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In the ancient times England, Ireland and Scotland united to hold in leash their colonies. However, that was not the last union. England and Scotland united to hold in leash Ireland, and England itself united to hold in leash Scotland. The English upper class united to hold in leash the lower class.

The festival of Russian literature was opened in the British capital London on March 8. This event has been organized for the 5th time and this year it will bring together 12 Russian writers and two dozen events which will be held on the most prestigious literary platforms of London.

Pushkin House (the center for Russian culture and language in London), together with Waterstones (a book retail network), have instituted the Russian Book Prize. The Prize will be awarded to the best authors of books on Russia written in English.

The Translation Research Summer School (TRSS) is a joint initiative of three British universities and the Centre for Translation at the Hong Kong Baptist University. The summer schools offer intensive research training in translation and intercultural studies for prospective researchers in the field.

Language Line Services, the largest provider of face-to-face interpreting solutions in the UK, has been awarded supplier status on the pan-Government Buying Solutions Framework Agreement for Face-to-Face Interpreting Services.

TENS of thousands of motorists could pass their driving tests unable to understand British road signs, it has emerged.