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Donald Trump says UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’ in letting US use bases

Ministers agreed on Friday afternoon that UK bases could be used for US ‘defensive operations’ against Iranian missile sites.

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Minister insists UK steel tariff plans are ‘not very Donald Trump’

The Government wants up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in the country, up from 30%.

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Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK

Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.

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Mother-of-10 jailed for keeping ‘house slave’

Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

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Glastonbury Festival artist unveils exhibition of works made from junk materials

Joe Rush has brought pieces including Carhenge and Glastonbury-on-Sea to the festival over decades.

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Welsh election is referendum on Starmer’s premiership, says Nigel Farage

Speaking at Reform’s Welsh manifesto launch on Thursday, the party leader said the vote in May would ‘end Labour dominance’ in Wales.

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Royal Marines line street to pay tribute to Second World War veteran

A church service saw Royal Marines servicemen pay tribute to a veteran who was one of the first to fight the Japanese in the Second World War.

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Spice up your wallet: Royal Mint marks 30 years of Spice Girls with commemorative coins

The collection includes five different packaging designs, each showcasing a member of the group, and is available to buy from March 3

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Royal Mint gives Spice Girls fans what they really, really want with new coins

The Royal Mint said it anticipates ‘huge demand’ from fans looking to spice up their coin collection.

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Starmer ‘welcome’ on Welsh campaign trail if he brings more investment, FM says

Asked if she was happy for Sir Keir to be Prime Minister during Welsh Labour’s Senedd election campaign, Lady Morgan said ‘yes’.

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Wales must shout louder, Plaid Cymru leader says

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth outlined his ambitions for the first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru administration in Wales.

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Plaid Cymru leader warns ‘Reform would set Wales back decades’ as he declares election a two-horse race

Rhun ap Iorweth told the party conference that a Reform government would set Wales back decades

The Independent UK

Dave Grohl says ‘world is not the same’ since death of Foo Fighters bandmate

Taylor Hawkins died suddenly in 2022 while the band were on the South American leg of their world tour.

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Warfare is changing faster than ever, says Defence Secretary

John Healey said the Wales defence growth deal aims to make it easier for small businesses in the country to secure defence contracts.

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Unsettled weather set to continue for another month, forecasters warn

There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England.

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Thames Barrier to shut as heavy rain poses risk of flooding 'for another month'

There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England

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Here is why the UK’s weather has been relentlessly wet in 2026

A powerful jet stream and blocked weather fronts have trapped storms over the UK, bringing floods and record rainfall

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Beavers released at two sites in Somerset to help restore river and wetland

The beavers released included a mother and her three children, and a pair.

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The Independent UK

Beavers released into the wild to help ‘bring back nature’

Conservationists had long called for licensed wild returns across the UK

The Independent UK

Prison security systems not being fixed amid drug crisis, report finds

A report has found that key security systems in Britain’s prisons are being left unrepaired

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Soldiers wade through ‘chest-deep’ snow during training close to Russian border

British forces are taking part in Operation Winter Camp at the Tapa range in Estonia, where temperatures as low as minus 30C have been reported.

The Independent UK

British troops tackle freezing temperatures and ‘chest-high’ snow near Russian border

Temperatures have plummeted as low as minus 30C at the camp

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Nato ‘feels stronger than ever’, says British commanding officer

Troops took part in a large-scale exercise on Tapa military base, only 70 miles from the Russian border.

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Mother of 10 found guilty of keeping ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Gloucester Crown Court heard the woman was regularly beaten and also hit with a broom handle by Amanda Wixon – knocking out her teeth.

The Independent UK

Immersive Sun installation lights up Bristol swimming pool

‘I like creating artwork that brings people together,’ says artist Luke Jerram

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