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Critics of Keir Starmer’s trip to China are missing these two important points

When I spoke to a European journalist about British prime minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China at the end of January, they laughed about the controversy it had caused: “I mean, when most other leaders go to China, it’s taken as something they should do, rather than having to justify.”…

The Conversation · Feb 2

Ribchester Helmet: A rare 'face mask' helmet worn by a Roman cavalry officer 1,900 years ago

The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.

LiveScience · Feb 2

Ten British medal hopefuls to watch at Winter Olympics 2026

Team GB heads to Milano-Cortina 2026 with the potential for a record-breaking medal haul

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows

Japan and Britain have agreed to boost cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Met Police face £5million bill on new loos and changing areas for its 12 transgender staff

Britain's biggest force assesses cost of new facilities following Supreme Court ruling on definition of 'woman'

Evening Standard · Jan 31

Britain’s ‘most repulsive road’ named as verge swamped by sea of rubbish

A stretch of the A38 in Willington has been branded Britain’s “most repulsive road”, with footage showing the verge swamped by a sea of rubbish.

The Independent UK · Jan 31

French authorities rescue over 6,000 migrants crossing English Channel in 2025

French authorities rescued more than 6,000 migrants attempting to reach Britain in small boats last year, while 25 people died and two remain missing, the maritime prefecture said Friday in its annual report.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

Britain’s Neal Skupski wins Australian Open men’s doubles with Christian Harrison

The newly-formed pair, playing in just their second tournament together, defeated Australian wild card pair Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6 (4) 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena

The Independent UK · Jan 31

‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk

As rivers swell and homes are cut off, scientists say UK winter rainfall is already 20 years ahead of predictions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

New type of Bordeaux wine to gain official status as result of climate pressure

Exclusive: Formal validation for claret reflects hotter conditions, falling consumption and shift towards chillable reds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31