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Myths about generous benefits mask the truth of Tory Britain: shamefully low taxes for the rich

Until a hero like Marcus Rashford forces people to confront the reality of hungry children, misinformation and complacency about the lives of the poorest reign, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Belarus recalls ambassador to Britain over 'hostile' UK policy

Belarus recalled its ambassador to Britain on Friday in response to what it called "hostile and unfriendly" actions by London.

Reuters

Britain's High Court rules against Venezuela's Maduro in latest gold battle

Britain's High Court rejected Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts on Friday to get control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England's underground vaults in London.

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Russia is failing in many areas of Ukraine war - UK defence minister

Britain's defence minister Ben Wallace said on Friday that Russia was failing in "many areas" in its war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin might seek to change strategy again.

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Tom Daley goes from voice of protest to messenger of hope at Commonwealth Games

Seven Commonwealth nations have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under laws imposed by Britain in the 19th century when it was a colonial power. Daley demanded LGBT+ athletes be safe and feel comfortable being their authentic selves without fear of persecution or death

Daily Mirror

Climate Change Made Britain Heatwave 10 Times More Likely

Climate change caused by human activity made this month's record-shattering heatwave in Britain at least 10 times more likely to occur, according to research released on Friday. Eastern England recorded an all-time high temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) and the hot spell sparked fires that destroyed dozens…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Economy eclipses other issues in UK Conservative contest

Britain’s next prime minister will take office amid turmoil: galloping inflation, a war in Ukraine, souring relations with China and a changing climate

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The rouble is soaring and Putin is stronger than ever - our sanctions have backfired

Energy prices are rocketing, inflation is soaring and millions are being starved of grain. Surely Johnson knew this would happen, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

UK Rivals for PM Hold First Clash in Front of Tory Members

British Conservatives Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Thursday underwent their first grilling in front of party members as they wage a bitter duel to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The hustings in Leeds, northern England, was the opening bout of 12 nationwide events as the grassroots members elect a new…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine says 10 grain ships ready to depart, awaiting UN go-ahead

Ukraine on Friday said ten ships loaded with grain were ready to leave its Black Sea ports awaiting confirmation that it is safe to do so from the UN and Turkey. Ukraine's military on Friday denied Russian claims it struck a prison in separatist-held territory, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of…

France 24

UK says Russia's Wagner allocated responsibility for specific sectors of front line in Ukraine

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely been allocated responsibility for specific sectors of the front line in eastern Ukraine, possibly as Russia is facing a major shortage of combat infantry, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday.

Reuters

Climate change made Britain’s heatwave at least 10 times more likely, scientists say

The heatwave which scorched Britain last week was made at least 10 times more likely because of climate change, scientists reported Thursday.

Reuters

Best and worst value UK holiday parks ranked with famous name at the bottom

Pontins, owned by Britannia Hotels - the chain rated Britain's worst for nine years on the trot by Which? - was the only resort to receive two stars for its rooms

Daily Mirror

Adam Peaty returns to prime time insisting focus is Strictly on Commonwealth Games

Eight months after taking time out of the pool to dance on Strictly, then breaking his foot in the gym, Britain’s greatest swimmer is back in the fast lane

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As party members decide, Truss has upper hand in contest to be Britain's new PM

Few members of the governing Conservative Party supported foreign secretary Liz Truss when the leadership contest began this month, but now there's a sense of inevitability that she will become Britain's next prime minister.

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Cav is the man for the Isle of Man

Competing for one of Britain's small teams at the Commonwealth Games is still a thrill for their islanders - even if they happen to be a sporting superstar.

The Independent UK

UK crown court judge's sentencing broadcast for first time

A British judge has jailed for life a man who killed his grandfather in the first crown court sentencing to be televised in Britain

Wales Online

BBC Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star -Who is in the final, how to watch and previous winners

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Nearly one in four people killed in cars not wearing seatbelt, figures show

The Department for Transport said 24% of car occupant fatalities in Britain between 2016 and 2020 were not belted up.

Evening Standard

Conservative leadership race: London will be the engine room of our drive to level up Britain, vows Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are both sticking to Boris Johnson’s flagship levelling up plans

The Independent UK

Truss defends Foreign Office’s response to Russia after critical report

The Institute for Government said the Foreign Office’s focus on Russia had ‘softened’ since the Cold War.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham: if neo-Thatcherite Rishi or Liz betray levelling up, we need a fresh election

This may surprise you but, on a personal level, I have some sympathy for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Alongside David Miliband, Andrea Leadsom and David Davis, I am among 0.001 per cent of the British public who has come second in a leadership election.

Daily Mirror

Britain's sweating disease which killed thousands 'still a mystery' 500 years on

Those struck down by the illness were said to die within hours and it is even thought to have killed one heir to the throne, changing history forever

Daily Mirror

Watery graveyard revealed as Britain's oldest surviving shipwreck found off coast

The 750-year-old site called 'Mortar Wreck' was carrying gravestones and has been granted special protected status by the government thanks to its well-preserved structure

Reuters

More than 100,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Britain since war -government

More than 100,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Britain under two schemes set up to help those fleeing the country following Russia's invasion on Feb. 24, the British government said on Thursday.

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