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UK Must 'Wake Up' To China Threat, Says Ex-Chief Of MI6
The Independent

UK Must 'Wake Up' To China Threat, Says Ex-Chief Of MI6

Britain must "wake up" to the challenges China presents to global security, a former head of MI6 has said, as questions have been raised over the UK's ability to respond to threats.

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February 15, 2023
Defiant Army Chief Says 'We Can Stand Up To Putin'
Daily Express

Defiant Army Chief Says 'We Can Stand Up To Putin'

UK military 'completely credible' to lead Nato forces if Russia attacks an ally

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February 15, 2023
'Get It Done': Sunak Under Pressure From Both Sides Of Brexit Debate On Protocol
The Independent

'Get It Done': Sunak Under Pressure From Both Sides Of Brexit Debate On Protocol

Rishi Sunak is under pressure from a divided Tory party over the Northern Ireland protocol, with Brexiteers urging him to defy the EU and moderates asking him to sign a compromise deal.

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February 15, 2023
Brexit Harming Investment In The UK, Admits Minister
The Independent

Brexit Harming Investment In The UK, Admits Minister

A cabinet minister has admitted that Brexit has harmed investment in the UK by creating new barriers to doing business.

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February 15, 2023
Britain Rehearsing Economic Fallout Scenarios If China Invades Taiwan
The Guardian

Britain Rehearsing Economic Fallout Scenarios If China Invades Taiwan

Whitehall officials have drawn up a series of scenarios about the economic fallout that could follow if China were to invade Taiwan, sources have told the Guardian.

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February 15, 2023
Beijing Could Use Police Cameras To Spy On Britain, Warns Watchdog
The Guardian

Beijing Could Use Police Cameras To Spy On Britain, Warns Watchdog

‘Major security concerns’ over equipment supplied by Chinese companies

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February 15, 2023
Should Annual MOT Be Abandoned?
The Herald

Should Annual MOT Be Abandoned?

WITHIN the next 10 days a Domestic and Economy Strategy Group could determine whether or not the MOT annual certificate regime should be abandoned in favour of a two-year test scheme as a way Government Ministers could help drivers save money.

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February 14, 2023
Why Would The Government Need A Hot Pink Photo Booth?
The Independent

Why Would The Government Need A Hot Pink Photo Booth?

On the one hand, it is possible to become weary of the endless rage about apparently decadent spending by government ministers.

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February 14, 2023
How Social Media Rumours Fuelled A Riot In Merseyside
The Independent

How Social Media Rumours Fuelled A Riot In Merseyside

A video of a teenage girl being harassed was shared before far-right activists clashed with police, Lizzie Dearden writes

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February 14, 2023
Spy Balloons Over UK Will Be Shot Down, Says Sunak
The Independent

Spy Balloons Over UK Will Be Shot Down, Says Sunak

PM vows to do whatever it takes' to protect airspace

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February 14, 2023
Sunak 'Unaware' Gove Was At Meeting To Discuss Brexit
The Independent

Sunak 'Unaware' Gove Was At Meeting To Discuss Brexit

Rishi Sunak did not know Michael Gove was attending a private meeting of former Leave and Remain chiefs to discuss Brexit, Downing Street has said. The prime minister's spokesperson said Mr Sunak had become aware of the cabinet minister's attendance at the talks when he read about it in the Sunday newspapers.

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February 14, 2023
Brexit Costing Households £1,000, Says Bank Official
The Independent

Brexit Costing Households £1,000, Says Bank Official

Business investment 'stopped in its tracks' by EU exit

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February 14, 2023
Is It Too Late For The Tories To Win Back The Business Vote?
The Independent

Is It Too Late For The Tories To Win Back The Business Vote?

Sean O'Grady asks if it really matters what companies think

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February 14, 2023
Putin Withdraws Wagner Troops As He 'Fears Coup
Daily Mirror UK

Putin Withdraws Wagner Troops As He 'Fears Coup

Raw recruits will replace mercenaries

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February 14, 2023
Desperation In Idlib As Earthquake Compounds Syria's Crises
The Guardian

Desperation In Idlib As Earthquake Compounds Syria's Crises

We were asleep when the earthquake struck - I thought it was an airstrike so I ran outside," said Mohammed Hadi, weeping gently as he clutched his baby daughter.

