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UK faces ‘£28bn defence funding shortfall’, top military chief warns Starmer

The news of a reported shortfall comes as the UK this week pledged to put troops on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire

The Independent UK

Treasury has ‘limited grasp’ of concerns over booming shadow banking sector, peers say

Report says officials seem unprepared for potential risks that unregulated industry poses to UK financial stability

The Guardian - UK

Why retailers suffered a ‘disappointing’ Christmas as December footfall figures revealed

Total UK footfall down was 2.9 per cent year-on-year, according to BRC and Sensormatic data

The Independent UK

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Watch as polar bears enjoy playing in snow as parts of Scotland covered

As snowy and icy conditions batter the UK and Europe, a pair of polar bears made the most of the frosty weather and played out in the snow.

The Independent UK

Storm Goretti leaves 65,000 homes without power as ‘weather bomb’ hits the UK

A rare red weather warning has been issued as drivers are warned of the risk of falling trees

The Independent UK

Tesco sees busiest-ever days over Christmas period as sales soar

The UK’s largest supermarket also reported some surprising changes in consumer behaviour over the festive period

Evening Standard

Thousands without power, flights cancelled and fresh weather warnings issued as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc

Fresh weather warnings amid ‘worst snow in a decade’ for parts of the UK after wild, wintry weather brought devastating 99mph winds

Evening Standard

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Man jailed in New York for hoax bomb threats to UK hospitals and venues

David Hart, 22, imprisoned for one year over nuisance calls to London hospitals and Westminster Abbey

The Guardian - UK

Greenland, Venezuela and the ‘Donroe doctrine’

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The Conversation

Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia

Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’

The Guardian - UK

LIV Golf Agrees 'Multi-Year' TV Deal With TNT Sports

LIV Golf will be shown on TNT Sports and streaming platformdiscovery+ in the UK and Ireland

Golf Monthly

Starmer ‘reiterates’ Greenland position with Danish PM and speaks again to Trump

The PM has spoken to Denmark’s leader and US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

The Primark machine suffers a continental splutter at a bad moment

Big fall in sales in rest of Europe means split from owner’s food businesses would be distraction best avoided for year or two

The Guardian - UK

The world is in chaos. So thank God for the UK’s lone fixed point: Liz Truss

Nine episodes in, Radon Liz’s YouTube show is as laughably deranged as ever

The Guardian - UK

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Axios

Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan

The U.S. and Ukraine are close to an agreement — so far, without Russia.

The Guardian - UK

Visas leave migrants anything but settled

Letters: Rev Dr Rebekah E Sims urges Britons to respond to the government consultation on ‘earned settlement’ in support of workers like her, while another reader describes prolonged years of uncertainty and cost

TechRadar

UK Government department to use AI in benefits claims

The DWP wants to spend £23.4 million on a new AI system to route benefits calls and free up human agents' time.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 flat as AB Foods and Tesco disappoint

The FTSE 100 index closed down 3.52 points at 10,044.69.

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The Conversation

A few reasons to feel hopeful about the climate in 2026

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Independent UK

Is the UK really ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Britain’s dwindling military might in numbers

IN FOCUS: Deployment to Ukraine would likely require thousands troops which the UK may not be able to spare, Maira Butt writes

Evening Standard

UK visa applications down by over 100,000 amid stricter immigration rules

New figures suggest the overall level of net migration to Britain is likely to continue on a downward trend

Euronews

Ukraine-US security agreement is ‘essentially ready’ for Trump’s approval, Zelenskyy said

As the Ukrainian president said that the Ukraine-US security guarantees are now ready for US President Donald Trump’s approval, Moscow rejected the idea of European peacekeepers deployed to Ukraine, threatening the allies' troops as a “legitimate target” for Russia.

The Conversation

Melatonin and childhood sleep problems: what parents should know

As families return to school-term routines, sleep difficulties often resurface. For many parents, particularly those raising children with neurodevelopmental conditions, melatonin has become a widely discussed option. Yet its growing use raises important questions about regulation, effectiveness and safety.

Evening Standard

What is a weather bomb and will it impact London?

Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and rain, but how badly will the weather bomb impact London?

International Business Times UK

UK Experts Warn Young Adults of Potential Conscription as Global Security Threats Escalate

UK experts warn conscription may target young adults as army numbers fall and Russian threats rise, while a voluntary military gap year launches in March.

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