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Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’

Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat targets", after France and Britain announced plans to deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire.

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UK braced for heavy snow as cold weather snap in Europe persists

Britain, already in the midst of one of its coldest and longest cold snaps in years, is set to endure heavy snowfall and strong winds that weather authorities have warned could bring a risk to life

The Independent UK

Here’s why Labour is struggling to deliver: the British state is immense, but pull the levers and nothing happens

At home, the machinery of government creaks badly – abroad, a leaden UK lags far behind dynamic competitors. A radical overhaul is needed, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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UK armed forces helped US mission to seize Russian tanker, MoD says

British armed forces provided support to the United States in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

Radio France Internationale

The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: time to move together, faster and further

Editorial: The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions

The Guardian - UK

UK Government pledges £210m to new cyber action plan, admitting 'critically high' cyber risk remains

Britain's Tech Minister wants to totally change how the UK Government handles cybersecurity, criticizing current silos.

TechRadar

Britain is now helping Trump play Big Man in the Atlantic with seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker

COMMENT: The seizure of the oil tanker Marinera and Britain’s role in it is an embarrassing farce, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley on the Venezuelan-Colombian border

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Voices: ‘Brexit benefits exist for everybody but us’: Readers on UK’s struggle as new poll says things are worse than ever

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has been reflecting on a recent survey showing that Brexit has left Britain worse off than ever, from the economy and borders to its global influence

The Independent UK

Simon Yates announces surprise retirement with ‘deep pride and sense of peace’

Simon Yates, one of Britain’s most storied riders and the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia champion, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33

The Guardian - UK

Severe Snow Ice Warning: Met Office Issues 'Danger To Life' Alert For Storm Goretti

Met Office issues 'danger to life' amber alerts as Storm Goretti approaches Britain. Heavy snow, ice and dangerous winds threaten widespread disruption Thursday.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Plans To 'Bulldoze' Green Belt, Warned Labour's 'Merciless' Rural War Will Scar Britain Forever

Keir Starmer's Labour government faces mounting backlash over green belt development, rural taxes and net-zero projects, as critics warn Britain's countryside is being sacrificed.

International Business Times UK

Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground

Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

The Independent UK

Cutting drink-drive limit not designed to stop ‘a great night out’ – minister

Latest figures show an estimated 260 people were killed on Britain’s roads in 2023 in crashes involving a driver who was over the alcohol limit.

Evening Standard

EV charging boom reshapes Britain’s cities as Coventry leads the way

New data shows dramatic growth in EV chargers across the UK, with some cities racing ahead while others face a widening infrastructure gap

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Older age groups make up growing proportion of driving licence holders

Some 14.8% of licences are currently held by people aged 70 and over.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer has a historic opportunity to fix this awful Brexit – if he follows this plan

The new bill giving ministers the power to align trade with the EU has huge practical and symbolic value. Let it herald a new and exciting ambition, says Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain

The Independent UK

Meet the Olympic hopeful who learned to ski on plastic surrounded by sheep

A modest, 140-meter-long ski slope lies in the heart of Ribble Valley in northwest England and stands out for its plastic matting and sheep roaming all around

The Guardian - UK

Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan?

The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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‘Extraordinary’ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links

Bronze instrument or carnyx dug up in Norfolk in area inhabited by Celtic tribe led by warrior who fought Romans

The Independent UK

‘Remarkable’ hoard of Iron Age objects unearthed during routine excavation

A near-complete battle trumpet is one of only three known from Britain and is one of the most complete found in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Government signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain’s roads

Eye-tests for older drivers, automatic emergency braking in new cars and crackdown on drink-driving among new proposals

Euronews

Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero

Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe.

The Independent UK

Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine – with Trump’s blessing

Starmer and Macron commit to military guarantee of any peace deal with Russia

The Conversation

How can Labour escape the doom loop in 2026?

The British media’s obsession with the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership continues, with New Year’s coverage focusing on whether the prime minister will survive 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s fragile frontrunners Draper and Raducanu try again to break injury cycles

Duo begin 2026 again troubled by physical problems and hoping this will finally be the year things change

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