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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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Outlander celebrated with special Bafta Scotland award

  • *Outlander*’s team will receive a special Bafta Scotland award.
  • The series ran for 12 years across eight seasons.
  • Production created more than 170 trainee roles in Scotland.

The team behind *Outlander* will receive Bafta Scotland’s Outstanding Contribution to Television award, recognising the series’ impact on Scotland’s screen industry. The drama ended this summer after 12 years and eight seasons, and the awards body said it created opportunities for local talent while raising Scotland’s profile internationally.…

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Treasure hunter strikes gold with 1,000-year-old discovery linked to ‘Hand of God’

  • Metal detectorist Nick Berry found a gold pendant in Hampshire.
  • Experts think it may represent the Christian “Hand of God”.
  • The ninth- or 10th-century find has been declared treasure.

Nick Berry, a metal detectorist from Northampton, has found a small gold pendant on farmland in Hampshire that experts believe may depict the Christian “Hand of God”. The ninth- or 10th-century object has been declared treasure and sent to the British Museum for examination, making it a notable…

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£700m fund expected to ‘unlock’ major high tech jobs park near Sheffield

  • Runway Park is being explored for support from a £700m national fund.
  • The proposed innovation district covers 100 acres near Sheffield.
  • No investment award or job total for Runway Park has been confirmed.

A £700m UK government programme could help bring forward Runway Park, a planned 100-acre innovation district in the Don Valley Corridor near Sheffield. South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said support from the Strategic Sites Accelerator, alongside a partnership with the National Wealth Fund, could help attract investment and…

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The long(er) farewell: Rod Stewart adds new dates to final UK tour in 2027

  • Rod Stewart adds London and Glasgow dates to his 2027 farewell tour.
  • The new shows are scheduled for 15 and 18 May.
  • Tickets go on general sale on 6 November.

Rod Stewart has added a third London date and a third Glasgow date to his planned 2027 farewell tour, after earlier shows sold out. The extra concerts reflect strong ticket demand as the 81-year-old prepares to end more than six decades on the road. The London show is…

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Ibstock cuts production by a fifth after sales slump deepens

  • Ibstock sales fell 22% below expectations in the third quarter.
  • Production was cut by a fifth as housing demand weakened.
  • The company expects profits in the mid-£40m range.

Ibstock, the UK’s largest brickmaker, said sales fell sharply as the housing downturn deepened, prompting it to cut production by a fifth and issue its second profit warning this year. The company blamed weak demand and criticised the government for delaying a first-time buyer support scheme, adding pressure…

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Parcel theft affected 5.1 million UK households in the past year, survey suggests

  • Survey suggests 5.1 million UK households experienced parcel theft.
  • Recorded thefts rose 87 per cent across reporting police forces.
  • Only 189 charges followed 11,658 reported thefts.

Survey figures suggest parcel theft affected about 5.1 million UK households in the past year, as reports to police rose sharply. The figures point to a growing risk for people who have deliveries left outside while they are away, while few reported cases lead to charges. Police recorded…

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The types of extreme pornography that will be banned from Friday

  • New UK offences take effect on 6 November.
  • The ban covers three categories of extreme pornography.
  • Maximum prison terms range from two to three years.

From 6 November, possessing or publishing certain types of pornography will become a criminal offence in the UK. The government says the change is intended to curb material that may normalise violence against women and girls, and to support its commitment to halve such violence within a decade.…

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Remember When Duran Duran Brought New Romantic Flair to a No. 1 Bond Theme in 1985?

  • A joke to Bond producer Cubby Broccoli earned Duran Duran the theme-song job.
  • “A View To A Kill” became the first Bond theme to top the US chart.
  • John Barry helped blend Bond motifs with Duran Duran’s synth-led sound.

Duran Duran landed the chance to record the James Bond theme “A View To A Kill” after bassist John Taylor joked to producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli that recent Bond themes were poor. The 1985 single brought a sharper New Romantic sound to the series and became its first…

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Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs

  • MPs say UK China policy lacks consistency.
  • Committee wants clearer rules for businesses.
  • Government says it balances opportunity with security.

A cross-party committee of MPs says the UK government has failed to provide a consistent China policy, leaving businesses uncertain and increasing risks to national security. It wants ministers to set clearer limits on trade and investment, and to take stronger action to protect sensitive data, technology and…

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Cyberattacks disrupt supermarket refrigeration in four European countries

  • Supermarket refrigeration systems were targeted across several European countries.
  • Some stores had to discard spoiled chilled and frozen food.
  • The attacks’ perpetrators and links to earlier incidents remain unknown.

Cyberattacks disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets in several European countries, spoiling food and prompting Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre to alert retailers to the threat. The incidents add to concern about the vulnerability of connected equipment, following similar attacks on French grocery stores last month. In Belgium and…

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