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Johnson Blasts ‘Incoherent’ Covid Inquiry Findings Amid Report’s Harsh Critique of His Government
Former UK prime minister rejects public inquiry’s verdict that his administration delayed pandemic action and fostered a toxic culture
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Lord Rothermere Secures £500 Million Deal to Acquire Telegraph Titles
Daily Mail and General Trust moves to buy The Daily Telegraph in deal that consolidates UK right-leaning media
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UK Prime Minister Says Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Fast-Moving’ Amid US-Russia Back-Channel Plan
In Johannesburg, Britain’s leader emphasises accelerating diplomatic momentum as Washington-Russia initiative raises contestation
UK Prime Minister Calls for Major Reform of Global Rules-Based Order
At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Britain urges overhaul of international system amid mounting geopolitical risks
UK Braces for Arctic Arctic Blast as Temperatures Could Drop to −6°C
New weather maps show sub-zero lows sweeping across Scotland and northern England from Tuesday as multiple ice and cold-health alerts are issued
Plan Ahead: Booking Airport Transfers for Your UK Christmas 2025 Trip
Travel-guide firm outlines key steps to secure seamless airport pickups amid rising festive traffic at major UK hubs
UK’s Rising Rhetorical Savings May Signal U.S. Households’ Future Economic Strain
Experts warn that the sharp increase in the UK household savings ratio could foreshadow broader weak consumption ahead in the US
UK Green-lights Domestic SMR Build with Rolls-Royce After US Tensions
Britain backs Rolls-Royce SMR to deliver three small modular reactors at Wylfa amid US objections
UK Crime Gang Laundered Billions via Crypto to Support Russian Interests
Operation Destabilise exposes UK-wide cash-to-cryptocurrency pipeline linked to Russian sanctions-evasion
UK Prepares Landmark Clinical Trial of Puberty Blockers After National Ban
A £10.7 million study will assess physical, social and developmental impacts of puberty-suppressing hormones for children under sixteen
Maduro Tightens Security Measures as U.S. Strike Threat Intensifies
Caracas boosts presidential protection and expands emergency powers amid growing U.S. military pressure in the Caribbean.
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U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Washington presses Kyiv to accept a twenty-eight-point draft peace framework with Russia amid mounting European alarm.
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Apple’s ‘Skinny’ iPhone Air Falls Flat as Early Sales and User Feedback Disappoint
Ultra-thin design fails to offset performance limits, high pricing, and growing user dissatisfaction.
Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
Ukrainian President speaks amid a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and warns of a stark choice between losing a key ally and losing national dignity.
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U.S. Issues Alert Declaring Venezuelan Airspace a Hazard Due to Escalating Security Conditions
Washington warns airlines of increased military activity and navigation risks over Venezuela.
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Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Washington instructs its embassies to report on the human-rights and public-security consequences of mass migration in allied nations.
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Students Challenge AI-Driven Teaching at University of Staffordshire
Learners claim a computing course was largely delivered via AI-generated slides and narration, sparking integrity and learning quality concerns
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Pikeville Medical Center Partners with UK’s Golisano Children’s Network to Expand Pediatric Care
New affiliation aims to bring specialist paediatric expertise to Eastern Kentucky through a statewide hospital network
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Germany, France and UK Confirm Full Support for Ukraine in US-Backed Security Plan
Berlin, Paris and London pledge to bolster Ukraine’s sovereignty alongside US-led peace and security efforts in a call with President Zelenskiy
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UK Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods Face Rising Backlash as Pandemic Schemes Unravel
Initial moves to reduce car traffic and promote walking and cycling have become entangled in political and social resistance across British cities
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UK Records Coldest Night of Autumn as Sub-Zero Conditions Sweep the Country
Temperatures plunge to national lows, snow and ice trigger health alerts and transport disruption
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UK at Risk of Losing International Doctors as Workforce Exodus Grows, Regulator Warns
Almost five thousand non-UK qualified doctors left the UK in 2024, raising alarms over healthcare staffing amid policy shifts favouring UK-trained medics
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UK Government Prepares to Approve China’s Proposed Mega-Embassy Amid Security and Diplomacy Concerns
