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UK Moves Military Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions
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UK Moves Military Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions

The UK is deploying jets and military equipment to the Middle East in a move described as “contingency support,” Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed while en route to the G7 summit. Starmer Calls for De-escalation Between Israel and Iran Speaking to reporters, Starmer emphasised the need to de-escalate hostilities between Israel and Iran, warning of broader consequences. “We do have long-standing concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme. We recognise Israel’s right to self-defence. But I’m absolutely clear that this needs to de-escalate.” The prime minister also pointed to the economic fallout, noting rising oil prices and impacts already felt in the UK. UK Jets on Standby – But Deployment Criteria Undisclosed Starmer declined to specify when British Typhoo...
Off-Duty Police Officer Among Two Killed in A19 Collision; Lorry Driver Arrested
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Off-Duty Police Officer Among Two Killed in A19 Collision; Lorry Driver Arrested

PC Rosie Prior, 45, tragically lost her life after being struck by a lorry while assisting at the scene of an earlier crash near Thirsk. Also killed was Ryan Welford, 41, who had been involved in the initial collision. A teenage passenger remains in serious condition, while the lorry driver, 65, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Tributes pour in for PC Prior and Mr. Welford as investigations continue. An off-duty North Yorkshire police officer has tragically died after being struck by a lorry while assisting at the scene of an earlier crash. PC Rosie Prior, 45, was standing on the verge of the A19 near Bagby, Thirsk, alongside the driver and passenger of one of the vehicles involved in the initial collision, when the lorry hit them at 08:55 GMT...
Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England
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Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England

Storms bring chaos across the UK, leaving thousands without power, disrupting flights, and prompting warnings for wind and rain. Two people have died as powerful winds reaching 96mph swept across Wales and the west of England, causing widespread disruption and power outages. In Longton, near Preston, a man in his 40s was killed when a tree fell onto the Citroën van he was driving on the A59 around 9am on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lancashire Police. A second fatality occurred in Erdington, Birmingham, when a tree struck a car just after 3pm. The severe weather uprooted trees, damaged seaside piers, and grounded flights, with gusts of up to 96mph recorded in Capel Curig, North Wales, overnight. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or divert...
Teenager charged with murder after three people discovered dead in Luton flat
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Teenager charged with murder after three people discovered dead in Luton flat

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murders of a woman and two teenagers who were found dead in a flat in Luton. Bedfordshire Police identified the suspect as Nicholas Prosper, who has been charged in connection with the deaths at a property on Leabank, near Wauluds Bank Drive, around 5:30am on Friday. While formal identification is still pending, authorities believe the victims are Juliana Prosper, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, all residents of Leabank. In addition to the murder charges, Nicholas Prosper has also been charged with several firearms-related offences. Detective Superintendent Rob Hall of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the three individuals who tragically lost their live...
National GCSE Grades Drop Slightly
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National GCSE Grades Drop Slightly

National data indicated a slight decline in the proportion of pupils receiving top grades compared to 2023, though levels remained above those seen before the pandemic. According to figures released by the Joint Council for Qualifications, 21.8% of UK GCSE entries were awarded a grade 7 or higher this year, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the previous year. However, this percentage was still above the 2019 figure, when 20.8% of students achieved the highest grades before the pandemic disrupted schooling. In England, exams regulator Ofqual anticipated that this year's national results would be "broadly similar" to last summer's, when grades were aligned with pre-pandemic standards. The rise in top grades during 2020 and 2021 was attributed to results being based on teacher...