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Somalis Are Black and British Too
Despite regular exclusion from the folds of Black British identity, we're proud, unfazed and primed to bring more banter than anyone else.
Counterterrorism Officers to Lead Investigation Into Death of UK MP David Amess
“It will be for investigators to determine whether or not this is a terrorist incident. But as always, they will keep an open mind,” said Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington.
Foreigners Share What Shocked Them Most About British Food
"The general lack of spice in British cuisine has always sort of like… repulsed me."
The Resurrection of the Iconic British Seaside
Popular in the decades before affordable commercial flights, COVID turned seaside resort towns into sought-after summer escapes again. Photographer Sophie Green caught it all.
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."