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- 1RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF ValleyβWATCH: The moment an RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley
Footage circulating online shows the moment an RAF training jet crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley in Wales. Early clips appear to show the aircraft losing control moments into its flight, and emergency services are understood to be responding to the scene. The status of the pilot or pilots has not yet been confirmed, and the Ministry of Defence is expected to release details. RAF Valley is a major training base on Anglesey, home to jet training operations.
- 2UK diesel stockpiles at near-record lows spark political rowβThis chart, from the tail end of my explainer here might be about to become one of the most important issues in UK polit
Sky News economics editor Ed Conway says the government allowed Britain's emergency diesel stockpiles to fall to some of the lowest levels in the developed world, warning the issue could become a major theme in UK politics. His chart highlighting the decline is drawing wide attention, with questions mounting over how the shortfall was permitted and what it means for energy security.
- 3Courtsdesk UK relaunches with first UK courts data licenceβDelighted to be able to say that Courtsdesk UK - our platform for the news media - is back. We have just made history wi
Courtsdesk UK, a platform providing court data to news media, has relaunched after securing what it describes as the first-ever licence for computational use of restricted UK courts data. The company says the deal will allow journalists and newsrooms to access and analyse court records at scale, calling the agreement a historic milestone for open justice and legal reporting in the UK.
- 4Heathrow's third runway delayed to 2039βNEW: Heathrowβs third runway has been delayed and wonβt be completed until 2039 [ @Telegraph ]
Heathrow's long-planned third runway has reportedly been delayed and will not be completed until 2039, according to the Telegraph. The project has faced years of legal, planning and funding challenges, and the new timeline pushes back when the UK's busiest airport could expand capacity. Reactions are likely to focus on whether the delay undermines Britain's growth and connectivity ambitions.
- 5Burnham to unveil 'Your First Home' scheme with 2.5% depositsβBREAKING: Andy Burnham will announce a new "Help to Buy" scheme next week Called "Your First Home", it will allow young
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is expected to announce a new help-to-buy scheme called 'Your First Home' next week. Under the plan, young people would be able to purchase their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%, far below typical requirements. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about housing affordability for first-time buyers in the UK.
- 6Prince Harry marks skydive promise to 102-year-old veteranβPrince Harry completed a skydive in Toronto to honour a promise made to a 102-year-old Second World War veteran. Back on
Prince Harry completed a skydive in Toronto, fulfilling a promise made to a 102-year-old Second World War veteran. Speaking after landing, the Duke of Sussex said his children Archie and Lilibet are happy, in remarks shortly after his return to the UK following six years living in the United States.