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Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Britain's 'Hardest Pub' Forced to Close by Police

The infamous Wyndham Arms in South Wales, dubbed Britain's toughest pub, has been permanently closed following police intervention after years of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour that plagued the local community.

UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.

FOI System at Breaking Point in England

Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.

Ministers grilled over collapsed China spy case

Senior government ministers are facing intense scrutiny from MPs after a high-profile Chinese espionage case dramatically collapsed, raising serious questions about national security protocols and diplomatic relations with Beijing.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

Cabinet Office chief investigated over Microsoft role

The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.

Starmer's aides quit in blow to new government

Sir Keir Starmer's administration faces early turmoil as two senior aides depart Number 10, including social cohesion tsar and green policy adviser, raising questions about government stability.

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