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Sally Rooney Books Banned in UK Over Palestine Action
Faber & Faber stops UK sales of Sally Rooney's books after UK labels Palestine Action a terrorist group.
Slate Magazine · 1m
UK Overseas Territories Minister Accuses Milei of Using Falklands for Electoral Ends
UK Overseas Territories Minister accuses Argentine President Milei of using Falklands for electoral ends ahead of next year's elections.
Mercopress · 1m
Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl after Russian strike
The UK funds essential repairs to the nuclear site's shelter and ventilation systems damaged in a drone attack, as Andy Burnham hosts Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street.
The Independent · 1m
Rachel Reeves left John Healey in a hole
Rachel Reeves delivers final insult to John Healey after budget clash.
The Express · 1m
Rachel Reeves leaves John Healey in a hole
Rachel Reeves delivers final insult to John Healey after Labour's prison release scheme sparks backlash.
The Express · 1m
Burnham says rejecting EU ties is dereliction of duty
UK PM Andy Burnham will argue Monday that Britain must pursue closer EU relations to control immigration and boost growth, and reveals Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
POLITICO · 1m
Thousands march in London for Palestinians on three-year anniversary
A major pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London drew an estimated 250,000 people on Saturday, the first major march since the UK declared Israel's West Bank occupation unlawful.
the Guardian · 2m
Renewables Investment Opportunity Amid Energy Security Shift
Trump's fossil fuel push and Iran conflict boost renewable energy investment potential.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Burnham to ease non-compete rules for workers
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will legislate to loosen restrictive non-compete clauses, but stops short of a full ban.
POLITICO · 1m
Burnham pledges £48m dementia research push
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces major partnership to accelerate dementia research following his father's death from Alzheimer's.
The Independent · 1m
Government offers early mental health support for children
Children get mental health help before diagnosis under new UK plans.
MadeForMums · 1m
UK Government Calls for Shared European Music Solutions
UK government pushes for joint EU action to fix Brexit touring crisis for artists.
NME · 1m
U.K. Seized Philippe Dufour Watch Aucted
A rare Philippe Dufour Simplicity seized by U.K. government will auction next week.
Robb Report · 1m
UK mothers fleeing abuse get hope on child abduction law
The government will examine how domestic abuse features in Hague convention cases, potentially giving mothers who escape violence greater legal protection.
the Guardian · 2m
Boris Johnson: Imran Khan's Jail Cell Crisis
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is rotting to death in a tiny jail cell. Britain must use its influence to free him.
Dailymail · 2m
What Brits Would Grab First in a Fire
Most Brits would choose a teddy bear over practical items if forced to flee home immediately.
Dailymail · 2m
Scottish independence off the table, UK minister says
Justice secretary Alex Norris rejects any link between Labour's openness to a Brexit reversal and a second Scottish independence referendum.
The Independent · 1m
Airlines banned from charging parents to sit with children
The UK government will prevent airlines from charging extra fees for parents to sit alongside children under 14, and will ban charges for correcting booking name errors.
The Independent · 1m
Andy Burnham's Manchester City Rule Breach Concerns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces diplomatic fallout after claiming he'd be 'really concerned' if Manchester City's UAE owners sell the club amid Premier League rule breaches.
BBC News · 1m
Mr Net Zero to have final say on Falklands oil drilling
Net Zero leader Ed Miliband decides Falklands oil drilling fate amid Argentina's legal threats.
Dailymail · 3m
Andy Burnham urged to rule out tax rises in next month's Budget
Burnham faces pressure to avoid tax hikes as critics call him 'tax and spend socialist'.
Dailymail · 1m
Bob the Builder Promotes Net Zero as Energy Icon Returns
Bob the Builder joins E.On's solar power campaign, sparking debate over green skills vs. energy bills
Dailymail · 2m
Labour finds £500m to fund teachers' pay rise
Labour secures £500m to fully fund teachers' 3.5% pay rise after last-minute U-turn
Dailymail · 2m
Wandsworth Council Tax Hike Sparks Labour MP Defiance
Wandsworth residents face £958 annual council tax hike as local Labour MPs refuse to challenge government funding cuts.
Dailymail · 2m
Burnham's Palantir problem
Britain's new PM faces mounting pressure to end a controversial US data firm's £670m grip on the NHS and beyond.
WIRED · 2m
Macron sounds alarm on Russian hybrid attacks
France's president orders urgent defences against Russian drones and cyber-attacks as UK opposition demands the same response.
the Guardian · 1m
Nato chief pushes Britain to raise defence spending steadily
Mark Rutte demands a credible annual budget increase plan to hit the 3.5% GDP target by 2035.
the Guardian · 1m
World Cup flooded with junk food ads
Study finds 65,000+ ads for unhealthy products during 2026 World Cup matches, raising concerns about marketing to children.
BBC Sport · 1m
Why wealth taxes are political theater
Economists reject wealth taxes as costly failures, but politicians push them anyway to look tough on the rich.
MoneyWeek · 4m
Burnham set to meet Trump at UN assembly
The British PM will attend the UN general assembly in New York next week, where he's expected to meet Donald Trump for the first time in person.
the Guardian · 1m
Burnham to meet Trump as UK-US tensions mount
The PM faces a diplomatic minefield with disputes over Ukraine, Iran, the Falklands, and tech regulation on the table.
Dailymail · 2m
Piddington votes to 'leave UK' over asylum camp plan
A 350-person Oxfordshire village held a symbolic independence referendum to protest government plans for 1,256 asylum seekers on their doorstep.
Dailymail · 3m