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A future without cigarettes: Britain’s long game against smoking

The UK Parliament has passed a landmark bill to create the first smoke-free generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to anyone born after December 31, 2008. This legislation, awaiting royal assent, also grants the government enhanced powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products, aiming to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and protect…

The Times of India

Britain and France will sign a 3-year deal to curb small-boat Channel crossings

Britain and France have agreed to a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel

The Independent UK

‘This is not the country I moved to’: the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage

Savitha Prakash, a first-generation immigrant running in local elections in Harrow, says Reform UK aims to ‘put Britain first’

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Chinese newcomer Lepas reveals the L4 EV heading for the UK – and I’ve been in it

Chery’s fourth UK brand has unveiled its compact electric model and it offers real quality with styling inspired by a Leopard

The Independent UK

Just six inflatable 'small boats' slashed by French police to stop migrant crossings, admits minister as new deal announced

More riot police will be deployed on French beaches to try to prevent tens of thousands of migrants heading to Britain this year

Evening Standard

France and UK agree to new migrant deal, with funding tied to results

France and the United Kingdom have agreed to a new deal to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing the Channel, with France committing to doubling law enforcement presence on the coast, and the UK contributing up to €766 million – some of which will be paid only if France delivers results.

Radio France Internationale

Rose of Nevada review – Britain’s most original filmmaker sends Callum Turner hurtling through time

4/5 George MacKay co-stars in a quasi-ghost story set on the Cornish coast, in which two young men find themselves supernaturally transported back to 1993

The Independent UK

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King Charles appoints three to one of Britain’s highest honours

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The Independent UK

Britain Just Passed a Law That Bans an Entire Generation From Ever Buying a Cigarette, Even When They Are 50

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has passed UK Parliament, banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after 1 Jan 2009 to protect health and reduce NHS pressure, with groups divided.

International Business Times UK

UK puts ‘freeze’ on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, court hears

Afghans found eligible for relocation to the UK as a result of their previous work alongside the British are no longer being helped to flee the Taliban-run country, lawyers say

The Independent UK

Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep diverging

The Guardian - UK

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Economic body found Britain had the biggest increase in ‘tax wedge’ out of 38 member nations last year

The Guardian - UK

‘This is our moment as British Muslims’: MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor

Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots voting drive

The Guardian - UK

UK 'Officially Preparing For War' As Experts Warn 'Last Days Of Peace' Could Vanish Without Warning

As the UK drafts a new War Book for future conflicts, a defence expert warns there may be no clear 'last days of peace', urging ministers to pair sweeping emergency powers with oversight.

International Business Times UK

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Freed murderer and rapist sexually assaulted woman after being given London community centre role by councillor

One of Britain’s longest serving prisoners, Ronald Evans – dubbed the ‘Clifton Rapist’ - was allowed to work at Chalkhill Community Centre by councillor who ‘didn’t know his criminal past’

The Independent UK

Tougher rules on pet passports means ‘EU citizen’ loophole for cats and dogs ends

Brussels has tightened up the rules, ferreting out animal owners who live in Britain

The Independent UK

Half of young people say they would never fight for Britain in a war, poll shows

The number of young people who expected to live better lives than their parents has also halved in a year, according to the poll

Evening Standard

Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading to UK', says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks

The failure to stop the ‘small boats’ crisis is a ‘real and active threat’ to national security, says Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf

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The Guardian - UK

The rush to appease Trump led Keir Starmer into this ethical void

Mandelson’s flaws were mistaken for credentials to represent Britain in the court of a rogue president, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Geoff Yeadon obituary

Other lives: Outstanding cave diver who opened up new underground routes across Britain, notably in his native North Yorkshire

The Times of India

Bollywood crime drama ‘Dastaar’ filmed in UK brings £1.2m boost to local economy

A Hindi crime drama, Dastaar, filmed extensively in Hull, UK, injected over £1.2 million into the local economy. The production, inspired by Sikh immigrant experiences in 1980s Britain, employed 130 crew members and utilized local resources. This significant investment highlights Hull's growing potential as a filming destination, with hopes to…

The Independent UK

Takeaways from former top UK official's testimony on the Mandelson appointment scandal

The former leader of Britain's Foreign Office has revealed details about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington despite failing security checks

The Independent UK

The UK can’t claim to take national security seriously at all after these Mandelson revelations

COMMENT: This week we have seen the sorry spectacle of politicians and civil servants squirming over matters of national security – that’s a failure of their most sacred duty, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle Accused Of 'Merching The Kiddos' On Late Queen's 100th Birthday Celebration

Meghan Markle unveiled As Ever candles for Archie and Lilibet as the UK marked Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, drawing criticism and support over the timing.

The Times of India

'Felt political pressure': Sacked UK official blames Starmer’s office over Mandelson US appointment

The former civil servant who oversaw the approval of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington has said he felt “political pressure” to fast-track the decision despite "security concerns."

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