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Shoppers left confused after Cadbury launch new chocolate which looks like 'inside out' version of a nostalgic favourite
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Cadbury makes change to its UK chocolate bar wrappings : The change in packaging marks a milestone for the company in a move towards becoming more sustainable ...
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Cadbury fans rush to B&M to grab 'best ever' discontinued 00s chocolate bar: Fans of a discontinued sweet treat from Cadbury have spotted it exclusively in B&M ...
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Cadbury fans rush to B&M to grab 'best ever' discontinued 00s chocolate ...
Price of Freddo increases yet again as popular chocolate suffers shrinkflation: Freddo and Freddo Caramel multipacks have shrunk in size by 20% but still cost ...
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Price of Freddo increases yet again as popular chocolate suffers ...
Shoppers go wild for Cadbury’s new chocolate bar flavour on shelves at local store...
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Costco shoppers spot 'best' Cadbury chocolate treat that disappeared earlier this year
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Costco shoppers spot 'best' Cadbury chocolate treat that disappeared ...
Cadbury discontinues chocolate treat almost five years after launch: Despite the fanbase it cultivated, reports emerged this week confirming the product's ...
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Cadbury discontinues chocolate treat almost five years after launch
UK-bound plane crashes after take-off with 200 people aboard: The flight was heading for London
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UK-bound plane crashes after take-off with 200 people aboard
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Black Box Found in Air India Crash Investigation
Flight recorders recovered within 28 hours; over 250 total fatalities confirmed after Ahmedabad crash near residential area.
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  • The black box from the Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad was recovered, aiding the ongoing investigation.

  • The disaster resulted in 241 of 242 passengers dying along with at least eight fatalities on the ground.

  • DNA testing is being used to identify victims due to the condition of the remains.

  • Indian authorities mandated extra safety inspections for Air India's Boeing 787 fleet following the accident.
  • If I get sad and start crying, then I'll be uncontrollable.Imtiaz Ali, whose brother Javed and his family were on the flight.
'For contingency support': UK moving fighter jets to West Asian region amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions
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Israel Escalates Strikes, Hits Iran’s Energy Sector
Over 150 targets hit in two days; Iran cancels US nuclear talks amid rising casualties and regional tensions.
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  • Israel carried out a second day of extensive airstrikes on Iran, targeting the oil and gas industry for the first time.

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the attacks had set back Iran’s nuclear program by years and would intensify in the coming days.

  • Iran reported heavy civilian casualties and canceled the scheduled US-Iran nuclear negotiations originally planned for Sunday.

  • The conflict escalated as Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, prompting fears of broader regional involvement.
  • We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime, and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the coming days.Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, in a video message.
Britain moving jets to Middle East to support regional security, PM Starmer says: Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets ...
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Britain moving jets to Middle East to support regional security ...
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UK Deploys Jets to Middle East Amid Iran Threats
Additional fighter and refueling aircraft were sent within days to counter escalating threats against British bases by Iran.
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  • The UK is sending extra fighter jets and refueling planes to the Middle East as a precaution to bolster regional security.

  • Iran warned of attacks on British, French, and US bases if they aid Israel in the ongoing conflict.

  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held talks with Israeli and other world leaders to encourage de-escalation of tensions.

  • This deployment responds to a rapidly deteriorating situation and aims to mitigate potential escalations with economic repercussions.
  • The message is: de-escalate.
    Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, emphasizing the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East conflict.
Britain's Starmer announces national inquiry into 'grooming gangs': The scandal revealed how gangs of mostly Pakistani men had groomed, trafficked and raped ...
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Britain's Starmer announces national inquiry into 'grooming gangs'
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Statutory Inquiry Launched into Grooming Gang Abuse
The inquiry will cover England and Wales and has powers to compel witnesses, following a months-long audit.
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  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a full national inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse known as grooming gangs.

  • The inquiry follows recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey’s audit, which examined evidence on the abuse’s nature and scale.

  • It will be statutory under the Inquiries Act, enabling it to compel witness testimony and coordinate local investigations.

