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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
https://petition.parliament.uk/signatures/165819716/signed
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Day 2124 of
#Brexit
: ‘Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce more than £16m to support businesses in Northern Ireland dealing with post-Brexit trade rules when she reveals her Budget later this week.’
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Budget 2025: NI businesses to get £16m in post-Brexit trade support
The chancellor will announce the package when she reveals the details of the Budget on Wednesday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2epkjzwkrgo
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Day 2124 of
#Brexit
: ‘A Kyiv negotiating team had earlier spoken to officials from France, Germany and the UK, including Keir Starmer’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell. European officials have been scathing about the US draft in private conversations.’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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US and Ukraine promise ‘updated’ peace framework after criticism of pro-Russian points in original plan
US-Ukraine statement comes hours after European countries propose their own alternative peace
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/23/trump-ukraine-zero-gratitude-peace-plan-international-talks
about 12 hours ago
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Day 2124 of
#Brexit
: ‘“The lesson of Brexit hasn’t been learned, which is that stuff can come out of the blue and can gather momentum very quickly,” O’Toole said this week. “I would suggest that the political architecture of our archipelago remains very unstable”’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say
Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ vote
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/24/a-united-ireland-referendum-must-not-be-another-brexit-analysts-say
about 12 hours ago
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Day 2124 of
#Brexit
: ‘The headline finding is devastating in its simplicity. By 2025, the UK economy is 6%–8% smaller than it would have been had we stayed in the EU. [] It is the loss of an entire decade of growth.’
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/new-boris-johnsons-brexit-titanic-success-was-half-right/
about 12 hours ago
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Day 2124 of
#Brexit
: ‘Nigel Farage is facing calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and conspiracy theories associated with antisemitism during interviews, after claims the Reform UK leader used racist language in his teens.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/24/farage-urged-to-explain-conspiracy-theories-linked-to-antisemitism-he-voiced-in-us-media
about 13 hours ago
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Day 2123 of
#Brexit
: ‘A meeting has been hastily convened in Geneva later today, where national security advisers from the E3 – France, Britain and Germany – will reportedly meet EU, American and Ukrainian officials for further discussions.’
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Ukrainian and US officials meet for emergency talks on plan to end war with Russia – live
28-point draft plan widely seen as favourable to Moscow, despite Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/nov/23/ukrainian-us-emergency-talks-plan-war-russia-live?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6922c1f68f080754102d1c47#block-6922c1f68f080754102d1c47
1 day ago
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Day 2123 of
#Brexit
: ‘The EU and US are set to restart trade negotiations next week after a two-month pause to try to settle unresolved sticking points in their controversial tariff deal struck in July.’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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EU and US to restart trade talks as sticking points on July tariff deal remain
US officials to hold high-level talks in Brussels amid unhappiness in Washington at slow action on July deal
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/22/eu-and-us-to-restart-trade-talks-as-sticking-points-on-july-tariff-deal-remain
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Day 2122 of
#Brexit
: ‘If Wednesday’s budget fails to get to grips with ingrained problems connected to tax, spending and debt, voters might abandon centrist parties for the likes of Reform UK, [Simon] Case indicated.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Voters could abandon centrist parties if budget fails, warns former cabinet secretary
Simon Case says voters will look elsewhere if chancellor cannot find solutions to tax, spending and debt problems
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/21/budget-2025-centrists-uk-economy-civil-service-warning
3 days ago
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Day 2122 of
#Brexit
: ‘Nigel Farage is facing calls to investigate and root out links between Reform UK and Russia after one of his party’s former senior politicians was jailed for 10 years for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Nigel Farage urged to root out Reform links to Russia after jailing of Nathan Gill
Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/21/nigel-farage-urged-to-root-out-reform-links-to-russia-after-jailing-of-nathan-gill
3 days ago
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Day 2121 of
#Brexit
: ‘Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper by a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.’
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Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-21/brexit-hit-to-uk-economy-double-official-estimate-study-finds
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Ukraine is rejecting Trump’s plan right now at the UN Security Council. ⬇️
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Day 2121 of
#Brexit
: ‘Brexit and the changing social climate also played a role. Even those who had emigrated decades ago felt vindicated, noting [negative changes] that made returning increasingly unappealing.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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‘I never looked back’: Readers on why Britons are choosing life abroad after Brexit
Our community has shared their own stories of leaving the UK, citing high taxes, poor services, and a hostile society, with most planning to settle abroad permanently
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-britain-expat-emigrate-visa-migration-b2869085.html
3 days ago
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Day 2121 of
#Brexit
: ‘Some of the report’s strongest criticism was directed at the then prime minister, Boris Johnson, and the “toxic and chaotic culture” of his government during its response to the pandemic.’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/20/chaotic-and-indecisive-key-findings-of-report-on-uks-covid-response-under-tories
3 days ago
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Day 2121 of
#Brexit
: ‘A cryptocurrency backed by one of Nigel Farage’s biggest donors has been used to help Russia fight its war against Ukraine, British investigators say.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/21/cryptocurrency-farage-donor-used-for-russian-war-effort
4 days ago
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Day 2121 of
#Brexit
: ‘Davey said: “The chancellor has admitted the damage Brexit has done to our economy, [] yet the government is refusing to take the steps needed to fix it. A customs union with the EU [would] turbocharge the UK economy.”’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/21/liberal-democrats-vote-customs-union-eu
4 days ago
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Day 2120 of
#Brexit
: ‘New models from popular car manufacturers such as Vauxhall, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot and Jaguar Land Rover may not be sold in Northern Ireland because of the Windsor framework, according to the body representing car dealerships.’
