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Repatriation flights from Israel ‘axed’ as Americans and Australians are flown to UK

Multiple aviation sources told the PA news agency two planned flights to Gatwick were scrapped

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

The problems with Graham Linehan’s memoir Tough Crowd

The ‘Father Ted’ writer who more recently uses his platform to share controversial views on the transgender community has released a memoir describing how his life was ‘smashed to smithereens’. It’s a strange, sad read, writes Louis Chilton – one that crumbles under the slightest scrutiny

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Parts of UK could see frost and snow this weekend as temperatures plummet

Northern and rural areas of Scotland could experience minus 4C temperatures and snow overnight on Friday into the weekend.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Carrie Johnson was 'real person in charge' during Covid, top civil servant said

BORIS Johnson’s wife Carrie was the “real person in charge” in Downing Street during the Covid pandemic, according to the UK’s most senior…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Church group stuck in Israel back in UK after Jordan border crossing

The group had been sheltering in a hotel in Jerusalem following the attack by Hamas on the region over the weekend.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Sunak says civilian safety must be ‘paramount in our minds’ in Israel-Hamas war

The Prime Minister said the UK is doing ‘everything we can to ensure security’ of Britons after suggestions they could be among Hamas hostages.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Alleged network of ‘Russia spies’ in the UK set for 2024 Old Bailey trial

Five UK-based Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia to assist with abduction plots are due to stand trial next year, a court has heard.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

Authors join call for Baillie Gifford to divest from fossil fuel

More than 150 writers and industry professionals are asking the firm, which is a leading sponsor of UK literary festivals, to drop their investments

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Doom-laden Hunt gives bleak verdict on UK economy as Bank of England chief warns of ‘tight’ interest decisions

The chancellor said the world is in ‘a very dangerous place’, adding that he is ‘focusing on resilience in the face of those shocks’

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

US denies Iran access to $6 billion fund from prisoner swap deal

Following Hamas's attack on Israel, the US and Qatar have agreed to temporarily prevent Iran from tapping the $6 billion fund that was transferred to it as part of last month's prisoner swap deal. We take a closer look. In the EU, member states are to vote on the use…

France 24 · Oct 13, 2023