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Tories accused of ‘hollowing out’ Britain’s defence as historic regiments culled

After 14 years of Tory rule, the British Army has lost 23 regiments, with the number of units at its lowest level since 2010, The Independent can reveal

The Independent UK

The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know

The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power

The Independent UK

Left-behind communities need more than devolution – they need central and local government to actually care

One dominant theme in the recent UK election debates has been regeneration and how to tackle regional inequality. Amid Labour’s plans to kickstart economic growth, the party has ditched the phrase “levelling up” and promised instead to “power up Britain” though a proposed take back control act, which would seek…

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UK's landmark postwar elections: When Blair won the first of his 3 elections in 1997

Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years

The Independent UK

The tragic parable of Rishi Sunak: driven by success at all costs, then undone by his own myth-making

The PM’s vision of a Britain where only hard work matters blinded him to the realities of race, class – and his own flawed project, writes Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Housing: how 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts

Rents have soared, temporary homelessness more than doubled and housebuilding targets repeatedly missed

The Guardian - UK

Aces of spades: Six splendid British gardens to visit this summer

When the sun shines, there is nowhere better to be than one of Britain’s lush horticultural gems. Adele Cardani takes us on a tour of the loveliest green spaces for you to explore and be inspired by

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Lacking hope, desperate for change: the UK towns devastated by Tory rule

Across Britain, the impact of austerity has reached breaking point, but few believe Labour will turn things around

The Guardian - UK

Vote-ready UK Waits To Scoop Up Brexit Boost

Eight years after Britain voted for Brexit, businesses still lament economic fallout caused by the country's departure from the European Union, with little prospect of change after this week's election.

International Business Times

UK and EU horticulture firms warn of harm caused by post-Brexit border delays

Nursery and garden centre trade bodies write open letter saying problems at border need to be urgently fixed

The Guardian - UK

Judge Orders Prince Harry to Explain "Troubling Evidence" of "Destroyed" Messages Sent to Memoir Ghostwriter

The Duke of Sussex is in the middle of a lawsuit against the publishers of a British tabloid.

Marie Claire

Labour 'lack ambition to reverse austerity', Nobel prize-winning economist warns

LABOUR’S plans for the UK “lack any ambition to reverse austerity”, a Nobel-prize winning economist has warned ...

The National (Scotland)

Sunak launches defence of Tories’ 14 years in power as campaign nears end

Prime minister reiterates stance that Britain’s economic problems are the result of Covid and war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Bianca Cook misses out on Team GB Olympic taekwondo place as Jade Jones targets third gold

Cook (nee Walkden) has missed out on a place to Rebecca McGowan, while Jones will aim to make history after gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 2016

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The baby bust: how Britain’s falling birthrate is creating alarm in the economy

Costs, the climate crisis and choice are all factors in a demographic revolution presenting huge challenges for government

Salon

UK Tories committing "electoral suicide"

Scholar Brendan O'Leary on the British Conservative Party's date with oblivion this week — and what happens next

The Guardian - UK

Britain is on the brink of an opioid crisis. Punishing addicts won’t work

It’s time to abandon cruel and costly policies that merely satisfy a severe, moralistic approach to drugs and their users

The Guardian - UK

Labour needs billions to fund its plans – and I know where it can be found

By harnessing the power of pension funds, it truly can become the party of growth

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on how a Labour government can make Britain a fairer and greener place

The party faces major challenges in tackling the Conservative legacy

The Guardian - UK

Labour needs a clear mandate. If you want change, vote for it

Labour will put country before party or self-interest and bring back the shared beliefs that hold our nation together, says Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s promise to voters: ‘I will relight the fire of optimism’ in Britain

Writing in the Observer, the Labour leader vows to restore the bond of trust with politics if his party wins Thursday’s general election

France 24

France's Bardet wins Tour de France opener as Cavendish stuggles

Cycling 206 kilometres from Florence to Rimini for a hot and hilly stage, French climber Romain Bardet crossed the line to claim the first yellow jersey. Britain’s Mark Cavendish struggled, finishing second last over the line.

The Guardian - UK

‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn

Concerns mount for the UK’s non-EU migrants, as even those who have lived in Britain for decades will have to provide proof of residency

The Guardian - UK

‘Disbelief’ as US-UK trade deals under threat after Britain axes negotiators

Business community decries ‘act of arson’ as one-seventh of trade posts within British consulates in the US are scrapped

The Guardian - UK

Britain embraces pond life as aquatic garden plant sales boom

RHS reports 35% surge in orders, while garden designers note pond trend at Hampton Court Palace flower show

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