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‘Battle of Britain’: Piddington goes to the polls in ‘independence’ vote

Residents of Piddington, Oxfordshire, are casting their vote on whether to secede from the United Kingdom in a symbolic ‘referendum’.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

The real reason Britons are more medicated than Danes

It is tempting to tell a tidy story in which people in Britain take too many pills because they exercise too little and eat too poorly, while Danes stay slim by cycling everywhere. The assumption is that Britain relies on medication to fix lifestyle failures, whereas Denmark relies on prevention.

The Conversation · Sep 15

'Just 2 Days': Harry and Meghan Abruptly Pull Archie and Lilibet From New School Over Security Fears

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pull Archie and Lilibet from school after just two days as traffic, convoy problems and security concerns derail their new UK routine.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Prince Harry has made it ‘very clear’ he and Meghan ‘will not be controlled by the palace’ as Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to remain non-working royals with the Duke of Sussex clearly stating that 'it is very clear' that he and Duchess will not be controlled by the palace. Prince Harry has made it clear that they won't let the palace dictate their support for…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Sinn Fein pact with SNP and Plaid may set back Irish unity cause, says Taoiseach

TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has suggested Sinn Fein may set back the cause of Irish unity by aligning itself with Scottish and Welsh pro-independence…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Indian-origin UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, receives $250,000 prize

Agimol Pradeep, an Indian-origin nurse, won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. She received $250,000 for her work promoting organ and stem-cell donation awareness. Pradeep will use half the prize money to expand Upahaar's mission for patients needing transplants. The award recognized her leadership and impact in nursing globally.…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Rain stops play at Santa Pod European Drag Racing Finals

Reigning Motorsport UK British champion Arnover seals European crown after event is cut short due to bad weather

Autosport · Sep 15

No 10 denies ‘enhanced’ donor checks would be to target Reform’s £72 million

Ministers are considering whether to strengthen proposed laws to force political donors to demonstrate an ‘ongoing’ presence in the country.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Who is Lucy Letby, and why does her case remain contested even as a UK inquiry blames hospital failures?

A British inquiry found hospital managers failed to act sooner on concerns. This failure allowed nurse Lucy Letby to harm more infants in her care. Letby was convicted of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill eight others. The inquiry examined how these killings went undetected for so long. Its…

The Economic Times · Sep 15