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The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

Death threats, intimidation and surveillance — how Tehran-linked plots have turned the capital from a city of refuge into one of fear

Evening Standard · May 30

Tony Blair says he is all about the future – but his vision is woefully stuck in the past

He insists he is so right but gets so much badly wrong, not least the absurdity that the UK should have joined Donald Trump in the quagmire that is Iran, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Britain’s pothole problem is no quick fix

Letters: Edward Leigh says there must be no cutting corners when rebuilding roads; Anthony Millett says if you are going to do something, do it once and do it properly

The Guardian - UK · May 29

‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup

Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whom

The Guardian - UK · May 29

In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palaces

In a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. This extraordinary discovery shifted the paradigm of Roman Britain, showcasing an exquisite elite lifestyle wrapped in opulent architecture. It illustrated that Roman authority wasn't limited to warfare alone; it embraced lavish…

The Economic Times · May 29

Boy George wants to write the UK’s next Eurovision song

Boy George says he wants to pen Britain’s next Eurovision entry, while questioning the fairness of the contest’s automatic qualifiers.

BANG Premier · May 29

Britain's Heatwave Sparks Anti-Social Swimming Chaos as Furious Locals Warn Beauty Spots Are Ruined

The heatwave in Britain has led to swimmers invading Hampstead Heath, disturbing wildlife during the crucial breeding season, prompting locals and conservationists to call for stricter enforcement.

International Business Times UK · May 29

Britain Faces Critical 52-Hour Heatwave Warnings With Greater Risk To Life As Temperatures Climb Towards 32C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat alerts across parts of England due to an early summer heatwave, warning of increased health risks and potential strain on services.

International Business Times UK · May 29

Churchill on canvas: London exhibition for rarely seen paintings by Britain's wartime leader

Winston Churchill place in history is secured by his role as Britain's wartime leader but his private and prolific passion for painting is less known. Now, a new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection aims to explore his life as an artist.

Euronews · May 29

The supermarket picky bits war has begun – and the British tapas fight is quite unhinged

TREND: From ‘British tapas’ and hot honey halloumi rolls to ‘dinky’ picnic food stuffed with various things, shops are jumping on the holiday-eating bandwagon and making an absolute fortune from us, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · May 29