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Strait of Hormuz

Data from Lloyd’s List suggests more than 1,260 ships passed through Bab-el-Mandeb in March, the highest since January 2024

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Keir Starmer meets first responders from Shomrim North West London during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, following a terror attack on Wednesday morning in which two men were stabbed, in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

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Plymouth

A loud explosion was heard as the 250kg bomb was disarmed in a controlled detonation.

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online fraud

Cases of online fraud have increased in India with users losing nearly $3 billion in 2025, a nearly 40-fold rise since 2021.

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Trump credits King Charles for securing whisky tariff removal no one else achieved

Scotch whisky from the UK has faced a 10 per cent tariff during Trump's second presidency

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Antisemitism

People attend a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026, following the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before in the Golders Green neighbourhood of north London.

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Zayn Malik

Malik was admitted to hospital on his album release day two weeks ago for an undisclosed medical condition

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UK house prices

The data suggests the UK housing market may be regaining some momentum after a quieter winter period.

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The Real Greek rescue

Founded in London in 1999, The Real Greek offers Greek-style decor and dishes like hummus and moussaka

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GottaBe!

GottaBe! has picked up two recognitions at HSBC and FSB Small Business Growth Awards 2026, held in Oxford.

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Vodafone Idea

The company will now have to pay £7.74 million annually over four years from financial year 2032 to 2035,

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Bank of England

The central bank also lowered its growth forecasts for the UK for 2026 and 2027, citing the impact of higher energy costs on the economy.

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Lady Mayor Susan Langley

Langley, who is visiting India, said one of the objectives of her trip is to identify projects and opportunities for UK investment. She said there are opportunities for the two countries to work together.

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