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Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years

Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.

Foreign criminals flown from UK with £2,000 taxpayer cards

Exclusive footage reveals the moment foreign national offenders were deported from the UK, each provided with bank cards containing £2,000 of taxpayer money. The costly operation, running into hundreds of thousands, has sparked outrage.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis

A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Could Be Scrapped

The UK is poised to scrap its £100 contactless payment limit, paving the way for unlimited 'tap and go' spending. This major financial shake-up promises faster checkouts but raises new security questions for consumers.

Contactless Payment Limit Jumps to £100 in UK

Shoppers across the UK are set for a spending revolution as the contactless payment limit is permanently increased from £45 to £100, marking the biggest change since its introduction.

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

Farage Slams 'Authoritarian' Mandatory ID Card Plan

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.

Hiker, 85, trampled to death by bison in US national park

An 85-year-old woman on a guided hike in South Dakota's Badlands National Park was tragically killed after being charged and trampled by a massive bison. The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of wild animals.

UK tourists face £1200 fines at US sand dunes

UK travellers heading to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park face hefty fines for ignoring strict parking rules during peak season. Essential reading for US road trips.

Majority of Brits Back Return of Compulsory ID Cards

A new poll reveals a dramatic shift in public opinion, with over half of Britons now supporting the introduction of mandatory ID cards. Discover the reasons behind the U-turn and the political divide.

Labour's Digital ID Cards Spark Fury from Liberty Groups

Labour's proposed digital ID scheme faces a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups, who warn it creates a 'golden database' of citizen information and threatens privacy rights. The plan is compared to a 'poll tax on privacy'.

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