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Ex-Peeblesshire postmaster attends House of Commons drop-in on Post Office future
Peeblesshire News
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July 4, 2025
West Linton’s Calum Greenhow attended a drop-in session at the House of Commons this week where views on the future of the Post Office were heard. The UK Government is set to publish a Green Paper to gather public opinion on what services the...
Former art student work is displayed in House of Lords
Hampshire Chronicle
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After graduating in 1995, Robert Truscott studied in St Petersburg and now has a studio in Matley's Yard, Wharf Hill. With a passion for local wildlife, Robert is also interested in sculpting historical figures, like his most recent cast bronze...
Member of House of Lords’ body pulled from river after he was seen swimming in water
The Sun
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July 3, 2025
THE body of a member of the House of Lords has been recovered from a river after he was last seen swimming in the water. Police had received a report for concern of the safety of a man last seen in the River Wye in Glasbury, Wales, on Monday. 3...
Rachel Reeves shed a tear in the House of Commons - but is crying at work a show of strength?
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
The weight of being the first female chancellor is weighing heavy on Rachel Reeves shoulders as seen during PMQ's on July 2 - but seeing her cry in the House of Commons was devastating. We've all had times where work can feel overwhelming and many...
British basketball at war: How can BBF and SLB bloody battle be resolved?
City A.M.
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July 4, 2025
Friday 04 July 2025 5:45 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email British basketball’s domestic competition is at the heart of the row between SLB clubs and...
UK’s Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as ‘terrorist’ group
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
Pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action‘s cofounder has lost a bid to pause the British government’s decision to ban the organisation under “anti-terrorism” laws pending their legal challenge. Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine Action...
UK’s Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as ‘terrorist’ group
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action‘s cofounder has lost a bid to pause the British government’s decision to ban the organisation under “anti-terrorism” laws pending their legal challenge. Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine Action...
Scotland's Railway Community Fund launched at Motherwell school
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 4, 2025
Scotland’s Railway is launching a £40,000 community fund to help support the development and delivery of inspiring local projects across Scotland. The new initiative reflects Network Rail’s commitment to building stronger, more resilient...
UK’s decision to ban: pro-Palestinian group approaches court
Madhyamam
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July 4, 2025
London: The pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action sought Friday to temporarily block the British government's decision to ban it under anti-terrorism laws after activists broke into a military base last month and vandalized two planes,...
UK ICO calls for feedback on international data transfers guidance
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
The UK’s data regulator has called for public feedback on its international data transfers guidance for businesses. Formulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the guidance contains rules about transferring information to other...
UK High Court rejects bid to halt Palestine Action terror list ban
Middle East Eye
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July 4, 2025
The High Court in London has rejected an attempt to temporarily block the UK government's move to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, following an appeal by the group's co-founder. Lawyers representing Huda Ammori, co-founder of the...
UK MoD claim defence budget growth outweighs equipment deficit
Naval Technology
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July 4, 2025
A UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) official claimed that the recent growth in the defence budget has exceeded the last recorded military equipment deficit in 2023. David Williams, the Permanent Secretary, the most senior civilian official in the MoD,...
UK Police charge Thomas Partey with rape
Punch
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July 4, 2025
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has officially been charged with multiple sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police Service, according to a statement released on Friday. According to the BBC, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it has...
Brits brace for tax HIKES after week of Commons chaos – as Reeves faces ‘perfect storm’ of Budget misery
The Sun
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July 4, 2025
BRITS are bracing for higher taxes after Rachel Reeves warned Labour’s welfare U-turns will come at a “cost” - with experts saying the bill could hit £40 billion. The Chancellor yesterday opened the door to painful tax hikes after a week of Labour...
UK police charge former Arsenal soccer player Partey with rape
Channel News Asia
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July 4, 2025
LONDON: Thomas Partey, who formerly played for English Premier League football club Arsenal, has been charged with rape and sexual assault, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday (Jul 4). Partey, a Ghana international, was charged with five...
Fatal virus found in Spain and is 'highly likely' to reach UK, experts warn
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
Ben Test Hurst-BM, Katy Hallam and Ben Hurst 16:25, 04 Jul 2025 New instances of a deadly virus have been identified in holiday destinations popular with British tourists, and experts have warned it could reach the UK. The virus has been labelled...
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Explained: The row over the £9.6 million door at UK Parliament, which doesn’t work
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
A front entrance to the UK House of Lords, designed as part of a major security overhaul, has become the centre of a controversy after it was revealed that it cost taxpayers £9.6 million — and still does not function without manual assistance....
UK Voices Serious Concerns Over Georgian Democracy and Political Influence of Bidzina Ivanishvili
Business Media Gerogia
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July 4, 2025
The UK government has expressed deep concern over Georgia’s democratic backsliding, citing politically motivated prosecutions and the influential role of Bidzina Ivanishvili and his affiliates in shaping the country’s political trajectory. The...
Starmer’s Failure Is Fuel for Britain’s Populist Revolt
The European Conservative
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July 4, 2025
It’s safe to say Keir Starmer has not had an ideal first year as UK prime minister. One year on from Labour’s landslide General Election victory, his government is already floundering. Starmer can only bring himself to count “rolling out school...
London’s High Court hears legal challenge to UK’s ban on Palestine Action
Press TV
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London’s High Court will hear the legal challenge posed against the UK’s ban on Palestine Action. British lawmakers decided to label Palestine Action as a terrorist organization this week, in response to its activists breaking into a military base...