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Storm Goretti caused severe weather across France and Britain, leading to power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, travel disruptions, school closures, and dangerous conditions with high winds, snow, and flooding, amid warnings of increasingly rare extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Britain and France conducted a joint airstrike in central Syria targeting an underground IS weapons facility near Palmyra, using guided bombs and fighter jets, as part of ongoing efforts to prevent IS resurgence. The strikes aimed to eliminate threats posed by IS militants, with no immediate comment from Syria.
Britain wasted over €1.6 billion last year by turning off wind turbines due to grid limitations, highlighting the need for significant investment in grid infrastructure to better utilize renewable energy and reduce costs. Europe faces similar challenges with insufficient grid capacity hindering renewable integration, requiring urgent expansion and modernization.
Global markets started 2026 positively, with record highs in Britain and South Korea driven by optimism about artificial intelligence's impact on demand for tech and mining sectors, while US stocks declined slightly after a strong 2025 performance.
Keir Starmer pledges to overcome decline and division in Britain, promising improvements in living standards, safety, and health services by 2026, amidst a backdrop of political challenges and competing visions for the country's future.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and other notable figures were recognized in Britain's 2026 New Year Honours for their contributions to society, with Elba receiving a knighthood for anti-knife crime campaigning and Torvill and Dean being honored for their Olympic achievements, among others in arts, sports, and community service.
The cost of paying wind farms to switch off in Britain due to network constraints has reached nearly £1.5 billion in 2025, driven by expanding wind power and infrastructure limitations, leading to higher reliance on costly gas plants and increased energy bills, with calls for urgent system reform to unlock renewable potential and reduce costs.
Britain's deer population has surged to around two million, causing significant ecological, agricultural, and road safety issues, prompting calls for more aggressive management strategies including culling, fencing, and rewilding with predators like wolves and lynx, though these solutions face social and logistical challenges.
Alcohol consumption in Britain has reached a record low, reflecting changing social and health trends.
Britain is ramping up its homeland defense capabilities amid concerns over Russian hybrid attacks and increasing geopolitical tensions, but critics say progress has been too slow since the disbandment of its last dedicated homeland military force in 1992.
Despite Britain’s reputation for having the finest judiciary, public trust in the country's legal and police systems has sharply declined over the past year, influenced by political shifts and the rise of the Reform UK party.
Britain announced it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus student exchange program in 2027, after leaving in 2020, with a significant financial contribution, signaling a move towards closer ties with the EU and benefiting young Britons through enhanced study opportunities and soft power benefits.
Britain announced it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus student exchange program in 2027, after leaving in 2020, with a contribution of £570 million for the 2027/28 academic year, signaling a move towards closer ties with the EU and benefiting young Britons through increased study abroad opportunities.
The UK is experiencing a political shift regarding financial policies, with Nigel Farage criticizing the Bank of England's legacy of quantitative easing and government discussions on halting gilt sales and reducing interest payments on reserves, amidst increased scrutiny on financial transparency and tech sector fraud prevention.
Prince Harry reflects on the meaning of remembrance, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who serve and have served, recognizing their resilience, and advocating for lifelong support and respect for military families, especially amidst a fragile global peace.