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King Charles and Queen Camilla join royal family at Trooping the Colour parade

The colour – regimental flag – being trooped this year is the King’s Colour of the Grenadier Guards

The Independent UK

AP Was There: 1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations

The Independent UK

Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers

Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say experts

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Terrorists and Criminals Reportedly Got $37.5 Billion From COVID Relief and Other U.K. Aid Programs

Britain has long wasted taxpayer money on frivolous projects. A secret dossier suggests it has now outdone itself.

Reason

Former Tory MP and military officer on Keir Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week

The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and defence minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack.

France 24

Ten years after the vote, we have some new slogans for the Brexit bus

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Jonathan Freedland about our entire political and cultural landscape being shaped by the referendum

The Guardian - UK

US urges Starmer to boost UK military strength with ‘urgency’

The intervention will pile further pressure on the prime minister after two ministers dramatically resigned over armed forces spending, claiming Sir Keir was failing to keep Britain safe

The Independent UK

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Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs?

While venues could stay open until 2am, rising costs remain a far bigger concern for many landlords

The Guardian - UK

Not up for debate: Britain bans commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at Britain's decision to block controversial left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country. The interior minister judged that their presence was "not conducive to the public good". This vague standard is increasingly being used to keep out high-profile…

France 24

Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence

From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.

Evening Standard

Could the Tour de France Grand Départ change how Britain cycles?

With big hopes heading into the British stages next year, funding still remains a barrier to delivery

Cycling Weekly

UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

Britain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he grapples with a political crisis. "We expect the economy to continue to fade as the year goes on, and particularly for as long as…

The Economic Times

Outgoing Armed Forces Minister Says UK Military Is Buying Weapons for the Wrong War

UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign, criticising military investment strategy. They argue for a shift towards modern technologies like drones, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's conflict.

International Business Times UK

Britain’s best month for eating: 13 recipes for June

June is one of the few months when British fruit and vegetables are both at their peak. From Jersey Royals and asparagus to cherries, strawberries and gooseberries, these recipes make the most of the season while it lasts, says Hannah Twiggs

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Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty

More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first time

The Economic Times

UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market

Britain's medicine regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill. This makes the UK the first European market for the oral treatment. Over 10 million people with obesity in the UK now have an alternative to injections. Drugmakers are racing to expand use of these transformative medicines. The market is expected…

The Independent UK

Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed after nationwide poll

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Half of Britons want a second vote on Brexit – including a fifth of Reform voters, major poll finds

In 2021, 27 per cent said Brexit was going worse than they had predicted, while in 2026 that figure has now risen to 48 per cent, new polling shows

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The ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide poll

Its striking colours and distinctive ‘eye-spots’ saw it clinch the top spot

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Strait we ignore may be the one that hurts Britain most

Yet again the Strait of Hormuz dominates headlines as the on-off peace talks grind on with no clear end in sight. President Trump still shouts about it in full caps on Truth Social. Television producers still show on repeat the same map: Iran on one side, Oman on the other.…

France 24

UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer faces endgame as John Healey and Al Carns resign over defence spending plans

Kemi Badenoch says Sir Keir’s premiership is ‘falling apart’ with one week still to go in crucial by-election

The Times of India

Pregnant Sri Lankan care worker fears separation from family as Home Office letters target dependents

A pregnant Sri Lankan care worker living legally in the UK fears she could be separated from her husband and daughter after the Home Office reportedly ordered her dependents to leave the country, in what critics say is a contentious fallout of Britain's immigration crackdown.

International Business Times UK

John Healey Walks Out After Keir Starmer Refuses to Stump Up More Cash for the Armed Forces

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary, warning that the government's Defence Investment Plan falls short of what Britain needs.

The Times of India

‘Well short of what is required’: UK defence secretary John Healey quits Starmer govt over military funding row

In a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government, UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday following a dispute over military funding, warning that Britain is failing to invest adequately in its armed forces at a time of escalating global security challenges.

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