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Britain Just Passed a Law That Bans an Entire Generation From Ever Buying a Cigarette, Even When They Are 50

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has passed UK Parliament, banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after 1 Jan 2009 to protect health and reduce NHS pressure, with groups divided.

International Business Times UK

UK puts ‘freeze’ on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, court hears

Afghans found eligible for relocation to the UK as a result of their previous work alongside the British are no longer being helped to flee the Taliban-run country, lawyers say

The Independent UK

Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep diverging

The Guardian - UK

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Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Economic body found Britain had the biggest increase in ‘tax wedge’ out of 38 member nations last year

The Guardian - UK

‘This is our moment as British Muslims’: MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor

Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots voting drive

The Guardian - UK

UK 'Officially Preparing For War' As Experts Warn 'Last Days Of Peace' Could Vanish Without Warning

As the UK drafts a new War Book for future conflicts, a defence expert warns there may be no clear 'last days of peace', urging ministers to pair sweeping emergency powers with oversight.

International Business Times UK

Freed murderer and rapist sexually assaulted woman after being given London community centre role by councillor

One of Britain’s longest serving prisoners, Ronald Evans – dubbed the ‘Clifton Rapist’ - was allowed to work at Chalkhill Community Centre by councillor who ‘didn’t know his criminal past’

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Tougher rules on pet passports means ‘EU citizen’ loophole for cats and dogs ends

Brussels has tightened up the rules, ferreting out animal owners who live in Britain

The Independent UK

Half of young people say they would never fight for Britain in a war, poll shows

The number of young people who expected to live better lives than their parents has also halved in a year, according to the poll

The Independent UK

Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading to UK', says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks

The failure to stop the ‘small boats’ crisis is a ‘real and active threat’ to national security, says Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf

Evening Standard

The rush to appease Trump led Keir Starmer into this ethical void

Mandelson’s flaws were mistaken for credentials to represent Britain in the court of a rogue president, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Geoff Yeadon obituary

Other lives: Outstanding cave diver who opened up new underground routes across Britain, notably in his native North Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

Bollywood crime drama ‘Dastaar’ filmed in UK brings £1.2m boost to local economy

A Hindi crime drama, Dastaar, filmed extensively in Hull, UK, injected over £1.2 million into the local economy. The production, inspired by Sikh immigrant experiences in 1980s Britain, employed 130 crew members and utilized local resources. This significant investment highlights Hull's growing potential as a filming destination, with hopes to…

The Times of India

Takeaways from former top UK official's testimony on the Mandelson appointment scandal

The former leader of Britain's Foreign Office has revealed details about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington despite failing security checks

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The UK can’t claim to take national security seriously at all after these Mandelson revelations

COMMENT: This week we have seen the sorry spectacle of politicians and civil servants squirming over matters of national security – that’s a failure of their most sacred duty, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle Accused Of 'Merching The Kiddos' On Late Queen's 100th Birthday Celebration

Meghan Markle unveiled As Ever candles for Archie and Lilibet as the UK marked Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, drawing criticism and support over the timing.

The Times of India

'Felt political pressure': Sacked UK official blames Starmer’s office over Mandelson US appointment

The former civil servant who oversaw the approval of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington has said he felt “political pressure” to fast-track the decision despite "security concerns."

The Independent UK

Government to ‘double down not back down’ on clean energy in face of gas spike

Key to the plans is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices

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'They Don't Know 15:00 Means 3pm': Shock as Severn Trent Boss Says Apprentices Struggle Telling Time and Basic Maths

A growing number of apprentices lack basic maths skills, raising concerns about workforce readiness, financial understanding, and widening inequality across Britain.

The Independent UK

Late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

When she died in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch most Britons had ever known

Cycling News

First-ever team time trial at Tour de France Femmes set for London in 2027 and 'will feel surreal' for British riders as details for opening trio of UK stages revealed

Full routes of the first two stages in Great Britain also confirmed for next year's Grand Départ

The Guardian - UK

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform

The 7 May elections in Great Britain promise to be a rout for Labour and the Tories, writes Zoe Williams. If you need to vote tactically to stop Nigel Farage’s party, make sure you trust your neighbours

Euronews

UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row

UK police are investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Mandelson, 72, when he was a Labour minister more than 15 years ago. He was arrested and released in February.

The Independent UK

Aperol Spritz launches ready-to-drink cans ahead of festival season

Britain’s favourite cocktail is now available on-the-go

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Drill: UK Launches 'Exercise Granite Resolve' To Guard North Sea From Russian Shadow

Britain has launched 'Exercise Granite Resolve' in Aberdeen to protect North Sea energy assets from Russian 'shadow' threats.

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