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What reparations should Palestine receive? The Fringe show where you decide

THE year is 2045. You are a member of the reparations evaluation committee created on the 20th anniversary of an apology from the UK to Palestine

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Stella Rimington, First Woman To Lead UK's MI5 Dies At 90

Stella Rimington, the first woman to head the UK's domestic secret service MI5, has died at the age of 90, the spy agency announced on Monday.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025

Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK

The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

UK-France 'one in one out' migrants treaty comes into force - with small boat detentions to begin this week

Tories say the deal will make ‘no difference whatsover’ amid reports the pilot scheme will see only 50 people a week returned to France

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

Nigel Farage accused of spreading ‘unevidenced fears’ about asylum seekers

Nigel Farage was outlining his party’s plans for the criminal justice system at a press conference with the banner ‘Britain is lawless’

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Is identity-based rhetoric fuelling anti-immigrant violence in Europe?

Anti-immigration protests across England, Northern Ireland, Spain and Poland have grown more frequent – and in some cases violent – as far-right groups gain influence in communities grappling with housing shortages, unemployment and inequality.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025

McDonald’s UK arm cut Children in Need giving despite jump in profits

Accounts from last year show that fast food chain also shed 2,000 jobs from its fully owned operations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Spotlight on Keir Starmer’s recognition of Palestine

Letters: Readers respond to the PM’s announcement that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel keeps to a ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

OPINION - Think digital IDs seem harmless? This is why you're wrong

As Keir Starmer’s government is reportedly considering yet another proposal for a mandatory universal digital ID system, it’s worth a reminder of what’s at stake for the privacy rights and civil liberties of tens of millions of citizens and residents in the UK.

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

‘I’d do it all again’: the UK factory worker who beat the car lenders in court

Marcus Johnson’s successful claim means more consumers can access a multi-billion-pound compensation scheme

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025