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A Shell petrol station closure in Pimlico kicked off the 'OccupyOil' day of actions, targeting primarily the oil giant Shell, as part of a wider move to 'Occupy' pet...

Syrians protest China's veto decision at the United Nations outside the Chinese Embassy. China and Russia both vetoed a movement at the UN, which would have allowed foreign interce...

A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...

A vigil was held outside the Chinese embassy, one of many world-wide, following a call by the Kalon Tripa, the exiled Tibetan PM, for solidarity with people in Tibet who continue to suf...

The Olympic games take place from 27 July until 12 August 2012 in London. The British flag currently flies right next to the Olympic flag in front of London City Hall. UK. 8th February ...

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with the Metropolitan Commissioner of Police, Bernard Hogan-Howe, attended a photo-call in Trafalgar Square to highlight the new Trident initiative to cra...

A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...

After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest in front of the Chinese Embassy. UK....

Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th February 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge attended a private viewing of the Lucien Freud exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. The visit was the first solo appearance of the Duchess of Cambridge....

Occupy Oil protesters gather outside the Nigeria House to protest against the pursuit of oil and minerals in Africa. UK. 8th Feburary 2012

Syrians protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London as similar demonstrations take place in cities across the world. The protest is in reaction to China's use of its Security Cou...

NHS protesters gathered at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the House of Lords, to protest against the privatisation and marketisation of the NHS Bill, London, UK. 8th February 2012

A public launch of a significant operation against London's gang crime, spearheaded by a newly formed Trident Gang Crime Command. London, UK 8th February 2012

The squatters organisation SQUASH (Squatters Action for Secure Homes) associates with the OccupyLondon movement, and targeted the disused buildings owned by financial institutions in th...

People endure colder weather conditions as a cold snap hits the UK. Increases in snow, rain and ice provide people a new challenge to go about daily activities. Manchester, UK. 8th Febr...

Shell petrol station is closed by Occupy Oil, climbing on the roof and barricading the entrance with banners, protesting about rising fuel and alleged environmental disregard on Shell&#...

Two giant sculptures by Anish Kapoor during a heavy snow in the Kensington Gardens. Anish Kapoor CBE RA is an Indian-born British sculptor UK. 18th December 2010

A commercial passenger flight operated by Sri Lankan Airlines made a dramatic low level take off from Heathrow airport. The Airbus A340 skims low over passing road traffic on Myrtle Ave...

The first snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons area causing treacherous driving conditions. Brecon Beacons, UK. 4th February 2012