  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is scheduled to make a Commons statement on Monday alongside the publication of Casey’s report.
  • A full statutory enquiry, done correctly, will expose the multiple failings of the British establishment. I repeat the words 'done correctly' - this cannot be a whitewash.Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, reacting to the announcement of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Greta Thunberg and Gaza 'freedom flotilla' crew to be deported from Israel 'in hours'
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Greta Thunberg and Gaza 'freedom flotilla' crew to be deported from Israel ...
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Thunberg Deported Amid Gaza Blockade Aid Attempt
On June 10, 2025, Greta Thunberg was expelled from Israel after the navy stopped her group’s Gaza-bound aid ship seeking to break the blockade.
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  • Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel on June 10, 2025, following the interception of her aid vessel by the Israeli navy.

  • Israeli forces seized the ship with 12 activists; four, including Thunberg, accepted deportation while others contested it legally.

  • Eight activists, including MEP Rima Hassan, remained detained near Tel Aviv awaiting a court hearing on their status.

  • The Israeli government dismissed the mission as a Hamas propaganda stunt and maintains strict control over Gaza’s aid inflows.
  • (There) is a continued violation of international law and war crimes that Israel is systematically committing against Palestinians by not letting aid come to starving people.
    Greta Thunberg told reporters after she flew into Paris.
Survivor of Air India crash jumped out of emergency exit, police say: Ramesh Viswashkumar is the only known survivor out of the 242 people onboard the Air India ...
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Survivor of Air India crash jumped out of emergency exit, police say
UK sanctions two far-right Israeli government ministers over Gaza comments | CNN: The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ...
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UK sanctions two far-right Israeli government ministers over Gaza comments ...
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UK Targets Two Israeli Ministers with Sanctions
Travel bans and asset freezes hit far-right ministers amid Gaza conflict, joining five allied nations in coordinated action.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The UK imposed sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist comments about Gaza.

  • These measures include travel bans and asset freezes, coordinated with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway.

  • Israel’s foreign minister condemned the sanctions as outrageous and announced plans for a government response.

  • UK MPs have welcomed the sanctions but urge further steps, including recognition of a Palestinian state.
  • It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous. And I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
    David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, discussing the comments made by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Eurostar will run direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland: 'A new golden age'
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Eurostar will run direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland: 'A ...
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Eurostar's New Direct Routes to Frankfurt and Geneva
Up to 50 new trains costing €2bn will launch by early 2030s, cutting London-Frankfurt travel to five hours.
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  • Eurostar aims to introduce direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva with journey times near five hours.

  • The expansion includes a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new trains, increasing service frequency by 30%.

  • Competition for depot space at Temple Mills in East London poses a challenge to Eurostar's plans.

  • Passenger numbers rose 5% in 2024 to 19.5 million, prompting increased services on the London-Paris route.
  • A new golden age of international sustainable travel is here.
    Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar, spoke about the strong demand for train travel across Europe.
UK records warmest day of 2025 so far as temperatures hit 29.4C: Met Office says mercury peaked at Santon Downham in Suffolk, as it issues amber thunderstorm ...
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UK records warmest day of 2025 so far as temperatures hit 29.4C
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Minister Urges Unity Amid Trinidad Flood Crisis
Khadijah Ameen highlights coordinated aid efforts including student transport and distribution of 450 sandbags during severe flooding.
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  • Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen called for councillors to set aside politics and focus on aiding communities affected by floods.

  • An orange-level alert for heavy rainfall and widespread flooding has been extended by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Office.

  • Emergency support includes transportation for CAPE exam students, delivery of 391 meals, and deployment of sandbags and engineering teams.

  • Early mitigation since May 13 has lessened damage, but ongoing high river levels and soil saturation pose risks of further harm.
  • I am saying this is not a UNC or PNM exercise. All councillors—UNC or PNM, every regional corporation—it is your duty to be out there on the field and to make sure the flood mitigation takes place across every region in Trinidad.Khadijah Ameen, Local Government and Rural Development Minister, during a press conference addressing the flooding crisis.
British gran complains there are too many 'Spaniards' on Benidorm holiday: Freda Jackson, from Blackburn, Lancashire, was unimpressed by her stay at the Hotel ...
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British gran complains there are too many 'Spaniards' on Benidorm holiday
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Disappointing Benidorm Trip for British Pensioner
In May 2017, Freda Jackson faced unmet expectations and accommodation issues during her two-week holiday at Poseidon Playa.
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  • Freda Jackson reported the Poseidon Playa hotel was crowded with Spanish tourists exhibiting rude behavior.

