Business
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
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Sports
The highs and lows of GB's fourth-placed finish at Worlds
Great Britain narrowly miss out on a podium finish, finishing fourth in the men's team final at the 2026 Artistic World Championships. The British squad led the competition after four rotations before costly slips on the final apparatuses cost them a medal. Japan went on to claim gold. Britain will have another chance to qualify for the LA28 Olympics at the World Championships in Chengdu next year.
World
‘Every day could cost lives’: UK government blocks Gaza families’ reunion
Britain’s reopened refugee resettlement scheme offers no escape for Palestinians in Gaza.
Politics
France imposes curfews after weekend violence, but is it too much or too little?
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 20: We look at reactions from the French press after President Emmanuel Macron's government announces a curfew in parts of the country. Is it too much or not enough? We also look at what the foreign press from Britain, Germany and the US are saying about the weekend's violence. Meanwhile, the Italian press react to violent looting and destruction of property in Italy as the government there mulls sending in 500 armed troops.
Business
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Sports
Britain's Kartal misses out on biggest title of her career
Britain's Sonay Kartal fades from a strong position in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.
Sports
'Devastating & dramatic' - Dubois stops Wardley to retain title
Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to retain his WBO title in London.
Sports
Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title
WBO champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
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Sports
Loughnane, 20, becomes youngest champion jockey since 1923
Billy Loughnane becomes the youngest rider in over a century to be crowned Britain's champion jockey as he collects his trophy at Ascot.
Sports
Kartal reaches Wuhan final as dream week continues
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko to reach the Wuhan Open final in only her third event after a six-month injury lay-off.
World
Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group
Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday. The bestselling author, known for novels including "Normal People" and "Conversations with Friends", has been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, including after it was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.
Sports
Morris wins omnium gold for Great Britain
Great Britain's Anna Morris wins gold in the women's omnium at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai.
World
France and Germany agree to ease EU car emissions rules in new deal
Paris and Berlin on Friday confirmed their deal aimed at protecting Europe's struggling automotive sector, having reached agreements on the flashpoint issues of EU car emissions and "made in Europe" components. A draft deal reviewed Thursday showed the two countries backing looser EU emissions rules for carmakers.
Business
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Sports
Kartal wins again as impressive comeback continues
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
Travel
Winter warmers: 10 of Britain’s best heated lidos
From an infinity pool with sauna in Scotland to a restored Victorian gem in Bristol, here are 10 great spots where you can swim in comfort year-round Portavadie, on the banks of Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland, was originally earmarked as an oil rig, but plans fell through. Today it is a marina with holiday homes, a restaurant and bar, a gift shop, and a leisure centre with what is believed to be the biggest heated outdoor infinity pool in Scotland. There are also outdoor spa pools and a sauna, an indoor pool and a gym; treatments such as massages and facials are available. The facilit
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Politics
Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks.
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Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.
Sports
Fit-again Kartal takes top-50 scalp with Wuhan win
Britain's Sonay Kartal continues her impressive form since returning from injury by beating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to reach the second round of the Wuhan Open.
Business
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?