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Labour's Troubles bill aims to protect veterans from vexatious claims
The UK government has introduced amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles legacy bill, aiming to protect veterans from vexatious investigations. Ministers say the changes will ensure a fair…
Chronic UTIs made MP feel like a drug user
Labour MP Dr Allison Gardner has lived with chronic UTIs for about a decade, and the lack of…
Holborn and St Pancras byelection: Greens' Zack Polanski second
Labour held Holborn and St Pancras in the byelection, but the Greens' second place came after a week…
— Economy
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UK holiday demand may have peaked amid cost of living squeeze
Almost one in three Britons plan to spend less on foreign holidays next year as the cost of living squeeze bites, according to Abta. The travel industry warns…
Nobel economics prize goes to Hall and Woodford for crisis-smoothing models
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel economics prize for models that help central banks and…
Christian Bittar has rate-rigging conviction quashed
Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader, has had his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed. The Court…
— 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 →RAF Fairford incident raises questions over Iran threat to UK
After arrests near RAF Fairford and the withdrawal of US bombers, questions grow over Iran's ability and intent to strike inside the…
🏛️Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on 'end times fascism' and Gaza
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss 'end times fascism' in a new Guardian podcast series, covering Trump 2.0, tech billionaires, Gaza, and…
💎Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on 'end-times fascism' and Gaza
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their 'end-times fascism' thesis in a new Guardian series, calling Gaza 'a moral tear in the…
✨Party conferences show UK climate action at crossroads
Conservative plans to scrap low-carbon building rules drew little attention at their conference, while the Greens embraced nuclear power. Labour announced grid…
⚓Green leader Zack Polanski under pressure after Holborn loss
Green party leader Zack Polanski is under pressure after losing the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, with some figures calling for him…
🚀British consulate in East Jerusalem to stay open as UK mission
The British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as a UK mission after Israel threatened to close it, with most staff…
— Foreign Affairs
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Procrastination is biggest threat to students' academic performance
A survey of over 65,000 students found procrastination is the top obstacle to academic success, ranking above ADHD and anxiety. Nearly half…
Argentina vows to stop Falklands offshore oil exploitation
Argentina's foreign minister says the government will stop the Falkland Islands from exploiting offshore oilfields as part of a strategy to take…
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base after terror threat
The US has pulled all bombers from RAF Fairford after a terror threat linked to Iran. The move came days after six…
— Energy & Climate
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Drax datacentre could emit nearly twice annual Gatwick flights CO2
A proposed datacentre at Drax's biomass plant could emit 8.6 million tonnes of CO2 a year, nearly twice the emissions of all…
Green party ends blanket opposition to nuclear power
Green party members have voted to end their blanket opposition to nuclear power. The motion allows elected representatives to assess nuclear projects…
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…
— 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…