  • The hotel’s entertainment was exclusively tailored to Spanish guests, causing dissatisfaction.

  • Despite requesting flat ground access, her room was located on a slope, aggravating her mobility challenges.

  • Thomas Cook apologized for last-minute flight changes and offered compensation, but the holiday remained distressing.
  • I have never complained about a holiday before - but this one was a disaster from start to finish. My friend and I paid for it from our pensions and it was a struggle trying to fund it over 12 months and the holiday was totally ruined - I cried after.
    Freda Jackson, a British tourist reflecting on her disappointing experience in Benidorm.
Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, prosecutors say: Prosecutors in the UK confirm they have authorised 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate ...
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Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, prosecutors say
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Tate Brothers Charged with Serious Crimes in UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges including rape and trafficking, with extradition pending due to ongoing Romanian cases since 2022.
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  • British prosecutors have formally charged Andrew and Tristan Tate with 21 offenses, including rape, assault, and human trafficking.

  • The allegations date back to 2012-2015 and were brought forward after Bedfordshire police submitted evidence.

  • The brothers currently reside in Romania, where extradition to the UK is delayed by separate criminal proceedings.

  • Andrew Tate maintains a large social media following while both brothers deny the accusations and plan to contest the charges.
  • Criminal proceedings are active, and the defendants have the right to a fair trial.
    — A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service emphasizes the presumption of innocence for the brothers.
Frederick Forsyth, ’Day of the Jackal’ author, dies at 86: Frederick Forsyth, author of "The Day of the Jackal," dies at 86, leaving behind a legacy of ...
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Frederick Forsyth, ’Day of the Jackal’ author, dies at 86
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Legacy of Frederick Forsyth in Thriller Literature
The British writer sold over 75 million copies of his novels and passed away at age 86 following a brief illness.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Frederick Forsyth died at home early Monday, surrounded by family, his agent confirmed.

  • His early work as a Royal Air Force pilot and foreign correspondent influenced his bestselling novel inspired by an attempt on Charles de Gaulle's life.

  • Forsyth also contributed to MI6 intelligence efforts during the 1960s Nigerian civil war without financial compensation.

  • More than 25 books by Forsyth have sold globally, with a sequel to 'The Odessa File' slated for release in August.
  • We mourn the passing of one of the world’s greatest thriller writers.Jonathan Lloyd, Forsyth's literary agent, made this statement following Forsyth's death.
Three teenage girls admit killing 75-year-old man during London street attack: Fredi Rivero was found injured on Seven Sisters Road in Islington, north London ...
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Three teenage girls admit killing 75-year-old man during London street ...
UK is not currently providing support to Israel as Iran retaliates: Reports: Britain is not currently providing military support to Israel to defend against ...
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UK is not currently providing support to Israel as Iran retaliates: ...
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close: The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
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Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
Ballymena riots: Man arrested after 15 police officers injured in violence: An anti-immigration protest began in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena after a ...
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Ballymena riots: Man arrested after 15 police officers injured in violence
Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says: High-fronted vehicles are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe with the ...
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Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children ...
David Walliams' Nazi salute on Would I Lie To You unacceptable, BBC says: The children's author and comedian made the gestures during a recording of Would I Lie ...
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David Walliams' Nazi salute on Would I Lie To You unacceptable, BBC says
Air India crash live: More than 290 killed when London-bound plane crashed in Ahmedabad
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Air India crash live: More than 290 killed when London-bound plane crashed ...
What is a Strawberry Moon? Best time and how to see full moon in the UK: June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon - here's how it got its name and when ...
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What is a Strawberry Moon? Best time and how to see full moon in the UK
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Rare Strawberry Moon Mesmerizes UAE Night Sky
On June 11, the lowest full moon until 2043 displayed a faint pink hue over Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
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  • A rare Strawberry Moon with a subtle pink glow appeared over the UAE on the evening of June 11.

