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UK looks to military gap years to boost recruitment in the face of growing geopolitical tension

The UK government recently endorsed proposals in its strategic defence review to consider the creation of military gap years for young people in the UK.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Inside Ukraine’s remarkable drone attack

You can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on four airbases inside Russia, which reportedly destroyed or damaged as many…

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Zia Yusuf quits Reform UK role following row with MP

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The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

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UK Car Production Falls to Lowest Levels in 70 Years

Vehicle production in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in 70 years after a combination of poor holiday timing and tariff uncertainty, according to Wards Auto. Citing the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK built just 59,203 units in April, the lowest monthly level since 1952,…

Motor1 · Jun 5, 2025

'No longer a good use of my time': Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform’s chairperson

ZIA Yusuf has resigned as Reform UK’s chairperson, citing that it is no longer a “good use” of his time to get the party elected ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

Fact check: More people leave than arrive on current youth mobility schemes

Current schemes, which are mainly with countries with smaller populations, might not accurately predict how future schemes will perform.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Fighting the climate crisis is vital for national security

Letter: Dr Adam Parr says Britain should promote regenerative agriculture at home and in frontline countries around Europe to prevent mass population displacement

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

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Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns as civil war in party deepens

Reform chair Zia Yusuf has quit after a row with the party’s newest MP

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

European stocks mixed after hawkish ECB rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 9.75 points, 0.1%, at 8,811.04.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

UK faces calls for 5% GDP defence spend, ahead of PM’s meeting with Nato chief

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, said on Thursday he is proposing Nato members spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure

Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025

Wagner Group UK proxy instructed to use Cold War drama as a ‘manual’

Dylan Earl has admitted orchestrating an arson attack on a warehouse and plotting to burn down businesses and kidnap their Russian dissident owner.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Greenpeace condemns Equinor-funded computer game aimed at UK schoolchildren

School children in the UK have been playing EnergyTown which is funded by the Norwegian oil major.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Scammers stole €55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack

The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers.

Euronews · Jun 5, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Former Arsenal prodigy Jay Emmanuel-Thomas jailed for four years over drug smuggling plot

Footballer who played for clubs including QPR and Aberdeen recruited his girlfriend and her friend to bring £600,000 of cannabis into the UK from Thailand

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Ex-footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas jailed over £600,000 cannabis smuggling plot

The court heard how the striker recruited his girlfriend and her friend to bring £600,000 of cannabis from Thailand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

British Gas owner strikes £20bn gas deal with Norway’s state energy company

Centrica’s 10-year agreement with Equinor helps meet almost 10% of the UK’s needs – enough to supply 5m homes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Sadiq Khan is right: Britain must decriminalise cannabis – or remain in the dark ages

Criminalising drugs ruins lives and wastes police resources. Many other countries have realised this – so when will UK politicians, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

UK farmers lost £1bn in arable income after extreme wet weather, data show

Fears are growing that farmers could be facing another terrible harvest this year following the hottest spring on record.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

UK mayors call for tourism tax

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Dr Martens promises not to raise prices this year despite US tariffs

UK footwear brand says it will continue to source bulk of its shoes from Laos and Vietnam ‘through tough times’

TechRadar · Jun 5, 2025

Can UK businesses balance AI ambitions with sustainability obligations?

AI initiatives must be built on a foundation of energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

The demand Reform UK’s newest MP made that party chairman branded ‘dumb’

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Euronews · Jun 5, 2025

Solar records and dry fields: Britain’s sunniest spring ever has silver linings and hidden risks

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Millions of Brits heading to Portugal can use eGates at Faro airport and avoid lengthy Brexit border queues

The new arrangements come after the UK and EU agreed a new trade deal

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