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Brexit means 'less choice, more cost' for new car sales, says trade body
From January new cars registered in Northern Ireland will have to have an
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2050pdzvvzo
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Day 2120 of
#Brexit
: ‘Net migration has in fact been falling since before Labour came to power last July, and yet there has been no end of demand for ever tighter controls and no end of government acquiescence.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on falling net migration: political debate is now detached from the facts
A fixation on reducing numbers leaves no room for rational discussion of what that means for the economy and society
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/19/the-guardian-view-on-falling-net-migration-political-debate-is-now-detached-from-the-facts
5 days ago
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Day 2120 of
#Brexit
: ‘Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to urgently address multiple and detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years, as the Reform leader attempted to dismiss the claims as “one person’s word against another”.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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No 10 calls on Farage to urgently address ‘disturbing allegations’ of past racist behaviour
Keir Starmer ramps up pressure on Reform leader, who has dismissed claims as ‘one person’s word against another’
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/19/farages-wholesale-denial-of-detailed-racism-claims-is-troubling-says-former-extremism-adviser
5 days ago
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Day 2120 of
#Brexit
: ‘Up to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests.’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/20/up-to-50000-nurses-could-quit-uk-over-immigration-plans-survey-suggests
5 days ago
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2120 of
#Brexit
: ‘The Labour government secured a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU earlier this year, which allows British businesses to sell products including some burgers and sausages in the EU for the first time since Brexit.’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Ban on veggie ‘burgers’: plant-based products may lose meaty names in UK under EU law
Exclusive: Trade agreement means UK is subject to some food labelling rules, with vote on vegetarian food terms this week
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/20/food-labelling-veggie-burgers-sausages-plant-based-products-uk-brexit-eu
5 days ago
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Day 2119 of
#Brexit
: ‘“I’d never experienced antisemitism growing up, so the first time that this vicious verbal abuse came out of Farage’s mouth was deeply shocking. [] I’d hear him calling other students ‘Paki’ or ‘Wog’, and urging them to ‘go home’ [].”’
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‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2025/nov/18/deeply-shocking-nigel-farage-faces-fresh-claims-of-racism-and-antisemitism-at-school
6 days ago
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Day 2119 of
#Brexit
: ‘The UK must pay into the EU budget for future participation in the European single market in electricity, it has been confirmed, in what could become a major test for the post-Brexit reset.’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/18/eu-uk-pay-into-budget-closer-ties
6 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘The concern for British farmers is that during damp, warm seasons, much of Britain’s oat harvest risks being condemned as unfit for human consumption under these EU rules, rendering the crop unsellable.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Cereal Killer: Britain’s oatcakes face Brussels ban due to Starmer’s EU reset
Levels of naturally-occurring mycotoxins in British oats may be deemed too high for human consumption under existing EU rules
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/oatcakes-ban-starmer-eu-brexit-reset-deal-b2866593.html
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘Keir Starmer is facing another major challenge to his authority as angry Labour MPs vowed to force changes to new hardline migration measures that would bring an escalation in the deportations of children and families.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
Significant divisions exposed within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/17/starmer-facing-fresh-challenge-as-labour-mps-condemn-asylum-plans
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘A Church of England bishop has said Shabana Mahmood’s comments on asylum seekers have shaken him “to the core” and argued people coming to the UK are being “scapegoated” for years of government policy failures.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Anglican bishop shaken ‘to the core’ by home secretary’s asylum seeker comments
Bishop of Edmonton says people coming to UK are being ‘scapegoated’ for years of policy failures
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/17/anglican-bishop-home-secretary-shabana-mahmood-asylum-seeker-comments
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘The EU’s vast digital market is open to all. But those who want to benefit from it must abide by our conditions. We should have no fear of displeasing anyone: if you have no respect for the rules, then you have no access to the market.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The world’s digital empires are jostling for power – in Europe, we can’t afford to be useful idiots | Thierry Breton
The EU is under US pressure to unravel its hard-won online safety laws. We must not give in, says former European commissioner Thierry Breton
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/18/europe-digital-us-online-safety-laws
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘Attempts to toughen up asylum rules in the UK could have significant implications for relations with Ireland, Dublin’s justice minister has said, amid concerns that this could increase migration flows to Ireland.’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration
Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/17/uk-asylum-rules-could-affect-relations-with-ireland-jim-ocallaghan
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘Even before the latest measures, the scheme has proved highly controversial. The right view it as ineffective […]. Human rights campaigners see the scheme as unduly harsh – and arbitrary in terms of who gets to stay and who must go.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...