  • Its unusually low position near the horizon was caused by atmospheric dust and light scattering.

  • Photographers captured the moon’s pink-to-orange shades from three Emirates cities: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.

  • This event coincided with the Great Lunar Standstill, a cycle occurring every 18.6 years, not repeating until 2043.
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the lowest full Moon we’ll see until 2043. It rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon.Khadijah Hasan Ahmed, operations manager at the Dubai Astronomy Group, speaking to Gulf News ahead of the event.
Riot which left 15 cops injured was ‘racially motivated hate attack’, cops say – as homes set alight & fami...
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Riot which left 15 cops injured was ‘racially motivated hate attack’ ...
Rolls-Royce wins UK small nuclear reactor deal: Britain has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to build the country's first small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) as part of ...
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Rolls-Royce wins UK small nuclear reactor deal
UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm: Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative ...
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UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm
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Pollen Peak: Close Windows from 10am to 3pm
From late March to September, closing windows during peak hours reduces hay fever symptoms amid record-high pollen counts.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Hay fever season extends from late March through September with elevated pollen levels, especially in southern UK regions.

  • Pollen counts reach their highest between 10am and 3pm, making it crucial to keep windows and doors shut during this period.

  • Unusually warm spring and early summer weather have created optimal conditions for increased pollen dispersion nationwide.

  • Experts advise keeping bedroom windows closed during peak pollen times to help alleviate hay fever symptoms effectively.
  • It's important to get fresh air, and when the weather begins to improve, it's even more tempting to open your home up to the warmer elements. However, during peak pollen times - usually between 10 am and 3 pm, and on windy days - it's extremely beneficial to keep your windows and doors shut. This is especially important in bedrooms, where you want to breathe easy at night.Glen Peskett, DIY expert from Saxton Blades, offers advice for sniffle-stricken Brits.
Tommy Robinson kicked out of restaurant because 'staff didn't want to serve him': Tommy Robinson is upset after being kicked out of a restaurant for making staff ...
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Tommy Robinson kicked out of restaurant because 'staff didn't want to ...
The Nigel Farage interview: Why Reform hasn't got a Welsh leader, steel, coal and education
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The Nigel Farage interview: Why Reform hasn't got a Welsh leader, steel ...
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Farage’s Unfunded Promise to Revive Steelworks
Farage aims to reopen Port Talbot blast furnaces but offers no clear funding plan despite costs estimated in the low billions.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Nigel Farage expressed his ambition to restart the blast furnaces at Port Talbot but failed to specify how the project would be financed.

  • He acknowledged the reopening would be a costly endeavour requiring billions and collaboration with government and private sectors.

  • Unions and political opponents criticized the proposal as unrealistic and accused Farage of exploiting local communities for political gain.

  • Industry experts and MPs doubt the feasibility of revival, noting the plant’s 2022 closure and an estimated £3 billion cost for new steelworks construction.
  • Farage is a dyed-in-the-wool Thatcherite cosplaying as a socialist.
    Stephen Kinnock, Labour MP, criticizing Nigel Farage's inconsistent stance on steelworks.
Greece, UK urge ships to avoid Red Sea after Israeli attacks on Iran : Greece and Britain have advised their merchant shipping fleets to avoid sailing through ...
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Greece, UK urge ships to avoid Red Sea after Israeli attacks on Iran 
‘It’s so painful’: Man City’s Guardiola speaks up on Israel’s war on Gaza: Pep Guardiola says the images out of Gaza ‘since the nightmare started’ have left him ...
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‘It’s so painful’: Man City’s Guardiola speaks up on Israel’s war on Gaza
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Guardiola Reflects on Gaza Conflict's Human Toll
Since October 2023, more than 54,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza amid ongoing hostilities following a Hamas attack.
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  • Pep Guardiola was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Manchester and used his speech to highlight the Gaza war.

  • The conflict was triggered by Hamas militants taking 251 hostages and killing 1,200 civilians on October 7, 2023.

  • Health authorities in Gaza report that over 54,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have died due to Israel’s military operations.

