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Britain Prepares for Strait of Hormuz Mission Amid Regional Tensions

Britain is reportedly preparing for a mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, as tensions rise in the region. This comes amidst various domestic and international developments concerning the UK, including a British citizen killed in Ukraine and royal family engagements.

23 May, 20:14 — 24 May, 04:59
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BBCHigh6h ago

New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy

The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status.

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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz

At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.

By Adam Goldman

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The IndependentMostly Factual11h ago

Brit, 23, killed in action in Ukraine after joining specialist unit supporting army

His mother said her worst fear came true when police knocked at her door

By Ellie Crabbe

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New StatesmanMostly Factual7h ago

Things can’t only get better

In British politics, hope is a mistake

By Jonn Elledge

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Waiting For Peace Deal, Britain Preps For A Mission To Clear Hormuz

Britain's Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the UK and France, to secure the strait.

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cyprus-mail3h ago

UK employers rein in hiring as war in Iran casts shadow over labour market

Britain’s employers ​reined in their hiring and posted fewer job vacancies in April, according to data released this week which showed the impact of the Iran war on ‌the economy and prompted investors to cut their bets on Bank of England interest rate hikes. Early payroll data from the tax office – often revised sharply […]

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