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‘No safe place to go’: people sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal tell of desperation
In Paris, a group of those returned from UK as part of the immigration scheme say they feel frightened and hopeless
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2025/nov/18/people-sent-back-france-uk-one-in-one-out-scheme
7 days ago
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Day 2118 of
#Brexit
: ‘A Reform UK government would block EU nationals from receiving universal credit, a move that would rip up the post-Brexit trade deal with Europe and risk potential retaliation from Brussels.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’
Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/17/reform-would-cut-benefits-and-hike-nhs-surcharge-for-eu-nationals
7 days ago
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Day 2117 of
#Brexit
: ‘The Government has been warned that its flagship post-Brexit fisheries law is "failing" to deliver on promises of revitalised fish stocks and thriving coastal communities.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Government issued warned over flagship post-Brexit fisheries law
It comes as many fish stocks around the UK face an increasingly dire situation
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-fishing-uk-fisheries-act-b2866310.html
8 days ago
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Day 2117 of
#Brexit
: ‘Refugees who have established lives with homes and families in the UK – including Ukrainians – will face having to return if their home countries become safe, the home secretary has said.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/16/refugees-established-in-uk-may-have-to-return-if-home-countries-become-safe
8 days ago
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Day 2117 of
#Brexit
: ‘Asylum seekers could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cases, a Home Office minister has said, in another detail of changes to migration policy likely to cause concern among Labour MPs.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/17/refugees-jewellery-asylum-home-office
8 days ago
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Day 2117 of
#Brexit
: ‘Shabana Mahmood has warned Labour MPs that “dark forces are stirring up anger” over migration, amid growing alarm among senior party figures over the most sweeping overhaul of refugee rights in a generation.’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Shabana Mahmood warns Labour MPs ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration
There is understood to be growing unease in party over home secretary’s sweeping overhaul of refugee rights
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/16/shabana-mahmood-warns-labour-mps-dark-forces-are-stirring-up-anger-over-migration
8 days ago
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Day 2117 of
#Brexit
: ‘Like the EU, the UK banned neonicotinoids for outdoor general use in 2018, although they can be used in exceptional circumstances. They are still widely used in the US, which has lost almost 3 billion insectivorous birds since the 1970s.’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/17/france-wildlife-insect-bird-numbers-rise-neonicotinoid-pesticide-ban-aoe
8 days ago
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Day 2116 of
#Brexit
: ‘As the weather turned cool this autumn across England, Frankie the flamingo had apparently had enough. […] Frankie’s keepers learned this week that she had traveled roughly 130 miles away — to a beach in France.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
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On a Clipped Wing, Flamingo Escapes a British Zoo for a Life in France
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/world/europe/flamingo-zoo-escape-britain-france.html
8 days ago
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Day 2116 of
#Brexit
: ‘[] Shabana Mahmood is [] to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system []. The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute.’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Shabana Mahmood set to make sweeping reforms to asylum system – UK politics live
Home secretary expected to announce changes on Monday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2025/nov/16/shabana-mahmood-immigration-asylum-latest-uk-politics-news-live?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-691987988f0863384a73d319#block-691987988f0863384a73d319
8 days ago
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Day 2115 of
#Brexit
: ‘As Reform UK soars in the polls, Britain’s migrant communities are facing an uncertain future. The party has announced a swathe of hardline immigration policies, including its plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain […].’
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: the people who could face deportation under Reform
As party’s rise fuels fears over future visa rules, people share how the lives they have built are in jeopardy
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/15/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-the-people-who-could-face-deportation-under-reform
8 days ago
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Day 2114 of
#Brexit
: ‘The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama documentary that led to the resignation of its director general [] and the BBC News chief []. However, the corporation has rejected his demands for compensation […].’
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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BBC apologises to Trump over edited speech but rejects compensation claim
‘We strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim’, reads statement expressing ‘sincere regrets’ over Panorama episode
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/13/bbc-apologises-to-donald-trump-over-edit-of-speech-for-panorama
11 days ago
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Day 2114 of
#Brexit
: ‘The government is set to begin negotiations to link the UK to the EU's carbon trading regime […]. Labour says the move would allow companies to avoid a tax on high-emissions products the EU is planning to introduce from next year.’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour to begin talks on linking UK to EU carbon pricing regime
The negotiations, set to begin next week, could hinge on the scale of UK contributions to EU coffers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly1eg2v155o
11 days ago
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Day 2113 of
#Brexit
: ‘The in-depth polling analysis from Hope Not Hate reveals a voter coalition that stretches from struggling workers and frustrated graduates to wealthy retirees, in places from Hitchin to Runcorn.’
