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Christmas song lampooning Labour’s winter fuel cuts hits UK number one

A PARODY song lampooning Keir Starmer’s Labour Government for its cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment has hit number one in the UK charts ...

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UK government approves $4.6-billion takeover of Royal Mail by a Czech billionaire

Britain’s government has approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire, paving the way for the postal service to pass into foreign ownership for the first time in its 500-year history

The Independent UK

EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink

UK not part of Iris2 project described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’

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Shopping and Roblox named among most popular Apple App Store downloads of 2024

Temu and Shien were named the most popular free iPhone app downloads of the year in the UK.

Evening Standard

UK investigators warn of ‘serious concern’ over Red Sea dive boats safety

Exclusive: Marine Accident Investigation Branch is preparing to issue advice for British divers

The Independent UK

Carry-On up the cockpit: we’ve got it in for the title of Netflix’s new airplane thriller

A tense new American thriller about a plane in peril will be landing in the UK carrying unintended innuendo. Sid James might have laughed but the studio won’t

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Chinese Spy Linked To Prince Andrew Identified In Court

British court reveals alleged Chinese spy's close ties with Prince Andrew, raising concerns about China's influence in UK institutions.

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OPINION - Selling Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire marks a bleak day for Britain

We have long since got used to our corporate crown jewels being raided by foreign buyers: Roll-Royce Motors, Land Rover, Harrods, Heathrow, even Weetabix and Polos are all in the stewardship of overseas owners. Vital public services such as Thames Water are also not excluded from the list.

Evening Standard

Bid to increase UK’s youngest machete killers’ sentences to be heard on Thursday

The Attorney General’s Office said in November that the sentences were to be referred to the Court of Appeal.

The Independent UK

Starmer urges allies to double down on Ukraine support as Estonia suggests security tax

Just hours before the start of a key European defence summit, Estonia’s defence minister issued a stark warning that spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence is simply not enough

The Independent UK

Yang Tengbo statement in full: Suspected Chinese spy breaks silence after being named at heart of scandal

Yang Tengbo, who can now be named after a ruling at the Royal Courts of Justice, said he has ‘done nothing wrong or unlawful’

The Independent UK

Alleged Chinese spy with links to Andrew named at High Court

Yang Tengbo, previously known as H6, is said to have become a ‘close’ confidant of the Duke of York.

Evening Standard

Chinese 'spy' banned from UK and linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo

Yang Tengbo says he has done ‘nothing wrong or unlawful’ after reporting restriction on his identity is lifted

Evening Standard

‘Chinese spy’ at heart of Prince Andrew scandal named

Yang Tengbo insisted he has done ‘nothing wrong’ and rejected allegations of being a spy as ‘entirely untrue’

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EU launches two court cases against UK Government over post-Brexit actions

THE European Commission has announced it will take the UK Government to court in two separate cases relating to its behaviour post-Brexit ...

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named amid row over foreign interests register

Claims surrounding businessman Yang Tengbo put spotlight on whether to designate China as enhanced risk

Al Jazeera

Suspected Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew banned from UK. What to know

A 50-year-old businessman allegedly entered royal residences and was reportedly told he was in Andrew’s top circle.

The Guardian - UK

More ‘discreet’ Viagra-type drug could soon be available in Britain

US company Viatris has applied for a UK trademark for wafer-like film that dissolves in the mouth

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The Independent UK

EU sues UK over post-Brexit freedom of movement failures in blow to Starmer’s reset

The European Commission referred the UK to the Court of Justice of the EU over shortcomings in how it has cooperated with the post-Brexit withdrawal agreement

Space

December full moon 2024: Cold Moon puts on a dazzling show for skywatchers worldwide (photos)

The last full moon of 2024 did not disappoint.

The Independent UK

‘No surrender squad to reverse Brexit has been set up’ – No 10

No 10 has acknowledged there is a team dealing with the future of EU-UK relations, amid media reports which claim it will row back on the Brexit vote.

Tom’s Guide

Norton VPN's new update is good news for Mac users

It's good news for Mac users, as Norton VPN has finally introduced a crucial feature.

Evening Standard

What has been agreed under the Royal Mail takeover and what are the next steps?

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has agreed to a series of legally-binding commitments to gain government clearance for the deal.

Evening Standard

Starmer: UK and Norway two of best-placed countries for carbon capture

The Prime Minister travelled to Bergen to meet his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store to mark a new green industrial partnership.

Evening Standard

'Be watchful' on national security, says minister backing UK universities offering places to Chinese students

Ex-National Security Adviser Lord Sedwill stressed earlier that universities should be ‘thoughtful’ about what courses they offer to Chinese students

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