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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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Keir Starmer Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by Emmanuel Macron

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Andy Burnham Calls for Urgent Review of MP Security Following Ann Widdecombe Death

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Ann Widdecombe Killed in 'Targeted Attack', Police Detain Suspect for Seven Days

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UK Government Outlines Citizen Preparations for Cyber-Attacks and Weather Emergencies

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Port of Dover Implements New Traffic System to Prevent Summer Queue Delays

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Warren Buffett Halts Donations to Bill Gates Foundation, Citing Financial Decisions

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Donald Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5 Million in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

Donald Trump has remitted the $5 million judgement to E. Jean Carroll following a New York civil trial, as he pursues an appeal to the US Supreme Court. The payment, made as an escrow deposit, addresses claims of sexual abuse and defamation.

Ryanair Flight Incident: Man Almost Sucked Out Over Aegean Sea

Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 to Ministers for Defamation

De Beers Suspends Production at Venetia Diamond Mine, 4,000 Jobs Affected

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Tory Bid to Force Andy Burnham Commons Appearance Fails as Ministers Block Parliament Recall

The Conservative Party's attempt to compel Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to account to MPs before the summer recess has been rebuffed by government ministers. This move prevents an immediate parliamentary debate on a new 'Hillsborough Law', a legislative push supported by Burnham.

UK Government Explores Non-Cash Support for Disability Benefit Claimants

Liberal Democrats Call for Electoral System Change Before Next General Election

Lincolnshire Farmer Cleared After Fatal Shooting of Burglar Marcus Smith

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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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Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced plans for a memorial to Poles murdered by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two, a contentious issue between Warsaw and Kyiv for decades. The pronouncement was made in Ukraine's Volyn region, the site of widespread massacres.

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

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Andy Burnham Advisor Details Immediate Plans for Household Income Uplift

Miatta Fahnbulleh, a senior advisor to Andy Burnham, has outlined immediate policy intentions aimed at increasing disposable income for households. She anticipates that a Burnham premiership would result in citizens having 'more money in their pockets' within a short timeframe.

COVID Inquiry: NHS Staff Left Vulnerable, £10 Billion PPE Waste Uncovered

South East Water Pays £30.5 Million Penalty for Customer Service Failures

Aldi Invests £7 Billion to Expand US Discount Supermarket Presence, Challenges Walmart

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Clacton By-Election Scheduled for 13 August After Nigel Farage Resigns, Plans Re-Contest

A by-election in Clacton is set for 13 August, following Nigel Farage's resignation as the constituency's Member of Parliament. Farage, however, has declared his intention to re-contest the seat.

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

Keir Starmer Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by Emmanuel Macron

Andy Burnham Calls for Urgent Review of MP Security Following Ann Widdecombe Death

Ann Widdecombe Killed in 'Targeted Attack', Police Detain Suspect for Seven Days

UK Government Outlines Citizen Preparations for Cyber-Attacks and Weather Emergencies

Port of Dover Implements New Traffic System to Prevent Summer Queue Delays

Warren Buffett Halts Donations to Bill Gates Foundation, Citing Financial Decisions

World

Donald Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5 Million in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

Ryanair Flight Incident: Man Almost Sucked Out Over Aegean Sea

Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 to Ministers for Defamation

De Beers Suspends Production at Venetia Diamond Mine, 4,000 Jobs Affected

UK

Tory Bid to Force Andy Burnham Commons Appearance Fails as Ministers Block Parliament Recall

UK Government Explores Non-Cash Support for Disability Benefit Claimants

Liberal Democrats Call for Electoral System Change Before Next General Election

Lincolnshire Farmer Cleared After Fatal Shooting of Burglar Marcus Smith

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

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

Business

Andy Burnham Advisor Details Immediate Plans for Household Income Uplift

COVID Inquiry: NHS Staff Left Vulnerable, £10 Billion PPE Waste Uncovered

South East Water Pays £30.5 Million Penalty for Customer Service Failures

Aldi Invests £7 Billion to Expand US Discount Supermarket Presence, Challenges Walmart

Politics

Clacton By-Election Scheduled for 13 August After Nigel Farage Resigns, Plans Re-Contest

Suffolk MP Christian Wakeford Accused of Sexual Assault at London Flat

MPs Poised to Approve 'Hillsborough Law' During Sir Keir Starmer's Final Days

Lisa Nandy States Labour Under Andy Burnham Will Be Faster and Bolder

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

Keir Starmer Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by Emmanuel Macron

Andy Burnham Calls for Urgent Review of MP Security Following Ann Widdecombe Death

Ann Widdecombe Killed in 'Targeted Attack', Police Detain Suspect for Seven Days

UK Government Outlines Citizen Preparations for Cyber-Attacks and Weather Emergencies

Port of Dover Implements New Traffic System to Prevent Summer Queue Delays

Warren Buffett Halts Donations to Bill Gates Foundation, Citing Financial Decisions

World

Donald Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5 Million in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

Ryanair Flight Incident: Man Almost Sucked Out Over Aegean Sea

Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 to Ministers for Defamation

De Beers Suspends Production at Venetia Diamond Mine, 4,000 Jobs Affected

UK

Tory Bid to Force Andy Burnham Commons Appearance Fails as Ministers Block Parliament Recall

UK Government Explores Non-Cash Support for Disability Benefit Claimants

Liberal Democrats Call for Electoral System Change Before Next General Election

Lincolnshire Farmer Cleared After Fatal Shooting of Burglar Marcus Smith

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

Polish Prime Minister Promises Memorial for World War Two Victims of Ukrainian Nationalist Killings

Russian Missile Strikes Target Zaporizhzhia Schools, Offices, and Public Transport

NATO Allies Commit £37 Billion to New Missile Defence Programme at Ankara Summit

Ukrainian Agent Accused of Murdering Monaco Suspect Alters Account to German Police

Business

Andy Burnham Advisor Details Immediate Plans for Household Income Uplift

COVID Inquiry: NHS Staff Left Vulnerable, £10 Billion PPE Waste Uncovered

South East Water Pays £30.5 Million Penalty for Customer Service Failures

Aldi Invests £7 Billion to Expand US Discount Supermarket Presence, Challenges Walmart

Politics

Clacton By-Election Scheduled for 13 August After Nigel Farage Resigns, Plans Re-Contest

Suffolk MP Christian Wakeford Accused of Sexual Assault at London Flat

MPs Poised to Approve 'Hillsborough Law' During Sir Keir Starmer's Final Days

Lisa Nandy States Labour Under Andy Burnham Will Be Faster and Bolder