Deployment at London’s Royal Mint Court nears decision as Britain weighs national-security risks against diplomatic relations with Beijing
FTSE 100 Recovers as Rate-Cut Hopes Rise and UK Budget Looms
London’s blue-chip index edges up amid growing expectations of U.S. rate cuts and mounting fiscal pressure ahead of Chancellor Reeves’ budget
UK Retail Sales Fall Sharply in October as Consumer Confidence Wanes Ahead of Budget
Monthly retail volumes drop by 1.1% and household sentiment slips ahead of Chancellor’s November 26 budget
ASU Launches ASU London, Extending Its Innovation Brand to the UK Education Market
Arizona State University creates UK-accredited institution in London—combining UK bachelor’s degrees with accelerated US master’s pathways
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Visit China in January as Diplomatic Reset Accelerates
Planned trip signals Britain’s effort to deepen ties with Beijing amid economic ambitions and security tensions
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Google Launches Voluntary Buyouts for UK Staff Amid AI-Driven Company Realignment
UK-based employees offered exit packages as Google refocuses workforce on critical artificial intelligence roles
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UK braces for freezing snap as snow and ice warnings escalate
Yellow alerts issued for ice and snow as temperatures plunge and schools and roads shut across the UK
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Majority of UK Novelists Fear AI Could Displace Their Work, Cambridge Study Finds
Survey reveals more than half of UK published novelists expect generative AI to fully replace their work and report falling incomes
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UK's Carrier Strike Group Achieves Full Operational Capability During NATO Drill in Mediterranean
HMS Prince of Wales-led strike group declared front-line ready after Exercise Falcon Strike with 24 F-35B jets aboard
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Channel Tunnel Operator Halts UK Rail Investments, Cites Tripled Business Rates
Eurotunnel warns business-rate hike makes future British investment ‘non-viable’ and freezes new UK projects
UK to Double Wait for Most Migrants to Gain Settled Status as Major Immigration Reforms Announced
Foreign workers will generally need ten years to qualify for settlement, with doctors and high-earners exempted
UK’s Fraud Agency Opens Major Crypto Probe After $28 Million Scheme Collapse
The UK Serious Fraud Office investigates Basis Markets after arrests linked to NFT-based hedge fund collapse
UK Inquiry Finds Government Response ‘Too Little, Too Late’, Blames Thousands of Preventable COVID-19 Deaths
Second module of the official investigation estimates about 23,000 excess deaths in England’s first wave and highlights systemic failures across the UK’s pandemic response
Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House: “The Communist Asked”
President Donald Trump confirms a White House meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after months of political hostility.
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Nvidia Again Beats Forecasts, Shares Jump in After-Hours Trading
The AI chip giant posts third-quarter revenue of 57 billion dollars, above expectations, and raises its outlook to 65 billion dollars for the next quarter.
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Wintry Conditions Persist Along UK Coasts After Up to Seven Centimetres of Snow
Forecaster issues fresh warnings as Arctic air drives snow and ice for coastal and northern regions
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UK Inflation Eases to 3.6 % in October, Opening Door for Rate Cut
Consumer price inflation falls for first time since May amid easing energy costs ahead of budget
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UK Accelerates Munitions Factory Build-Out to Reinforce Warfighting Readiness
Government unveils £1.5 billion investment to revive domestic explosives production and expand defence-industrial capacity
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UK Consumer Optimism Plunges Ahead of November Budget
Retailers warn sentiment has fallen sharply as households brace for tax and cost-of-living pressures
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Speculation Builds Around Rumor That Timothee Chalamet Is Masked UK Rapper EsDeeKid
Viral online theories link the actor to an anonymous drill artist whose identity remains undisclosed
UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship ‘Yantar’ Deploys Lasers at RAF Pilots
Britain’s defence chief signals readiness to act as the Russian vessel enters UK economic zone and targets military aircraft
MPs Warn UK Has No Coherent Plan to Defend Itself as Government Races to Boost Military Readiness
Parliamentary defence committee calls out gaps in homeland security while new arms factories and defence investments are announced
Amber Snow Warning Issued for North York Moors as UK Cold Snap Persists
Heavy snow and ice expected in parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland amid sub-zero temperatures and travel disruption
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
Tim Cook turned Apple into a 'poor company with money'—overflowing with cash yet delivering almost no real innovation.
