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“Alan told us that he didn’t know how he’d face his family again. If he’d said, ‘I won’t accept my royalties for that,’ I’d have admired the courage of his convictions”: The controversial 1983 hit that split one of Britain‘s most beloved rock bands

Status Quo were one of the most enduring rock bands of the 70s and 80s – until they hit the tequila cocktails

Louder

US feels the heat as it celebrates 250th anniversary of breakup from Britain

The RAF’s Red Arrows will be helping mark the historic birthday by taking part in an international flypast over New York City

Evening Standard

Prospective UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham rules out early general election

Burnham indicated he still backs reforming Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system, which has historically benefited the country's traditional two main parties.

Euronews

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Voices: Andy Burnham is here to help Gen Z – but can Britain afford it?

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The presumptive PM’s push to address intergenerational fairness – notably via tax relief for young people saving for a deposit – will run out of money before it runs out of political support

The Independent UK

Why 7.5 million people have watched the John Major Brexit interview

Geordie Greig on how former PM captured social media with his cut-through common sense and calm authority, exploding the myths of any Brexit dividend

The Independent UK

Trump Reportedly Left UK Officials Stifling Laughter During His 'Fat Foxes' Rant While on a Call With Starmer

Donald Trump's reported 'fat foxes' rant during his first call with Keir Starmer allegedly left Downing Street officials struggling not to laugh, according to a former top aide.

International Business Times UK

Arthur Fery: Britain’s last man standing backed to thrive in Wimbledon spotlight

Fery will take on Zizou Bergs on Saturday for a place in the last 16.

The Independent UK

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The new technologies in the UK defence investment plan

Seventy years ago, Britain confronted a dilemma. It wanted to remain a leading military power but no longer had the economic resources to sustain all the conventional capabilities it had inherited from the second world war.

The Conversation

Burnham targets Gen Z voters with tax breaks to help them onto property ladder

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting wants to make ‘major offer’ with policy package to bridge generational wealth gap

The Independent UK

Who is Twana Jamal? Iraqi 'Godfather of the traffickers' who made £100,000 a week smuggling migrants to UK

Twana Jamal, infamous for his role as the 'Godfather of traffickers' in France, has sought asylum in the UK after serving time for orchestrating illegal Channel crossings. Now residing in Leicester, he allegedly flaunts his power and connections, prompting significant concerns regarding the integrity of the UK's immigration system. In…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham Reportedly Ready To Drop Palantir From NHS Over Ties To Israeli Military and ICE

Andy Burnham is reportedly considering ending Palantir's NHS contract if he becomes prime minister, as pressure mounts over the company's work with the Israeli military and ICE.

International Business Times UK

July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates it

America's Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, freeing the 13 colonies from British rule. This federal holiday blends patriotic ceremonies with community festivities, reminding all of the nation's founding principles of liberty and self-governance. The journey to independence involved protests,…

The Economic Times

Give workers health checks when they start new jobs, says Labour adviser

Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading a government commissioned review into addressing Britain’s sickness crisis.

Evening Standard

250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries

French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. FRANCE 24 looks back at how European colonial rivalry and Enlightenment ideals…

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Andy Burnham 'to drive wealthy out of UK' if he hits London with huge tax raid to level up North

Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Elizabeth Campbell said that ‘punishing’ the capital would make the UK poorer

The Guardian - UK

Listen to Britain’s dawn chorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of birdsong in 50 years

Guardian recreates audio landscape of past filled by loud morning symphony before 73m wild birds were lost

International Business Times UK

Convicted ISIS Terrorist Stayed in UK Asylum Hotel Until Biometrics Exposed His Fake Identity

A convicted ISIS terrorist, Mohammed Yaseen, was jailed in the UK after biometric checks exposed his false identity used to claim asylum. He entered the UK illegally via a small boat.

The Independent UK

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK archives ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

The document was attached to a report detailing the capture of the American privateer Dalton on Christmas Eve, 1776

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The Independent UK

The people smuggler who shows Brexit has made Britain less safe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The case of Twana Jamal, a notorious trafficker who was convicted in France but who fled to the UK, is more than an embarrassment to the Home Office. It shows how much more there is to do to preserve the system from abuse

The Independent UK

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle

The Independent UK

Multiple victims of Gisele Pelicot-style sexual abuse identified in Britain

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Evening Standard

Peter and Harriet Phillips most socially significant people in Britain – Tatler

The nephew of the King was named as number one in the society bible’s annual list alongside his wife, Harriet.

The Independent UK

Ex-Reform candidate suggests people without children should pay more for their mortgages

Exclusive: Matt Goodwin suggested giving ‘more favourable mortgage rates’ to British families that have more than two children

The Times of India

Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but research suggests these plantations provide much less habitat for wildlife than native forests

British forests, often perceived as thriving wildlife havens, are revealed to be largely monocultures of Sitka spruce, hindering native biodiversity. A recent study highlights that these commercial plantations, established post-WWI for timber, support significantly fewer species than ancient native woodlands. Researchers propose a "patchwork" approach, integrating diverse tree species in…

The Conversation

The Bayeux tapestry and the hidden history of the women who embroidered it

For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux tapestry is returning to Britain. The 70-metre embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from September. The tapestry depicts the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the battle of Hastings. In comic-strip form, it tells the story of Harold II…

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