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'Moscow test' for Burnham: Ex-defence chief says next UK PM must act like a 'wartime leader' amid global threats

Andy Burnham will need to apply a "Moscow test" to his policies and govern "almost like a wartime prime minister" if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer, former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has warned.

The Times of India

Two prime ministerial resignations, 10 years apart: ‘Brexit represents a kind of faultline in British history’

Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday was the latest convulsion since the Brexit vote. This week, as we marked 10 years since the referendum, our former national news editor Dan Sabbagh looked back to the start of Britain’s ongoing political chaos

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood’s ‘tough and tender’ asylum policy gets the balance right

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: The home secretary’s plan to set up a safe legal route for a limited number of genuine refugees is balanced by a tougher approach to those who do not qualify

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Labour's Canada-Style Refugee Plan Could Let Community Groups Bring Thousands to Britain

Labour is preparing new asylum sponsorship routes that would let community groups, universities and employers help bring thousands of refugees to Britain under a capped system inspired by Canada.

International Business Times UK

Record heatwave must be ‘wake-up call’ for Britain to prepare for Mediterranean climate, experts warn

Experts warn deadly heatwave is not a ‘one-off’ and call for a ‘systemic, nationwide response’ to rising temperatures that will keep happening ‘again and again’

The Independent UK

UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees

Britain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously, the government plans to amend human rights laws to expedite deportations of individuals residing in the UK illegally. This dual approach aims to manage immigration by opening controlled routes while tightening…

The Economic Times

Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east

France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens of people, ⁠both…

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Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to numerous deaths, is moving east after scorching Britain and France. Public services are strained, with rail travel disrupted and events cancelled. Experts attribute the extreme heat to man-made climate…

The Economic Times

Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves east

A scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures nearing 40°C. Record-breaking heat has already strained public infrastructure in France and Britain, disrupting travel and leading to event cancellations. Experts warn of further record-breaking temperatures as the phenomenon, amplified…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

A significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized for his friendly nature, must adeptly handle the ramifications of Starmer's policies while striving to rejuvenate the economy and tackle the growing cost of living challenges. His approach, termed 'Manchesterism,'…

The Economic Times

People in Britain used to agree to disagree. Since Brexit, they no longer dare to talk about difficult things

Studies suggest the country is more divided than ever – but we won’t come together unless we begin to talk rationally and calmly, says novelist and political scientist Elif Shafak

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives pledge to make serving in Army reserve service tax free

The party plans to use some of the money saved by reintroducing the two-child benefit cap to remove taxes on up to 30 days of reserve service per year

The Independent UK

UK sends search and rescue team to Venezuela as earthquake death toll nears 1,000

Britain also made £2 million of humanitarian funding available to help respond to the disaster

The Independent UK

How US Troops Accused of Crimes in Britain, Including Sexual Assault, Can Avoid UK Courts: What Is the 1951 NATO Status of Forces Agreement?

The case of US pilot Captain Jacob Wulfson, tried under American military jurisdiction in the UK, raises questions about the 1951 Nato Status of Forces Agreement and its implications for justice.

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Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south

The unprecedented heatwave that has been hitting Europe since the beginning of the week is spreading east and south across the continent, leading to the cancellation of events as temperatures exceed 35C and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with demand.

France 24

Brexit Britain: Sunlit Uplands or a Toad in the Harrow?

Political change in Britain has dominated the headlines, with Keir Starmer’s resignation paving the way for Andy Burnham, as the country also marks ten years since the Brexit vote. Fresh peace talks between the US and Iran have begun amid continuing tensions and sharply different accounts of progress from both…

The Times of India

UK farms set to trial fertiliser invented by two PIOs

More than 90 farms across the UK are set to participate in the trial of a natural fertiliser developed by two Indians from Kerala who founded an agri-biotech company in Britain.

The Independent UK

Sir John Major is right – Britain is only strengthened by being closer to Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In an exclusive interview with The Independent, the man who did more than anyone to keep Britain in Europe speaks an undeniable truth: that those who promised so much from Brexit have delivered next to nothing

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on royal tax secrecy: it survives King Charles’s latest disclosure

Editorial: The monarch says how much he pays the Treasury but did not reveal the wealth behind it. Britain still lacks proper scrutiny of royal cash

Evening Standard

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on UK over digital tax on US tech firms

The US president says the move would supersede Britain’s existing trade deal.

The Guardian - UK

Senior Trump official’s claims about UK free speech arrests rejected by No 10

Sarah B Rogers speech at conference in London included far-right memes and conspiracy theories about ‘Da Yookay’

International Business Times UK

Is King Charles Personally Earning From Offshore Wind? The Truth Behind the Crown Estate's Record £1.2bn Profit

Britain's offshore wind industry has significantly boosted the Crown Estate's profits, benefiting the Treasury and funding the monarchy's duties, but not directly enriching King Charles.

The Guardian - UK

Brexit Britain and the roots of its discontent

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Rafael Behr in which he reflects on the ‘curse of Brexit’ and the reasons for Keir Starmer’s fall

The Guardian - UK

To heal itself, the UK must face up to why it voted to leave the EU

Letters: We are watching Britain lose itself in imperial nostalgia and self-delusion, writes Prof Berthold Schoene. And Ian Arnott remembers a warning to Brexiters Michael Gove and Boris Johnson

Cycling Weekly

'Experience the wild solitude of Scotland’s dark sky parks, whilst taking in deep history, delightful villages and stunning scenery at every turn' – New long-distance bikepacking route launched in Britain

Cycling UK unveils the Gallovidian Gravel trail

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