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Fire Engulfs Chiltern Firehouse in Central London, 100 Guests Evacuated
According to fire officials, the blaze originated in ducting on the ground floor before spreading rapidly through the ventilation system to the upper floors. Flames eventually reached the roof of the four-storey building, causing thick plumes of smoke to rise into the night sky
UK Farmers Drive to London in Protest Against Inheritance Tax Changes
The demonstration, which took place outside Parliament on Monday, saw farmers rallying against the new tax rules that will impose a 20% levy on agricultural assets worth more than £1 million
Chancellor Signals Support for Third Runway at Heathrow
The chancellor’s comments come ahead of an expected major announcement next week in which she is anticipated to back airport expansion as part of the government’s broader economic growth strategy
Storm Éowyn Leaves One Dead in Ireland, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power in UK
The storm brought Ireland's strongest recorded wind gusts, with Mace Head in County Galway registering speeds of 114mph (183km/h). Power outages affected approximately 725,000 properties, while around 138,000 people were left without water
Jeff Beck’s Guitar Collection Sells for £8.7m at Auction, Smashing Estimates
Among the standout items was Beck’s famous 1954 "Oxblood" Gibson Les Paul, which graced the cover of his 1975 album Blow by Blow. Initially expected to sell for between £350,000 and £500,000, the guitar was eventually purchased for £1,068,500
