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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

Iran's military has reimposed a closure on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of violating a recent ceasefire agreement by continuing airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which have reportedly killed at least two dozen people.

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Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

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Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

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UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

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Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded his party's defeat in the recent election, paving the way for the student-led opposition movement to form a government. This outcome follows twelve years of populist right-wing rule.

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

María Machado Returns to Venezuela After Exile; US Sanctions Against Maduro Remain

Serbian Elections See High Turnout as Student Movement Challenges Vučić's Rule

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Body Recovered Off Scotland Coast Confirmed to Be Missing Ferry Passenger Jim Wither

Police Scotland has confirmed that a body recovered off the coast of East Lothian is that of Jim Wither, the 82-year-old man who fell overboard from a ferry in the Firth of Forth. Formal identification is pending, but his family has been informed.

Storm Boelo Deluges Largs Town Centre, Coastal Properties Inundated Overnight

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Storm Boelo Claims One Life, Leaves 160,000 UK Properties Without Electricity

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UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

UK diesel prices experienced their most substantial monthly drop in 26 years during November, with experts attributing the decline to easing geopolitical tensions and a reduction in crude oil costs. This follows a period of elevated prices linked to Middle East instability.

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

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International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

The International Weightlifting Federation has confirmed Russia will host the 2026 World Championships, marking the first time an Olympic federation has awarded a world-level event to the country since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

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Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

Kashim Chowdhury, a senior civil servant, has been charged with fraud for allegedly failing to inform five separate employers that he held concurrent positions, accumulating a salary of £100,000. Chowdhury denies dishonesty, claiming he was transparent about his work arrangements.

Government Introduces Parking Code Aimed at Halting Private Enforcement Firm 'Rip-Offs'

First-Time Buyers in England Face £140,000 Income Cap for Government-Backed New-Build Loans

Indian Workers Paid to Film Daily Tasks for AI Training Datasets

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Cleveland Police Awaits £2 Million Payment Two Months Post-A66 Crash Pledge

Cleveland Police has yet to receive a £2 million payment promised nearly two months ago following a major incident on the A66, according to Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

UK State Pension Ranks Lowest Among Wealthy Nations, OECD Data Reveals

US Midterm Candidates Clash Over Data Centre Expansion Amid Power Grid Strain

Chancellor Healey Unveils Autumn Budget Amidst Fiscal Pressure on 28 October

UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

World

Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

María Machado Returns to Venezuela After Exile; US Sanctions Against Maduro Remain

Serbian Elections See High Turnout as Student Movement Challenges Vučić's Rule

UK

Body Recovered Off Scotland Coast Confirmed to Be Missing Ferry Passenger Jim Wither

Storm Boelo Deluges Largs Town Centre, Coastal Properties Inundated Overnight

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Storm Boelo Claims One Life, Leaves 160,000 UK Properties Without Electricity

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

Government Introduces Parking Code Aimed at Halting Private Enforcement Firm 'Rip-Offs'

First-Time Buyers in England Face £140,000 Income Cap for Government-Backed New-Build Loans

Indian Workers Paid to Film Daily Tasks for AI Training Datasets

Politics

Cleveland Police Awaits £2 Million Payment Two Months Post-A66 Crash Pledge

Former Conservative Campaign Director and Wife Receive Suspended Sentences for Election Betting Offence

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Defends Gogglebox Appearance Amid Cabinet Minister Criticism

Gabon Government Restores Social Media Access After Eight-Month Ban

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

UK State Pension Ranks Lowest Among Wealthy Nations, OECD Data Reveals

US Midterm Candidates Clash Over Data Centre Expansion Amid Power Grid Strain

Chancellor Healey Unveils Autumn Budget Amidst Fiscal Pressure on 28 October

UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

World

Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

María Machado Returns to Venezuela After Exile; US Sanctions Against Maduro Remain

Serbian Elections See High Turnout as Student Movement Challenges Vučić's Rule

UK

Body Recovered Off Scotland Coast Confirmed to Be Missing Ferry Passenger Jim Wither

Storm Boelo Deluges Largs Town Centre, Coastal Properties Inundated Overnight

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Storm Boelo Claims One Life, Leaves 160,000 UK Properties Without Electricity

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

Government Introduces Parking Code Aimed at Halting Private Enforcement Firm 'Rip-Offs'

First-Time Buyers in England Face £140,000 Income Cap for Government-Backed New-Build Loans

Indian Workers Paid to Film Daily Tasks for AI Training Datasets

Politics

Cleveland Police Awaits £2 Million Payment Two Months Post-A66 Crash Pledge

Former Conservative Campaign Director and Wife Receive Suspended Sentences for Election Betting Offence

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Defends Gogglebox Appearance Amid Cabinet Minister Criticism

Gabon Government Restores Social Media Access After Eight-Month Ban