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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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Andy Burnham Proposes Cap on UK Political Donations, Minister Confirms

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US Mint Issues Donald Trump Commemorative Dollar Coin, First for Ex-President in Century

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Uber Deploys Fifteen Robotaxis with Safety Drivers in London Trial

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Business Graduates Acquire Small Firms, Circumventing Traditional Career Progression

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B&Q, Five Guys Among 600 Firms Paying Staff Below UK Minimum Wage

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Economic Growth Fails to Reach Half of UK Households, Institute for Public Policy Research Finds

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Madrid Accused of Abandoning Ceuta as Thousands Protest Government Migration Policy

Thousands of Spaniards have protested in Madrid, criticising Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government for its management of the Ceuta migration situation. Opposition parties allege the government has left Ceuta's residents to face the consequences of its foreign policy choices.

Maltese Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Conspiracy

Dutch Central Bank Relocates Billions in Gold Reserves to London for Crisis Preparedness

Uber Ceases Ride-Hailing Operations in Nigeria and Uganda Immediately

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Jurors Fail to Reach Unanimous Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has informed the judge for a second consecutive day that they remain unable to achieve a unanimous decision regarding a verdict.

Martin Greensmith Convicted of Father's Murder in Lincolnshire Pub Garden

Four Arrested in Connection with 1991 Murder of Georgina Gharsallah

Yr Wyddfa Hiker Sophie Goodyer-Bird Died from Heatstroke, Inquest Finds

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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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EU and NATO Commit to Increased Pressure on Russia Following Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

The European Union and NATO have pledged to intensify their response to Russia after German authorities attributed a thwarted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport to Moscow. This incident is viewed by Western officials as further evidence of escalating Russian assertiveness.

Putin Issues Implicit Warning to UK Regarding Ukraine Military Support

Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls for Global Avoidance of Russian Airspace

German Investigators Link Russian Intelligence to Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

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House of Lords Committee Demands Government Establish AI 'Kill Switch' Authority

A House of Lords committee has urged the UK government to create powers for an AI 'kill switch', enabling intervention in advanced AI systems developed by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. This proposal aims to provide a safeguard against potentially 'runaway' artificial intelligence, reflecting a broader anxiety over the unchecked proliferation of these technologies.

Uber Confirms 3,500 Redundancies as Global Workforce Undergoes Major Restructuring

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over UK Borrowing Costs at PMQs

UK Government Borrowing Costs Reach 28-Year Peak, Increasing Public Debt Burden

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Stacy Hunter's Family States Misogyny Bill Would Not Prevent Violence Against Women

The family of murdered Stacy Hunter argues that proposed Scottish legislation on misogyny would not have protected her, despite First Minister John Swinney's pledge to address violence against women.

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

Andy Burnham Proposes Cap on UK Political Donations, Minister Confirms

US Mint Issues Donald Trump Commemorative Dollar Coin, First for Ex-President in Century

Uber Deploys Fifteen Robotaxis with Safety Drivers in London Trial

Business Graduates Acquire Small Firms, Circumventing Traditional Career Progression

B&Q, Five Guys Among 600 Firms Paying Staff Below UK Minimum Wage

Economic Growth Fails to Reach Half of UK Households, Institute for Public Policy Research Finds

World

Madrid Accused of Abandoning Ceuta as Thousands Protest Government Migration Policy

Maltese Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Conspiracy

Dutch Central Bank Relocates Billions in Gold Reserves to London for Crisis Preparedness

Uber Ceases Ride-Hailing Operations in Nigeria and Uganda Immediately

UK

Jurors Fail to Reach Unanimous Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

Martin Greensmith Convicted of Father's Murder in Lincolnshire Pub Garden

Four Arrested in Connection with 1991 Murder of Georgina Gharsallah

Yr Wyddfa Hiker Sophie Goodyer-Bird Died from Heatstroke, Inquest Finds

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

EU and NATO Commit to Increased Pressure on Russia Following Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

Putin Issues Implicit Warning to UK Regarding Ukraine Military Support

Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls for Global Avoidance of Russian Airspace

German Investigators Link Russian Intelligence to Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

Business

House of Lords Committee Demands Government Establish AI 'Kill Switch' Authority

Uber Confirms 3,500 Redundancies as Global Workforce Undergoes Major Restructuring

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over UK Borrowing Costs at PMQs

UK Government Borrowing Costs Reach 28-Year Peak, Increasing Public Debt Burden

Politics

Stacy Hunter's Family States Misogyny Bill Would Not Prevent Violence Against Women

Sir James Cleverly Resigns Shadow Cabinet to Contest London Mayoral Election

King Charles, Emmanuel Macron, and Andy Burnham Preview Bayeux Tapestry at British Museum

Andy Burnham's Prime Minister's Questions Debut Reveals Enduring Political Confrontation

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

Andy Burnham Proposes Cap on UK Political Donations, Minister Confirms

US Mint Issues Donald Trump Commemorative Dollar Coin, First for Ex-President in Century

Uber Deploys Fifteen Robotaxis with Safety Drivers in London Trial

Business Graduates Acquire Small Firms, Circumventing Traditional Career Progression

B&Q, Five Guys Among 600 Firms Paying Staff Below UK Minimum Wage

Economic Growth Fails to Reach Half of UK Households, Institute for Public Policy Research Finds

World

Madrid Accused of Abandoning Ceuta as Thousands Protest Government Migration Policy

Maltese Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Conspiracy

Dutch Central Bank Relocates Billions in Gold Reserves to London for Crisis Preparedness

Uber Ceases Ride-Hailing Operations in Nigeria and Uganda Immediately

UK

Jurors Fail to Reach Unanimous Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

Martin Greensmith Convicted of Father's Murder in Lincolnshire Pub Garden

Four Arrested in Connection with 1991 Murder of Georgina Gharsallah

Yr Wyddfa Hiker Sophie Goodyer-Bird Died from Heatstroke, Inquest Finds

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

EU and NATO Commit to Increased Pressure on Russia Following Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

Putin Issues Implicit Warning to UK Regarding Ukraine Military Support

Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls for Global Avoidance of Russian Airspace

German Investigators Link Russian Intelligence to Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

Business

House of Lords Committee Demands Government Establish AI 'Kill Switch' Authority

Uber Confirms 3,500 Redundancies as Global Workforce Undergoes Major Restructuring

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over UK Borrowing Costs at PMQs

UK Government Borrowing Costs Reach 28-Year Peak, Increasing Public Debt Burden

Politics

Stacy Hunter's Family States Misogyny Bill Would Not Prevent Violence Against Women

Sir James Cleverly Resigns Shadow Cabinet to Contest London Mayoral Election

King Charles, Emmanuel Macron, and Andy Burnham Preview Bayeux Tapestry at British Museum

Andy Burnham's Prime Minister's Questions Debut Reveals Enduring Political Confrontation