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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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Bank of England raises rates by quarter point as pound reaches post-Brexit high

  • The Bank raised rates by a quarter point.
  • The pound reached its highest level since the Brexit vote.
  • Economists say further increases depend on inflation and energy prices.

The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, with eight of its nine policymakers supporting the move. The decision is intended to guard against higher energy costs spreading into wages and other prices, while the pound has risen to its…

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Andy Burnham is about to fall head first into the EU’s trap – he’s totally clueless

  • Burnham is said to be pursuing closer economic ties with the EU.
  • Barnier says single market access would require free movement.
  • The article argues this could reopen the Brexit debate.

Andy Burnham is portrayed as moving towards closer economic ties with the EU despite having promised not to reopen the Brexit debate. The article argues that this could lead to renewed arguments over Britain’s relationship with Europe and, ultimately, a public debate over whether to rejoin. It says…

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French presidential candidate blames Britain for small boats crisis in Channel

  • Philippe blames UK migration policy for Channel crossings.
  • He threatens to review agreements with Britain if elected.
  • The current three-year France deal is worth £662 million.

French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe says Britain’s migration policies encourage people to cross the Channel in small boats, placing an unfair burden on France. He has threatened to renegotiate or end agreements with the UK if elected, making the crossings a point of tension in relations between the…

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UK city council locked in bin strike passes vote on Gaza – chamber chants ‘free Palestine’

  • Birmingham councillors voted to review financial links with Israel.
  • The motion also addresses Israeli settlements.
  • Opponents say the council should focus on local services.

Birmingham City Council passed a motion to review its financial links with Israel and write to the Foreign Secretary about Israeli settlements. The vote prompted chants of “Free Palestine” in the chamber and drew criticism from Israel’s embassy and political opponents, amid wider disputes over the council’s focus…

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Heartbreak as student falls to death off cliff near UK town

  • Junmo Jeong, 20, died after falling from the White Cliffs near Dover.
  • He travelled from London alone and was reported missing the next day.
  • Investigators found no evidence of suspicious circumstances.

University student Junmo Jeong, 20, died after falling from the White Cliffs near Dover, several days after travelling there alone from London. An inquest heard he had recently been rejected by someone he had romantic feelings for, but investigators found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement.…

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Tandy selects imposing Llewellyn and James for Wales’ Japan opener

  • Llewellyn and James bring size to Wales’ midfield against Japan.
  • Llewellyn starts at inside centre.
  • Wales make seven changes after July’s defeat by South Africa.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has selected Max Llewellyn and Eddie James in midfield for the Nations Championship opener against Japan, choosing size and power. Llewellyn will wear the number 12 shirt, departing from Tandy’s usual preference for a recognised ball-player at inside centre. The pair stand 1.96m…

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Brickbat: Who’s Watching?

  • The BBC licence fee could be extended to streaming viewers.
  • The change may add 3 million to 4 million paying households.
  • The BBC reported a £121 million operating deficit.

The British government is considering extending the BBC television licence fee to people who watch content on streaming services. The proposal, informally called the “YouTube tax”, aims to stop viewers avoiding the fee by watching on phones, computers or tablets rather than television sets. Households currently pay £180…

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Think of England review – far-fetched tale of state-sponsored second world war porn turns deadly serious

  • A Second World War porn project anchors an implausible film.
  • The review criticises its handling of serious themes.
  • One intimate scene stands out amid the misfires.

Richard Hawkins’s film imagines the British government commissioning pornography during the Second World War to boost troop morale, but the review says the premise is weakly supported and the story becomes an implausible, misjudged drama. Although the cast and some ideas show promise, the film handles sexual violence,…

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The 1971 pioneering queer British movie Natasha Lyonne can’t get enough of: “So fucking good”

  • Natasha Lyonne calls *Sunday Bloody Sunday* one of her favourite films.
  • The 1971 drama portrayed bisexuality with unusual frankness.
  • Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson and John Schlesinger were Oscar-nominated.

John Schlesinger’s 1971 film *Sunday Bloody Sunday* is highlighted as an early, frank portrayal of homosexuality in British cinema. Actor Natasha Lyonne has called it one of her favourite films, praising Peter Finch’s performance and the film’s continuing relevance. Finch plays Daniel, a Jewish doctor who has a…

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Barnier says UK could rejoin EU without euro, but with free movement

  • The UK could negotiate EU re-entry without first adopting the euro.
  • Barnier said free movement would be required.
  • He ruled out selective access to the single market and customs union.

Michel Barnier has said the UK could negotiate to rejoin the EU without adopting the euro as a condition of talks, but would have to accept free movement. His comments suggest flexibility over the timing of euro membership while underscoring that closer ties would require substantial commitments. Barnier,…

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