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Nick Clegg says Brexit made UK ‘less safe and less sovereign’

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The Independent UK

Nick Clegg: Brexit was a ‘punch in the face’ for Britain

The former deputy prime minister compared Brexit to a ‘massive cardiac arrest’ – and warned Britain now needs Europe more than ever

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM, seventh in 10 years

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs to replace Keir Starmer as party leader.

The Times of India

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The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape review – a masterpiece for the climate crisis age

While Britain boils in a heatwave, a new exhibition built around the much-reproduced canvas reminds us of the beauty of the natural world – and what we could lose

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham may regret promising to deport the Rochdale grooming gang leader

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By vowing to ‘stop at nothing’ to rid Britain of Shabir Ahmed, the PM-in-waiting has tapped into widespread fury at a Pakistan-born man jailed for the rape, abuse and trafficking of girls. But he has also handed himself the first major headache of his premiership

The Independent UK

Former top judge hits out against ‘vilification’ after Harry whitewash claim

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin said the claimants had failed to prove the allegations

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham can win back Labour voters by supporting migrants

Letter: Simon Steyne says the MP who is expected to be the next prime minister has a chance to appeal to anti-racist former supporters who reject xenophobic policies

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Restore double-down on Rupert Lowe trivialising Dunblane massacre as 'one murder'

RESTORE Britain have refused to apologise for their leader dismissing the Dunblane massacre as “one murder” and have instead doubled-down ...

The National (Scotland)

Ruth Ellis: what her posthumous pardon tells us about Britain’s view of abuse then, and now

Ruth Ellis became the last woman to be hanged in Britain on July 13 1955. Her execution was a national event. A crowd, reported to be 1,000-strong, gathered outside Holloway Prison in London that morning. Anti-death penalty protesters held signs, some people prayed and some wept. Ellis’s story had deeply…

The Conversation

A World Bank for defence? The lender that Europe's big powers have yet to join

Nine countries have thrown their weight behind a new multilateral bank designed to bankroll Western rearmament, but the notable caution of Europe's largest military and economic powers raises the question of whether it can become the answer to defence funding.

Euronews

Britain's sandy beaches are vanishing faster as storms intensify, but researchers say a network of offshore breakwaters could buy coastlines precious decades by slowing erosion

Britain's coastlines face increasing erosion from storms and climate change. Thorpeness in Suffolk is developing long-term plans for coastal protection measures. Offshore breakwaters absorb wave energy, reducing erosion and maintaining beaches. These defenses require careful planning due to local conditions and potential impacts. Coastal towns are adapting to changing shorelines…

The Times of India

Heatwaves: why British trees are shedding branches and dying

If you visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, on the edge of London, you will see a brightly painted skeleton of a dead oak tree. The tree, known as the climate changed oak, succumbed in the heatwave of 2022. Instead of removing it, Kew left it in place as…

The Conversation

Keir Starmer pays tribute to Bonnie Tyler as ‘one of Britain’s greatest’

The Welsh pop star has died in hospital in Portugal.

Evening Standard

'Dangerous world demands hard power': PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild UK's military, defence sector

Britain's prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has pledged to strengthen the country's armed forces and defence industry, arguing that an increasingly volatile global security environment demands a renewed focus on "hard power" and greater self-reliance in military production.

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The Guardian - UK

Invest in Britain or I’ll force you to, minister tells pension funds

Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a success

International Business Times UK

Thousands Left Without Water As Thames Water Crisis Hits London In Blistering Heat

Thames Water faces infrastructure issues during Britain's third heatwave, affecting water supply in London and Home Counties. Residents experience no water or low pressure as temperatures soar.

The Economic Times

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

US tech firm Palantir is challenging a contract block by London police. The mayor's office cited concerns over the company's values and ethics. Palantir argues the decision unlawfully considered its ethics and politics. A trial for Palantir's case is scheduled for January. Britain also reviews a separate National Health Service…

Bangkok Post

Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership

LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened.

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The National (Scotland)

Nearly 13k toilets in UK face overhaul under new single-sex rules costing millions

NEARLY 13,000 toilets could have to be revamped at gyms, hospitals and leisure centres across Britain at a cost of millions when new guidance on…

The Economic Times

UK PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild 'hard power' for more dangerous world

Andy Burnham plans to boost Britain's defense capabilities and industry. He believes a dangerous world requires renewed focus on "hard power." Investment in defense will help reindustrialize struggling parts of Britain. Burnham also seeks closer defense ties with European nations. He will speed up negotiations with the European Union on…

The Independent UK

Sizewell B nuclear power plant to continue powering UK for another 20 years

The Government said the deal would reduce the costs of Britain’s energy system

The Economic Times

Global Market | UK housing market downturn eases slightly, but sentiment remains fragile: RICS

Britain's housing market displayed signs of stabilization during June. Buyer confidence remains subdued due to inflation and borrowing cost concerns. New buyer enquiries saw a modest improvement, indicating returning market interest. Rental demand is significantly stronger than the sales market. Activity is expected to stay subdued until economic clarity emerges.

The Independent UK

Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, with Andy Burnham likely the only candidate

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s dysfunctional dynamic: the public wants change, but those in power always tell them it’s not possible

Whenever major reform is proposed the media, big business and Westminster quickly conclude it’s too expensive and disruptive. This doesn’t bode well for Andy Burnham, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Independent UK

Britain is suffering a mass sleep-deprivation event – here’s how your body can cope better

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Thanks to the heatwave, half of the population is now losing at least three hours’ sleep per night, and it’s having a serious impact on our mental and physical health. Lydia Spencer-Elliott asks doctors and other experts how we can best protect our bodies and our minds

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