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Keir Starmer Under Fire As Allies Accuse Him Of Leaving UK Bases Exposed To Iran

As criticism mounts over Keir Starmer's cautious response to Iranian threats against UK bases, questions are growing about whether Britain's reliance on diplomatic language is enough to reassure allies and protect its forces on the ground.

International Business Times UK

Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran

Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald Trump, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million

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Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss

The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disaster, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

The Standard Podcast: Are the Iran strikes legal?

As Keir Starmer convenes Cobra to discuss Britain’s role in the escalating conflict, international law expert Marko Milanovic breaks down the legality of the US-Israeli offensive in Iran

Evening Standard

Britain tells Trump and Netanyahu: 'Set out your war aims on Iran' as conflict rages with more airstrikes

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy rejects Donald Trump’s demand that he should have a say over choosing Iran’s next leader

Evening Standard

David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day

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This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

TikTok’s air fryer beans on toast might be the ultimate upgrade to a British classic

VIRAL BITES: Beans on toast has survived decades without much interference, but TikTok thinks it can improve it. The latest viral recipe swaps the frying pan for an air fryer – and the result might just make Britain’s favourite comfort meal even better, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes

The defence secretary met his counterpart in Cyprus earlier on Thursday to ease tensions about Britain’s response to drone attacks on the island

The Independent UK

Could your dog breed be banned? 67 of Britain’s most popular breeds at risk under Government plans

Critics have warned the criteria may act as a ‘blunt tool,’ potentially labelling many popular breeds as inherently unhealthy

Evening Standard

Starmer to send British fighter jets to Middle East as fighting spreads across region

Prime minister says he ‘stands by’ decision not to join US and Israel’s initial strikes on Iran over the weekend

The Independent UK

Britain Weighs Military Action Against Iran as US Excludes UK from Strike Details

Britain considers joining US in military strikes on Iran's missile sites as tensions rise. Discover the strategic moves and implications for Middle East security.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Mocks Keir Starmer As 'No Winston Churchill' After Iran Caving

Donald Trump's claim that Keir Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' has intensified scrutiny of Britain's Iran policy shift, exposing Cabinet tensions over legality, loyalty to Washington and the legacy of past interventions.

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Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Radio France Internationale

Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies

Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.

The Independent UK

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered £40k to leave Britain

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'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

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Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks

John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

The Times of India

US-Israel war with Iran: Why various Gulf countries are angry with the UK and Keir Starmer

Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.

Evening Standard

Problems ‘getting passengers on board’ caused UK rescue flight to be delayed

Home Office minister Alex Norris said the Government-chartered plane would now leave Oman for the UK on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Failed asylum seeker families to be paid £40,000 to leave Britain

Migrants who leave the UK within seven days will receive payments of £10,000 per person, capped at four per family, under the plan

The Guardian - UK

Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable

Economic ripples from US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food

Evening Standard

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…

The Guardian - UK

Tales of the Suburbs by John Grindrod review – queer goings on behind the curtains

From ‘gaybours’ to treasure hunts in Tunbridge Wells, a tragicomic history of LGBTQ life outside the big city

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