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Who supports Reform and why? The charts that show who favours Farage’s party
Based on largest poll of supporters, these charts and maps show five distinct groups that could hand Reform a majority
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/13/who-votes-for-reform-and-why-charts-that-show-who-supports-farage-party
12 days ago
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Day 2113 of
#Brexit
: ‘Michael Prescott’s memo [] was never commissioned by the BBC []. Among the outside organisations he cited for proof of bias [were organisations] deeply embedded in the political culture wars that have defined the Anglo-American populist right.’
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The Pro-Trump Bias of the 'Neutral' Sources in the Leaked BBC 'Prescott Dossier'
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan right-wing, Trump-aligned organisations
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/pro-trump-bias-sources-leaked-bbc-prescott-dossier/
12 days ago
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Day 2112 of
#Brexit
: ‘One of Britain’s richest men, who donated £1m to Brexit campaigns, says he’s considering moving permanently to Australia after delivering a damning assessment of a UK “in chaos”.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Tycoon donor to Brexit campaign considers permanent move to Australia
Lord Edmiston said thoughts of moving to Australia was motivated by reasons including family and a warmer climate
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lord-edmiston-australia-uk-brexit-conservative-budget-b2861973.html
12 days ago
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Day 2112 of
#Brexit
: ‘[] the doom loop: distrusted governments are afraid to take unpopular but necessary decisions; hard problems are deferred; things do not get better; governments become less popular []. Each cycle stokes the appetite for demagogic simplism []’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There’s a missing link in British public life – and it underpins crises from the BBC to our prisons | Rafael Behr
A declining sense of collective identity is corroding trust in our institutions and undermining democratic politics, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/12/british-public-life-bbc-prisons-identity
13 days ago
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Day 2111 of
#Brexit
: ‘MPs and BBC staff members have called for Robbie Gibb to be removed from the corporation’s board as outgoing director general Tim Davie hit out at the “weaponisation” of criticisms of the broadcaster.’
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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MPs and BBC staff call for Robbie Gibb to leave broadcaster’s board
Boris Johnson’s appointee is accused of pushing claims of institutional bias at the corporation after shock resignations
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/11/mps-and-bbc-staff-call-for-robbie-gibb-to-leave-broadcasters-board
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Day 2110 of
#Brexit
: ‘[] the row obscures the context that explains what is [] a political campaign against the BBC [] a textbook example of how to confuse and undermine the kind of journalism that is [] aiming for impartiality in a sea of spin and distortion.’
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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/bbc-attack-trump-telegraph-tories-tim-davie-resignation
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Day 2110 of
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: ‘Among those most passionate about its destruction was Boris Johnson […]. “The only two things Boris really cares about are Brexit and killing off the BBC,” one close ally of his told this newspaper while Johnson was Prime Minister.’
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-bbcs-r...
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The BBC’s Road to Appeasement
As the BBC comes under growing criticism for its coverage of Reform, we republish Adam Bienkov and Patrick Howse's 2024 investigation into how the corporation's leadership became cowed by the right
https://www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-bbcs-road-to-appeasement?utm_campaign=post&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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Day 2110 of
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: ‘Sources [say] Robbie Gibb [] was instrumental in the appointment of Prescott as an adviser to the BBC’s editorial guidelines & standards committee. The pair are reported to be friends. [] Gibb [] joined the BBC board when [] Johnson was [PM]’
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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BBC in crisis: why did Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign?
Director general and head of news quit amid accusations of bias over Trump and trans issues at broadcaster
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/09/why-is-the-bbc-expected-to-apologise-over-a-donald-trump-speech-edit
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Day 2109 of
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: ‘Britain is deploying Royal Air Force specialists to help Belgium counter drone threats to the country’s airports after disruptive sightings last week that some politicians blamed on Russia.’
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Britain sends RAF specialists to help Belgium combat disruptive drones
Incursions halted flights at Brussels and Liège airports last week with Russia said to be the most likely culprit
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/09/britain-sends-raf-specialists-help-belgium-combat-disruptive-drones
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Day 2109 of
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: ‘Researchers attribute this "frightening increase in the sense of national division" to the aftermath of Brexit, which has evolved into broader political & cultural splits, particularly concerning immigration & the pace of societal change.’
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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New poll reveals what Britons really think about the UK
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/uk-british-attitudes-survey-brexit-b2861314.html
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