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Caribbean Reparations Commission Seeks ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Justice from UK
CARICOM body emphasises collaboration over financial disruption in its first official UK visit
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Johnson Blasts ‘Incoherent’ Covid Inquiry Findings Amid Report’s Harsh Critique of His Government
Lord Rothermere Secures £500 Million Deal to Acquire Telegraph Titles
Maduro Tightens Security Measures as U.S. Strike Threat Intensifies
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
U.S. Issues Alert Declaring Venezuelan Airspace a Hazard Due to Escalating Security Conditions
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Students Challenge AI-Driven Teaching at University of Staffordshire
Pikeville Medical Center Partners with UK’s Golisano Children’s Network to Expand Pediatric Care
Germany, France and UK Confirm Full Support for Ukraine in US-Backed Security Plan
UK Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods Face Rising Backlash as Pandemic Schemes Unravel
UK Records Coldest Night of Autumn as Sub-Zero Conditions Sweep the Country
UK at Risk of Losing International Doctors as Workforce Exodus Grows, Regulator Warns
ASU Launches ASU London, Extending Its Innovation Brand to the UK Education Market
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Visit China in January as Diplomatic Reset Accelerates
Google Launches Voluntary Buyouts for UK Staff Amid AI-Driven Company Realignment
UK braces for freezing snap as snow and ice warnings escalate
Majority of UK Novelists Fear AI Could Displace Their Work, Cambridge Study Finds
UK's Carrier Strike Group Achieves Full Operational Capability During NATO Drill in Mediterranean
Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House: “The Communist Asked”
Nvidia Again Beats Forecasts, Shares Jump in After-Hours Trading
Wintry Conditions Persist Along UK Coasts After Up to Seven Centimetres of Snow
UK Inflation Eases to 3.6 % in October, Opening Door for Rate Cut
UK Accelerates Munitions Factory Build-Out to Reinforce Warfighting Readiness
UK Consumer Optimism Plunges Ahead of November Budget
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
Caribbean Reparations Commission Seeks ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Justice from UK
EU Insists UK Must Contribute Financially for Access to Electricity Market and Broader Ties
UK to Outlaw Live-Event Ticket Resales Above Face Value
President Donald Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House to Seal Major Defence and Investment Deals
German Entertainment Icons Alice and Ellen Kessler Die Together at Age 89
UK Unveils Sweeping Asylum Reforms with 20-Year Settlement Wait and Conditional Status
UK Orders Twitter Hacker to Repay £4.1 Million Following 2020 High-Profile Breach
Popeyes UK Eyes Century Mark as Fried-Chicken Chain Accelerates Roll-out
Two-thirds of UK nurses report working while unwell amid staffing crisis
Britain to Reform Human-Rights Laws in Sweeping Asylum Policy Overhaul
Nearly Half of Job Losses Under Labour Government Affect UK Youth
UK Chancellor Reeves Eyes High-Value Home Levy in Budget to Raise Tens of Billions
UK Urges Poland to Choose Swedish Submarines in Multi-Billion € Defence Bid
US Border Czar Tom Homan Declares UK No Longer a ‘Friend’ Amid Intelligence Rift
UK Announces Reversal of Income Tax Hike Plans Ahead of Budget
Starmer Faces Mounting Turmoil as Leaked Briefings Ignite Leadership Plot Rumours
UK Commentator Sami Hamdi Returns Home After US Visa Revocation and Detention
UK Eyes Denmark-Style Asylum Rules in Major Migration Shift
UK Signals Intelligence Freeze Amid US Maritime Drug-Strike Campaign
TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2025 Celebrates Top Creators Including Max Klymenko as Creator of the Year
UK Growth Nearly Stalls at 0.1% in Q3 as Cyberattack Halts Car Production
Apple Denied Permission to Appeal UK App Store Ruling, Faces Over £1bn Liability
UK Chooses Wylfa for First Small Modular Reactors, Drawing Sharp U.S. Objection
Starmer Faces Growing Labour Backlash as Briefing Sparks Authority Crisis
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