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UK police arrest six after asylum seeker hotel protest turns violent

Chanting "Save our kids" and "Send them home," more than 100 demonstrators, some waving England flags, gathered outside the Bell Hotel on Sunday evening. The protests escalated as night fell, with flares and projectiles thrown toward police vans blocking the entrance.

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Direct trains between London and Berlin could run within a decade

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.

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Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

The band announced a "movement" of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. "We write as artists who’ve chose to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there & the role of the UK Government in facilitating it.”

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Germany and UK sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

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Scottish man's body found in council toilet six days after death

48-year-old Julie Stephen said she believed her husband Sean's body had been lying in the toilet at Edinburgh City Chambers for almost a week.

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UK to lower voting age to 16 in England and Northern Ireland

If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote.

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UK lifts ban on Pakistan Airlines after safety standards improve

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.

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London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre

Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career.

Economy

UK Treasury chief will slash financial red tape to boost investment

Reeves set out the changes in her annual Mansion House speech to finance bigwigs in London, saying she was “rolling back regulation that has gone too far in seeking to eliminate risk”.

Green News

Men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years

Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in tree law, said it was the first time in the UK that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree.

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UK secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after major data leak

The details of nearly 19,000 Afghans who had applied to move to the UK after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan were released in error in 2022.

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Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport

At least four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday.

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Four killed in turboprop plane crash at London Southend Airport

After the crash on Sunday, all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled until further notice, the airport said in social media posts.

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Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum

The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?

Business

UK alcohol duty: Is it killing European wine producers?

The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?

Tech News

Meta to pay $1 million to bolster UK government’s AI workforce

One of the world’s biggest tech and artificial intelligence (AI) companies will front a $1 million (€854,000) grant for the UK government to develop new technologies.

Economy

UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push

A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.

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UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?

A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?

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UK faces 'unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns

Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.

Art

Ed Sheeran exhibits original paintings to raise money for foundation

A new exhibition in London will feature original artworks created by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.