How a reductive worldview is stripping meaning from our most valued activities
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Virgin Atlantic boss says higher jet fuel prices are ‘here to stay’ ○
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Chief executive Corneel Koster also says UK airline will struggle to turn a profit in 2026
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What will the UK’s role be in the strait of Hormuz when the Iran war ends? ○
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Royal Navy has few mine-hunting ships to deploy as world leaders discuss how to safeguard shipping
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Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' ○
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
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Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears ⊖⊖
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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The pressures of life mean that women have to go out to work. But that shouldn't relieve them of the responsibility of ensuring their kids start the day with a decent breakfast ⊖
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Every time I open the papers these days I see all my past columns flash before my eyes. The ridiculous Keir Starmer saying the UK won't be taking part in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?
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UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar ⊕
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Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills
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Trump badly needs a way out of this war. Right now, that’s everyone’s problem | Gaby Hinsliff ⊖⊖
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The looming shortage of medicines and fertiliser is only going to get worse with the latest US blockade. Europe and the UK need to step up diplomatically
Not our war, not our problem.
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Hungary's new PM urges Britain to rejoin the EU as Starmer talks up push to unwind Brexit... and dodge votes on taking Brussels rules ○
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Péter Magyar, who defeated Viktor Orban in a stunning result overnight, said he 'hoped' the UK would become a member state again.
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes ⊖
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.