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King Charles goes to Bordeaux to visit urban forest and sustainable winery

Britain's King Charles III is heading to Bordeaux on the third day of his state visit to France to focus on climate and the environment

The Independent UK

UK recession risk mounts as business falters; mortgage lenders cut rates – as it happened

Business activity shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis excluding Covid months; some fixed five-year mortgage rates dip below 5%

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Keir Starmer held secret Brexit talks with Emmanuel Macron

Labour leader forced to deny he’d try to rejoin EU as we reveal he discussed ‘difficult and very political issues’ in Paris – and Tories rage he’s trying to ‘unpick Brexit’

The Independent UK

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When it comes to Britain’s relations with France, at least King Charles gets it

Royalty is not elected to delve into political matters, but Charles’s visit to France suggests a friendship we urgently need, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: After Rishi Sunak’s U-turns, can Britain call itself a world leader on net zero?

In today’s newsletter: Rishi Sunak insists the UK is still on course to make its net zero by 2050 targets – but questions remain if that is true after this week’s u-turns

The Guardian - UK

Power and scandal: how Murdoch drove the UK, US and Australia to the right

He built a global conservative media empire, but the phone-hacking scandal and Dominion libel action almost undid the divisive mogul

The Guardian - UK

What does Rupert Murdoch’s resignation mean for his UK media outlets?

Lachlan Murdoch doesn’t share his father’s interest in Britain but Rupert is still deemed ‘very much in control’

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How Sunak's back-pedalling on net zero could damage efforts to decarbonise Britain's homes

Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has announced his government will scrap or delay a number of measures designed to help the UK reach net zero by 2050, with a particular focus on housing. This includes getting rid of impending requirements for landlords and property owners to upgrade the energy…

The Conversation

New museum explores 6,000 years of faith in Britain

Exhibits in Bishop Auckland range from immersive work featuring burning iris, to Binchester ring and Bodleian bowl

The Guardian - UK

Labour ‘does not want to diverge’ from EU rules, says Keir Starmer

Opposition leader gives rare window into thinking on Europe

The Independent UK

OPINION - Have we finally reached peak interest rates?

Had the prime minister not spent Wednesday preparing to roll back Britain’s climate policies, the big story of the day would have been a good news one for the government: inflation continues to fall.

Evening Standard

King Charles proposes new 'entente cordiale' on climate crisis

In an address to the French Senate on Thursday, King Charles III underscored the importance of the special relationship between Britain and France, which he suggested could help them jointly tackle the climate emergency.

Radio France Internationale

OPINION - The Standard View: The Entente Cordiale is as strong — and vital — as ever

With its vast military and economic might, the US is Britain’s most important bilateral relationship. But France must be a close second. Indeed, the Entente Cordiale, a series of agreements signed in 1904, represents one of the most long-standing and successful alliances in history.

Evening Standard

Bank of England governor says ‘no room for complacency’ after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened

BoE policymakers were split 5-4 on interest rates this month, with a narrow majority voting to leave Bank rate at 5.25%

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Evening Standard

Britain’s problem with big projects that begin with the letter ‘H’

City Voices: Our crazy country needs to function better than this

Radio France Internationale

King Charles III in France: a visit full of symbols past and present

When it comes to symbolism, Britain’s King Charles III’s visit to France is a big deal. Important historic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Elysées, Château de Versailles are all part of the décor. But other important sites have been included that send a different message, one…

The Independent UK

Sex Education season four review: For all its vibrant, saturated palate, this has always been a show rendered in black and white

The most American television series ever to be set in Britain draws to a close on Netflix

Evening Standard

Economic optimism among renters shot to pieces, poll finds

Just 15 per cent of renters expect Britain’s general economic conditions to improve over the next year

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Britain is much more liberal-minded than it was 40 years ago, study finds

From views on gay sex to women’s role in the home, British social attitudes survey reveals a ‘near revolution’

The National (Scotland)

Independence is Normal: Claims Malta couldn't cope were 'absolute nonsense'

As Malta marks 59 years since it became independent from Britain, we look at how self-determination came to pass for the Mediterranean island...

The Conversation

Age, not class, is now the biggest divide in British politics, new research confirms

“Class is the basis of British politics; all else is embellishment and detail.” So wrote Peter Pulzer, the former Gladstone professor of politics at the University of Oxford in the 1960s. Nowadays, however, it is age, not social class, that is the biggest demographic division in Britain’s electoral politics.

The Guardian - UK

Almost 2,000 more independent stores in Great Britain left empty this year

Biggest rise in vacancies in at least eight years comes as inflation and cost of living crisis hit businesses

The Independent UK

Two-thirds say nuclear weapons make UK safer as support rises to Cold War levels

Increasing global tensions have coincided with raised support for Britain’s independent nuclear deterrent.

The Independent UK

Near-revolution in attitudes to social and moral issues, 40-year survey suggests

A person’s social class is still seen as strongly affecting their opportunities in Britain today, the National Centre for Social Research report said.

The Independent UK

King Charles and Camilla join stars at lavish state banquet on long-awaited France state visit

King and his wife finally arrive for trip six months after it was postponed due to rioting

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