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Welcome to Britain’s Victorian Christmas, where volunteers in Santa hats fulfil the basic functions of the state

There is something inescapably bleak about a nation that relies on charity appeals to fix its social and economic problems, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m a pain in the backside ... an awkward sod’: Alan Bates on love, justice and the Post Office scandal

He became a household name after ITV turned Britain’s biggest miscarriage of justice into a drama. He reflects on his fight for compensation, turning down an OBE – and getting married on Richard Branson’s island

The Guardian - UK

Cannibalism in Britain? How early Bronze Age bones reveal a grim tale

Prehistoric remains from nearly 4,000 years ago point to a grisly period of cannibalism in the UK.

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Let China build electric cars in UK, Tory ex-chancellor tells Rachel Reeves ahead of trade trip

Despite ‘spy’ scandal, Philip Hammond says Britain should now adopt a ‘pragmatic approach to Beijing’

The Guardian - UK

Photos: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Trump team warns Starmer’s ‘horrible, arrogant’ ambassador pick means Britain will be ‘locked out’ of key discussions

President-elect’s team deeply unhappy at Starmer’s choice for Britain’s new top diplomat

The Independent UK

Prince Andrew and the British establishment’s ‘target-rich environment’ for spies

A ruling by the UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission has revealed that a Chinese businessman with links to King Charles’ younger brother, Prince Andrew, has been banned from Britain. The commission was upholding a decision originally taken in 2023 by the then home secretary, Suella Braverman, to exclude a man…

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Could trusting each other more unlock economic growth?

Trust in Britain’s institutions is in bad shape, according to recent data from the European Social Survey.

The Conversation

Britain braces for big Christmas getaway amid weather and travel warnings

Airports, train operators and motoring bodies forecast traveller numbers unseen since before pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge 'built to unify ancient people across Britain', research says

STONEHENGE was likely built to unify ancient peoples from across Britain, archaeologists have concluded in a fresh study.

The National (Scotland)

Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge may have been erected to unite early British farming communities, research finds

The altar stone, which we now know is from Scotland, may have been a gift or marker of political alliance

The Guardian - UK

Starmer should not be the fall guy for Labour’s failures. This disaster was written by committee

The PM’s allies on the right of the party are ideologically opposed to any economic agenda that could see off the threat from Reform, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

The best books to look out for in 2025, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Adam Kay

2025: Start planning your reading list for next year with Katie Rosseinsky’s guide to the new novels and non-fiction you shouldn’t miss

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The true purpose of Stonehenge may have just been revealed

Blocks were brought to Salisbury Plain from all over the country in a grand project that would have taken about eight months – uniting people in the process

Evening Standard

Peter Mandelson to be appointed UK ambassador to Washington

Labour peer Peter Mandelson is set to be named as Britain's next ambassador to Washington, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Britain and its constitution: a country we should know better

Editorial: A new survey shows that the UK has a far more exhaustive written version of its laws and principles than many think

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Influencer Andrew Tate Avoids Romania Trafficking Trial For Now

A Romanian court on Thursday granted an appeal by controversial influencer Andrew Tate, refusing to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now, and referring the case back to prosecutors.

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Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

British politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as 100 million pounds ($127 million), which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history

Evening Standard

Elon Musk's interest in UK news and politics, as Nigel Farage talks money with the billionaire

Elon Musk has spent much of the year feuding with Britain’s Labour government

Evening Standard

UK sanctions senior Georgian minister following protest crackdown

Georgia’s interior minister Vakhtang Gomelauri is one of the high-ranking officials now banned from travelling to Britain.

The Guardian - UK

It’s easier than you think to get the measure of Kemi Badenoch – just ask around in Nigeria

The Tory leader seems to see her country of origin as a useful punchbag. Yet people there have a clear view of her, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

Evening Standard

Britain’s wind turbines break new generation record for second time in a week

Onshore and offshore wind generated 22.5GW on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Britain’s youngest knife murderers have minimum jail sentences increased to 10 years

Lawyers argued the sentences of both boys were ‘unduly lenient’ and should be increased

The Independent UK

Starmer meets Sultan of Brunei

Brunei is a member of the Indo-Pacific trade bloc Britain became a member of on Sunday.

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