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The Guardian view on the crisis in politics: better politicians need better standards

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at whether the forthcoming general election can restore political trust

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Campaigning Journalist John Pilger Dies Aged 84

Australian-born investigative journalist and documentary maker John Pilger, known for his support for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his coverage of the aftermath of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia and the Thalidomide scandal, has died in London, his family said Sunday.

International Business Times

Talking Horses: Stage Star can shine but why so few New Year runners?

The classy hurdler has a chance to eclipse rivals and solidify his claim as the best two-and-a-half-mile chaser in Britain or Ireland

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Fernandez leads Canada to victory, Boulter stuns Pegula in dramatic United Cup matches

From stunning upsets to fearless play, catch all the action from the United Cup as Leylah Fernandez and Katie Boulter shine in thrilling victories!

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Britain is stuck in a doom loop: the system is rigged against growth. That needs to change

UK’s pension regime makes investment nigh-on impossible. A radical reform under Labour would turbo-charge the economy

The Guardian - UK

Tenants left living in squalor in Britain as landlords escape heavy fines

Exclusive: housing association payouts over failures to fix life-threatening mould and damp average only £445

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer tells voters future of Britain ‘rests in your hands’ in 2024

Labour leader says looming general election is chance to ‘give Britain its future back’

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New Quentin Blake museum to provide a London home for a booming art form

The centre – featuring the work of acclaimed artists – will be the only permanent place in Britain to learn about the history of illustration

The Guardian - UK

Brazil expresses concern over Venezuela-Guyana border dispute as naval exercises begin in area

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is concerned about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified this week following Britain’s decision to send a warship to Guyana’s shores

The Independent UK

Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott Honoured By Britain's King Charles III

King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain's traditional New Year's Honours.

International Business Times

Cameron Norrie finds form as Great Britain beat hosts Australia in United Cup

Norrie defeated Alex De Minaur in Perth before Katie Boulter saw off Ajla Tomljanovic.

The Independent UK

Property hotspots: top 10 places in Great Britain experts say are in demand

From a suburb of Dover in Kent to the outskirts of Glasgow, here’s where estate agents say buyers are searching

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson tells Sunak to ‘get on’ with slow nuclear power build

Former Tory PM takes new swipe at his successor over stalled progess on Britain’s energy independence

The Independent UK

Three-day week, 50 years on: lessons from a previous Conservative government struggling with a cost of living crisis

Midwinter. War in the Middle East. Energy crisis. Rising prices borne disproportionately by low-wage workers, particularly in a public sector squeezed by a “Tories in turmoil” UK government.

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Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crime soars after Israel-Gaza war

Figures from some of Britain’s police forces reveal surges in hate crime - with an 1000% increase in antisemitic and Islamphobic offences across the rail network

The Guardian - UK

‘Jewel of Britain’s nature crown’: Plan to restore rainforest welcomed by campaigners

Conservationists say government strategy to recover Britain’s degraded temperate rainforest is a good start but want a target to double the area by 2050

The Guardian - UK

Feeding frenzies and resurgent glowworms among UK wildlife highlights in 2023

Conservationists celebrated findings but warned that species and habitats are in overall decline in Britain

The Independent UK

After serving jail term over security law, a Hong Kong pro-independence activist seeks asylum in UK

An activist who advocated for Hong Kong independence and was jailed under its sweeping national security law has fled to Britain to seek political asylum

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International Business Times

Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Seeks Asylum In Britain

Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure living in fear, with authorities pressuring him to become a paid informant while banning him from working.

International Business Times

Venezuela Launches Military Exercise Over British Warship 'Threat'

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a "defensive" exercise near the border with Guyana, in response to Britain sending a warship to the area.

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s migration policy is no shining example

Letter: Ruben Andersson and David Keen respond to an article by María Ramírez that said Spain was not panicking about migrants like Britain

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World’s Most Iconic Seabird Colonies Being Driven To Brink Of Extinction

A new study suggests the majority of seabird species in Britain and Ireland are likely to suffer long-term impacts from climate change.

International Business Times

UK Lifts Brexit Obstacles For French Students

Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit.

Fortune

British startups should be kept on home soil, says top bank boss, who notes U.S. buyouts are getting all the glory with none of the risk

“We don’t want to be an incubator economy taking all the risk of these very, very tiny companies, and then not able to capitalize on that,” says BBB’s Stephen Welton.

The Conversation

A brief history of Britain's obsession with the hot water bottle

Last winter, UK retailers reported record sales of water bottles as consumers look to cut their heating costs as the average household energy bills soared.

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