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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Forget Hadrian's Wall. The UK citizenship test should ask about Corrie, bus queues and Greggs | Emma Beddington

What medal did Mary Peters win in the 1972 Olympics? How many Scottish ski resorts are there? Where was Florence Nightingale born? Until I got these questions as exasperated screenshots from my husband, I had no idea, like any normal Briton (it's gold, five and Italy, apparently). They came from an app he downloaded to revise for his Life in the UK test, a prerequisite for applying for citizenship.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

UK marks 80 years since VE day with celebrations across the country: Latest

King Charles leads VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations, honoring WWII veterans and emphasizing the ongoing importance of peace in Europe.
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