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RAF jets launched to intercept Russian bombers off coast of UK

The Typhoons have since returned to their base in Lossiemouth

The Independent UK

Priti Patel blasts government’s ‘secretive’ five-year plan to house asylum seekers on RAF base

Suella Braverman used an ‘emergency’ planning bypass for a 12-month development at RAF Wethersfield, but leaked memo says it will be used for five years

The Independent UK

‘Secretive and evasive’: Patel criticises plan to house asylum seekers at Essex RAF base

Former home secretary demands answers from Suella Braverman about timeframe for government’s use of the site

The Guardian - UK

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Government officials planning for migrant crisis to last for ‘years’

Home Office memo for senior civil servants says government planning to use other sites to house asylum seekers

The Independent UK

‘The Holocaust happened on British soil’: Inquiry into Nazi camps creates bitter divide on Alderney

An official investigation of claims that many more people than previously thought died during Nazi control of the Channel Island has pleased some, but dismayed others

The Guardian - UK

Afghan intelligence analyst praised for ‘key role’ by RAF advisers facing Rwanda deportation

Analyst is a ‘talented and hardworking individual’ who is ‘a likely target for the Taliban’

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak uses jets and helicopters most out of previous prime ministers

Rishi Sunak has used RAF jets and helicopters more frequently than the UK’s previous three Prime Ministers, new data has shown.

The National (Scotland)

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Rishi Sunak takes taxpayer-funded flight inside UK every eight days

Frequency of PM’s RAF jet and helicopter trips outstrips every recent prime minister

The Independent UK

Glencoe hiker deaths – latest: Bodies found after three go missing near Aonach Eagach Ridge

Six-mile ridge running through Glencoe is notoriously difficult to climb

The Independent UK

Glencoe hiker deaths - latest: Bodies found after three go missing near Aonach Eagach Ridge

Six-mile ridge running through Glencoe is notoriously difficult to climb

The Independent UK

Three hikers found dead on mountain ridge in Scotland

Tragedy occured on ‘narrowest’ route on British mainland, Aonach Eagach Ridge

The Independent UK

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

The small, volcanic island could host an asylum processing centre in an attempt to reduce the number of small boats crossing the Channel.

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, August 6

World on Fire is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

In pictures: Edinburgh Military Tattoo spectacular thrills crowds

The RAF is the lead service at this year’s spectacular show.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

RAF’s interception of Russian aircraft is ‘strong message’ to Vladimir Putin, says Defence Secretary

Members of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing were deployed in Estonia to lead a Nato air policing mission

The Independent UK

‘We stand united’: RAF interception of Russian jets ‘sends strong message’ to Putin

RAF personnel return to UK after four-month mission, during which 50 Russian aircraft were intercepted

The Independent UK

RAF’s interception of Russian aircraft is ‘strong message’ to Putin – Wallace

Members of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing were deployed in Estonia to lead a Nato air policing mission.

The Independent UK

RAF Typhoons home from Estonia deployment after intercepting 50 Russian aircraft

Personnel from RAF Lossiemouth have returned to Scotland after the four-month air policing mission.

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The Independent UK

Anne meets performers and watches Edinburgh Military Tattoo rehearsal

The princess is patron of the event, which will run for 25 shows throughout August.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Is the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge a disaster waiting to happen?

In today’s newsletter: From overcrowding to fire safety concerns, the government’s floating facility in Dorset has been plagued with problems, and now faces a delay. What’s behind the Home Office’s latest debacle?

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak should think about his RAF jet pilot’s pay

Brief letters: Public sector pay | Sloughvian demonyms | Fond memories of Sindy | Property inflation | Farage farrago

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s private jet to Scotland may have breached ministerial code, says Labour

Emily Thornberry calls on PM to explain why he did not use available scheduled flights

The Independent UK

‘Failing to do basic research’: Home Office forced to delay plans to move asylum seekers into RAF base

‘Most intelligent people would assess the situation first and then make a decision,’ official says

The Independent UK

RAF jets are ‘sound of freedom’ in Estonia amid Russian aggression – commander

Britain’s air force is about to finish its four-month stint policing the Baltic Sea.

The Independent UK

Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

Typhoons from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing have been based in Estonia as part of training and security exercises.

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