  • Guardiola expressed profound anguish, relating the suffering in Gaza to his fears for his own children’s future.
  • It's so painful what we see in Gaza. It hurts my whole body.Pep Guardiola spoke during his acceptance speech at the University of Manchester about the war in Gaza.
France blocking Britain from EU massive defence fund: Paris seeking to restrict member states to purchasing weapons made mostly within the bloc ...
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France blocking Britain from EU massive defence fund
Rioters set fire to leisure centre sheltering migrants in Northern Ireland: Minister under scrutiny after posting on social media about the location of the ...
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Rioters set fire to leisure centre sheltering migrants in Northern Ireland
Politics latest: Defence secretary tells Sky News his 'message' to Putin - and reacts to 'shocking' Channel crossings
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Politics latest: Defence secretary tells Sky News his 'message' to Putin - ...
Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns as civil war in party deepens: Reform chair Zia Yusuf has quit after a row with the party’s newest MP
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Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns as civil war in party deepens
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Reform UK Faces Leadership Shift Amid Party Turmoil
Chair Zia Yusuf resigned following a dispute with new MP Sarah Pochin after 11 months in charge.
Key FactsJun 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Zia Yusuf resigned as Reform UK chair after a dispute with newcomer MP Sarah Pochin regarding a burqa-related question in Parliament.

  • Yusuf called Pochin 'dumb' for raising a question not aligned with party policy, sparking backlash.

  • Despite Farage praising Yusuf's role in the party's May local election gains, Yusuf stepped down amid internal tensions.

  • Speculation grows around successors, with Farage allies Andy Wigmore and Arron Banks emerging as leading candidates.
  • I am genuinely sorry that Zia Yusuf has decided to stand down as Reform UK Chairman. As I said, just last week, he was a huge factor in our success on May 1st and is an enormously talented person. Politics can be a highly pressured and difficult game and Zia has clearly had enough. He is a loss to us and public life.
    Nigel Farage, reacting to Zia Yusuf's resignation.
Rough sleeping to be decriminalised with 1824 law finally scrapped: Rough sleeping will no longer be a crime in the UK as the government abolishes a 'cruel' ...
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Rough sleeping to be decriminalised with 1824 law finally scrapped
Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say: A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a ...
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Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say
Starmer confirms UK moving jets to Middle East but calls for ‘de-escalation’: The prime minister said the planes, including fighter jets and refuelling aircraft ...
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Starmer confirms UK moving jets to Middle East but calls for ...
EU, Britain seal post-Brexit deal easing Gibraltar border flow: The European Union (EU) and Britain reached an agreement on the status of the overseas territory ...
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EU, Britain seal post-Brexit deal easing Gibraltar border flow
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes major speech in Port Talbot: Nigel Farage will lay out his party's plans ahead of the Senedd election in May 2026
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes major speech in Port Talbot
'Starmer declines to meet Yunus tracking down missing billions': UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a request to meet Bangladesh's Chief ...
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'Starmer declines to meet Yunus tracking down missing billions'
Major update on UK hotels being used to house asylum seekers: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told MPs that asylum hotel use will end by the end of this Parliament ...
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Major update on UK hotels being used to house asylum seekers
UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm: Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative ...
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UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm
Labour ‘staking everything’ on billions in investment to reverse UK’s decline: Exclusive: Angela Rayner in race to persuade housing associations to take on ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/14/labour-investment-reverse-uk-decline-angela-rayner-housing
Labour ‘staking everything’ on billions in investment to reverse UK’s ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest 'billions' at spending review as voters 'yet to feel' benefits of Labour government
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest 'billions' at spending review ...
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Labour Sets Firm Economic Direction After Spending Review
The 2025 spending review commits to higher taxes likely this autumn to fund defense, health, and housing investments.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
  • The 2025 spending review establishes the British state’s budget priorities until the next general election.

  • Planned tax increases, including potential council tax rises, aim to support defense, health, and housing sectors.

  • Reeves promotes a social democratic agenda emphasizing economic growth and social mobility outside London.

