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UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy

Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Our understanding of the slave trade is still evolving

Letters: Readers respond to William Pettigrew’s article about the lasting significance of the slave trade to Britain’s politics, economy, institutions and culture

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Streeting joins military at Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

A service to mark the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey in London on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Great Britain into Davis Cup Finals as doubles pair finish off Ecuador

Success for Henry Patten and Neal Skupski gave Britain an unassailable 3-0 lead.

The Independent UK · Sep 20

PR Expert Warns That Meghan Markle Brand UK Launch Faces a 'Very Different Test' Like 'Tuesday'

PR consultant Sam Gauchier says Meghan Markle's As ever could attract UK curiosity, but repeat sales would depend on product appeal in a market already familiar with tea, jam and lifestyle goods.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

Nigel Farage wants to 'hijack' Trump’s ICE adviser to secure UK borders

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” US President Donald Trump’s immigration adviser Tom Homan and bring him to Britain to help “secure our borders”.

The Times of India · Sep 20

UK facing legal action by Caribbean nations over slavery reparations

CARIBBEAN nations are reportedly considering taking the UK to an international court in a bid to secure reparations for slavery.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Lenborough Coin Hoard Discovery: Paul Coleman uncovers 5,248 Saxon pennies; £1.35m reward split 50:50

Paul Coleman, a dedicated metal detectorist, made an extraordinary discovery of 5,248 silver pennies hidden within lead. This remarkable find, valued at £1.35 million, marks the largest Saxon coin hoard unearthed in Britain in the past 150 years, becoming a significant hoard under the Treasure Act 1996. As per the…

The Times of India · Sep 20

OPINION - Limitless lobster? The posh buffet is Britain’s last gulp of democratic luxury

High-end buffets are all the rage in London. Set prices help: restaurants like to know how much they’re going to make in Burnham’s Britain. But aren’t they a bit… naff? Probably, but just as they work for accountants, guests quite like to know how much they’re going to spend. À…

Evening Standard · Sep 20

In 2020, a detectorist found 933 Iron Age gold coins in Essex; now on display

In 2020, a metal detectorist discovered 933 gold Iron Age coins on private land in Great Baddow, Essex, without permission to be detected there. According to the official data available on Museum of Chelmsford’s site, the hoard, now known as the Great Baddow Hoard, is the largest recorded find of…

The Times of India · Sep 20