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UK and Germany to tackle hybrid attacks together, says Burnham
UK and Germany to tackle hybrid attacks together, says Burnham. Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed defence and security partnerships with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?
Israel has removed the signage of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country. The UK says the building will remain but will be downgraded to the 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.
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UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps
UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps, thanks to data from the government's Fuel Finder platform.
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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
Boots, a UK pharmacy and retail chain, has been sold to the Weston family for £6.7bn. The new owners, Wittington Investments, will invest in the business and improve the shopping experience.
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Royal Mail to Cut 2,500 Jobs as It Battles Competition and Falling Demand
Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs, including 2% of its workforce, to improve efficiency. Frontline posties and drivers are protected from the cuts.
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Embassy rejects speculations linking Iran to RAF base arrests
Iranian Embassy in London rejects claims linking Iran to arrests near RAF Fairford airbase.
Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocide
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Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocide
UK prosecutors have brought the first-ever charges in the country against a man, Vincent Brown, for his alleged role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, following a seven-year investigation.
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From the best and worst companies to how to get treated fairly - ask our consumer champion anything
The Guardian's consumer champion, Anna Tims, is hosting a live online Q&A session to answer reader questions on consumer issues, company experiences, and how to ensure fair treatment.
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NIS enrols over 5,000 Nigerians in UK passport drive
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has enrolled over 5,000 Nigerians in its Special Passport Intervention Exercise across London and Manchester, aiming to clear application backlogs.
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Flight chaos for hundreds of thousands was caused in ‘millisecond’ by software error
A software defect in the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) system caused a six-hour outage, disrupting hundreds of thousands of passengers and leading to mass flight cancellations and delays. The error, a "legacy and previously unknown" issue, corrupted flight dat…
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BrewDog creditors owed £190m will not be paid in full, say administrators
BrewDog creditors owed £190m will not be paid in full, say administrators. AlixPartners warns there are insufficient funds to pay debts related to unpaid wages, tax, and overdue bills.
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Flight Chaos Caused by Software Defect in Air Traffic Control System
Air traffic control failure led to widespread travel disruption, affecting over 2,000 flights and impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers. Nats chief apologizes but emphasizes safety remains paramount.
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Addison Lee founder owes £20.5m in tax after UK tribunal ruling
Addison Lee founder owes tax after UK tribunal rules against him
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Princess Anne Opens History Centre at Cannock Cemetery
Princess Anne has opened a new history centre at a Staffordshire cemetery dedicated to German and Austrian war dead, aiming to help visitors understand history and reconciliation between Britain and Germany.
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Crypto Adoption Blooming in Germany, UK is Falling ‘Behind,’ Says Researcher
German crypto adoption is progressing, while UK remains behind due to lagging regulations.
English village votes to 'secede' from U.K. over asylum center plan
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English village votes to 'secede' from U.K. over asylum center plan
An English village of around 350 people has voted to 'secede' from the U.K. over plans to house asylum seekers in a nearby facility.
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Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold on Thursday despite inflation hitting 3.1%
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, driven by soaring motor fuel costs. Rents also saw their highest annual increase this year. The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates steady.
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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
UK watchdog bans AI app ads for promoting objectification of women, including sexually explicit content and harmful gender stereotypes.
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John Healey in Talks with Canada About UK Joining New Global Defence Bank
John Healey, former UK Chancellor, is in talks with Canada regarding the UK joining a new global defence bank. The bank aims to help allies rearm against security threats.
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Legal experts urge UK to expand Israeli settlement trade ban
UK legal experts call for stronger sanctions against Israeli settlements, urging the UK to go beyond current measures.
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The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
The Guardian Editorial: Reform UK's support has fallen due to recent donations from crypto billionaires. The House of Lords should impose limits on political donations and party spending.
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As Reform celebrates £72m in donations, tell me this: are you ready to see two rich men buy our democracy? | Owen Jones
Owen Jones discusses the £72m donations to Reform UK and questions if two rich men can buy democracy.
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Government to Nationalise Troubled Steel Firm
The UK government is planning to nationalize Speciality Steel UK, a steelworks that was previously part of Liberty Steel and has been under government control since last year. The government is considering acquiring the business to secure a bright future for steelworkers …
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‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count
Development minister Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour's 0.7% of GDP aid pledge, promising value for money to address voter concerns.
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A joyful harvest: the young Welsh farmers growing food for Birmingham
A charity in Powys, Wales, is enabling young farmers to cultivate previously uncultivated land, producing significant volumes of fresh produce for local communities and Birmingham city council.
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Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy
UK government defeated in House of Lords, with Lords backing amendment requiring Treasury to develop strategy for digital assets regulation.
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Are interest rates on their way up again?
Central banks in the US and UK are poised to make interest rate decisions next week amid surging energy prices and persistent inflation concerns, driven partly by the Middle East conflict. While a US rate hike is widely anticipated, the Bank of England is expected to hold…
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Senior UK rabbis express support for settlement sanctions
Prominent UK rabbis have publicly supported British sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements, directly contradicting the country's chief rabbi who called it a "dark day for British Jews."
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Iceland to become first UK high street retailer to open shop in Falkland Islands
UK supermarket chain Iceland is set to open its first store in the Falkland Islands in early December, partnering with local retailer Kelper Stores in the capital, Stanley.
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Police Widen Criminal Probe into Reform UK Over Foreign Funding Claims
British police are widening a criminal investigation into the Reform UK party over allegations of foreign funding violations.