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“Ibanez and Japanese brands in general were irritating the hell out of Gibson, Fender and other US companies targeted by copyists”: From copies to innovations – the origin and rise of Japanese electric guitars (and the truth about ‘lawsuit’ guitars)

We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s and beyond

Guitar World

Frail David Hockney Celebrated In Vast Paris Retrospective

Increasingly frail but with undimmed passion, Britain's David Hockney has put aside his health worries to shape what he describes as the biggest exhibition of his vast career.

International Business Times

Allies at War by Tim Bouverie review – a revelatory study of second world war alliances

In focusing on the multilateral bonds that were forged to defeat Hitler, this entertaining account offers fresh disclosures about the course of the war

The Guardian - UK

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On Britain’s election battleground, I learned what people want from Starmer: the change he promised them

With a byelection looming, the focus is on Runcorn where people voted for Labour in great numbers last year – but so far they feel short-changed, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Independent readers share their views on conscription – from ‘necessary evil’ to ‘waste of time’

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Readers were divided on the idea of reintroducing national service, with many agreeing that Britain’s military is underprepared, but questioning whether conscription is the right solution in 2025

The Independent UK

Steph Paton: Why should any young person take up arms for the UK?

CONSCRIPTION is the word of the day, with allusions to mandatory military service making their way back into Britain’s frothing far-right press.

The National (Scotland)

Prince Harry Mounts New Court Challenge Over UK Security Downgrade

Prince Harry will push ahead with a court challenge in London on Tuesday as the self-exiled royal fights a decision to downgrade his personal security when he visits Britain.

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‘Super-batteries’ planned under scheme to boost clean energy storage

Regulator Ofgem said it has opened a funding window for developers of so-called ‘water batteries’ and other large battery projects.

Evening Standard

Starmer vows UK won’t be cowed by Trump’s tariffs

Sir Kier Starmer has stressed that Britain does not want to get into a trade war with the US.

The Independent UK

Starmer vows to back British business ‘to the hilt’ amid Trump tariff fallout

Keir Starmer hinted at further announcements to come to support British firms

The Independent UK

Our world affairs editor answers your questions as former MI6 chief says Britain must get ready for war

THE CONVERSATION: The Conversation continues as world affairs editor Sam Kiley tackles some of your questions on Russia, Trump, war in Europe, and conscription in the UK

The Independent UK

Starmer pledges to slash time needed to set up clinical trials to 150 days

The Prime Minister also announced new investment of ‘up to £600 million’ into Britain’s life sciences industry.

Evening Standard

Why a new hypersonic missile engine is a milestone for UK defence capabilities

Britain tests hypersonic missile engine in ‘milestone’ for UK defence

The Independent UK

UK ‘behind the curve’ on Russian undersea spying, former minister says

The comments came after it was revealed the navy had captured Russian sensors suspected of trying to spy on Britain’s nuclear submarines

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Britain should ‘notch up’ Trump tariff retaliation threats, former ambassador to US says

‘This is a tough world where you've got to brandish those weapons’, Sir Nigel Sheinwald said

The Independent UK

‘The government just doesn’t get tourism’: VisitBritain chief outlines dismay with budget cuts

Exclusive: Nick de Bois warns action is needed to ‘arrest the decline’ in the UK’s share of tourists

The Independent UK

Britain tests hypersonic missile engine in ‘milestone’ for UK defence

New engine could power a cutting-edge cruise missile with a bigger range than a conventional rocket

The Independent UK

What we know about Starmer’s ‘bold’ plan for Britain’s motor industry

Starmer promises ‘bold changes’ to rules over electric cars in response to Trump tariffs

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The Guardian - UK

Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?

Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds

The Fashion Central

Heatwave Warning as Britain Gets Hotter This Easter Break

Brace Yourselves: Britain Set to Sizzle Hotter Than Australia This Easter

The Independent UK

Starmer wants Britain at front of electric car ‘revolution’ as reforms unveiled

The Prime Minister said the ‘new era of global instability’ will push the Government to go ‘further and faster’ to support businesses.

The Independent UK

Britain expresses outrage after Israel prevents 2 lawmakers from visiting the occupied West Bank

Britain has expressed outrage after Israeli authorities prevented two lawmakers from entering the country in order to visit the occupied West Bank

Evening Standard

Globalisation has come to an end, says minister

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said Britain needs to ‘build out our relationships with our allies and partners around the world’.

The Guardian - UK

We Were There by Lanre Bakare review – the forgotten voices of black Britain

The author’s sharply intelligent history of how black British identity was forged beyond London in the cauldron of the Thatcherite 1970s and 80s is a necessary corrective

The Guardian - UK

Alex Wheatle obituary

Author of the Crongton novels whose stories of inner-city life give a realistic portrait of growing up in contemporary Britain

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