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UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows

Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.

Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.

Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures

Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.

Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?

As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.

Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities

New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.

UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn

MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.

Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle

Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?

The Gruesome History of 'Death by a Thousand Cuts'

Explore the brutal history of Lingchi, the execution method known as 'slow slicing' or 'death by a thousand cuts', banned in China in 1905. Discover its use for treason and heinous crimes.

Kristin Scott Thomas may leave Slow Horses after series 7

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, who plays Diana Taverner, is reportedly considering her exit from the hit spy drama Slow Horses after the upcoming seventh series. Discover the on-set concerns and her history with long-running TV projects.

Sweden encourages tourists to embrace boredom

Sweden's new tourism campaign invites visitors to experience wellness through boredom and digital detoxes in its serene landscapes. Discover the benefits of an empty itinerary.

Sweden promotes boredom as a new wellness trend

Sweden's tourism board is encouraging visitors to experience the wellness benefits of boredom and slow travel. Discover how empty itineraries and digital detoxes can help your brain recover.

Miles Burrows' Poem Confronts Ageing Attitudes

Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.

Virgin Media's Quick Test for Your Wi-Fi Signal

Struggling with slow broadband? Virgin Media reveals a simple dBm signal test to instantly check your Wi-Fi performance. Discover how to find your reading and boost your connection today.

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