Two New Scottish MPs Deliver Maiden Speeches After By-Elections
Lara Bird and Douglas Lumsden made their maiden Commons speeches after by-election wins, with Bird defending her appearance and Lumsden urging action on oil and gas.
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Celestyal Cancels Gulf Cruises Over Iran War
Celestyal cancels 2026/27 Arabian Gulf cruises due to Iran war, extends Mediterranean programme with new sailings.
Brexit Backtrack Fears Over EU Electricity Deal
Energy Secretary Amber Rudd claims Brexit could raise household bills by £500m a year, but Leave campaigners call it 'absurd'.
Japan's World Cup exit highlights Asia's dismal showing
Japan's 2-1 loss to Brazil in the last-32 round ended Asia's hopes, with only Australia surviving. Iran faced obstacles, debutants struggled, and South Korea disappointed as the continent's teams faltered.
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Starmer Hands EU Students £30,000 Fee Discount
Sir Keir Starmer will reduce EU student fees from £38,000 to £9,535 after a deal with the European Commission, sparking accusations of a Brexit betrayal.
Brexit Divorce Bill Could Rise to £42.5bn, Treasury Warns
UK's Brexit divorce bill could rise to £42.5bn due to inflation, Treasury warns, adding billions to payments.
UK Set to Rejoin Erasmus Student Exchange Programme
UK to rejoin Erasmus programme five years after Brexit, offering students and staff EU study and training opportunities.
Arizona Hiker Stung Over 100 Times by Bees in Critical Condition
A hiker in Arizona is in critical condition after being stung over 100 times by bees on a mountain trail, requiring a helicopter rescue.
Sadiq Khan Backs Burnham Devolution Plan but Warns London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan praises Andy Burnham's devolution plan but warns he will challenge any decision harming London's interests, stressing the capital's success benefits the whole UK.
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Burnham Warned of Banker Exodus Over £60bn Windfall Tax
Andy Burnham faces warnings of a London banker exodus if he backs TUC calls for a windfall tax on banks raising up to £60bn over four years, threatening City competitiveness.
EU confirms UK must pay into budget for closer post-Brexit ties
EU confirms UK must pay into EU budget for closer ties, including electricity market access, amid deadlock over defence programme entry fee.
Toddler Dies After Wasp Swarm Attack
A toddler dies after a wasp swarm attack, highlighting the dangers of wasp stings and how to respond.
Swinney: Burnham’s Devolution Pledge Lacks Detail
First Minister John Swinney says Scotland needs job-creating powers and energy control, not just rhetoric, after Andy Burnham’s devolution speech lacks specifics on new powers for Scotland.
Ben Stokes Retires in Dramatic Fashion at Trent Bridge
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand, then took a wicket with his first ball and scored a quickfire 30 in his final innings.
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EU Open to UK Customs Union Talks, Says Finance Chief
EU open to discussing UK customs union return, says commissioner Dombrovskis, as Labour seeks closer trade ties amid single market talks.
Ukraine War Must End Before Winter Says Top Aide
Kyiv aide calls ending war before winter realistic; Kyiv under heavy attack; France detains Russian shadow fleet tanker.
UK Scraps Destroyer Plans for Drone Command Hubs
The Royal Navy abandons plans for Type 83 destroyers, opting for six common combat vessels to serve as drone command hubs by the 2030s, as part of a £14.5bn defence plan.
UK union under 'unprecedented pressure' from pro-independence tide
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald says the UK's union is under 'unprecedented pressure' from a rising pro-independence tide, urging the Irish government to prepare for Irish unity.
10 Years of Political Chaos: Cameron to Starmer Resignations
Keir Starmer's resignation marks the seventh PM departure in a decade since Brexit. Dan Sabbagh recalls the shock of Cameron's resignation and the ongoing turmoil.
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Zahawi: Integration treated as optional, terrible results
Former cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi argues that Britain's tolerance has been exploited, citing failures in integration and police responses, and proposes three Reform policies to restore public trust.
Rebecca Loos Shuts Down Richard Madeley in Heated GMB Exchange
Rebecca Loos shuts down Richard Madeley's persistent questions about David Beckham during a GMB interview, insisting on discussing SAS.
Brexit, Dog Training, Heatwave: Six Guardian Reads
Explore profound lessons from dog training, the Brexit campaign's inside story, and France's heat-trap homes in six top Guardian articles from the past week.
Post-Brexit Britain: From Disagreement to Enmity, Says Shafak
Elif Shafak reflects on how Brexit shattered Britain's tradition of civil disagreement, citing studies showing 84% of the public now feels the country is divided, with political opponents viewed as enemies.
Haitians in Ohio reeling from Supreme Court TPS ruling
The Supreme Court ruling strips TPS from hundreds of thousands of Haitians, causing fear and uncertainty in Springfield, Ohio, where the community had revitalized the city.
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Hungary Threatens to Block €90bn EU Loan to Ukraine Over Oil Pipeline Dispute
Hungary threatens to veto €90bn EU loan to Ukraine unless oil pipeline is reopened; Zelenskyy says Ukraine not losing war.
Andy Burnham to Claim London 'Paying Price' for North's Woes
Andy Burnham will argue London suffers due to the north's economic failure in a speech outlining radical devolution plans, aiming to slash Whitehall budgets and shift power to regional mayors.
Putin's Support Wanes as Invasion Drags On, Guardian Weekly Reports
Guardian Weekly reports waning support for Putin as Ukraine invasion drags on, with elite and public discontent rising.
Downing Street Slaps Down Shabana Mahmood in Labour Civil War
Downing Street rebuked Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood after she barred immigration minister Mike Tapp from documents and demanded his sacking, escalating Labour's internal war over migration policy.
UK Must Confront Brexit Vote Reasons to Heal Divisions
The UK must honestly examine why it voted to leave the EU to address ongoing divisions and heal the nation, according to a new analysis.
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Brexit Britain roots of discontent: study reveals causes
A new study identifies cultural anxiety and economic decline as key drivers of Brexit discontent, linking the vote to long-term regional inequalities and a sense of lost status among older, less educated voters.
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