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Nigel Farage secures major defection as Tory switch marks 'big step forward' for Reform UK in key target election
Nigel Farage has unveiled Conservative Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones as his newest recruit into Reform UK's burgeoning ranks. Farage, who recently welcomed ex-Welsh Secretary David Jones to Reform's turquoise fold, announced Jones's defection...

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, whose gleeful “Prince of Darkness” image made him one of the most iconic rock frontmen of all time, has died aged 76. A statement from the Osbourne family reads: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to...

M1 chaos: Drivers hit with heavy delays and congestion near major UK airport after car collision
Drivers have been warned to expect delays this afternoon near a major UK airport after a collision caused a motorway to close its junctions and operate at a low speed. The M1 in Bedfordshire is currently closed northbound between J12 near Flitwick...

UK is hosting Donald Trump's nuclear weapons in new 'move' as WW3 fears grow
Britain is hosting Donald Trump’s nuclear weapons, it has emerged. It comes ahead of a potential deployment of a new squadron of British jets as WW3 fears continue to grow. A transport plane was tracked during a flight from the US Air Force’s main...

England's Stokes calls for change in over rate regulations
The over rate regulations must be modified according to the playing conditions in different continents, England test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday, arguing that current rules unfairly penalise pace-heavy attacks. England were docked two World...

UK households urged to use 'best way' to escape HMRC tax raid now
UK households have been warned the "best way" to escape a HMRC tax change under the Labour Party government is to act now. Personal finance experts have issued the warning as it emerged borrowing had increased. There are fears Rachel Reeves risks...
I traveled through 5 different airports during a summer trip to Europe. The best one surprised me.
I studied abroad in Cambridge and lived in the UK during my 20s, so I've flown in and out of Heathrow at least a dozen times and have had fairly good experiences overall. It's also ranked 22nd in Skytrax's 2025 list for top 100 airports in the...

UK Bans Public Sector from Paying Ransomware Gangs
The UK government has announced a comprehensive ban preventing public sector organizations from paying ransom demands to cybercriminals, marking a significant escalation in the fight against ransomware attacks that cost the British economy...
Paintings celebrate 800 years of Britain’s ‘first environmental laws’
Paintings celebrating 800 years of Britain’s “first environmental laws” are going on display in London. An exhibition commemorating eight centuries of Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest is opening at the Society of Antiquaries in Burlington...

Farage: Violent Brit Criminals Could Go to Prison in El Salvador
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. A lot of us on the American right are finding we like British Reform UK leader Nigel Farage more and more all the time. Mr. Farage...
UK small and mid-caps set to outshine large caps amid cautious...
UK small- and mid-cap stocks are showing signs of renewed appeal as investors eye the potential for stronger domestic growth and attractive valuations, according to UBS research. The UK economy remains in a state of flux, with inflation...

UK Budget Will Target Wealth — Expats in Spain Must Prepare for Impact
BRITISH nationals living in Spain with financial links to the UK are being urged to prepare for likely tax increases in the Autumn Budget, as government spending commitments continue to mount without a detailed plan to fund them. According to...

Pete Davidson gears up for wild 2025 comedy ride to UK, Europe
Pete Davidson announced a string of live stand-up shows across Europe and the UK, set to take place this October. The comedian and actor confirmed five tour dates, kicking off in Germany and ending in Northern Ireland. He was set to open the tour...

Joey Jones, wholehearted defender for Liverpool and Wales
A self-confessed “delinquent” with limited footballing ability, Joey Jones felt out of his depth as he lined up for Liverpool in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for the European Cup final in 1977. Then he saw a 24ft-long banner that celebrated his...

Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations in Northern Ireland and Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges for Coexistence
Migration is a phenomenon as old as humanity itself. Since prehistoric times, humans have migrated in search of food, better climatic conditions, safety, and basic resources. However, throughout history, the reasons and forms of migration have...

Tech bros are backing Donald Trump’s ‘Made in America’ revival
Would you buy a “Made in America” computer if it cost 20 per cent more than a Chinese-manufactured alternative from Apple? Palmer Luckey, chief executive of Anduril, a Silicon Valley defence technology firm, is asking his social media followers...

The American black bear: From sacred stories to suburban shadows
One Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights an iconic species that represents the unique biogeography of each of the 185 bioregions of the Earth. Few animals embody the quiet resilience of North America’s wild landscapes like the American...

Cricket-England's Stokes calls for change in over rate regulations
(Reuters) -The over rate regulations must be modified according to the playing conditions in different continents, England test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday, arguing that current rules unfairly penalise pace-heavy attacks. England were...

UK Sanctions Russian APT 28 Hackers for Attacking Microsoft Cloud Service Login Details
The UK Government has imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence units and 18 individuals following the exposure of a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting Microsoft cloud services. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)...

As abortions increase in the UK, Catholic bishop urges ‘re-establishing a culture of life’
After a recent report revealed that nearly 30% of all conceptions in England and Wales ended in abortion in 2022, the archbishop of Liverpool this month called for efforts to create a culture that protects unborn children and supports parents in...