32 h. ago What is changing for British travellers to Europe this year and next?

Don’t be a checkpoint Charlie: these are the key dates you need to know for the entry-exit system and Etias

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37 h. ago Take away our language and we will forget who we are: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and the language of conquest

The late Kenyan novelist and activist believed erasing language was the most lasting weapon of oppression. Here, Aminatta Forna recalls the man and introduces his essay on decolonisationIn the 1930s, it was common for British missionaries to change the names of African school pupils to biblical names. The change wasn’t “just for school” – it was intended to be for ever. So Ngũgĩ became James and my father, Mohamed, became Moses. While many students retained their new names throughout their lives, Ngũgĩ and my father changed theirs back, though you can still find early editions of Ngũgĩ’s first book, Weep Not, Child, under the name of “James Ngugi”. With the novel, Ngũgĩ established himself as a writer and later, by reclaiming his Kikuyu identity as an activist, began a process of decolonisation that he would explore in one of his most famous nonfiction works, Decolonising the Mind (1986), which challenged the dominance of European languages in African education and literature. Ngũgĩ...

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2 d. ago Chips and crisps 'at risk' due to looming potato shortage as 'crisis deepens'

Experts said climate change is putting Britain's favourite spud-based snacks at risk and warn global potato yields could plummet by as much as 16% by 2035 due to weather changes

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3 d. ago People urged to check if they have rare 20p coin that's worth a lot more

A rare coin expert reveals a particular coin in circulation that could be worth something special with Brits told to check their spare change to see if they have it

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8 d. ago HMRC rule change means certain Brits could be pursued for £1,350

The new rules will mean that the threshold for filing a Self Assessment tax return for trading income will rise from £1,000 to £3,000; however, the trading allowance will remain unchanged

Economics

8 d. ago Turkey holiday warning as 'sudden' rule change leaves Brits 'caught off guard'

The UK Foreign Office issued a travel warning to Brits heading to Turkey this summer after a 'sudden' rule change was implemented which affects all travellers using eSIMs in the country

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8 d. ago Brit holiday pub Weatherspains 'forced to change name' in Wetherspoons legal row

Landlord Andy Inman, 61, has vowed to fight the pub chain after it accused him and partner Mayka Sanchez, 51, of breaching their European copyright with the play on words

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9 d. ago Brit woman, 23, plunges 30ft in 'life changing accident' in US and can't get home

Charlotte Hollins Anderton, 23, plummeted 30ft while working as a camp leader in the US and endured an eight-hour wait for rescue with a fractured spine, two shattered feet and internal bleeding

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9 d. ago How the Queen Mother dealt with grandchildren's divorce misery: The profound effect marriage breakdowns had on the royal, dubbed 'imperial ostrich' over her views

Today would have been the Queen Mother 's 125th birthday and in her long and remarkable life she witnessed massive changes in attitudes within Britain.

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9 d. ago Thousands of Brits to get letter from HMRC after new tax rule comes into force

Most people can earn some interest from their savings without paying tax, but you could have your tax code changed if you go over your allowance. Here's what you need to know

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3 w. ago Children to be taught 'worrying and feeling down' are not mental health conditions

The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced a radical change in policy in an attempt to curb Britain's spiralling worklessness crisis.

Society

3 w. ago BBC breaks silence on licence fee changes as calls for putting an end to it grow

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has admitted to the Daily Star that it is actively looking at changes to do with the licence fee, as anger grows across Britain over the forced payments

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3 w. ago Amanda Holden says 'I didn't like it' after drastic Britain's Got Talent change

Amanda Holden once unveiled a dramatic new look ahead of the Britain's Got Talent final but was left regretting the decision moments later, admitting she couldn't wait to change it

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3 w. ago 'Brave' frontline interpreter was turned down for sanctuary in Britain until data blunder caused Government to change its mind

After being praised for his 'bravery under fire', Jamil was one of 1,800 Afghans sent a chilling alert from the British High Commission warning that his personal details could have been compromised.

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4 w. ago Seven key passport checks for Brits or you could risk being turned away at the airport

Passport rules for British travellers have changed in recent years, with more factors to consider to ensure a passport remains valid, particularly since the UK left the European Union

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last month USA travel warning for Brits as major change to tourism visas set to take force

Brits heading on USA holidays have been warned of new legislation that will see a big change affecting the country's tourism visa costs as experts have issued advice

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last month Rule change that 'removes barrier' affects every home without a driveway

The Government has announced a £63 million boost to Britain's electric vehicle revolution, as part of its Plan for Change

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last month UK households with electric showers urged to make major change this week

Brits up and down the nation are being urged to change their electric shower setting this week, as the UK braces for yet another heatwave bringing with it stifling temperatures of to 34C

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