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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?

Monaco's CL Flight Delayed by Player's Underwear in Luggage

AS Monaco's Champions League preparations were thrown into chaos after their team plane was delayed due to a bizarre kit-related security alert involving underwear. Get the full story on the travel disruption that almost derailed their European clash.

Driveway parking trap backfires on UK homeowner

A homeowner's clever plan to stop strangers parking on their driveway in a quiet UK town backfires, leading to a parking nightmare that trapped their own car for days. Discover the full story of this motoring mishap.

Mum's £3.96 Temu shirt arrives as 396-piece puzzle

A UK mother's bargain fashion buy from Temu turned into a baffling DIY project after she received 396 individual pieces instead of a finished shirt. The viral story highlights the perils of online shopping mishaps.

British hiker held at gunpoint in South Korea spy mix-up

A British backpacker's adventure hike on a remote South Korean trail turned into a real-life thriller when military forces, suspecting espionage, detained him at gunpoint. Discover the full story of mistaken identity and high tensions near the DMZ.

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