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Reeves' £4bn Pension Raid Plot Sparks Outrage

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces furious backlash over plans to target workplace pensions in a dramatic £4 billion revenue grab that could devastate millions of workers' retirement savings.

Wartime feeding method cuts baby allergies

Groundbreaking research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that reviving a World War Two infant feeding practice could dramatically reduce allergy rates in modern babies, offering hope to parents nationwide.

Nazi bunker converted to home fails to sell

A chilling piece of wartime history on Guernsey, originally constructed as a Nazi communications bunker using forced labour, has failed to find a buyer despite being converted into a unique three-bedroom property with a £1.7 million price tag.

Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel

Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.

WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain

The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.

Mum's heartbreak over keeping daughters apart

A mother reveals her agonising decision to keep her two daughters separated after one was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition. The family's story is one of love, sacrifice, and a desperate plea for understanding.

Patsy Kensit's son breaks back in devastating accident

Former EastEnders star Patsy Kensit opens up in an emotional new interview about her son James's serious accident, her role as his carer, and the immense personal sacrifices she made, including turning down a major acting job, to support his recovery.

UK Launches Wartime Civilian Training Programme

Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the

UK Plans Civilian Army: 1.2 Million to Get Wartime Training

The British government is launching a massive 'preparedness revolution', with plans to train 1.2 million civilians in essential defence and civil support roles. This marks the UK's largest mobilisation effort since the Cold War.

Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs

An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.

WWII St Paul's Saviour Story Stuns Antiques Roadshow

A breathtaking piece of World War II history emerged on Antiques Roadshow, revealing the heroic tale of the man who saved St Paul's Cathedral from destruction during the Blitz. Fiona Bruce and experts were left speechless by the incredible valuation.

Dear Viv: BBC Doc Reveals Heartbreaking WWII Letters

A profoundly moving new BBC documentary uncovers a trove of intimate wartime letters from a soldier to his wife, Viv, offering a raw and personal glimpse into the human cost of conflict. The film pieces together their tragic love story, separated by war.

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