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Senior Barrister Warns Jury Trial Changes Could Undermine Justice System Legitimacy
A senior barrister warns government plans to reduce jury trials could undermine trust in the justice system, as MPs debate reforms aimed at tackling a record backlog of criminal cases in courts across England and Wales
UK Marine Rescue Charity Seeks More Volunteers Amid Rising Whale Strandings
A UK marine rescue charity is recruiting more volunteers as whale, dolphin and porpoise strandings rise along British coastlines. Experts warn storms, human hazards and increased coastal prey may be driving the growing number of incidents
More UK High Street Shops Go Cashless as Card Payments Surge
New research shows more UK High Street shops are becoming cashless as businesses respond to costs, security concerns and changing customer behaviour, sparking debate about protecting people who still rely heavily on physical cash
Brendon McCullum’s England Coaching Future Uncertain After T20 World Cup Exit
England’s World Cup exit against India has intensified scrutiny over Brendon McCullum’s coaching future. While players continue to back him, ECB leaders face complex decisions after a turbulent winter and disappointing Ashes campaign
Flintoff Reveals Harrowing Details of Top Gear Crash: ‘I Thought I Was Dead’
The 47-year-old TV presenter sustained severe facial injuries and multiple rib fractures when the Morgan Super 3 he was driving flipped during a test run at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome track in Surrey. Flintoff recounted the crash in harrowing detail, saying he initially believed he had died
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
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UK Marine Rescue Charity Seeks More Volunteers Amid Rising Whale Strandings
A UK marine rescue charity is recruiting more volunteers as whale, dolphin and porpoise strandings rise along British coastlines. Experts warn storms, human hazards and increased coastal prey may be driving the growing number of incidents
More UK High Street Shops Go Cashless as Card Payments Surge
New research shows more UK High Street shops are becoming cashless as businesses respond to costs, security concerns and changing customer behaviour, sparking debate about protecting people who still rely heavily on physical cash
Brendon McCullum’s England Coaching Future Uncertain After T20 World Cup Exit
England’s World Cup exit against India has intensified scrutiny over Brendon McCullum’s coaching future. While players continue to back him, ECB leaders face complex decisions after a turbulent winter and disappointing Ashes campaign
UK Allows US Use of Bases for Defensive Strikes on Iran
Britain has agreed to a US request to use its military bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, stressing legal justification, limited scope, and protection of citizens stationed across the Gulf region

