In other words, on the biggest macroeconomic policy question of the day Britain is not part of Europe, it is looking on from outside.

BBC: Global economy: Britain out of Europe

The tiny Channel Island of Sark has a unique constitutional position: part of Britain, but not the UK, it is still held as a fief on behalf of the Queen.

BBC: Sark Islanders fear takeover

It is understood that agents from the FBI travelled to Britain as part of the international investigation.

BBC: Teenager in court on hacking charges

The hospital, which is part of Britain's National Health Service, says it is doing what is best for the child.

CNN: Father fights mother over baby's life

And being part of the genetically interwoven lordly fabric of Britain is not what it was.

ECONOMIST: M��lords, ladies and gentlemen