  • Despite early challenges, Reeves maintains solid cabinet backing and strengthened her leadership through the review.
  • It really is a pivotal time for her.
    — A well-connected former Whitehall mandarin said this in the context of Rachel Reeves' challenging first year as Chancellor.
Winter fuel payment to return for millions of UK pensioners: The UK Government has announced who will and who won't receive the benefit under new plans
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Winter fuel payment to return for millions of UK pensioners
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Winter Fuel Support Expanded for Millions of Pensioners
Up to £300 will be paid automatically to nine million pensioners in England and Wales this winter.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
  • The payment is restored for most pensioners earning under £35,000 annually without needing to claim.

  • Those with higher incomes may receive it initially but will repay it through taxation.

  • The new eligibility changes will cost the Treasury £1.25 billion while saving £450 million via means-testing.

  • More than 75% of pensioners in England and Wales are expected to benefit from the scheme this winter.
  • Targeting winter fuel payments was a tough decision but the right decision because of the inheritance we had been left by the previous government.
    — Chancellor Rachel Reeves commented on the changes to winter fuel payments.
Leaders of Germany, Britain and France hold call on Iran: Reports: The leaders of France, Britain and Germany are currently holding a phone call about the ...
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Leaders of Germany, Britain and France hold call on Iran: Reports
Wollaston-based Dr Martens profits slump by more than 90%: The company says a challenging market and uncertainty about tariffs are having an effect.
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Wollaston-based Dr Martens profits slump by more than 90%
WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data: The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous ...
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WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data
Emergency: Plane carrying around 240 people crashes in India: In India, an Air India passenger plane crashed shortly after take-off. This was confirmed by the ...
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Emergency: Plane carrying around 240 people crashes in India
Reform plans risk destabilising markets, warns Bank of England: Party’s economic policies face increasing scrutiny as it surges in popularity
telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/06/11/reform-plans-risk-destabilising-markets-bank-of-england/
Reform plans risk destabilising markets, warns Bank of England
Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review: Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/australia-work-closely-with-us-review-biden-era-submarine-pact-2025-06-11/
Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after ...
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AUKUS Review Sparks Strategic and Financial Debate
US demands for higher submarine production and boosted Australian defense spending could delay submarine transfers until 2028.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
  • The Trump administration’s review of the AUKUS pact has been anticipated by Australia and is viewed as a routine reassessment.

  • The US requires increasing nuclear submarine production to at least two per year by 2028 before transferring second-hand vessels to Australia.

  • The review serves as leverage for the US to push Australia toward raising its defense budget ahead of an expected Trump-Albanese meeting.

  • If the pact collapses, Australia faces significant financial losses and a critical gap in submarine capabilities amid a tense strategic environment.
  • Support from the US Navy and Congress will be critical.
    — Analyst Euan Graham from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on the need to convince the US Navy of the long-term benefits of the AUKUS agreement.
GCHQ intern who took secret data home jailed: Hasaan Arshad, 25, was in "flagrant breach" of security rules when he took secret data home.
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GCHQ intern who took secret data home jailed
Why Nigel Farage's claim he'll re-open Port Talbot blast furnaces is virtually impossible to achieve
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Why Nigel Farage's claim he'll re-open Port Talbot blast furnaces is ...
US Pacific Chief Says permanent UK forces ‘not helpful’: "In conversation with the officer who runs Indo-Pacific command for the US ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-pacific-chief-says-permanent-uk-forces-not-helpful/
US Pacific Chief Says permanent UK forces ‘not helpful’
Nato chief Mark Rutte warns UK must spend more on defence or ‘learn to speak Russian’
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Nato chief Mark Rutte warns UK must spend more on defence or ‘learn to ...
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Russia Outproduces NATO Ammunition Annually
Russia manufactures as much ammo every three months as NATO does annually and aims to build 1,500 tanks in 2025.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Russia produces in three months the same amount of ammunition that NATO generates in a full year.

  • NATO calls for a significant upgrade in Europe's defense capabilities to counter increasing threats.

  • Russia incorporates Chinese technology and plans to produce 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armored vehicles, and 200 Iskander missiles in 2025.

