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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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Swinney faces criticism for defending overseas trips as duty

  • Swinney says overseas visits help sell Scotland to new markets.
  • Critics question the trips’ value and point to domestic pressures.
  • Taxpayers funded £45,000 in business-class flights for a US trip.

John Swinney defended his overseas visits, saying that failing to promote Scotland in new markets would be a “dereliction of duty”. His comments drew criticism from the Conservatives and Labour, who questioned the value of his trips and accused him of overlooking problems at home. Swinney’s recent visit…

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BBC Director Of Research & Development Quits

  • Jatin Aythora is leaving after 11 years at the BBC.
  • His role will not be replaced amid £100 million-plus cost cuts.
  • The BBC plans to reorganise its R&D work around product teams.

Jatin Aythora, the BBC’s director of research and development, is leaving after 11 years, with his departure due at the end of this week. His post will not be replaced as the broadcaster plans at least £100 million in cost reductions across its Media Tech unit, marking a…

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Vancouver man filmed thrashing wildly on park bench after Canadian province decriminalized drugs… triggering so much narcotic use that even crows were getting high

  • A Vancouver park video has renewed concern about public drug use.
  • Rescuers report more than a dozen suspected crow overdoses.
  • British Columbia’s decriminalisation pilot formally ended in January 2026.

A video appearing to show a man convulsing on a Vancouver park bench has renewed concern about visible drug use and safety in public spaces. The article also reports suspected drug overdoses among crows in British Columbia, highlighting how discarded narcotics may affect wildlife as well as people.…

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Inside the video game and sci-fi-inspired world of Silverwingkiller: “We don’t really want it to be cool”

  • Silverwingkiller’s second EP extends the sound of their debut.
  • Sci-fi films and video game music shape the duo’s electropunk.
  • The pair say they are still discovering the band’s sound.

Silverwingkiller, the electropunk duo of British-born James Baca and Chinese-born Yushang Ni, build a sound shaped by sci-fi films and video game music. Their second EP, *Desperate Struggle*, continues the world introduced on their debut, *Triad Funded*, and gives listeners a more cinematic take on their noisy, genre-blending…

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Non-profit operator takes charge of Great Britain’s smart meter network

  • Smart meter network control is moving from Capita to a non-profit operator.
  • Three in 10 households still lack a smart meter.
  • Completing the rollout could require another £1.7bn.

Control of Great Britain’s smart meter data network is passing from Capita subsidiary Smart DCC to a non-profit operator. The change ends a 13-year licence marked by delays and rising costs, and shifts the network to a public-interest model intended to improve transparency and focus on consumers. The…

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Gang jailed over prison drug smuggling racket

  • Four people were jailed for a prison drug-smuggling conspiracy.
  • False parcels exploited the system for transferring inmates’ belongings.
  • Drugs were hidden in everyday food and household products.

Four people have been jailed for a conspiracy that smuggled cannabis, ketamine and spice into prisons across the UK. The group exploited the process for forwarding prisoners’ belongings during transfers, using false parcels to get drugs into jails. Brandon Horne, 23, received four years and Kieran Murphy, 30,…

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Scorpions reschedule postponed 2026 dates for 2027 European tour

  • Scorpions will tour the UK and Europe from April to July 2027.
  • The 24-date European run includes Glasgow, London and Manchester.
  • Two Mexico shows and eight Las Vegas dates are also scheduled.

The Scorpions have announced a 2027 UK and European tour called the “Love, Peace, and Rock N’ Roll Tour”, after postponing all their remaining 2026 dates because of “unforeseen circumstances”. The new run starts in Barcelona on 29 April and finishes in Milan on 18 July. The itinerary…

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England call up Spencer and Randall as injuries hit

  • Spencer and Randall join England’s squad after scrum-half injuries.
  • Mitchell will have a scan on his hamstring.
  • Fin Smith’s calf issue adds uncertainty at fly-half.

England have called up Ben Spencer and Harry Randall to their Nations Championship squad after injuries ruled out scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland for Sunday’s match against Australia. Mitchell has a hamstring problem and will be assessed after a scan, while McParland has a calf injury; the…

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Indigenous Documentary ‘Ceremony’ Lands at Netflix

  • Netflix will release *Ceremony* in 2027.
  • The film follows Nuxalk efforts to restore ooligan fish.
  • Hanuse said making the documentary took 12 years.

Netflix has acquired *Ceremony*, an Indigenous documentary that premiered at SXSW, and plans to release it in 2027. Directed by Bianchi Hanuse, the film follows the Nuxalk Nation in British Columbia as it works to restore ooligan fish, whose annual return supports community life and ceremonies. The restoration…

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