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Why the Norman conquest still has a powerful hold over British culture and politics

Britain appears to be a nation on the verge of Norman-conquest mania. In July, the prime minister and the French president announced that the Bayeux tapestry – the epic 11th-century embroidery that depicts the 1066 conquest of England – would be loaned to the British Museum in 2026-27.

The Conversation

Man convicted of sexual assault in case that triggered protests against migrants in Britain

An Ethiopian asylum seeker in Britain has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and a 14-year-old girl

The Independent UK

OPINION - If Britain won’t invest in itself, why should the rest of the world?

Britain’s GDP grew by just 0.3 per cent between April and June, down from 0.7 per cent the previous quarter. We’re told this is “better than expected”. Really? Is that the best we can do — celebrate mediocrity?

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The Defector: KGB agent's defection after Soho drink drive arrest changed the shape of the Cold War

The Evening Standard scooped the world in 1971 with the first and only picture of Russian defector Oleg Lyalin, who is now the subject of a compelling new book

Evening Standard

This is a disaster unfolding in plain sight. Each day Keir Starmer is smoothing Nigel Farage’s path to No 10

A simple, terrible and obvious mistake is being made. The more Labour echoes Reform’s talking points, the more it strengthens them, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

London's restored Big Ben clocktower is up for a top architecture prize

The restoration of London's iconic Big Ben clocktower has been nominated for Britain's leading architecture award, the RIBA Stirling Prize

The Independent UK

Voices: Patriotism is more than wearing union jack socks and demonising refugees, Mr Farage

COMMENT: The Reform UK leader’s wildly embarrassing White House and Congressional committee visit shows the limp, mediocre ignorance Britain would be saddled with were he to become PM, writes Sean O’Grady

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What I’ve learned from photographing (almost) every British wildflower

The wildflowers of Britain include all manner of treasures – yet many people are only aware of a few, such as bluebells and foxgloves. A lot of its other flora are rare because of Britain’s location at the northern, western or even southern edges of their natural geographic – and…

The Conversation

This much-maligned city is secretly the most cultural spot in the UK

From late-night speakeasies to Black Sabbath ballet, Jake Hall argues that the UK’s second city is the ultimate destination for a weekend away

The Independent UK

Macron gathers European leaders in push for Ukraine security guarantees

European leaders were meeting in Paris on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that several countries including Britain and Germany are prepared to assure Ukraine's security once the conflict with Russia has ended.

Radio France Internationale

Is Britain really the new North Korea? Let us consider the evidence

Yes, there were some serious problems for Labour this week, but overblown claims in the press undermine what remains of our political debate, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

While Starmer struggles with a broken system in Westminster, real power keeps leaking elsewhere

Far from No 10, Nigel Farage has been amassing power in the sprawling, networked space where 21st-century politics happens, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s illegal e-bike boom: desperation, delivery drivers – and unthinkable danger

E-bikes can legally travel at 15.5mph. But the fastest the police have seized was capable of 70mph. What will stop the rise of these souped-up and potentially fatal vehicles?

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage meets with Donald Trump during Washington visit

The Clacton MP was earlier dubbed a ‘Putin-loving free speech impostor and Trump sycophant’ by a Democratic representative

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How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s

The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 coincided with mass post-war immigration, initially from Britain and Europe, and later from Asia, the Americas and Africa. Both played a significant role in forming modern society.

The Independent UK

Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

August saw the death of Stella Rimington, the first female head of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Corbyn to open unofficial inquiry into UK handling of Gaza war

Tribunal will look at Britain’s legal responsibilities and whether there is any evidence of covert support for Israel

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on fiscal rules and financial myths: Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes

Editorial: Liz Truss fell not for borrowing, but for incompetence. Rachel Reeves mustn’t repeat the mistake with rules markets don’t demand

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Hackers linked to M&S breach claim responsibility for Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack

Britain’s biggest carmaker halts production at key sites after English-speaking hackers disrupt IT systems

The Independent UK

Liz Truss hints at returning to frontline politics and admits she is ‘obsessed with making Britain great again’

Liz Truss has hinted about returning to frontline politics, revealing that she has “always been obsessed with making Britain a great nation again”.

The Independent UK

Farage branded ‘Putin-loving free speech imposter and Trump sycophant’ in savage takedown by US congressman

Jamie Raskin urges voters in Britain to ‘think twice’ before backing Nigel Farage, accusing him of only protecting free speech he agrees with

The Independent UK

Leaders of UK and Spain meet to sign deal that eases trade and travel in Gibraltar

The British and Spanish leaders are meeting in London to sign a deal to ease cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar after years of post-Brexit wrangling over the contested territory at the tip of the Iberian peninsula

International Business Times

UK Govt Pledges To Keep Grip On Spending Ahead Of Budget

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a "tight grip" on public spending as interest rates soar on the UK's long-term debt, and set November 26 for her annual budget speech.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP calls for Union flag to be flown on every school and hospital

A CONSERVATIVE MP has called for all public buildings, including schools and hospitals, to fly the Union flag across Britain ...

Evening Standard

UK Government bond sell-off eases after Budget date confirmed

Financial markets have been heavily focused on the upcoming Budget, with the sell-off in gilts largely down to worries over Britain’s public finances.

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