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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

Iran's military has reimposed a closure on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of violating a recent ceasefire agreement by continuing airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which have reportedly killed at least two dozen people.

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NHS Consultants Announce 48-Hour Strike in November Over Pay and Pensions Dispute

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María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela After 10 Months of Exile

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Chancellor Healey Shields Low-Income Pensioners from Income Tax as State Pension Rises

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Storm Boelo Departs UK as Met Office Issues Yellow Wind Warning for Tuesday

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Close Brazilian Presidential Election

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Salon Owners Seek VAT Reduction Amidst Escalating Staffing Shortages and Rising Costs

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Uganda Imposes 21-Day Quarantine on Travellers Arriving from Democratic Republic of Congo

Uganda has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for all citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and barred most transit travellers from the country, citing public health concerns.

US Midterm Candidates Clash Over Data Centre Expansion Amid Power Grid Strain

Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

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Storm Boelo Leaves 90,000 Properties Without Electricity Across Scotland and Northern England

Clean-up operations are under way following Storm Boelo, which caused extensive power outages and travel disruption across Scotland and northern England. Strong winds battered the region, leading to significant damage and ongoing efforts to restore essential services.

Council Representatives Photographed Potholes on Riverside Road Days Before Fatal Collision

Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

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UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

UK diesel prices experienced their most substantial monthly drop in 26 years during November, with experts attributing the decline to easing geopolitical tensions and a reduction in crude oil costs. This follows a period of elevated prices linked to Middle East instability.

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

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International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

The International Weightlifting Federation has confirmed Russia will host the 2026 World Championships, marking the first time an Olympic federation has awarded a world-level event to the country since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

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UK State Pension Ranks Lowest Among Wealthy Nations, OECD Data Reveals

Analysis of OECD figures shows the UK state pension provides the least generous income replacement among 37 high-income countries, offering just 16% of average earnings. This starkly contrasts with the OECD average of 62%, raising questions about future pensioner poverty.

Chancellor Healey Unveils Autumn Budget Amidst Fiscal Pressure on 28 October

UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Greater Manchester's Mayor, Andy Burnham, has pledged to double the initial £100,000 funding for his A Bed Every Night scheme, an initiative aimed at providing accommodation for rough sleepers by Christmas. The programme, launched two months ago, has already assisted over 250 individuals, securing them temporary shelter.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

NHS Consultants Announce 48-Hour Strike in November Over Pay and Pensions Dispute

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela After 10 Months of Exile

Chancellor Healey Shields Low-Income Pensioners from Income Tax as State Pension Rises

Storm Boelo Departs UK as Met Office Issues Yellow Wind Warning for Tuesday

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Close Brazilian Presidential Election

Salon Owners Seek VAT Reduction Amidst Escalating Staffing Shortages and Rising Costs

World

Uganda Imposes 21-Day Quarantine on Travellers Arriving from Democratic Republic of Congo

US Midterm Candidates Clash Over Data Centre Expansion Amid Power Grid Strain

Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

UK

Storm Boelo Leaves 90,000 Properties Without Electricity Across Scotland and Northern England

Council Representatives Photographed Potholes on Riverside Road Days Before Fatal Collision

Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

UK State Pension Ranks Lowest Among Wealthy Nations, OECD Data Reveals

Chancellor Healey Unveils Autumn Budget Amidst Fiscal Pressure on 28 October

UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

Politics

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Cleveland Police Awaits £2 Million Payment Two Months Post-A66 Crash Pledge

Former Conservative Campaign Director and Wife Receive Suspended Sentences for Election Betting Offence

María Machado Returns to Venezuela After Exile; US Sanctions Against Maduro Remain

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Southern Lebanon

NHS Consultants Announce 48-Hour Strike in November Over Pay and Pensions Dispute

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela After 10 Months of Exile

Chancellor Healey Shields Low-Income Pensioners from Income Tax as State Pension Rises

Storm Boelo Departs UK as Met Office Issues Yellow Wind Warning for Tuesday

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Close Brazilian Presidential Election

Salon Owners Seek VAT Reduction Amidst Escalating Staffing Shortages and Rising Costs

World

Uganda Imposes 21-Day Quarantine on Travellers Arriving from Democratic Republic of Congo

US Midterm Candidates Clash Over Data Centre Expansion Amid Power Grid Strain

Serbian Opposition Claims Victory as President Vučić Concedes Election Defeat

White House Removes Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds Carpets Ahead of Midterm Elections

UK

Storm Boelo Leaves 90,000 Properties Without Electricity Across Scotland and Northern England

Council Representatives Photographed Potholes on Riverside Road Days Before Fatal Collision

Conservative Party Confirms Contractor Jack Ross Worked for Party Headquarters Until Early 2024

Chancellor Healey Faces Economic Headwinds as January Budget Looms Amidst Positive Data

Middle East

UK Diesel Prices Register Sharpest Monthly Decline in Over Two Decades

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Ukraine War

International Weightlifting Federation Awards 2026 World Championships to Russia

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Restricted Ukraine's Starlink Access for Military Operations

Starlink Connectivity for Ukrainian Military Stabilised Following Service Disruptions

American Detainee Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison, Ukrainian Witnesses Allege

Business

UK State Pension Ranks Lowest Among Wealthy Nations, OECD Data Reveals

Chancellor Healey Unveils Autumn Budget Amidst Fiscal Pressure on 28 October

UK Government Allocates £100 Million for Artificial Intelligence Biosecurity Laboratory

Senior Civil Servant Kashim Chowdhury Charged with Fraud Over Undisclosed Multiple Roles

Politics

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Doubles Funding for Rough Sleeper Rehousing Initiative

Cleveland Police Awaits £2 Million Payment Two Months Post-A66 Crash Pledge

Former Conservative Campaign Director and Wife Receive Suspended Sentences for Election Betting Offence

María Machado Returns to Venezuela After Exile; US Sanctions Against Maduro Remain