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Marinera oil tanker changed flags ‘five times in five years’, says defence secretary – as it happened
January 7, 2026A summary of today’s developments The defence secretary, John Healey, told the Commons that the UK, at the request of the US, supported efforts to intercept an Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. Healey said: “The vessel refused to comply with the US’s exercise of its sanctions jurisdiction on 20 December, after which the US […]
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‘Utterly charming’: The UK’s best dog-friendly breaks for 2026
January 7, 2026Dog-loving travel writer Lottie Gross spends her days seeking out the most pup-friendly spots across the UK and Europe with her highly strung (but adorable) Manchester Terrier, Artie. Some life, eh? From a steam train where dogs get their own tickets to a pet spa in Cambridgeshire, these are her seven picks in the UK […]
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Storm Bram hits UK with danger to life weather warning issued for parts of the country
December 9, 2025To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The UK has woken up to heavy rain and 90mph winds as Storm Bram lands, with flooding and travel disruption expected today. The Met Office issued amber and yellow weather warnings for strong winds and torrential rain […]
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Workhouses in England and Wales linked to transatlantic slave trade, study suggests
September 8, 2025They were places of crushing hardship for the poorest people in Britain for centuries but a new report highlights how closely workhouses in England and Wales were linked with slavery and British imperialism. Workhouses, perhaps best known in popular culture through the Charles Dickens story Oliver Twist, were routinely funded and administered by people involved […]
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Protesters arrested at demonstrations outside migrant hotels across UK
August 23, 2025Brooke Davies Published August 23, 2025 2:29pm Updated August 23, 2025 7:58pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video At least 15 protesters have been arrested after clashing with police outside of migrant hotels up and down the UK with more than 30 demonstrations […]
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Why ‘big hairy’ Welsh miners led London Pride in 1985
June 28, 2025When Mike Jackson and 26 of his gay friends from London walked into a remote Welsh miner’s club, they were met with stoney cold silence. ‘The whole crowd stopped talking – then one person started clapping. Within seconds, 300 people stood up and applauded us,’ Mike tells Metro, as he recalls that unforgettable day in […]
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Map reveals UK cheating hotspot where the most people have been unfaithful
June 20, 2025The dating forecast is woefully bleak as a third of Brits admit to cheating in past relationships. And now, brand new data has allowed us to pinpoint the cheating hotspots in the UK, with an unexpected infidelity capital. Despite its abundance of sheep and rolling hills, it seems Welsh residents are in search of greener […]
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UK politics: Police chiefs say funding ‘falls far short’ of what is needed to meet government’s ambitions – as it happened
June 11, 2025Budget for police ‘falls far short’ of what is needed to fund government’s ambitions, say police chiefs A projected £1.2bn shortfall in police funding will continue to grow, leaving forces facing further cuts, police leaders have warned. According to the Treasury, police spending will rise by 2.3% between 2023-24 and 2028-29. But Gavin Stephens, chair […]
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London mayor reverses TfL ban on ads calling for abortion decriminalisation
June 2, 2025The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in to reverse a ban on adverts on the London transport network calling for abortion to be decriminalised. It is understood that the mayor is seeking an “urgent review” of a Transport for London (TfL) decision to ban the adverts from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) […]
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Map shows average savings in different UK regions — how does yours compare?
May 29, 2025Your browser does not support the audio element. Ultimately, the amount you save all depends on your financial situation and goals. While some may be able to put the same chunk of money away each month, others are limited to a more ad hoc basis. But whatever stage you’re at, don’t worry: saving in any […]
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