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Signals are grim for Jodrell Bank Observatory after UK science funding decision

  • UKRI funding cuts threaten Jodrell Bank's e-MERLIN telescope array beyond 2028
  • Astronomers and Brian Cox call the decision devastating and poorly handled
  • Historic Lovell Telescope's future now depends on finding alternative funding

Jodrell Bank Observatory faces a precarious future after UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cut funding, putting the fate of its e-MERLIN radio telescope array and the iconic Lovell Telescope in doubt beyond 2028. The decision, driven by a 2.7% reduction in the UK's Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear…

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Britain’s first halal-only student halls for Muslim men sparks ‘segregation’ outrage

  • UK's first halal-only student halls for Muslim men reported
  • Critics call the arrangement a form of "segregation"
  • Full details of location and provider not specified in report

A new student accommodation block reported to be Britain's first halal-only halls of residence for Muslim men has provoked criticism, with commentators branding the arrangement a form of "segregation". The development marks what is claimed to be a first of its kind in the UK, raising questions about…

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Labour’s Left warns Andy Burnham they will revive their revolt against ‘punitive’ benefits cuts

  • Labour's Left threatens to revive revolt over benefits cuts
  • MPs warn Andy Burnham cuts are "punitive"
  • Signals unresolved party tension over welfare policy

Left-wing Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that they are prepared to revive their rebellion against welfare reforms they regard as "punitive", according to the report. The warning signals continuing internal party tension over benefits policy, suggesting that divisions within Labour over the direction of welfare…

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Spies in the sky: how worried should we be about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts?

  • UK gets its first solar-powered, AI-capable "smart" streetlights (iLamps).
  • They can potentially read faces and number plates; full UK capability unclear.
  • Maker CPG is also supplying 50,000 to Nigeria's Katsina state government.

A new generation of AI-enabled "smart" streetlights, capable of facial recognition and number plate reading, is being rolled out in Britain, raising questions about how far surveillance technology should be allowed to spread. The iLamps, made by Warwickshire-based Conflow Power Group (CPG), are solar-powered and can also function…

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Andy Burnham insists ‘the plan is working’ on stopping small boats – despite nearly 900 migrants arriving via the Channel in his first week as PM

  • Burnham says small boats plan is working despite nearly 900 arrivals.
  • Crossings continued at pace during his first week as PM.
  • Highlights pressure on new government over migration control.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, defended his government's approach to tackling Channel crossings, saying "the plan is working" even as nearly 900 migrants arrived by small boat during that period. The comments highlight the political pressure facing the new administration to…

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HR executive sacked by top law firm after posting ‘I hate Islam’ and calling transgender people ‘mentally ill’ sues for discrimination

  • HR executive sacked over anti-Islam and anti-trans social media posts.
  • Executive is suing the law firm for discrimination.
  • Case highlights tension between free speech and workplace conduct standards.

An HR manager who was dismissed by a leading law firm after making comments on social media about hating Islam and describing transgender people as "mentally ill" is now suing the firm for discrimination, according to reports. The executive argues that the sacking amounted to unlawful discrimination based…

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Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends

  • MTC UK's revenue slumped after losing its Manston security contract
  • A related joint venture won a new contract worth up to £539m
  • Rival Mitie is challenging the award in the High Court

MTC UK, the company that ran security at the Manston asylum processing centre in Kent, has reported a slump in revenue after that Home Office contract ended in September 2025, tipping it into a £1.6m loss. The firm is linked to the broader immigration detention industry through its…

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‘The Messi of ballet’: Marianela Núñez, the Buenos Aires bombshell shaking up British dance

  • Royal Ballet star Marianela Núñez, 44, finally stages her own show, Timeless.
  • Argentine-born dancer has spent 28 years with the Royal Ballet.
  • She has no agent, unlike many peers, delaying this solo milestone.

Marianela Núñez, the Royal Ballet's Argentine-born principal dancer, is preparing to headline her own show, Timeless, at the Royal Opera House – a rare career milestone she is only reaching now, aged 44, after 28 years with the company. Known in Argentina as "the Messi of ballet" for…

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Fat Dog Return With New Single ‘Sh*t Love’

  • Fat Dog release new single 'Shit Love'
  • Track previews second album 'Cancel Me (I'm Tired)', out 2 October 2026
  • Follows band's recent Crystal Palace Park support set for Kneecap

South London band Fat Dog have released a new single, 'Shit Love', as the latest preview from their forthcoming second album. The track follows a high-profile live appearance, with the band recently playing a support slot for Irish rap trio Kneecap at Crystal Palace Park, where frontman Joe…

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Fourth heatwave hits sun-scorched Britain with temperatures of 35C expected amid amber heat health alerts and wildfire fears in drought-hit regions

  • Britain's fourth heatwave brings temperatures forecast up to 35C
  • Amber heat health alerts issued amid public health concerns
  • Wildfire fears grow in drought-affected regions

Britain is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 35C in parts of the country. Amber heat health alerts have been issued, reflecting concerns about the impact of prolonged high temperatures on public health, particularly for vulnerable groups, while officials…

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