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75% think Brexit is distracting from “more pressing” issues like future of the NHS & social care

Three-in-four Brits, including both Remainers (by five-to-one) and Leavers (by three-to-one), think Brexit is distracting too much attention from "more pressing" issues like automation and the future of the NHS & social care, according to a new report. Ideas for a 21st Century Enlightenment, by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), explores the strategic issues the UK faces over the coming decade – from automation to an ageing society – and sets out ideas to renew...

Trump comes under heavy criticism for missing Armistice Day memorial due to heavy rain

A British minister looks like he has joined growing criticism of Trump's decision to miss an Armistice memorial event on Saturday due to heavy rain. Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood wrote on Twitter,  "rain did not prevent our brave heroes from doing their job". Mr Trump cancelled a visit to a US military cemetery in France, citing bad weather. Many people took to Twitter to share their views on the President's decision. And he wasn't the only one to have a...

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