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Everything you need to know about Air Passenger Duty – and how to get a refund

APD is set to increase in April, with a family of four flying premium economy to Orlando paying more than £1,000

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

UK in ‘potentially good position’ with Trump administration, says McFadden

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said it is clear Europe must ‘do more’ to contribute to its own defence and the UK must play a leading role.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

The best flight-free holidays from the UK – from an Amsterdam Eurostar trip to Dublin ferries

Staying grounded doesn’t have to mean staying in the UK

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer’s plan

Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, will already be thinking about how such a move could play out at home. Sending UK troops abroad, even on a “peacekeeping” mission, always…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

Jaysley Beck inquest prompts flood of testimonies of abuse in UK military

Ministry of Defence says lessons learned from death will make military safer, but victims and families say they have heard it all before

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025

Vatican 'let down' in botched London property deal involving The Pope himself, UK Judge rules

Secretariat of State of the Holy See agreed to buy a part-share of a former Harrods depository

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Entitled Neighbors Take Advantage Of Woman With Alzheimer’s To Take Over Her Driveway, Regret It

It’s not necessary to be best friends with your neighbors, but it will probably make your life much easier if you can at least be cordial. Bring them brownies when they first move in, keep an eye on their home when they’re on vacation for a few weeks and don’t…

Bored Panda · Feb 21, 2025

Why Keir Starmer may gamble on increasing Britain’s defence spending

Amid rising tensions around the world, the UK government faces pressure to increase defence spending. External threats and uncertainty over the nature of peace talks with Russia over Ukraine have been in the spotlight. But there are also broader political and economic interests shaping these decisions.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

Labour 'working in China's interest, not Scotland's' on Grangemouth, says Unite head

LABOUR are working in the Chinese national interest – not the UK or Scotland’s – by failing to step in and save jobs at Grangemouth, a top…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Sudanese Asylum Seeker's 'Receding Hairline' Sparks Internet Debate, Judges Under Fire for 'Child' Ruling

A Sudanese migrant who was seeking asylum was granted the status of 'child' despite evidence suggesting he was an adult.

International Business Times UK · Feb 21, 2025