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Paddington Bear and Sir David Attenborough among public’s banknote design ideas

Sir Winston Churchill, who currently features on the £5 note, was the fourth most commonly suggested idea..

Evening Standard

Paddington and Attenborough revealed as public’s top banknote designs after ‘woke’ criticism

The Bank of England is set to replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes

The Independent UK

Gallipoli has 4 lessons for the Strait of Hormuz crisis

The Iran war reminds us small strategic moves can mushroom into expanding military commitments. The United States decided to blockade Iranian ports by controlling access to and from the vital Strait of Hormuz, as a response to Iran’s asserting control over it – which it had long threatened to do…

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Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: “All the greatest things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honour; duty; mercy; hope.”

Some ideas are still useful even after a long time. They go from generation to generation and still help people in their daily lives. Winston Churchill, a leader who was known for his strong words during hard times, came up with one of these ideas. His quote, "All the greatest…

The Times of India

29 Medical Devices From The Past That Might Make You Grateful For Modern Healthcare (New Pics)

Modern medicine helps us stay healthy and recover from illnesses that once had no cure. But getting here took centuries of experimentation, and not every method along the way was reassuring. In fact, some were the exact opposite. As medicine evolved through trial and error, plenty of strange devices were…

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Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

“Pathetic”: Brian Cox Faces Backlash After Brutal Dig At Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis And Others

“He really needs to get over himself,” one user wrote

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Male Names That Sound Like Leaders—and Some That Come Off More Passive (According to Women)

Ever noticed how some names just command attention the moment you hear them? Names carry weight. They come with an invisible vibe that can influence how people perceive someone before they even shake hands. Psychologists and social scientists have studied this phenomenon for years, revealing that the right name can…

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Brian Cox launches furious broadside against string of leading actors and filmmakers

In a typically fiery interview rant, Succession star Brian Cox has launched a broadside against a string of prominent actors and filmmakers.

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Trump claims King Charles would have stood with US over Iran

Donald Trump said he believes King Charles III would have taken a “very different stand” on the war with Iran

Evening Standard

Trump is flailing in Iran. Every word he says adds to the muddle

A wartime leader’s words are critically important. But Trump, contradicting himself and denying reality, is no Churchill

The Guardian - US

The Peaky Blinders film is pandering to these populist times – I should know, the Nazi in it is my father

The film-makers would say they’re making drama, not history. But this is not the moment for yet another second world war film with a heroic myth, says author Francis Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Starmer told ‘we are at war’ as MPs accuse him of ‘complacency’ on defence

Prime minister challenged over the UK’s lack of preparedness for the US war with Iran

The Independent UK

The trope of ‘choosing pets over people’ is not new

Letter: The problem isn’t the beaver on the banknote – it’s a politics that no longer recognises what holds value, writes Dr Michael J Richardson

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The Independent UK

Saturday Night Live UK receives mixed reviews from critics

Saturday Night Live UK launched its inaugural series on Saturday, featuring host Tina Fey and musical guests Wet Leg. The premiere episode included a star-studded line-up with appearances from Nicola Coughlan, Graham Norton, Michael Cera, and a cameo by Rege-Jean Page. Sketches featured topical humour, including impersonations of Sir Keir…

The Conversation

What to expect next from the ‘special relationship’ as Trump again lashes out at Keir Starmer

Operation Epic Fury unleashed overwhelming firepower on Iran and a Trump broadside against Britain’s prime minister. The president belittled Keir Starmer as being no comparison to Winston Churchill, raged against caveated British support and placed Britain’s standing as America’s “greatest ally” firmly in the past tense.

The Conversation

The West has long characterized Iran’s oil as a prize to be claimed

With the recent outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, the focus of international attention has returned to one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Sarah Ferguson may have freedom of City of York stripped by council

Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were given the honour as a wedding present from York in 1987

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St. Patrick’s Day got political as the Irish Prime Minister rushed to shield the British PM from Donald Trump’s barbs

President Donald Trump finally accomplished something that no other American president could: fostering British and Irish solidarity. Jokes aside, Prime Minister Micheál Martin of Ireland defended his British counterpart against Trump’s combative remarks.

The Conversation

Taking Churchill off the banknote isn’t ‘erasing history’ – but it is a matter of identity

News of the intended removal of Winston Churchill’s image from the five pound note by the Bank of England has outraged some commentators and politicians. Reform UK’s Nigel Farage called it “the definition of woke”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the plans to replace historical figures with wildlife would be…

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Trump Launches Bitter Jabs At Obama And Starmer As Irish Leader Sits Through Tense White House Moment

A White House meeting intended to bolster US-Ireland relations took a political turn as Trump criticized rivals, overshadowing diplomatic discussions.

Evening Standard

Rats or pigeons should replace Churchill on banknotes, says RSPCA

The charity wants ‘overlooked’ urban animals to appear on new notes, after the Bank of England confirmed British wildlife would feature

The Guardian - UK

What’s worth more: Churchill or a woke badger? Welcome to Britain’s banknote culture war

Self-appointed patriots are up in arms about a plan to replace historical figures with cute wildlife. The Bank of England shouldn’t duck this debate, says author Jonn Elledge

The Independent UK

What Winston Churchill’s family think about plans to replace his portrait on £5 note

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Winston Churchill’s granddaughter breaks silence after his portrait replaced on £5 note

Winston Churchill's granddaughter has broken her silence over plans to replace his portrait on the £5 note.

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