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Celtic alliance raises fresh questions over UK's future
A coordinated Celtic political alliance is forcing fresh debate about the United Kingdom's long-term survival. Westminster's silence on the matter may be its costliest mistake yet.
Eurovision song choices to face scrutiny from UK MPs
MPs are set to formally examine how the BBC selects Britain's Eurovision entries, following Look Mum No Computer's…
Government turning progress into results for working people
The Prime Minister has pointed to rising wages, falling NHS waiting lists, and £8.3 billion in new infrastructure…
— Economy
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Johnny Marr guitars sell for almost £4m at auction
A collection of Johnny Marr guitars has sold for nearly £4 million at Christie's in London, headlined by a 1954 Telecaster used on The Smiths' debut album. The…
Andy Burnham urged to take radical economic stance for Labour
Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to champion a bolder economic agenda that could help Labour reclaim disaffected…
Made in Europe scheme: Healey to push for UK access at EU talks
Chancellor Healey is set to ask EU finance ministers to open the Made in Europe industrial programme to…
— Member States
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The Grand Tour new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled an all-new presenting trio for The Grand Tour, replacing the iconic Clarkson, Hammond and May lineup. The new hosts admit the pressure is…
World's oldest person Ethel Caterham turns 117 years old
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, turned 117 on Saturday at her care home in Guildford, Surrey, celebrating…
Bonnie Tyler fans to gather in Swansea for singer's funeral
Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets of Swansea and Skewen to bid farewell to Welsh…
— Featured
All articles →Caribbean reparations plan puts fresh pressure on UK government
Caribbean nations have unveiled a coordinated action plan demanding Britain formally engage on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. It's the region's…
🏛️Armed forces assault trial collapse sparks reporting fears
The collapse of a sexual assault trial involving UK military personnel has raised fears that victims will be discouraged from reporting abuse.…
💎Missing three-year-old boy sparks major Suffolk playground search
A three-year-old boy has gone missing from a playground in the Suffolk village of Stradbroke, triggering an urgent search involving police, helicopters,…
✨Global defence bank talks: UK in discussions to join Canada-led scheme
Britain is in active talks to join a new international defence bank led by Canada that would offer governments cheaper loans for…
⚓Westminster's time is ending, devolved leaders warn UK government
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have united to warn that Westminster's era of centralised control is drawing…
🚀UK aid reform: new minister vows to 'sweat the asset' on development spending
Britain's new development minister is pushing a radical rethink of UK foreign aid, prioritising private investment leverage over traditional grant-giving. Critics warn…
— Foreign Affairs
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Iran prison call brings 'enormous relief' to British family
Joe Bennett says hearing his mother's voice from an Iranian prison for the first time in three months was an "enormous relief"…
EU border checks causing chaos and confusion for UK travellers
UK travellers crossing into the EU are facing lengthy delays and confusion as new biometric border checks roll out across major entry…
Gaza aid convoy killings: UK, Australia and Canada condemn Israel's decision
Three of Israel's closest Western allies have publicly condemned its decision to close the investigation into the killing of seven World Central…
— Energy & Climate
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Warm start to week before wetter and windier weather arrives
A warm and settled start to the week will give way to rain, wind and a more autumnal feel as the jet…
Asian hornet threat prompts beekeepers to demand UK awareness drive
British beekeepers are demanding a government-backed awareness campaign as Asian hornet sightings in England hit 72 confirmed cases in 2023, up from…
Datacenter climate impact sparks urgent calls for reform
Growing public pressure is forcing governments and tech giants to confront the soaring energy demands of datacentres. Experts warn that without binding…
— Opinion
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FLO want it all – and the British girl band believes it's coming
FLO say making their second album was a 'crash course' in music – and now the British girl band is setting their…
Andy Burnham as UK PM: The challenges waiting on his desk
Andy Burnham enters Downing Street facing a bruising economic outlook, NHS waiting lists above 7 million, and a fractured political landscape with…
Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after just one series
Claudia Winkleman is walking away from her BBC chat show after just one series, citing crippling nerves that stopped her from enjoying…