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February 14, 2023
UN: World Sleepwalking Into Wider War In Ukraine
The Independent

UN: World Sleepwalking Into Wider War In Ukraine

The UN secretary general has said he fears the world is "sleepwalking into a wider war" in Ukraine.

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February 07, 2023
Once Again, The Grammys Have Hit The Wrong Note
The Independent

Once Again, The Grammys Have Hit The Wrong Note

The world wanted a Beyoncé vs Adele rematch but instead we got the upset of the century in the form of Harry Styles with his truly baffling win. Enough, writes Mark Beaumont

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February 07, 2023
Eating Disorder Patients Are Dying As They Wait For Care
The Independent

Eating Disorder Patients Are Dying As They Wait For Care

Thousands with treatable conditions missing out on therapy

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February 07, 2023
Sturgeon's Tax Return Challenge To PM
Daily Record

Sturgeon's Tax Return Challenge To PM

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has published her tax returns – piling pressure on the Prime Minister to do the same.

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February 07, 2023
Russia Is Assembling Troops For Major Offensive, Ukraine Warns
The Guardian

Russia Is Assembling Troops For Major Offensive, Ukraine Warns

Russian forces are attempting to tie down Ukrainian forces with fighting in the eastern Donbas region as Moscow assembles additional troops there for an expected offensive in the coming weeks, perhaps targeting the Luhansk region, Ukraine has said.

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February 07, 2023
China Says US Shooting Down Its Balloon Will Harm Relations
The Guardian

China Says US Shooting Down Its Balloon Will Harm Relations

China has accused the US of an overreaction” and the indiscriminate use of military force” in shooting down a Chinese balloon that traversed US airspace, saying the move has damaged bilateral relations.

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February 07, 2023
Fears Grow Of Escalation As Israeli Forces Kill Armed Palestinians In Jericho
The Guardian

Fears Grow Of Escalation As Israeli Forces Kill Armed Palestinians In Jericho

Israeli forces say they have killed several armed fighters during an army raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, the latest violence in a period of escalating tensions that has sparked fears of a third intifada, or Palestinian uprising.

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February 07, 2023
PM Accused Of Delusion Over NHS Pay As Thousands Strike
The Guardian

PM Accused Of Delusion Over NHS Pay As Thousands Strike

A health union leader has described Rishi Sunak as deluded for suggesting that NHS staff should abandon their campaign to secure a bigger pay rise this year.

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February 07, 2023
Beyoncé Breaks Record For The Most Grammy Wins With Her 32nd
The Guardian

Beyoncé Breaks Record For The Most Grammy Wins With Her 32nd

The singer Beyoncé became the most awarded artist in the history of the Grammys yesterday, winning her 32nd prize at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

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February 07, 2023
Truss Shows No Remorse For Crashing The Economy As She Clings To Her Alternative Reality
The Guardian

Truss Shows No Remorse For Crashing The Economy As She Clings To Her Alternative Reality

It wouldn't have been many people's idea of fun to have their demise spread over a 4,000-word essay in the Sunday Telegraph. Even fewer would choose to double down by giving a TV interview to the Spectator's Katy Balls and Fraser Nelson the day after. But Liz Truss has often taken the road less travelled.

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February 07, 2023
If Sunak Doesn't Start Listening To Us, It'll Be The End Of The NHS
Manchester Evening News

If Sunak Doesn't Start Listening To Us, It'll Be The End Of The NHS

NURSES on the picket line had one goal in mind yesterday – save the NHS.

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February 07, 2023
The Nurses' Case Is Overwhelming. Do The Right Thing Rishi
Daily Express

The Nurses' Case Is Overwhelming. Do The Right Thing Rishi

YESTERDAY was the worst day yet in the nurses’ pay dispute. It wasn’t just that they were on strike again although that is bad enough but that they were joined by ambulance drivers.

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February 07, 2023
Price War Boost For Home Loans After Interest Rise
Daily Express

Price War Boost For Home Loans After Interest Rise

Mortgage costs have fallen despite a hike in interest rates thanks to a "fierce price war" between lenders.

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February 07, 2023
Interest Rates Go Up Again In Inflation Fight
The Herald

Interest Rates Go Up Again In Inflation Fight

THE Bank of England has raised interest rates for the tenth time in a row, lumping further pressure on mortgage borrowers.

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February 03, 2023
Peace? Putin Will Wage War To End
Daily Mirror UK

Peace? Putin Will Wage War To End

Russia set to escalate conflict

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February 03, 2023