What does it mean to get the Freedom of the City of London?

While being a "freeman" originally meant a person who was not the property of a feudal lord, the definition changed over time. In London, it came to mean someone who had been granted the Freedom of ...
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What the British slang term ‘nonce’ means — and how it explains the ‘Adolescence’ finale

Difficult to watch, but impossible to look away from, "Adolescence" has been racking up acclaim since its premiere on Netflix on March 13. The final episode of the series hinges on a British slang ...
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How does the British honours system work and what do the different honours mean?

More than 1,000 people across the country have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. The honours celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British ...

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice ...