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Shapps says £4bn worth of contracts signed to develop attack ‘hunter-killer’ submarines

Hunter-killer Aukus submarines will empower the Royal Navy to maintain strategic advantage under the sea, defence secretary says

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 586

As the war enters its 586th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 586 of the invasion

Joe Biden urges Congress to swiftly approve Ukraine aid left out of US government funding bill; Rishi Sunak rows back on defence minister’s suggestion that British troops could carry out training in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023

Chase crypto ban unlikely to be copied by UK rival banks, lawyer says

The outright ban by JP Morgan’s consumer bank Chase was a ‘brave call’ unlikely to be echoed by high street banks.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests

The Refugee Council says the Government’s own figures counter the narrative that most people crossing the Channel do not require protection.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

It is said to be the first scheme of its kind in the UK rail industry.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Union on BBC Two review: a complex look at what it means - or not - to be British

Union won’t necessarily draw the type of viewers that do not already watch history programmes. But it is a fascinating look at the UK’s dark past

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2023

New weight loss procedure deemed safe by this country takes only 90 minutes!

A new weight loss procedure has been deemed safe and effective for use and has been approved by the NHS UK. This 90-minute process can be used to treat obese people and might be a solution to the increasing cases of obesity.

The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023

Badenoch claims Brexit critics are ‘talking down’ Britain

Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch will take aim at Sir Keir Starmer in her Tory conference speech.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Demand for inquest into Khalistan activist’s death in Birmingham likely on October 2

SFUK to demand inquest into death of Khalistani activist Khanda; pro-Khalistanis to protest outside Indian High Commission in London Oct. 2;

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023