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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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John Swinney Defends Scottish Government's £45,000 Business-Class Flights to Qatar World Cup

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UK Businesses Face 1,500% Price Hike for Harvest Invoicing Software

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Ealing School Mourns Death of Student Sara El-Khawas and Family in Shoreham Waters

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Environment Secretary Burnham Allocates £10 Million for Three Major Illegal Waste Dump Clear-Ups

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Australian Prosecutors Seek Permanent Imprisonment for Erin Patterson Over Fatal Mushroom Poisonings

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UK Councils Face £3bn Cuts: AI Offers No Immediate Solution for Funding Crisis, Experts Warn

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Four Maintenance Workers Killed by Train Collision at Japan's Shin-Kanuma Station

A rapid train struck and killed four railway maintenance workers at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, during overnight track work. The incident has prompted an investigation by Japan's Transport Safety Board into the circumstances leading to the collision.

Lily Hooper's Body Discovered in Australian Bush Following Eight-Day Search Operation

Evergrande Founder Xu Jiayin Receives Life Sentence as Property Sector Crisis Deepens

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

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Greens Propose Windfall Tax on Bank Profits Exceeding £800 Million for Small Business Relief

The Green Party has called for a windfall tax on major banks, targeting profits over £800 million to fund tax cuts for approximately one million small businesses across the UK. Deputy Leader Zack Polanski stated this measure would alleviate the financial burdens faced by smaller enterprises.

Residents Report Dangerous Illegal E-Motorbike Activity Across UK Streets

Langdale Moor Wildfire Losses Overlooked Due to Northern Location, Says MP Alison Hume

Royal Marines and Soldiers Settle Ministry of Defence Asbestos Claim After Latvia Exercise Exposure

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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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Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Russia has accused the United Kingdom of directly escalating the conflict in Ukraine by providing Kyiv with British-made long-range drones. This accusation follows a pledge from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to maintain unwavering support for Ukraine.

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

Russia Warns United Kingdom of Military Retaliation Over Ukraine Involvement

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk Calls for Presidential Election

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Travelodge Chief Executive Martin Solly Resigns Following Hotel Key Card Security Failures

Travelodge Chief Executive Martin Solly has resigned from his position. The move follows recent reports highlighting systemic security deficiencies within the hotel chain, specifically regarding guest room key card access.

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cut, Economists Question Feasibility

US Long-Term Borrowing Costs Decline After Government Bond Intervention

Canada and United States Finalise Trade Deal Ahead of Weekend Tariff Deadline

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Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Probe

Liberia's former Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor, faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing, and selling illicit drugs, alongside allegations of money laundering.

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

John Swinney Defends Scottish Government's £45,000 Business-Class Flights to Qatar World Cup

UK Businesses Face 1,500% Price Hike for Harvest Invoicing Software

Ealing School Mourns Death of Student Sara El-Khawas and Family in Shoreham Waters

Environment Secretary Burnham Allocates £10 Million for Three Major Illegal Waste Dump Clear-Ups

Australian Prosecutors Seek Permanent Imprisonment for Erin Patterson Over Fatal Mushroom Poisonings

UK Councils Face £3bn Cuts: AI Offers No Immediate Solution for Funding Crisis, Experts Warn

World

Four Maintenance Workers Killed by Train Collision at Japan's Shin-Kanuma Station

Lily Hooper's Body Discovered in Australian Bush Following Eight-Day Search Operation

Evergrande Founder Xu Jiayin Receives Life Sentence as Property Sector Crisis Deepens

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

UK

Greens Propose Windfall Tax on Bank Profits Exceeding £800 Million for Small Business Relief

Residents Report Dangerous Illegal E-Motorbike Activity Across UK Streets

Langdale Moor Wildfire Losses Overlooked Due to Northern Location, Says MP Alison Hume

Royal Marines and Soldiers Settle Ministry of Defence Asbestos Claim After Latvia Exercise Exposure

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

Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

Russia Warns United Kingdom of Military Retaliation Over Ukraine Involvement

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk Calls for Presidential Election

Business

Travelodge Chief Executive Martin Solly Resigns Following Hotel Key Card Security Failures

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cut, Economists Question Feasibility

US Long-Term Borrowing Costs Decline After Government Bond Intervention

Canada and United States Finalise Trade Deal Ahead of Weekend Tariff Deadline

Politics

Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Probe

Politicians Face Scrutiny Over Social Media Engagement, Reputation Risks Highlighted

England: Disabled People to Receive 24-Hour Free Bus Travel from April Implementation

Twana Jamal Khdir, Notorious People Smuggler, Arrested and Charged with Immigration Offences

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

John Swinney Defends Scottish Government's £45,000 Business-Class Flights to Qatar World Cup

UK Businesses Face 1,500% Price Hike for Harvest Invoicing Software

Ealing School Mourns Death of Student Sara El-Khawas and Family in Shoreham Waters

Environment Secretary Burnham Allocates £10 Million for Three Major Illegal Waste Dump Clear-Ups

Australian Prosecutors Seek Permanent Imprisonment for Erin Patterson Over Fatal Mushroom Poisonings

UK Councils Face £3bn Cuts: AI Offers No Immediate Solution for Funding Crisis, Experts Warn

World

Four Maintenance Workers Killed by Train Collision at Japan's Shin-Kanuma Station

Lily Hooper's Body Discovered in Australian Bush Following Eight-Day Search Operation

Evergrande Founder Xu Jiayin Receives Life Sentence as Property Sector Crisis Deepens

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Eight in Kyiv Residential Areas and Warehouses

UK

Greens Propose Windfall Tax on Bank Profits Exceeding £800 Million for Small Business Relief

Residents Report Dangerous Illegal E-Motorbike Activity Across UK Streets

Langdale Moor Wildfire Losses Overlooked Due to Northern Location, Says MP Alison Hume

Royal Marines and Soldiers Settle Ministry of Defence Asbestos Claim After Latvia Exercise Exposure

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

Russia Accuses UK of Ukraine War Escalation Over Drone Supply

Croatian Authorities Detain Ukrainian National in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation

Russia Warns United Kingdom of Military Retaliation Over Ukraine Involvement

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk Calls for Presidential Election

Business

Travelodge Chief Executive Martin Solly Resigns Following Hotel Key Card Security Failures

Reform UK Proposes £50 Billion Welfare Cut, Economists Question Feasibility

US Long-Term Borrowing Costs Decline After Government Bond Intervention

Canada and United States Finalise Trade Deal Ahead of Weekend Tariff Deadline

Politics

Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Probe

Politicians Face Scrutiny Over Social Media Engagement, Reputation Risks Highlighted

England: Disabled People to Receive 24-Hour Free Bus Travel from April Implementation

Twana Jamal Khdir, Notorious People Smuggler, Arrested and Charged with Immigration Offences