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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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My brush with death and how a stern talking-to from my sister Carole made me change my ways: Why Kate’s ‘Naughty Uncle Gary’ finally gave up partying after being ‘awestruck’ by the Princess’s brave cancer battle

  • Gary Goldsmith reveals near-fatal internal bleeding episode in Ibiza last year.
  • He credits sister Carole and Kate's cancer fight for lifestyle change.
  • Lost six stone on weight-loss jabs before quitting drinking entirely.

Gary Goldsmith, the Princess of Wales's self-styled "naughty uncle," has revealed how a serious health scare and a firm intervention from his sister Carole Middleton prompted him to give up alcohol and partying. Goldsmith, who had already lost six stone using weight-loss injections, suffered a life-threatening episode of…

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England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars

  • Guardian writer recalls personal meetings with England's 1966 World Cup winners
  • Players like Geoff Hurst stayed humble despite fame, unlike today's stars
  • Squad earned extra cash doing after-dinner speaking and club performances for years

A Guardian columnist reflects on personal encounters with England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, marking 60 years since the triumph, portraying the players as down-to-earth and approachable in contrast with the wealth and detachment of today's Premier League stars. The piece uses anecdotes involving Geoff Hurst, Alf Ramsey and…

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Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

  • Greater Manchester votes for a new mayor after Andy Burnham's departure
  • Labour's Bev Craig faces Reform UK and five other challengers
  • Result seen as early test of Labour's popularity under Burnham

Voters across Greater Manchester went to the polls on Thursday to elect a new metro mayor to succeed Andy Burnham, who stepped down after becoming Britain's prime minister. The election also serves as an early test of public opinion on the governing Labour Party, whose declining popularity Burnham…

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Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’

  • Carmakers delay UK factory investment pending relaxed EV sales mandate
  • UK vehicle production fell 7.5% in first half of 2026
  • Toyota, Mini, Nissan, JLR among firms awaiting policy clarity

Carmakers are holding back final investment decisions for their UK factories until the government relaxes rules requiring an increasing share of new car sales to be electric, according to Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers with existing UK operations are…

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Volunteers and council workers alike celebrate as city earns coveted awards for parks – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield gains its 19th Green Flag Award.
  • Shire Brook Valley’s restoration work was recognised.
  • Volunteers and council staff were credited.

Sheffield has gained its 19th Green Flag Award after Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve was recognised, while several community-run green spaces also received Green Flag Community Awards. The recognition highlights the work of council staff, volunteers, partners and local groups in maintaining welcoming, accessible and environmentally managed public…

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Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ Passes 1 Billion Views on YouTube

  • Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" hits 1 billion YouTube views
  • Second Queen track to reach the milestone, after "Bohemian Rhapsody"
  • Boosted over decades by film, TV and advert placements

Queen's 1978 single "Don't Stop Me Now" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, making it the second Queen music video to reach the milestone after "Bohemian Rhapsody" achieved the feat in July 2019. The song's enduring popularity reflects its long afterlife across film, television and advertising, decades…

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10 American actors who butchered a British accent

This is a listicle-style entertainment piece rounding up American actors whose attempts at British accents on screen were widely considered unconvincing. Such pieces are popular with film fans and highlight the difficulty of accent work, even among accomplished performers, when tackling a notoriously tricky regional or national dialect.…

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Did crypto gambler Posh George give his mother £2million for Reform?

  • George Cottrell allegedly transferred millions to his mother before Reform donations.
  • The transactions are under scrutiny in a police funding investigation.
  • Reform and Nigel Farage face wider questions over financial disclosures.

George Cottrell allegedly transferred more than $2 million to his mother, Fiona, shortly before she donated substantial sums to Reform and a company linked to the party. The reported transactions have intensified scrutiny of Reform’s funding, with the Metropolitan Police investigating whether donations before the 2024 general election…

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Historic victories and rising stars mark Glasgow Commonwealth Games

  • Angharad Evans won two breaststroke golds for Scotland.
  • Scotland’s swimmers collected eight medals during a dramatic session.
  • Toni Shaw and Keanna MacInnes also reached the podium.

Angharad Evans emerged as Scotland’s breakout star at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning individual gold in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke. Her success, achieved despite openly discussing her nerves, highlighted Scotland’s strong swimming performance and provided a major career breakthrough on home soil. Evans also helped Scotland…

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Books and walking are key to living long lives, say residents in England’s healthiest postcodes…while drugs, cheap alcohol and fast food are blamed in the town with the lowest life expectancy

  • Healthiest postcodes credit walking and reading for longevity.
  • Lowest life expectancy town blames drugs, cheap alcohol, fast food.
  • Report underscores England's stark regional health inequality gap.

Residents in some of England's healthiest postcodes have credited habits such as reading and regular walking with helping them live longer, according to a report examining stark regional disparities in life expectancy across the country. By contrast, people in the town identified as having the lowest life expectancy…

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