How Keir Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ became the slogan of choice
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June 01, 2025 17:59 UTC
NHS staff shun jabs with 'Covid bullying' blamed
Protests previously broke out over NHS workers being forced to have Covid jabsFrontline NHS staff are reportedly refusing the simple flu jab with almost nine in 10 at one of England's largest hospital trusts left unvaccinated last winter. During the Covid pandemic the government fought a running battle with medical unions over mandatory Covid vaccines for all frontline nurses, doctors and workers in healthcare settings. One senior consultant at Barts Health Trust, who had the jab, told The Times they were shocked at the low percentage of staff getting jabbed. A person receives a Covid vaccine injectionOverall across the NHS uptake of the flu vaccine has plummeted to 35%, the lowest take-up for 15 years. "A lot of people were kind of bullied, almost, in a positive sense, to get the first Covid dose in the UK.
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June 01, 2025 16:57 UTC
Why Max Verstappen’s red mist is the necessary evil behind an F1 genius
Instead, Verstappen dropped from fifth to tenth, costing him nine points in the F1 world championship, received three penalty points on his FIA superlicence and will live to fight another day. “It seems completely unnecessary.”Verstappen’s response: “I’ll bring some tissues next time.”This is not the first time the red mist has descended on the four-time F1 world champion. His accruing of 11 penalty points in the past 12 months is evidence of that. A necessary evil, Verstappen’s self-destructiveness goes hand-in-hand with his generational genius. Given he was arguably fortunate to escape penalty points in Saudi Arabia and Miami earlier this year, Verstappen is lucky to have not accumulated a race-ban-worthy 12 penalty points already.
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June 01, 2025 14:08 UTC
Britain expected to arm fighter jets with nuclear weapons
According to The Sunday Times, air-launched nuclear capabilities could soon be returning to the Royal Air Force. Britain is exploring the potential return of air-delivered nuclear weapons, in what officials are describing as a response to a “new era of threat” posed by Russia. At present, the UK’s nuclear deterrent relies solely on the Trident submarine-based system. Introducing air-launched capabilities would diversify delivery options and align Britain more closely with NATO allies such as the United States, which maintains land, sea, and air-based nuclear platforms. Although the Strategic Defence Review is not expected to commit explicitly to air-launched nuclear systems, it will recommend enhancing the UK’s contribution to NATO’s shared deterrent and maintaining industrial readiness for rearmament.
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June 01, 2025 13:47 UTC
The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 high
French authorities said they rescued 184 people. "They're not doing it, but, but for the first time for years ... we've got the level of cooperation needed," he told Sky News. "Despite French and U.K. efforts, the cross-Channel route, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, remains a major smuggling corridor for people fleeing conflict or poverty. Many migrants favor the U.K. for reasons of language, family ties or perceived easier access to asylum and work.The Home Office says 36,816 people arrived in the UK on small boats in 2024, 25% more than in 2023 (29,437). The highest number of arrivals was in 2022, with 45,774.
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June 01, 2025 13:30 UTC
See inside the 'spacious' Milngavie home selling for £120k
The publication said it is not just the area's "excellent" schools, great connectivity and the nearby amenities that make it one of the city’s top "sensible" suburbs. 'Spacious' one-bedroom home in Milngavie, near Glasgow, selling for £120kLiving Room (Image: Zoopla) Introducing the ground-floor home near Glasgow, the estate agents over at Town & Country said on Zoopla that it is located in an "ever-popular" residential pocket of Milngavie. Kitchen (Image: Zoopla) "The home is accessed via a welcoming entrance hallway with two sizeable storage cupboards off, providing excellent space for coats, shoes, and household items. Bathroom (Image: Zoopla) "A fully fitted family bathroom with a three-piece suite completes the internal accommodation." "The property is conveniently placed for Milngavie town centre, which offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and leisure facilities.
