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UK judges resign from Hong Kong court over China's crackdown on dissent

Two senior British judges, including the president of the UK Supreme Court, resigned from Hong Kong's highest court on Wednesday because of a sweeping national security law imposed by China cracking down on dissent in the former British colony.

Reuters

Live updates: UK says Russia's shift proves it has problems

Britain’s Ministry of Defense says Russia’s stated focus on the separatist regions in eastern Ukraine “is likely a tacit admission that it is struggling to sustain more than one significant axis of advance.”

The Independent UK

Britain says Russian units forced to return to Belarus, Russia to resupply

British military intelligence said on Wednesday that Russian units suffering heavy losses in Ukraine had been forced to return home and to neighbouring Belarus in an effort to re-organise and resupply.

Reuters

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Britain’s butterflies bolstered by conservation efforts

Heath fritillary among species helped by habitat restoration – but concerns over future remain

The Guardian - UK

Labour calls for increase in defence spending in response to Ukraine war

Russia’s invasion demonstrates significant new threats lay much closer to home, says shadow defence secretary

The Guardian - UK

11 years, 10 arrests, at least 62 women: how did Britain’s worst cyberstalker evade justice for so long?

Matthew Hardy so frightened some of his victims that they slept with weapons. Although he was known to the police – and even prosecuted – it was more than a decade before he was jailed

The Guardian - UK

Britain pledges funds to U.N. aid work in Afghanistan ahead of donor meeting

Britain on Wednesday pledged an additional 286 million pounds ($374 million) for life-saving food and other aid in Afghanistan, a day ahead of an international conference seeking $4.4 billion, even as concerns mount over Taliban rule.

Reuters

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National Trust acquires Dorset ‘speed-dating’ bat caves which attract thousands of animals each year

Thousands of Britain’s native bats flock to 350-acre farmland on Jurassic Coast every autumn to mate

The Independent UK

Britain’s Oldest Pub Is Saved By Former Staff After Shock Closure

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks snubbed PETA's calls for an animal-friendly name change.

Zenger

Scholz, Biden and allies agree to keep pushing for Russian ceasefire - German govt

The leaders of Germany, the United States, France, Britain and Italy agreed in a phone call on Tuesday afternoon to keep pushing Russia for a ceasefire and for the withdrawal of its troops from Ukraine, a German government spokesman said.

Reuters

Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talks

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been seen on the sidelines of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow aimed at bringing to an end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Johnson warns Putin could ‘twist the knife’ as Russian forces falter

Britain is to step up military support to Ukraine amid fears the Russian president will try to inflict more damage on the country.

The Independent UK

Knoydart Peninsula residents buy local pub after raising £320,000

One of the remotest pubs in mainland Britain is now in community ownership

Insider UK

Britain to boost military presence in Arctic

Britain plans to increase its military presence in the Arctic, defence minister Ben Wallace said on Tuesday, amid increased concerns among NATO allies about Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Britain's oldest pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks to reopen in April after being saved by former staff

The pub closed in February due to the impact of the Covid pandemic

Reuters

UK detains Russian-owned superyacht in London's Canary Wharf

Britain has detained a Russian-owned $50 million superyacht hours before it was due to leave London where it had docked for a meeting of the superyacht awards, saying the move was part of its sanctions package aimed at punishing Moscow.

Daily Record

P&O boss branded the 'most hated man in Britain' and accused of 'corporate terrorism'

CEO Peter Hebblethwaite was also asked if he felt any shame during an evidence session to the Scottish Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Locals secure buyout of mainland Britain’s most remote pub

Patrons of the Old Forge in Inverie, Scotland, celebrate success after year-long struggle to raise funds

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Man with Britain's smallest car reveals it costs just £7 to fill up

Alex Orchin can be seen around the village driving the world's smallest car, but it can only fit one shopping bag inside

Reuters

London cabbies rally to help Ukrainian refugees

Moved by footage of a father bidding a tearful farewell to his family, London taxi driver Matt Westfall felt compelled to do something to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth will attend Prince Philip's memorial service - Palace source

Britain's Queen Elizabeth plans to join members of the royal family and other dignitaries at a memorial service in honour of her husband Prince Philip on Tuesday, a Buckingham Palace source said.

The Guardian - UK

Sorrow and regret are not enough. Britain must finally pay reparations for slavery

In Jamaica last week, Prince William trotted out the same tired platitudes the UK has parroted for years. Now it’s time to pay

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth attends late husband's memorial service

Britain's Queen Elizabeth made her first public appearance in five months on Tuesday when she joined the royal family and other dignitaries at a memorial service in honour of her husband Prince Philip, who died last year.

The Independent UK

‘Enormous opportunity’: Extend Homes for Ukraine scheme to include Afghan refugees, Tory MPs tell Gove

Ministers urged ‘build on the extraordinary wave of goodwill’ shown by British public following launch of Ukraine sponsorship scheme

The Guardian - UK

UK must seize chance to repair relations with EU, says thinktank head

Director of Chatham House says Britain’s role in Ukraine crisis is an opportunity to work more formally with Brussels

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