  • The rapid expansion of Russian arms production challenges NATO, which struggles to replenish its weapon stockpiles.
  • In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year.
    — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this during a speech at the Chatham House think tank in London.
Britain opens new artillery factory in England: The 94,000 sq. ft BAE Systems site, opened by Defence Secretary John Healey, will initially deliver M777 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-opens-new-artillery-factory-in-england/
Britain opens new artillery factory in England
UK abortion laws set for huge overhaul as MPs vote on decriminalisation: According to proposed changes to UK abortion laws, MPs are set to vote on ...
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UK abortion laws set for huge overhaul as MPs vote on decriminalisation
Manchester United complete Matheus Cunha signing from Wolves: Man Utd sign Brazilian international forward on five-year deal as coach Ruben Amorim makes first ...
aljazeera.com/sports/2025/6/12/manchester-united-complete-matheus-cunha-signing-from-wolves
Manchester United complete Matheus Cunha signing from Wolves
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Cunha’s Miss Clouds Manchester United Debut
Signed for £62.5m on June 1, Cunha missed a clear chance days later but assisted Brazil’s winning goal in World Cup qualifiers.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymail.co.uk
  • Matheus Cunha missed a straightforward opportunity in Brazil’s World Cup qualifier versus Paraguay shortly after joining Manchester United for £62.5 million.

  • Despite this, Cunha impressed by assisting the only goal, securing Carlo Ancelotti’s first victory as Brazil’s coach.

  • Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League and are planning a major squad overhaul with a budget near £125 million.

  • Ruben Amorim aims to strengthen the attack amid expected departures, currently negotiating for forwards including Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres.
Greta’s cringeworthy stunt at airport: Greta Thunberg has been mocked for appearing to fake being handcuffed upon her arrival to France.
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Greta’s cringeworthy stunt at airport
Letter - 'Thanks to Sir Keir Starmer, Britain is becoming great again': "Thank you yet again Sir Keir Starmer for turning our economy around and standing up ...
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Letter - 'Thanks to Sir Keir Starmer, Britain is becoming great again'
Ferocious new Covid variant hits UK - and vaccine could be powerless against it: The new NB.1.8.1 strain of Covid has been detected in the UK
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Ferocious new Covid variant hits UK - and vaccine could be powerless ...
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Enhanced Global Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
In 2024, WHO launched CoViNet to rapidly detect and assess COVID-19 variants, supporting worldwide public health responses.
Key FactsJun 06 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Viruses evolve over time, with some SARS-CoV-2 variants affecting transmissibility and vaccine effectiveness.

  • The WHO established a virus evolution group in June 2020 focused on monitoring and advising on SARS-CoV-2 variants.

  • Starting in 2021, WHO assigned simple names to key variants to improve global tracking and research efforts.

  • CoViNet, launched in 2024, enhances early detection and risk evaluation of variants to support international health measures.
Jonathan Reynolds mocks Nigel Farage’s coal mines plan as an ‘absolute parody’ : Nigel Farage fails to understand ‘the pride in where we’re from and what we ...
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Jonathan Reynolds mocks Nigel Farage’s coal mines plan as an ‘absolute ...
UK households rush to 'hold physical cash' as warning issued to millions: Households are seeking a safety net in time of global volatility, according to the Bank ...
mirror.co.uk/money/savings-banks/uk-households-rush-hold-physical-35379506
UK households rush to 'hold physical cash' as warning issued to millions
Body found in search for teenager who vanished after party four weeks ago: A body has been found in the search for missing teenager Cole Cooper who vanished more ...
metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/body-found-search-teenager-vanished-party-four-weeks-ago-23354103/
Body found in search for teenager who vanished after party four weeks ago
Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected: From 5 July 2024 - the day after Labour won the election - to 31 May 2025, 6 ...
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Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour ...
Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has launched a formal review of a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/trump-administration-launches-review-biden-era-defense-pact-with-australia-uk-2025-06-11/
Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK
Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Keir Starmer's defence warning: Kremlin propagandists Vladdimir Solovyov threatened Brits with "painful" ...
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Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Keir Starmer's defence ...
New corona variant Nimbus is spreading rapidly: Virologists warn of summer wave: Virologists are sounding the alarm. Tiredness, fever, muscle aches and sore ...
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New corona variant Nimbus is spreading rapidly: Virologists warn of summer ...