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The UK is facing rain and disruptive winds up to 85mph this weekend as the Met Office issues weather warnings for Christmas holiday drivers. Yellow wind warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and north-west England on Saturday and Sunday, with coastal areas in northern Scotland expecting 85mph winds. Transport services in Scotland are likely to be affected, and Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Hicks warns of a busy period on UK roads during the...

Peter Mandelson, a British political figure with a controversial past, is expected to be appointed as the next U.K. ambassador to Washington, D.C. Despite his anti-Brexit stance and support for closer ties with China, Mandelson's political experience and charisma are seen as assets for dealing with the Trump administration. His views on trade, Europe, and China could present challenges in his new role, but his ability to navigate complex political landscapes may prove valuable in...

Lord Peter Mandelson is poised to become the UK ambassador to the United States as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares for a Donald Trump presidency, with the belief that Mandelson's trade expertise and networking skills will benefit UK interests. Mandelson, a former key figure in New Labour, last held government office 14 years ago and will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025. The Labour grandee, known for his role as MP for Hartlepool...

Kyle Clifford, accused of murdering a BBC commentator's wife and two daughters in a crossbow attack, has also been charged with rape. The 26-year-old faces multiple charges, including murder, false imprisonment, possession of offensive weapons, and now rape. The victims were found fatally injured at their home in Hertfordshire, with the defendant entering not guilty pleas to all charges except the new count of rape. Full Article

Keir Starmer has contradicted the government's justification for the "family farm tax" during an evidence session with MPs, revealing that the changes to inheritance tax rules were not aimed at preventing the super rich from investing in farms but rather as a revenue-raising measure. This admission has sparked criticism from farmers' representatives who believe the changes were made without considering their impact. In a Budget debate, farming minister Daniel Zeichner had previously stated that the...

The family of slain teen Shawn Seesahai expressed satisfaction with the Court of Appeal's decision to increase the sentences of his two murderers, the UK's youngest knife killers, from eight-and-a-half to 10 years. The boys, who were 12 at the time of the fatal attack in Wolverhampton, were deemed to have received unduly lenient sentences for the "particularly serious" case. Mr. Seesahai's family welcomed the decision, stating that while no sentence can bring back their...