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Ukraine shows lessons of VE Day not ‘just history’, says Starmer

Celebrations have been ongoing since Monday, when Ukrainian troops joined British soldiers in a parade through central London.

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Starmer to warn of Second World War parallels as he hails ‘defence dividend’

The Prime Minister is also expected to announce a £563 million contract for Rolls-Royce for the maintenance of Britain’s fleet of Typhoon jets.

Evening Standard

UK officials land in Washington as talks over trade agreement continue

Senior negotiators hope to get agreement with US signed ahead of UK-EU summit on 19 May

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Edwardian villa in Putney built for Rolls-Royce family on sale for first time in 30 years

The villa is understood to have been built for one of Britain’s top engineers

Evening Standard

This VE Day, ‘never again’ has never rung so hollow

Letters: On the anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, JK Forster-Walmsley says a weariness seems to have set in about current conflicts, especially Gaza. Plus letters from Adrian Hackford, Bill McMellon, Anne Maclennan and Nizam Uddin

The Guardian - UK

Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate

Tin was the critical mineral of the ancient world. It was essential to alloy with copper to make bronze, which for many centuries was the preferred metal for tools and weapons. Yet sources of tin are very scarce – and were especially so for the rapidly growing bronze age towns,…

The Conversation

VE Day: how personal first-hand accounts help keep everyday narratives of wartime Britain alive

From street parties to flypasts, the myriad events of VE Day – which this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe – take place against the backdrop of grand wartime narratives. These include accounts of military strategy, major battles and political decisions made by global leaders. Central to…

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Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorial

What could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads

The Independent UK

Backlash after minister says UK could sell weapons to India as war with Pakistan looms

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the UK should not be ‘squeamish’ about exporting its defence sector

The Independent UK

UK to answer 'at The Hague' if it fails to stop arms sales to Israel, PM told

Keir Starmer has been warned he may be the prime minister “to see Britain answer at The Hague” for being “complicit in war crimes” in Gaza

The National (Scotland)

Starmer brands criticism of UK-India trade deal ‘incoherent nonsense’

Sir Keir said similar reciprocal agreements exist between the UK and 50 countries.

Evening Standard

What is double taxation? UK-India trade deal controversy explained

Ministers say the long-awaited deal will boost the economy by £4.8 billion annually by 2040

Evening Standard

PM warned the UK risks The Hague over Gaza if arms sales to Israel do not end

Independent MP Shockat Adam asked if the UK will admit ethnic cleansing in Gaza and end all military cooperation with Israel.

Evening Standard

Badenoch a ‘climate defeatist’, Starmer claims in energy costs exchange

Kemi Badenoch urged Sir Keir to ‘change course’ to tackle energy costs during Prime Minister’s Questions.

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Keir Starmer Accused of Selling Britain to India Without a Fight, Says Patrick Christys

British workers, already feeling the pinch from record-high taxes, are now left wondering why they're footing the bill while new arrivals from India get a pretty sweet deal under Keir Starmer’s latest trade agreement.

Evening Standard

OPINION - As India and Pakistan teeter on the nuclear brink, Britain could have a crucial role to play

The missile strikes on Pakistan carried out by Indian warplanes herald another outbreak of serious conflict between the two neighbours who started fighting in the very year they won independence from Britain in 1947. In just over 50 years they fought four major regional wars – including in 1971, when…

The Conversation

By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine

As Britain celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8 1945, the Polish airmen of RAF 305 Bomber Squadron captured a starkly different sentiment in their diary. “‘Victory!’ every Anglo-Saxon says in greeting instead of the traditional ‘Hello!’. The word ‘Victory!’ is devoid of meaning, power and any sense…

International Business Times

Danish Firm Orsted Halts Huge UK Offshore Wind Farm Project

Danish renewables firm Orsted said Wednesday it was shelving plans to build a massive wind farm off the UK coast due to rising costs, dealing a setback to Britain's clean energy goals.

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Deep concerns over UK visa policy expressed by Lords as Government's new immigration plans set to be revealed

The Lords Science and Technology Committee argues that reforms to visa costs are needed

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Artist Rene Matić: 'I'm nominated for the Turner Prize but my gender is up for discussion'

Non-binary artist Rene Matić takes photographs that celebrate their trans friends, and once got a tattoo of a far right slogan they found on Pinterest. Now they’re one of youngest nominees ever for Britain’s prestigious art prize

International Business Times

Trump, Ukraine Propel EU And UK Towards Defence Pact

The EU and Britain look set to seal a defence pact at a landmark summit this month as worries about US President Donald Trump and the war in Ukraine spur them beyond the wrangles of Brexit.

The Guardian - UK

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 in Great Britain

Move prompted by looming retirement crisis would help ensure consistent, reliable services

The Fashion Central

ITV GMB Sparks Outrage as Zia Yusuf Faces 'Aggressive and Biased' Andrew Tate Grilling by Ed Balls

Things got seriously heated on Good Morning Britain when Reform UK chairman Ria Yusuf appeared on the show and ended up in a fiery exchange with Ed Balls.

Evening Standard

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid shortage

The Department for Transport announced it is lowering the minimum age to take on the role in Britain from 20

Evening Standard

Landmarks across Britain lit in red, white and blue to commemorate VE Day anniversary

The nation has united to mark 80 years since Britain declared victory over Nazi Germany

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