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Ban on gas fracking in England lifted in push for energy independence

Britain on Thursday formally lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas in England that has been in place since 2019, saying strengthening the country's energy supply was an "absolute priority".

Reuters

University of Cambridge says it gained from slave trade

Britain's University of Cambridge said on Thursday it had benefited from the proceeds of slavery over its history, and promised to expand scholarships for Black students and fund more research into the murderous trade.

Reuters

Five Britons captured in Ukraine by pro-Russian forces ‘back in UK’

It is understood John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill were set free alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin and landed in Britain on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Max Whitlock opts to skip World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool

Whitlock’s absence represents a major blow to organisers of the first World Championships to be staged in Britain since 2015.

The Independent UK

Britain's Prince William thanks funeral volunteers and staff

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine on Thursday met volunteers and staff involved in Monday's funeral for Queen Elizabeth, their first in-person public engagement since the event.

Reuters

The Leicester riots show us how useless the BAME label now is

Successful multicultural societies are difficult to get right. When people from different communities have mixed together, they have often fought over religious or ethnic differences. Tribal loyalties usually trump any attachment to a universal humanity. Contemporary Britain is far from perfect, but it’s one of the most successful liberal and…

Evening Standard

Five UK prisoners released by Russia arrive in Britain

Five British prisoners of war released by Russia as part of an exchange with Ukraine have arrived back in Britain and are looking forward to spending time with their families, non-profit organisation Presidium Network said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants for first time

Northern Ireland has more Catholics than Protestants for the first time, census results showed on Thursday, a historic shift that some see as likely to help drive support for the region to split from Britain and join a united Ireland.

Reuters

Macabre crypt containing UK's highest amount of human remains is packed with skulls

The creepy crypt lies beneath the floors of St Leonard's Church in Hythe, Kent, and is home to Britain's largest collection of human remains

Daily Mirror

More voters turning to Labour as cost-of-living crisis bites

EXCLUSIVE: Ipos survey for The Standard shows support for Labour as most trusted party to ‘reduce cost of living’ hitting 40% for first time

Evening Standard

When Trussonomics arrives, the big winner may well turn out to be Labour

The PM’s assault on economic orthodoxy is a leap in the dark with every prospect of backfiring spectacularly, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England poised for another big interest rate hike

Britain’s central bank is under pressure make another big interest rate hike Thursday

The Independent UK

Saudi Crown Prince Succeeds in Mediating Release of Foreign Prisoners

Mediation sessions by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud succeeded on Wednesday in arranging the freeing of 10 prisoners of different nationalities as part of a prisoner release between Moscow and Kyiv. Britain and Sweden, both of which have citizens that were released under Saudi mediation,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

Now that he's monarch, King Charles III — one of Britain's most prominent environmental voices — will be have to be more careful with his words

The Independent UK

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Chancellor targets part-time workers in ‘win-win’ welfare shake-up

Kwasi Kwarteng wants to get 'Britain working again' in a bid to boost economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Majority of UK public agree with liberal views on race and sexual identity

Annual survey shows rapid shift in attitudes over recent decades

Daily Record

What does the Queen's death mean for the future of Scotland?

The Daily Record asked seven prominent figures from across the country to give their views on the future of Scotland.

The Independent UK

Truss tells Israel she is considering relocating embassy to Jerusalem

Britain has long maintained its Israel embassy in Tel Aviv despite Israel designating Jerusalem as its capital

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Evening Standard

Truss tells Israel she is considering relocation of British embassy to Jerusalem

Britain has long maintained its Israel embassy in Tel Aviv despite Israel designating Jerusalem as its capital

The Independent UK

London council considers seizing oligarchs’ homes to make affordable housing

Houses on Britain’s richest streets could be claimed

The Independent UK

Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

The public is supportive of Government cost-of-living intervention at a similar scale to its actions during the pandemic, research suggests.

The Independent UK

UK's new leader slams Putin, hails queen in debut UN speech

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of making “saber-rattling threats” to cover his failed invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Biden, Truss seek to smooth over N Ireland divide

U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss have declared themselves staunch allies as they try to patch up a divide over Brexit’s impact on peace in Northern Ireland

Reuters

Biden, UK's Truss commit to protect Northern Ireland deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Liz Truss met in person for the first time on Wednesday and said they want to ensure the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland is protected.

Reuters

UK PM Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday welcomed the release of five British nationals captured in Ukraine, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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