UK News

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After 140 years, one of Britain’s oldest department stores is set to close permanently
The last remaining Beales shop in the UK is set to close its doors for good at the end of May.
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Christian school employee wins appeal after being dismissed for criticizing LGBTQ+ lessons as ‘brainwashing’
A Christian school worker who was dismissed after describing LGBTQ+ relationship lessons as ‘brainwashing’ has won a Court of Appeal battle.
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UK’s top police officer calls it ’absurd’ that he cannot dismiss officers accused of rape
Britain’s most senior policeman said it was "absurd" that a court judgment handed down on Tuesday meant he could not sack serving officers who failed a vetting review, even if they had been accused of rape or other serious crimes.
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Thames Water under investigation for delays in delivering environmental schemes
Ofwat said Thames Water had reported that it was unlikely to complete more than 100 projects it had committed to by an end of March deadline.
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Task force head claims two shooters were involved in JFK assassination as FBI releases thousands of secret files
The FBI says it has uncovered 2,400 new files related to the assassination of President John F Kennedy.
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Donald Trump won’t deport Prince Harry and Meghan Markle due to his warm relationship with King Charles
Donald Trump described Meghan Markle as "terrible" this week but the world leader confirmed he would not seek to deport Harry amid an ongoing legal battle over his immigration status.
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Santander’s move sparks a mortgage price war, benefiting UK borrowers
Bank to offer first two-year deal under 4% with rivals likely to follow suit.
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Kensington Palace releases unprecedented statement defending Princess Kate
The Princess of Wales makes headlines whenever she steps out in public - and now Kensington Palace has issued a surprising statement regarding the sharing of information about Kate.
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Captain Tom’s daughter claims charity investigation has ruined their family’s reputation
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter has said his family has been left ‘devastated’ by the official investigation into the charity in his name.
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UK delays response to US metal tariffs
The UK will not retaliate immediately to the renewal of steel and aluminium tariffs by the US, the BBC understands.
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Met officers who fail vetting scheme might retain their jobs
Policing has been left in a "hopeless position", Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said, after the High Court ruled the force could not dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance.
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Peer claims UK copyright law consultation was biased in favor of AI firms
Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sector.
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UK family recounts horror of bloodstained, sex toy-filled holiday rental
The family, which included four small children, were initially told by Vrbo that the property’s issues were ‘minor’.
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FBI uncovers hidden JFK assassination records following Trump directive
The FBI just discovered about 2,400 records tied to President Kennedy’s assassination that were never provided to a board tasked with reviewing and disclosing the documents, Axios has learned.
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Andrew Marr suggests King Charles could be drawn into Trump-Canada dispute
The monarch risks being exposed in the row due to his role as Canada’s head of state, raising questions about whether he should stay silent as its people come under fire from the US president.
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Migrant care workers in the UK face illegal fees of up to £20,000
Survey by Unison finds people on health and care worker visas also having to share beds and sleep rough.
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Farmers protest in London with tractors over changes to inheritance tax
“Persistent and peaceful” campaigning by farmers on new inheritance tax rules could “get change”, Nigel Farage has said.
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Recent rule change benefits drivers
Drivers now have vmore time to pay for their parking after anger over companies charging people who couldn’t find the signal to download their app.
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UK’s longest 785-mile train route may remain operational in 2025 despite concerns of discontinuation
Fears the UK’s longest train route would cease this year have been calmed, at least for now, as the operator gives an optimistic update.
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UK reduces subsidies for Drax, mandates 100% use of sustainable wood
North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canadian forests.
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Raids on vape shops, car washes, and nail bars across the UK result in 4,000 arrests
Thousands of people working illegally in nail bars, car washes and restaurants have been arrested across the UK.
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CCRC chief used public funds for luxury hotels while attending business courses in France
Justice watchdog’s Karen Kneller enrolled on courses advertised for thousands of pounds at Insead, where CCRC’s then chair held roles.
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EasyJet pilot collapses during flight from Egypt to Manchester
A flight to Manchester had to divert and land in Athens when the pilot reportedly collapsed.
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Jimmy Savile’s decaying Scottish Highlands lair consumed by fire
The former home of disgraced television presenter Jimmy Savile has caught fire.
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Disgraced Prince Andrew poised to earn millions as intermediary for business giant
Prince Andrew has struck a secret deal to act as middle man for a business giant that will earn him millions.