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Cycling is changing at speed – but is Britain keeping pace?

Emulating the bike-friendly highways enjoyed by our continental neighbours will take a lot more money and political will

The Guardian - UK

China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

The Independent UK

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This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says

System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Feeling wobbly about Britain’s ultimate ‘nepo babies’

The release of the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Christmas card this week provided momentary relief from the horror

The Guardian - UK

'Eddie the Eagle' transitions from Olympic ski jumper to actor, in photos

Michael Edwards, famously known as “Eddie the Eagle,” has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. Edwards, who became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences,…

The Independent UK

Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone

Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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FTSE 100 closes near record high as Santa Rally builds, despite weak retail sales – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: on the hunt for the gangs stealing Britain’s parcels

Dispatches investigates this growing crimewave. Plus: it’s getting very hot in the kitchen for the MasterChef final. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Starmer appoints career diplomat to replace Mandelson as US ambassador

PM has turned to one of the UK’s most respected diplomats to replace Lord Mandelson in Washington DC

The Independent UK

How many migrants crossed the Channel yesterday? Hundreds make journey as UK agrees migration pact with Greece

In the last five days, 1,360 people have made the dangerous journey from France to the UK in small boats

Evening Standard

Young won’t fight for Britain if country only offers unemployment, says Badenoch

The Tory leader has unveiled her plan to divert green spending into a new defence fund.

Evening Standard

Study shows views of British empire shape voting behaviour – but in subtle ways

If you wander through Glasgow Green, you’ll encounter the Doulton fountain, a gaudy terracotta tribute to empire that features “native” and colonial figures in national dress holding out the produce of their lands to the imperial centre. Like thousands of imperial monuments across Britain, the Doulton Fountain is neither widely…

The Conversation

'This Man Is a Loose Cannon!': Fury as Starmer's £570M Erasmus Deal Opens UK to Students From Turkey, Algeria and Egypt

Starmer Erasmus deal sees UK rejoin EU scheme for £570m, opening universities to students from Turkey, Algeria, Egypt amid Brexit unwind. Critics decry migration risks and costs.

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UK Plans Iron Dome-Style Shield: Defence Chief Warns of Lagging Behind Russia Threats

Britain plans Iron Dome‑style shield to stop Russian missiles as defence chief warns of urgent threat.

The Guardian - UK

Want to understand the sickness of Britain today? Look no further – a novel explained it all 20 years ago

The racism, the predatory politics, the banality and cruelty: we struggle to make sense of it, but JG Ballard foretold everything we are living through now, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Evening Standard

What does M&S want for Christmas? A UK-EU food deal to undo the damage from Brexit

The leading retailer said Britain quitting the EU had pushed up costs and impacted choice for customers

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer is our most musical prime minister since Edward Heath. He must take up the baton for the arts

Not all of the problems of Britain’s cultural sector come down to funding, but an awful lot do. That’s where leadership comes in, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Britain rejoining Erasmus+ won’t halt the nativist tide – but it’s a step in the right direction

In an era of rising nationalism, this move represents a brief flicker of hope for the internationalist ideal, says writer and philosopher Julian Baggini

The Independent UK

UK weather: Temperatures set to plummet next week as Britain braces for a wet Christmas

More settled but colder conditions are expected, with the potential for wintry showers in places, the Met Office said.

International Business Times UK

Andrea Egan's Election Highlights Rising Discontent Among Britain's Public Sector Workers

Andrea Egan's election as Unison general secretary signals rising frustration among UK public sector workers over pay, staffing pressures and Labour ties.

Evening Standard

The UK's top chefs share 10 trips and tricks for the perfect Christmas lunch — including chuffing potatoes

From brining the bird to adding MSG to the gravy, 10 of Britain’s leading chefs share their wisdom with Josh Barrie

Louder

Notorious cop killer celebrated in song by multi-million-selling punk band dies aged 89

Harry Roberts, the triple police killer whose 1966 murders outraged Britain, dies 11 years on from controversial release

Evening Standard

UK to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme at huge cost of £570m: What will it mean for students?

A path for UK students to participate in the European Union exchange programme from 2027 has been agreed

The Independent UK

UK to rejoin EU's student exchange program in a step toward closer ties after Brexit

Britain will rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus student-exchange program, the government has announced

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