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World - The Guardian
Flatpack coffins and robot dogs: patents applications show UK inventions of 2023
Other submissions included a vertical grand piano, smart goalie gloves and cheese made of potatoes. A robot dog that does the vacuuming, a flatpack coffin and a cross between a cookie and a cake ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK workers’ right reforms not expected until 2026
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talks5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...5 hours ago - Israel -
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Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'UK warns Israel' and 'staff to get more rights'
UK concern over the conflict in the Middle East escalating even further makes headlines on Saturday.5 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Trump vows to restore Confederate general's name to NC military base
Former President Trump on Friday vowed to revert North Carolina’s Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg if he's elected this fall, a little over a year after the military installation was redesignated to ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Business - Financial Times
The UK marketing exec who turned bedtime stories into a cartoon world
The Master Moley tales helped James Reatchlous beat cancer before spawning two animated series and a film company16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Wealth managers warn Reeves of pensions withdrawals rush ahead of UK Budget
Increasing number of people are pulling money from retirement pots early because of tax uncertainty20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 October
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.20 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
Join a webinar for FT subscribers on 1 November 13:00 — 14:00 GMT20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - Wired
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails
From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days out. Autumn is often wet – so why not embrace this, and visit one of Britain’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Only five MPs disclosed clothing gifts in past decade
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespreadYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platformYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Jumbo loans show risk returning to UK mortgage market
New mortgage deals on offer should prompt warinessYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK prosecutors invite pleas from suspects in Entain bribery probe
Crown Prosecution Service prepares to make charging decisions after Entain paid £615mn to resolve investigationYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Post-Brexit red tape proves a tangle for UK jewellery exhibitors
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makersYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK pledges £22bn in funding for carbon capture and storage projects
Three sites are earmarked for development but prospects for five more have become unclearYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK drivers have ‘no fiscal incentive’ to buy EVs, warn carmakers
Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel ReevesYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
New legislation giving the terminally ill the choice to control their death to be tabled this monthYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?Yesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into workYesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelagoYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Israel presses its military advantage
Iran launches missile attacks on Tel Aviv as Israel moves troops into Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
Virginia GOP candidate suggests those tolerant of drag queens aren't tough enough for military
Hung Cao disparaged people who are tolerant of drag queens by implying they are not tough enough to serve in the U.S. military.2 days ago