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Bleak data out of Britain: Is the UK once again the sick man of Europe?

The label once used to describe the UK’s industrial decline in the 1970s is echoing anew as fresh data show the economy slipping into reverse. A 0.1% contraction in September and weak quarterly growth have revived doubts about Britain’s economic vitality amid global trade headwinds.

Euronews

Amid disappointing UK growth, how can Rachel Reeves escape the doom loop?

Stronger public finances require stronger economy, but large tax rises and spending cuts could squeeze activity further

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear Power Showdown: Why The UK Chose Rolls-Royce for Next-Gen Nuclear, US Expresses Disappointment

Starmer's £2.5B Rolls-Royce SMR gamble at Wylfa promises nuclear jobs and energy security—while the US slams the 'disappointing' snub. Explore the global fallout from Britain's bold nuclear pivot.

International Business Times UK

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes

Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea

The Independent UK

US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors

As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’

The Guardian - UK

Britain and Colombia Cut Off U.S. Intelligence Access Over Caribbean Boat Bombings

The two U.S. allies were OK with helping arrest suspected drug smugglers, but not with helping kill them.

Reason

Labour’s takedown of the Green party sums up the double standard that dogs our politics

Why is it that the politics of hope offered up by the left is dismissed as naive, while the policies of the centre and right are portrayed as all that is possible? asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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UK, South Africa return looted artefacts to Ghana’s Ashanti king

Britain and South Africa have returned to Asanti king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over 130 gold and bronze artefacts looted between the 1870s and the early 20th century or bought on the open market.

Radio France Internationale

Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

The Independent UK

Singer Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

Knight said British music would look very different without the impact of the Windrush generation.

Evening Standard

UK Cabinet minister denies plotting to oust embattled leader Starmer

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied plotting to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Britain to ban Russian liquified natural gas from UK maritime services

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The Independent UK

Britain to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports – here’s why

Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) is set to face a ban on access to UK maritime services

The Independent UK

Voices: The UK used to proudly lead the world on international aid – now we don’t save lives that we should

COMMENT: The £150m cut to the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a mistake, writes MP Fleur Anderson. But the upcoming Budget is a chance to change course

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Bad wealth made good: how to tackle Britain’s twin faultlines of low growth and rising inequality

In the run-up to the 2024 election, future prime minister Keir Starmer labelled wealth creation Labour’s number one mission. “It’s the only way our country can go forward,” he declared. “We should nourish and encourage that – not just individuals but businesses.”

The Guardian - UK

Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library

The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith

The Independent UK

African HIV services face double blow of cuts from both Trump and UK

ON THE GROUND: Britain has significantly slashed its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – compounding aid cuts announced by Donald Trump earlier this year

International Business Times UK

Fear On Britain's Streets: Birmingham Stabbing Highlights Growing Knife Crime Crisis Across UK

The fatal stabbing of Katie Fox in Birmingham exposes deepening fears over knife crime as Commons data shows major cities remain most at risk.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the BBC under siege: Britain must defend its own truth

Editorial: With Donald Trump circling and Labour ministers wavering, defending the corporation’s independence is now a test of national will

The Conversation

Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn’t clear

A study presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain’s most commonly prescribed sleep aids. The findings suggest that long-term users face a higher risk of heart failure. But the preliminary data demands careful scrutiny before the alarm is sounded.

The Guardian - UK

Second man deported under ‘one in, one out’ scheme returns to UK on small boat

Man was detected as one of 94 people who had been removed from Britain under UK-France treaty

The Independent UK

Heathrow on cards for easyJet ‘if price is right’ says airline CEO

Exclusive: CEO of Britain’s biggest budget airline says ‘M4 corridor is under-served’ for low fares

The Independent UK

UK military to help Belgium combat suspected Russian drone flights

New chief of Britain’s armed forces announces specialists and equipment are on the way after Belgian counterpart asked for help

The Guardian - UK

Britain sends RAF specialists to help Belgium combat disruptive drones

Incursions halted flights at Brussels and Liège airports last week with Russia said to be the most likely culprit

Evening Standard

Explained: What is the Denmark's tough immigration model and are we about to copy it?

Denmark's tighter rules on family reunions and restricting some refugees to a temporary stay are among the policies being looked at

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