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Former defence secretary issues warning over UK ships in Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Power in Scotland will be the SNP’s to lose once again

ANALYSIS : It will be Labour and Conservative failures, rather than any SNP success, that set the nationalists on course for a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood. As Sean O’Grady explains, the result of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary election will have an air of ‘unfinished business’

The Independent UK

Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns

Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway

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TV tonight: Paul McCartney reopens a great Beatles mystery

What happened to his disappearing Höfner bass? Plus: Jack Whitehall helms Saturday Night Live UK before it takes a break. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Nick Mohammed: ‘SNL UK is the best thing for British comedy since The Office’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: His stint on ‘Celebrity Traitors’ has made him a household name after two decades in the business. Now, Nick Mohammed is hosting the Oliviers. The actor and comedian talks to Jacob Stolworthy about his hesitance to be himself in the spotlight, and why he’ll never punch down…

The Independent UK

The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum

The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.

TechRadar

UK Preparing For 'Transition To War': Armed Forces Chief Reveals New National Readiness Plan

The UK is reviving Cold War-era strategies to prepare for potential conflicts, integrating military, police, and civilian sectors for national readiness.

International Business Times UK

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I found 3 new British TV gems – and they're all rated over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

From a big-hearted comedy to a raw examination of fatherhood, I found 3 new British TV gems – and they're all rated over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Tom’s Guide

'Dumbing Down?' King's College London Told To Ignore Poor Grammar — Would Cambridge Or Oxford Ever Allow This?

King's College London (KCL) is under fire for new assessment guidelines that encourage staff to ignore poor grammar in favour of 'inclusive' marking. Critics warn of a 'dumbing down' of academic standards while the university defends its push for linguistic diversity. Explore the impact on UK higher education and employer…

International Business Times UK

UK to host more talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz shipping route

Evening Standard

Voices: By rearming Britain we can wipe the smirk off Putin’s face

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Moscow is surely delighted at the ramshackle state of Britain’s defences and the wider breakdown of the Western alliance – the UK must turn this around, and fast

The Independent UK

Families call on UK regulator to ‘find the truth’ of Air India crash amid 'serious concerns 'about probe

The Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, killing 260 people

Evening Standard

JD Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US during planned talks in Pakistan

The US vice president said he was "looking forward to negotiations" in Pakistan as UK Prime Minister Starmer classified the ceasefire as "fragile".

Euronews

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over ‘racist comments’

Tories disowned Derek Bullock in 2023 after he allegedly used a racial slur to called for people of Pakistani heritage to be shot

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Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer

PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran war

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle Reportedly Planning UK Return to Launch Lifestyle Brand 'As Ever' Independently: Report

Meghan Markle is set to return to the UK to re-launch her lifestyle brand 'As ever' with a focus on niche markets and a tie-in with the 2027 Invictus Games.

The Times of India

UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week

UK workers will enjoy a compressed three-day workweek at the close of 2026 due to a rare alignment of public holidays. Boxing Day's replacement and New Year's Day falling early in the week create an extended festive break. This shift, confirmed by administrative sources, affects England and Wales, offering employees…

International Business Times UK

Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic

British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey

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The Guardian - UK

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

Two men and two women were swept away by currents while attempting to board dinghy off French coast

Evening Standard

Dermot Kennedy becomes first Irish soloist to top charts with first three albums

The Weight Of The Woods has also topped the UK vinyl albums chart for the most physical records sold.

The Independent UK

Farage accused of handing over Reform competition prize to couple he has already been pictured with

The Reform UK leader announced the winner of the controversial competition on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

We have to stop killer motorists on Britain’s roads

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Sally Kyd on how road safety rules are being broken and lead to countless deaths every year

The Conversation

The UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in the world

The UK government is planning to make it significantly harder for migrants to obtain permanent residence. If the proposals go ahead, the UK would become more restrictive than most other high-income democracies. In the case of refugees it would create a situation that is arguably without precedent among peer countries.

The Guardian - UK

Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members

Amendment calling for step-incest to be included in ban on harmful content passes by just one vote

The Guardian - UK

Starbucks’s retail arm gets £13.7m tax credit even as sales increase

Credit can be used to offset future bills as full-year losses at UK division widen to £41.3m and it adds 92 stores

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