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June 01, 2025 11:32 UTC
UK boosts weapons production capacity in new defence strategy
Representative ImageLONDON: Britain will invest £1.5 billion ($2 billion) in new weapons factories to ramp up defence production capacity, the government said on Saturday, ahead of a major review of its armed forces and military strategy.The Strategic Defence Review, due to be published Monday, will assess the threats facing the UK amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and pressure from US President Donald Trump for NATO allies to bolster their own defences.In February, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, up from its current 2.3 percent.The Labour leader also aimed to hike spending to three percent by the next parliament, due around 2029.The review will recommend "creating an 'always on' munitions production capacity in the UK" which would allow weapons production to be "scaled up at speed if needed".It also urges the government to "lay the industrial foundations for an uplift in munitions stockpiles to meet the demand of high-tempo warfare", the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.The government has said it would procure 7,000 domestically built long-rang weapons and build "at least six munitions and energetics factories".This investment -- which will see £6 billion spent on munitions this Parliamentary term -- will also create and support 1,800 jobs, the ministry said. "The hard-fought lessons from Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine show a military is only as strong as the industry that stands behind them," Defence Secretary John Healey said. "We are strengthening the UK's industrial base to better deter our adversaries and make the UK secure at home and strong abroad. "Healey also told The Times newspaper that Britain would spend three percent of GDP on defence during the next parliament.The government has said it would cut the UK's overseas aid budget to help fund the spending.The defence review, led by former NATO secretary general George Robertson, warns that Britain is entering "a new era of threat" as drones and artificial intelligence transform modern warfare, The Guardian newspaper reported Saturday.The document will warn of the "immediate and pressing" danger posed by Russia, as well as focusing on China, Iran and North Korea.Robertson has described the four countries as a "deadly quartet" which were "increasingly working together".The government this week pledged over £1 billion for improving battlefield technology by bolstering AI and cybersecurity.In that announcement Healey warned that "ways of warfare are rapidly changing" and that the UK was "facing daily cyber-attacks on this new frontline".mhc-aks/srg/rmb
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June 01, 2025 07:59 UTC
Bowlers dominate under-12 matches
12Kanpur: Virat Maheshwari's impressive all-round display, claiming 5 wickets and scoring an unbeaten 52 runs, led Anandeshwar Polypack XI to a 6-wicket victory over Balmol XI in the JNT Under-12 cricket tournament at Kanur South ground on Saturday.After being invited to bat, Balmol XI posted a total of 115 runs, with Akash top-scoring on 22. Anandeshwar Polypack XI successfully chased down the target, reaching 119 for 4 wickets. Virat remained unbeaten on 52, hitting 10 boundaries. Amar Club, after being put in to bat, scored 91 runs in 16.5 overs. YMCC chased down the target, reaching 93 for 2 wickets.Brief scores: Amar Club – 91 (Lakshya 23, Rajarshi Tripathi 17, Tanveer Ahmad 5 for 30, Utkarsh Tiwari 2 for 20); YMCC – 2 for 93 (Amar Pandey 23, Utkarsh Tiwari 28 no, Vishal Kumar 20 no, Mayank Sharma 1 for 14).
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May 31, 2025 21:10 UTC
Reform winning a Scottish by-election? Unthinkable until now
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May 31, 2025 19:19 UTC
Old Chapel Harome historic Methodist church for sale
The Old Chapel’s welcoming entrance hall leads through to the magnificent sitting room at its heart, with vaulted ceilings and large decorative windows which bathe the space in natural light. A raised dining area has been created within the chapel’s original pulpit, which has again been meticulously restored and serves as an incredible centrepiece for entertaining. The property is accessed via a shared driveway, owned by the chapel, which leads to a patio area and lawned gardens ideal for alfresco dining. As an added extra, The Old Chapel has a self-contained one bedroom annexe, named The Cow Shed, providing versatile accommodation options. The Old Chapel, Harome, is on the market at a guide price of £935,000.
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May 31, 2025 15:17 UTC
Kemi Badenoch: I’ve got the most difficult job in politics
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May 31, 2025 12:11 UTC
The Times names riverside pubs in Norwich among UK's best
The Times has released the list which also features pubs along the Salcombe Estuary in Devon and Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. NEW: JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELThe River Wensum is a top spot to enjoy some water sports, with The Ribs of Beef in Norwich recommended as a "lively real ale pub with tables nudging on to Fye Bridge" to relax after. Pub and Paddle launches trips from the jetty next to The Ribs of Beef (Image: Denise Bradley) Kayak rental company Pub and Paddle launches from the jetty beside the riverside pub with a range of self-guided trips avilable. The Rushcutters Arms is recommended as a pit stop for those paddling from the city centre (Image: The Rushcutters) The Norfolk Broads are home to several water sports businesses along the 200 miles of waterways and wetlands. Norwich Paddleboard Hire, Norfolk Paddle Boards and TheCanoeMan all run trips from the city centre.
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May 31, 2025 11:13 UTC
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan interacts with British counterpart, reinforces defence ties
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan interacts with British counterpart (ANI)NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan interacted with his UK counterpart, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, chief of defence staff of the United Kingdom, reinforcing defence ties in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor The two officials held discussions on enhancing bilateral military cooperation and capacity building during their meeting at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi.The engagement highlights India's commitment to expanding its strategic defence partnerships and maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region.CDS Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.During the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with chiefs of defence forces and senior military leadership from several foreign countries, including those from Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and USA.The chief of defence staff will address the Academia, Think Tanks and Researchers and speak on the topic 'Future Wars and Warfare'.He will also participate in the simultaneous special sessions as part of the event and address the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges. 'As per the release, Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe. The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.On May 25, CDS General Chauhan visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana.He interacted with the Army Commanders, lieutenant general Pratik Sharma and lieutenant general Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor.During the visit, he conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres.At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army's success in neutralising the terror network, the adversary's assets that supported terror, and countermeasures to protect their military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor.
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May 31, 2025 10:34 UTC
Times letters: Influence of Reform UK on Labour and Tories
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May 30, 2025 23:02 UTC
William Hague’s sage advice for Ed Miliband on handling defeat
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May 30, 2025 23:01 UTC