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Three Drug Dealers Reflect on a Year of Lockdown
With drug use transforming over the past year, VICE spoke to a street dealer, darkweb vendor and cannabis grower to see what's changed.
The UK Wants to Grow Its Nuclear Stockpile for the First Time in 50 Years
In a defense review, Britain’s government has declared its intent to grow its nuclear stockpile to ensure the safety of its nation and its allies.
The Worst Reactions I've Had After Telling People I Went to Private School
“I want to be proud of my school – it undoubtedly made me who I am today – but I end up feeling ashamed.”
2020 Forced Young People Out of Cities. Now Many May Never Come Back.
Big cities are losing their allure as urban dwellers get forced out by crushing rents or choose to flee to greener spaces.
Why Is the Media Claiming Joe Biden Has a Family Connection in India?
Despite inconclusive records, some Indians have been obsessing over historical links with the US President-elect.
EU Nationals Are Leaving the UK Over the Government's COVID Response
For some Europeans living in the UK, the government's response to the coronavirus has been enough to make them find a home elsewhere.
British Military Prepares for Climate-Fueled Resource Shortages
The UK military expects 3.5 degrees of warming, and will weigh going to war simply to ensure its ability to go to war (by stabilizing access to critical resources).
Beijing Is Furious About UK's Offer to Welcome Hong Kongers Fleeing Harsh New Security Law
In a statement, China's Foreign Ministry warned: "Any attempt seeking to undermine China's sovereignty, security and development interests is doomed to fail."
Britain Has Offered Citizenship Rights to 3 Million Hong Kongers to Escape Beijing's Rule
Under new rules, eligible Hong Kong residents can live and work in the UK for five years, then apply for settled status, and then for citizenship.
Boris Johnson Has Gone ‘Full Trump’ and Backed an Adviser Who Broke Lockdown Rules
Johnson's chief of staff appears to have broken lockdown several times, including once to take a 260-mile trip, and Johnson is under pressure to sack him.
Drug Dealers Are Dressing Up as Delivery Drivers, Joggers and Nurses to Sell Heroin During Lockdown
We examined the impact of coronavirus and social distancing on Britain’s lucrative street heroin and crack trade.
This Is Year Zero for Life in Britain
Beneath the "famous stiff upper lip" are a trembling lower jaw and a virus-ravaged tongue that can no longer tell Bovril from Bollinger.