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'One of Scotland’s most spectacular natural treasures' opens after renovations

A NEW “gateway to nature” at one of Britain’s most spectacular gorges and National Nature Reserves in the Highlands has opened to the public.

The National (Scotland)

Vessel 'attack' off south Yemen downgraded to 'incident': British maritime agency

Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Friday a vessel off Yemen's southern coast was involved in an "incident" with a government boat, downgrading the event from its initial assessment of an attack.

Reuters

Northumberland village retains title of UK’s best seaside resort for third year

With a big castle and even bigger beach, Bamburgh tops the annual Which? poll, followed by Dartmouth and Portstewart, while old favourites prop up the table

The Guardian - UK

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Royal Mail issues four stamps to mark King Charles III’s coronation

Stamps embrace causes close to king’s heart, with designs depicting Britain’s cultural diversity, Commonwealth and sustainability

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft's 'good guy' approach frays in UK gaming battle

Microsoft’s charm offensive with the world’s governments is starting to lose some of its luster as the software giant is confronting its toughest antitrust scrutiny since co-founder Bill Gates was in charge

The Independent UK

King Charles's 21st century coronation: Repatriating the Crown Jewels is long overdue

King Charles will be directed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to “punish and reform what is amiss, confirm what is in good order” at his upcoming coronation.

The Conversation

Three million food parcels a year is ‘a bloodstain on our broken economy'

In 2013, no one had heard of Daniel Blake yet. Now the North East, where the 2016 film shone a light on austerity, is a 'hot spot' for food parcels

Daily Mirror

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New research sheds light on origins of ancient Picts

The research was carried out by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Aberdeen.

The Independent UK

'After 13 years, Brits know they’re not better off. Here’s how we change that'

Writing for the Mirror, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows that a Labour government would help workers by kickstarting Britain's economy after years of Tory failure

Daily Mirror

Britain relocates its Sudanese ambassador to Ethiopia

Britain said on Thursday that Giles Lever, its ambassador to Sudan, had been relocated to neighbouring Ethiopia after it temporarily closed its embassy in the conflict-riven east African country.

Reuters

What the stories of the Crown Jewels tell us about exploitation and the quest for reparations — Podcast

Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently. An exploration of the story of the jewels tells a tale of brutal exploitation, rape and the original looting. Join us on Don’t Call Me Resilient to follow…

The Conversation

UK railway workers to strike in May after rejecting latest pay offer

Thousands of railway workers in Britain will go on strike on May 13 after the RMT trade union rejected the latest pay offer by train companies, an escalation in a long-running dispute that has caused disruptive strikes since last summer.

Reuters

Sunak says UK, Italy 'aligned' as he meets far-right Meloni

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that Britain and Italy are “very aligned” in values as he welcomed far-right Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni

The Independent UK

Britain has airlifted around 900 from Sudan to Cyprus

Britain had evacuated around 900 of its citizens from Sudan through Cyprus as of early afternoon Thursday and urged those remaining in the conflict-riven country to grasp an opportunity to leave during the final hours of a cease fire.

Reuters

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Gobsmacked Microsoft president says UK's regulator blocking the Activision deal is company's 'darkest day'

The decision is "bad for Britain" says Brad Smith, not at all ominously.

Reuters

Britain urging extension of Sudan ceasefire - PM Sunak's spokesperson

Britain's ambassador in Sudan is speaking to the warring parties in the country to urge them to extend a 72-hour ceasefire that is due to expire tonight, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday.

Reuters

Palace email says queen knew Murdoch's UK group spied on her family

Queen Elizabeth knew that Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper arm had been spying on her family and their friends, and authorised her staff to "draw a line" under the issue, according to an email released on Thursday in a lawsuit by her grandson Prince Harry.

Evening Standard

Akshata Murty net worth | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

Akshata Murty was born into one of India’s most powerful industrial dynasties but is now best known as the wife of Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who she met at California’s Stanford University. Her father Narayana Murthy co-founded the Bangalore based IT services company Infosys and is sometimes hailed as…

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Richard Branson net worth | Evening Standard Tech Rich List

Sir Richard’s headteacher at Stowe public school told him he would either end up in prison or become a millionaire. And while he had a few brushes with the authorities - not least a highly suspect wheeze to avoid paying customs on record exports that earned him a night in…

The Independent UK

Now Ted Lasso takes aim at government’s plan to ‘stop the boats’

Star footballer in show becomes embroiled in spat with fictional home secretary over Britain’s immigration policy

The Guardian - UK

Britain leaving ECHR would be ‘catastrophic’, says development minister

Andrew Mitchell says departure, pushed by others in cabinet to allow for Rwana plan, is ‘incredibly unlikely’

Bangkok Post

UK looks to overhaul gambling industry

LONDON: The UK government on Thursday announced a proposed overhaul of Britain’s £14-billion ($17 billion) gambling industry with a view to tackling addiction in the smartphone era.

Daily Mirror

Terminally-ill man wants to fly to Switzerland for assisted death - but can't afford to

Tim Wardle, 84, says Britain’s ban on assisted dying means the right to die is only available to those who can fork out more than £10,000

France 24

Four frequently asked questions about the British royal family

With less than two weeks to go before King Charles III's coronation on May 6, our international affairs editor and royal watcher Philip Turle answers four frequently asked questions about Britain's royal family. Could Prince William have become king on the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Is Prince Harry really…

Evening Standard

OPINION - In the green race, China, the US and the EU are leaving Britain for dust

As if there was any doubt, Joe Biden has announced his re-election bid. And unless something spectacular happens — which it always can in America — Donald Trump will almost certainly be the Right’s nominee. Current polls suggest he will comprehensively lose once again to the once most underestimated name…

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