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Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns

Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway

The Independent UK

SUVs are making Britain’s potholes worse, say scientists

Engineers link reduced lifespan of roads to shift to heavier cars, some bought to navigate damaged surfaces

The Guardian - UK

Voices: By rearming Britain we can wipe the smirk off Putin’s face

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Moscow is surely delighted at the ramshackle state of Britain’s defences and the wider breakdown of the Western alliance – the UK must turn this around, and fast

The Independent UK

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Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic

British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey

International Business Times UK

Britain’s ‘most beautiful coin’ sells for £110,000 at auction

A stunning piece of history, the 'Una and the Lion' gold coin from 1839, recently captivated bidders with a dazzling sale price of £110,000 at auction.

The Times of India

Reform’s petulance over slavery reparations shows it just doesn’t grasp Britain’s place in the modern world

The party’s talk of visa bans for countries seeking reparative justice is not just undemocratic – it displays staggering ignorance about geopolitics, says professor of law and political economy Kojo Koram

The Guardian - UK

RSPB urges gardeners to change how they feed birds as starling and greenfinch numbers keep falling

Britain's garden birds are facing a crisis, with starlings at record lows and greenfinches significantly depleted. The RSPB urges households to adjust feeding habits, suggesting pausing seeds and peanuts in warmer months to curb disease spread. Regular feeder cleaning and water changes are also crucial. These simple steps can help…

The Times of India

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UK weather: ‘Fake Summer’ vanishes overnight as Britain braces for sudden chill

April 2026 brought Britain a puzzling weather rollercoaster, as a dazzling, summer-esque warmth was swiftly replaced by a bone-chilling drop in temperature. This uncanny 'phantom summer' period, marked by brief bursts of heat followed by relentless rain, serves as a stark reminder of our changing climate.

The Times of India

These enormous wind turbine projects would damage Wales – and all to supply the rest of the UK with energy

Labour’s deals with private companies will ride roughshod over a wilderness so remote there are no people to defend it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Cuts in international aid mean investing in development has never been more important

COMMENT: Britain has a proud history of acting as a global leader in international development – having fewer resources at our disposal does not mean abdicating that leadership role, writes Leslie Maasdorp, chief executive of BII, the UK’s development finance institution

The Independent UK

Starmer says: ‘Iran war is a warning for Britain to build resilience’

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The Independent UK

Starmer ‘fed up’ with Iran war impact and says it is proof UK must reinforce European ties

As JD Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks, Keir Starmer blames Donald Trump’s war for driving up the cost of living in the UK, and urges the EU to bolster Nato in defiance of the US president’s threat to quit the alliance

The Independent UK

Starmer 'fed up' as he blames actions of Trump and Putin for cost of living crisis in Britain

Comments seen as rare public criticism of US President by the Prime Minister amid their strained relationship over the Iran war

Evening Standard

Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary

Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed, even in bad weather

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The Guardian - UK

The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience – at home and with our allies in Europe

We should not be at the mercy of events abroad. That’s why, from energy to defence to key social policies, we aim to remake our country, says UK prime minister Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reversing the two-child benefit limit: a moment to celebrate

Editorial: More is needed to tackle inequality and deprivation in Britain, but the importance of this week’s step must be recognised

The Times of India

UK weather forecast: April warmth highlights climate shifts in Britain; seasonal temperatures expected to return as weather patterns shift

Britain experienced an unseasonable heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs for early April. However, this warmth is short-lived as Atlantic fronts are set to bring wet skies, strong winds, and colder air by Saturday. Meteorologists attribute these extremes to long-term climate shifts, making weather patterns more pronounced. Expect a…

International Business Times UK

Prince William Reportedly Claims Harry Is 'Getting What He Deserves' Amid Security Snub

A reported clash between King Charles and Prince William over Harry's security exposes royal tensions, with divisions over whether he should return to Britain under full protection.

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The Independent UK

Britain and Nato are pulling away from Trump’s America – to save it from itself

ANALYSIS: While Trump was pounding Iran with bombs, the UK led a secret operation against Russian spy subs in the Arctic. It is a sign that Starmer is focusing on where the threat to the alliance really lies, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Times of India

British teen dies after motorbike fall on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop tour

A young woman from Britain, aged nineteen, lost her life after a motorcycle incident said to have happened in northern Vietnam while travelling on a break between school years. Reactions of respect began appearing online shortly afterward, drawing attention once more to persistent issues surrounding traffic conditions there.

Euronews

UK and Norway foil Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables in north Atlantic

Britain and Norway announced new joint naval patrols aimed at protecting undersea cables from Russia in December, with a fleet of at least 13 warships protecting critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic.

The Guardian - UK

It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security

Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentives, says Tim Lang of the Centre for Food Policy

Evening Standard

Stop attacks on Lebanon, Britain tells Israel amid fragile ceasefire as it warns Tehran not to 'hijack' Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also told Tehran to stop ‘hijacking’ the Strait of Hormuz as the truce between the US and Iran was hanging by a thread

Reason

You Don't Have To Like Kanye West To Hate His Ban From Britain

The British government has stopped the rapper from headlining at the London Wireless music festival. Why is that the British government's business?

The Guardian - UK

Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval

Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather

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