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The controversial Victorian novel that argued for the Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Marriage Act

It was once illegal in Britain for a woman to marry the husband of her dead sister. Legally, they were seen as brother and sister, making such marriages incestuous. While it might seem odd now, this was a hot issue for Victorians and many argued that it should be legal.

The Conversation

Covid vaccine developed in West Lothian is approved

It is the sixth Covid-19 vaccine to be granted an MHRA authorisation for use in Britain

Daily Record

IMF slashes UK growth forecasts as inflation slows economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its growth forecasts for Britain today as it warned inflation will hit spending and investment.

Evening Standard

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Mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads from Britain to Ireland, EU and US as more kids affected

The UN health agency said that given the jump in cases and heightened surveillance, it is 'very likely' more cases will be detected before the cause of the outbreak is identified

Irish Mirror

Mystery liver disease infecting children in Britain spreads to Europe and United States

'Mild hepatitis is very common in children following a range of viral infections, but what is being seen at the moment is quite different'

Wales Online

More British help to Ukraine ahead of battle for the Donbas

Britain is sending more weapons to Ukraine, a minister disclosed on Tuesday, after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said a “battle for the Donbas” had begun.

Evening Standard

The best bikepacking trips near London — from the Thames Path to the South Downs

Travel writer Simon Parker cycled 3,427 miles around Britain for his book, Riding Out. Here, he rounds up five of his favourite multi-day rides within a couple of hours of the capital

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Cost of Living: Scottish Power boss warns Sunak things are going to get ‘truly horrific’

Chancellor urged to be more radical as millions face fuel poverty this winter

The Independent UK

Thousands of long Covid sufferers denied vital DWP support despite being unable to work

Around 300,000 people in Britain have been left with long Covid – but many are struggling to access and apply for the government's disability benefits scheme, a charity has warned

Daily Mirror

Ugandan Asians like me were resettled within weeks in the 70s. What happened to the UK?

It’s despicable that Priti Patel is sending desperate refugees to Rwanda, says Fiyaz Mughal, who works in the charity sector

The Guardian - UK

GMB's Kate Garraway called out by Adil Ray as she makes awkward name blunder

Kate Garraway was called out by Adil Ray over the awkward name blunder she made as she introduced Simon Callow as Simon Cowell on ITV's Good Morning Britain

Daily Mirror

UK not looking to help Russia, minister says on prospect of prisoner swap

Britain is not going to be looking at how to help Russia, a senior minister said on Tuesday when asked about the prospect of swapping pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk for two British fighters who were captured in Ukraine by Russian forces.

Reuters

Boris Johnson plunges into Partygate D-Day and chaotic 3 weeks - what to expect

Boris Johnson isn't just facing a hellish statement to Parliament today - it's also a dizzying countdown to the local elections and Queen's Speech. We take you through what's next for the government forever in crisis

Daily Mirror

Britain to send Stormer armoured missiles to Ukraine in move that 'will anger Putin'

Boris Johnson is set to further anger warmongering Russian president Vladimir Putin by sending 'the best kit yet' to bolster Ukraine and strike fear into Moscow's pilots, it is reported

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Where Britain’s journey to insulation went wrong

Conservative governments have left the UK’s problem with leaky homes unresolved

Liverpool Echo

Kirkby reverses its fortunes to lead Knowsley’s retail revival

After once being named as one of the worst shopping areas in Britain, research shows that the town is now seeing a spike in local spending

Asharq Al-Awsat

Groundbreaking Composer Harrison Birtwistle Dies at 87

Harrison Birtwistle, the creator of daringly experimental modern music who was recognized as one of Britain’s greatest contemporary composers, has died at 87. Birtwistle’s publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, said he died Monday at his home in Mere, southwest England.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking composer Harrison Birtwistle dies at 87

Harrison Birtwistle, widely recognized as one of Britain’s greatest contemporary composers, has died at 87

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The Rwanda plan for refugees is shocking, but we don’t need to bring God into it

Welby’s invocation of the Almighty only confuses the forces that need mustering against the policy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Daily Record

Boris Johnson's 50 biggest scandals, feuds and policies in first 1,000 days as Prime Minister

When Johnson came into office on 24 July 2019, he promised to "restore trust" in democracy and "unify" Britain by "working flat out" to lead the country.

Irish Mirror

Tyson Fury ranked against Lennox Lewis in the list of Britain's all-time heavyweights

Tyson Fury defends his WBC crown against Dillian Whyte at Wembley on Saturday and Frank Warren has outlined how he compares to Lennox Lewis in the list of Britain's greatest heavyweights

Daily Record

The Apprentice star Nick Hewer compares Rwanda to Scotland during GMB chat over new immigration deal

The Apprentice star Nick was asked about the Archbishop of Canterbury's stance on the government deal to send anyone who arrived in Britain illegally since January 1 to Rwanda

The Independent UK

‘Immoral trade in human beings’: UK slammed for deporting asylum seekers in return for Rwanda refugees

Ministers also criticised for planning to send modern slavery victims to east African country despite condemning its failure to support trafficked people only last year

The Guardian - UK

Britain could fall into recession this summer, say experts

Inflation will limit UK consumers’ spending power, with energy costs a particular problem

The Guardian - AU

Alexander Downer features in UK video promoting Britain’s ‘new plan for immigration’

Former Australian foreign minister says ‘no one will end up being able to reside in the UK if they pay a people smuggler’, in UK Home Office video

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