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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money

Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending

Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron

The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Watch: Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Celtic sign five in one day after Van den Berg & Lotomba arrive

Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports

The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding

The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise

Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?

Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

London mayor says conviction for untaxed car was due to a scam

City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal

Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West

The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.

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BBC News • Sep 2, 2026

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions

The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer

Kyla's 2008 track Do You Mind gained worldwide recognition in 2016 when rapper Drake sampled it on One Dance.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review

The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv

Ukrainian officials say 17 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

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BBC News • Sep 1, 2026

New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office

Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.

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