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‘When you hear the four-minute warning’ … Whatever happened to Britain’s nuclear bunkers?

The UK was once dotted with structures designed to survive nuclear conflict, from sprawling government complexes to tiny underground observation posts. How many are still in use – and what are your chances of getting a place if you need one?

The Guardian - UK

UK university staff, Scottish teachers, postal workers begin walkouts

Postal workers, teachers and university staff across Britain went on strike on Thursday to demand better pay, with warnings that there will be more industrial action and widespread disruption in the run-up to Christmas.

Reuters

A year after 27 drowned crossing the channel, migrants still suffer in Calais

Asylum-seekers sleep rough, forge friendships and withstand harassment from police as they seek passage to the UK

The Guardian - UK

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Iraq Cave Complex Evidence: Neanderthals Were Foodies

If you thought Neanderthals survived on a diet of foraged berries and uncooked animal flesh, think again, Britain’s The Guardian reported. It said on Wednesday that charred remnants of what appears to be the world’s oldest cooked meal ever found have been unearthed in a cave complex in northern Iraq,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Just how bad do Britain’s trains have to get before the Tories act?

In the north of England in particular, rail companies such as Avanti are causing misery on a daily basis. This cannot go on, says Guardian North of England editor Helen Pidd

The Guardian - UK

We found Britain's greenest city centre – and its least green

Some of Britain’s city centres are filled with trees and parks, while others have little vegetation to break up the bricks, tarmac and concrete. Such differences aren’t just aesthetic: they affect whether animals can move around, and they have implications for human health and social equity.

The Conversation

‘Let public see the sums’ Labour demands as Hunt orders officials to calculate value of scrapping non-doms

Rishi Sunak defended policy, saying abolising it would ‘cost Britain money’

The Independent UK

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The Welsh winter walk named among the most scenic in Britain

It's a beautiful corner of the world

Wales Online

Tehran Arrests British-Iranian Citizen for Communicating with Foreign-Based News Channels

A British-Iranian citizen was arrested in Iran's Isfahan province on Wednesday for allegedly sharing information with foreign-based news channels, Iranian state media reported. "The Revolutionary Guards' Intelligence Organization arrested a British-Iranian citizen who communicated with the BBC and Iran International," the Islamic Republic of Iran's News Network said, before adding…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Join us LIVE as our experts explain Black Friday 'dos and don'ts' as scams soar

Britain's Coupon Kid, Jordon Cox, will be joined by Mirror Money reporter Sam Barker to lay out everything you need to know to spot real bargains this Black Friday - and avoid scams

Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell won’t confirm David Walliams’ return to Britain’s Got Talent amid C-word scandal

The BGT boss would not guarantee that Walliams’ judging gig was secure as the comedian faces backlash for his leaked slurs about contestants

Evening Standard

Britain appoints barrister to investigate complaints about Deputy PM Raab

Britain on Wednesday said a barrister had been appointed to lead an independent investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab after two formal complaints about his behaviour, the latest case of alleged bullying in government.

Reuters

Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson dies aged 75

Wilko Johnson, guitarist for 1970s pub-rock band Dr Feelgood and influencer of Britain's punk rock movement, has died aged 75.

Reuters

Fuming locals demand replacement after town gets 'Britain's saddest Christmas tree'

The tree, put up in Accrington Town Square in Lancashire last weekend, was described as "horrendous" by a local councillor and "abysmal", "depressing" and "limp" by residents

Daily Mirror

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UK top court rules against Scottish plans for independence referendum

Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish government cannot hold a new independence referendum without approval from Britain’s parliament, shutting down promises by the nationalists to hold a second vote next year.

Daily Mirror

Nearly 1,000 people die homeless in just one year in figures that shame Britain

The average age of women who died was just 43 - as homeless deaths rise in every region since 2013. It's despite the Tories vowing to wipe out rough sleeping on the streets

Reuters

Britain and South Africa agree health partnership on second day of state visit

Britain and South Africa on Wednesday announced a new health and science partnership to mark the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit to London, the first such official guest hosted by Britain's King Charles.

Daily Mirror

Charles Bronson 'has changed and should be freed' at public parole hearing, claims pal

Stephen Gillen, a reformed armed robber and gangster, served time in over 25 different prisons and was at one stage in the cell next door to the UK's 'most notorious prisoner' - Charles Bronson

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Britain: Russia Has Nearly Exhausted Stock of Iran-made Weapons

Russia has likely launched a number of Iranian manufactured un-crewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukraine since September, Britain's Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. It's also likely that Russia has nearly exhausted its current stock of Iran-made weapons and will seek resupply, the ministry said in its daily intelligence update…

Evening Standard

Train strikes: Government to hold talks with unions in bid to avoid Christmas walkout

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes

Daily Mirror

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's stance on buying Man Utd and his past dealings with Raine Group

The Glazer family have announced they will consider offers for Manchester United, with Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe having previously been linked with a takeover of the Red Devils

The Independent UK

UK's top court to rule on Scottish bid for independence vote

Britain’s Supreme Court is due to rule on whether Scotland can hold a vote on independence without the consent of the U.K. government

Reuters

Britain says Russia has nearly exhausted current stock of Iran-made weapons

Russia has likely launched a number of Iranian manufactured un-crewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukraine since September, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Britain's nuclear test veterans should be compensated for ordeal, government told

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said Tuesday’s announcement of the Nuclear Test Medal was “the beginning of a programme for recognition”

Daily Mirror

Britain's oldest rugby player, 75, has no plans to quit as he nears his 2,000th game

Brian Sampson, 75, has played rugby union for 56 years and says he has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon as he approaches playing in his 2,000th game

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