, with the opening of a Brussels subsidiary. "Lloyd's is... ready for Brexit through its new Brussels subsidiary, which is fully operational and writing risks," it said Wednesday. "This provides certainty for our customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) that they can continue to access Lloyd's insurance products, services and expertise."

Lloyd's of London vows to tackle sexual harassment

What in the world is going on with Brexit?

A huge rally of people from all over UK flooded London's main streets and marched towards the parliament building on Saturday to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-brexit-crisis-deepens-thousands-due-to-march-through-london-for-a-new-referendum-205053">demand a second referendum on Brexit</a>, with organizers saying the mass rally gathered over one million protesters to the capital.

Since the referendum on Britain's EU membership took place in June 2016, protests occur almost daily in front of the parliament or in downtown areas, but never on such a magnitude.

Some prominent political figures including Tom Watson, the deputy leader of the opposition Labor Party, the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all delivered speeches at the rally, with many calling for the issue to be "put to the people".

Meanwhile, the number of people who have signed an online petition on the British Parliament website calling on the government to revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU has now exceeded 4.7 million as of Saturday evening, breaking the record for online signatures. According to the relevant laws and regulations of the United Kingdom, once a petition exceeds 10,000 signatures the government must respond publicly and if the number of signatories surpasses 100,000 then parliament must conduct an open debate on the matter.

The European Union on Thursday extended the original March 29 deadline for Britain's departure from the bloc following a series of crunch meetings in Brussels. The move now gives the UK two options to consider.

The first will see the Brexit deadline extended to May 22 if the British House of Commons approves Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement next week.

However, the second scenario will occur should May's deal be rejected, with the deadline date instead of being April 12, leaving the threat of the UK crashing out of the EU with "no-deal" a real possibility.

A huge rally of people from all over UK flooded London's main streets and marched towards the parliament building on Saturday to demand a second referendum on Brexit, with organizers saying the mass rally gathered over one million protesters to the capital.

A huge rally of people from all over UK flooded London's main streets and marched towards the parliament building on Saturday to demand a second referendum on Brexit, with organizers saying the mass rally gathered over one million protesters to the capital. Since the referendum on Britain's EU membership took place in June 2016, protests occur almost daily in front of the parliament or in downtown areas, but never on such a magnitude. Some prominent political figures including Tom Watson, the deputy leader of the opposition Labor Party, the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all delivered speeches at the rally, with many calling for the issue to be "put to the people". Meanwhile, the number of people who have signed an online petition on the British Parliament website calling on the government to revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU has now exceeded 4.7 million as of Saturday evening, breaking the record for online signatures. According to the relevant laws and regulations of the United Kingdom, once a petition exceeds 10,000 signatures the government must respond publicly and if the number of signatories surpasses 100,000 then parliament must conduct an open debate on the matter. The European Union on Thursday extended the original March 29 deadline for Britain's departure from the bloc following a series of crunch meetings in Brussels. The move now gives the UK two options to consider. The first will see the Brexit deadline extended to May 22 if the British House of Commons approves Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement next week. However, the second scenario will occur should May's deal be rejected, with the deadline date instead of being April 12, leaving the threat of the UK crashing out of the EU with "no-deal" a real possibility.

Over 1 million rally in London demanding second referendum on Brexit, online petition grows

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