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UK news encompasses the decisions and conditions that directly affect households, businesses, and institutions across the country. This includes the positions and policies of political parties, the economic indicators influencing living standards and employment, the social movements and cultural conversations shaping contemporary society, and the international relationships affecting trade, security, and Britain's standing in the world.
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▶Lissu received a four-year sentence over alleged election unrest, while a crash near Lent killed a child and a young adult. Laura Kuenssberg says politicians are attacking media fairness to dodge difficult questions.
▶Somalia’s top court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unlawfully extended his term, as regional conflict escalated. Donald Trump demanded Alaska votes be transferred to a Republican, while UK house prices fell sharply in October.
▶The Germany trial and Somalia’s constitutional clash lead the bulletin. A former UK prison officer faces an improper relationship charge, Ireland meet Argentina in rugby, and Nocturne delivers a disturbing twist.
Following season 23’s live finale, the housemates return for the hour-long special *Big Brother: The Reunion*, airing on ITV2 and ITVX on Friday, 6 November. The programme gives viewers a chance to see the contestants again after Rochelle Rackham was crowned winner, and U.S. viewers will need a…
Thomas Tuchel has given Jobe Bellingham his first England call-up, bringing him into the same squad as his brother Jude for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. The selection fulfils a long-held family ambition and signals Tuchel’s move towards a refreshed squad as England build towards Euro…
Analysis of four and a half years of vessel tracking found more than 500 incidents in which 17 Russian trawlers hovered over or followed the routes of undersea communications cables near Britain. The findings have raised concerns that civilian fishing vessels may be gathering precise information that could…
TreVeyon Henderson says unexplained neurological symptoms led to several days in hospital and are behind his absence from the New England Patriots. The 24-year-old is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, after also sitting out the win over the Miami Dolphins. Henderson said extensive…
Jamie George says a report alleging unrest among England players over head coach Steve Borthwick’s leadership is largely untrue and has upset the squad. With England’s autumn campaign starting against Australia on Sunday, George says the story’s timing and tone risked dividing the team but have instead brought…
Scotland face New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday, seeking a first win over the All Blacks after last year’s 17-17 comeback ended in defeat. The match comes a year after a turbulent spell raised questions about head coach Gregor Townsend, and offers Scotland a chance to build on…
The Department for Work and Pensions says some people receiving Universal Credit may qualify for an interest-free Budgeting Advance to help with a significant one-off cost. The support could help cover items such as furniture, clothing or home repairs ahead of Christmas, but it is a loan that…