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Mark Neville, 65, pleaded guilty to attempted arson and weapons possession following a Molotov cocktail attack at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, which housed asylum seekers. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred on 25 September 2025, causing no injuries. He was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
Billy Allison, 36, faces murder charges after allegedly delivering a fatal punch to 44-year-old Matthew O’Gara at the Ricco and Loren bar in Lichfield on 24 May. Allison, a pub owner, denies murder but admits to manslaughter. The trial continues as evidence of his behaviour on the night emerges.
A six-year-old capybara named Samba, who escaped from Marwell Zoo, has been recorded on camera enjoying food left by zookeepers. Staff are actively working to recover her from private land, implementing a gradual approach to minimise her stress and encourage her return.
Red Wall Labour MPs are urging the government to reinstate winter fuel payments, citing significant voter concern highlighted during local elections.
UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the UK since Brexit.
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The government says it will not reverse cuts to winter fuel payments despite the measure causing turmoil in the party. Since last week’s local election losses for Labour (and huge gains for Reform), there have been growing calls within the party for the cuts to be abandoned.
UK and India agree trade deal after more than 3 years of talks. The UK-India trade deal will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports.
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