41. Major also ended a long-running controversy over British citizenship for two dozen wives and widows of Hong Kong people who served the Allies in World War II. 42. Mohamed Al Fayed, the controversial owner of Harrods department store, will get another chance at British citizenship. 43. Michael Biggs traveled with his father to Britain in May but is not entitled to British citizenship because his father never married his Brazilian mother. 44. Mohamed and Ali Al Fayed, the Egyptian-born owners of Harrods department store, lost a High Court bid Monday for British citizenship. 45. Mrs. Basuta is a native of India who holds British citizenship. 46. Mrs. Basuto, a native of India who holds British citizenship, ran the day care center out of her home. 47. Other benefits of British citizenship, such as reduced fees for education and health services, are reserved for those who take up residence in the United Kingdom. 48. Overseas territories are not compelled to accept British citizenship and can renounce British citizenship and retain their current status. 49. Only citizens of the Falklands and Gibraltar enjoy full British citizenship. 50. Protesters have demanded British citizenship, protection for property left behind, medical coverage, unemployment compensation and assistance for displaced children to attend school. |