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#Russian sensors that may have been attempting to spy on #UK nuclear submarines were discovered by the military in the seas around #Britain - #The_Times.
One of #UK's four Vanguard submarines that carry nuclear missiles is always at sea acting as a continuous at-sea deterrent.
#The_Times' investigation exposed 'how #Russia is using its unrivalled underwater warfare capabilities to map, hack, and potentially sabotage critical #British infrastructure, "the media wrote.
Russian sensors trying to track nuclear submarines have been found in a campaign of ‘greyzone’ warfare that also targets the UK's energy and internet. Even oligarchs’ superyachts are in on it.
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-secret-war-uk-waters-submarines-dpbzphfx5
Archive: https://archive.is/UWXk4
The Sunday Times · Revealed: Putin’s secret war in UK waters
A #chippy in Northern #England sold #FishAndChips at 45p to celebrate the anniversary of their opening in 1972 (the year of my birth) - a large multicultural crowd filled the whole street to take advantage of this offer (fish and chips can be as much as £10-£18 these days) #food #Britain
(45p in 1972 would be worth about £5.25 in 2025)
BBC NewsBradford locals queue for 45p chips as prices now 'too expensive'A city chippy was selling portions for 45p - people queueing share their thoughts on rising prices.
As the #UnitedStates deserts #Ukraine & #Europe…, leaders on the continent are closing ranks & arming up to defend their democracies against #Russia. In #Britain, PM #KeirStarmer elicits comparisons to Winston Churchill. In #France, Pres Emmanuel #Macron is channeling Charles de Gaulle’s argument for independence from DC. #Germany changed its strict budget rules to spend more on #defense. #MarcoRubio, US secy of state, came to Brussels to urge them on.
#geopolitics
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/briefing/europes-paradox.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=154BF627-EE12-44D8-A7A0-BF3CE32040B0
The New York Times · Europe’s Paradox
According to Defense News, US 'Defense Secretary' 
Pete Hegseth will not attend the "Ramstein" meeting on military support for #Ukraine, scheduled for April 11 in Brussels. The group will be chaired by #Germany and #Britain.
This marks the first time the US will miss such a meeting. Additionally, the Pentagon will not send senior officials or other representatives who typically accompany the secretary.
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A bird eats blossom during warm spring weather in Richmond, west London, #Britain. REUTERS/Toby Melville
The UK has circulated plans for European countries to establish a “supranational institution” that jointly purchases military equipment, stockpiles weapons and helps to finance large-scale rearmament across the continent.
The informal paper, written by UK officials, presents the case for a multilateral fund for a “coalition of the willing” that would borrow on markets at favourable rates and support defence spending.
https://www.ft.com/content/93d7168b-75a3-41e3-ba5a-4f378b93a709
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#FBPE #RejoinEU GOOD MORNING, #Britain! 
While Trump cosies up to Putin, #Europe still stands for democracy, rights, and peace. 
And it’s where we belong. We’re European—and it’s time to act like it. 
#RejoinEU #StrongerTogether #FBPE
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A demonstrator holds an anti-Tesla poster during a protest outside the Tesla Centre Park Royal in London, #Britain, March 15. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe
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A protester opposing billionaire Elon Musk stands outside a Tesla dealership in Acton, London, #Britain, March 29. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in #Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/russia-to-be-placed-on-foreign-influence-registration-scheme
GOV.UK · Russia to be placed on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme
British, French and Ukrainian military leaders will meet in the coming days to discuss the next steps to ensure #Ukraine's security for the long term, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.
A UK space firm has replaced a Russian corporation in a European project to search for signs of life on Mars.
www.bbc.comAirbus replaces Russian space agency in search for life on MarsThe mission is going to launch in 2028 and is hoping to land in 2030.
“Peace-loving Quakers under state attack”
by Another Angry Voice on Substack
“The [London Metropolitan] police raid on #Westminster Quaker Meeting House violated the principle of religious sanctuary and evoked the brutal state persecution of Quakerism in the past”
Another Angry Voice · Peace-loving Quakers under state attack
England: 4.6million properties are at risk of surface water flooding, through rainfall.
This is climate change, but also just paving over too much surface, and having limited drainage capacity.
Too much drainage capacity, like the Netherlands, can be bad too: NL now suffers droughts, so we need more *natural* storage capacity, not just flush water to the sea ASAP.
https://www.ft.com/content/ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e
Trip to England, part 4: On Thursday, night except of a whole day of lectures, we also made a short commented walk through campus wetlands.
Cesta do Anglie, část 4.: Ve čtvrtek jsem kromě dne naplněného přednáškami zavítali i na poučnou vycházku do bažinu v areálu kampusu.
#greatbritain #britain #unitedkingdom #england #britanie #británie #anglie #hinxton #welcomegenomecampus #wetlands
Cesta do Anglie, část 4.: Ve čtvrtek jsem kromě dne naplněného přednáškami zavítali i na poučnou vycházku do bažinu v areálu kampusu.
#greatbritain #britain #unitedkingdom #england #britanie #británie #anglie #hinxton #welcomegenomecampus #wetlands
#Quakers condemn arrests of #activists at meeting house
March 30, 2025
"The arrests of six female supporters of activist group #YouthDemand at a Quaker meeting house have been condemned by the faith group.
"Quakers in #Britain said the arrests were the first at a meeting house and 'an aggressive violation'.
"The Metropolitan Police said six people were arrested on Thursday evening at the Westminster Meeting House on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a #PublicNuisance.
"The force said it came amid concerns there were plans to 'shut down' London during April using tactics such as road blocks.
"Youth Demand said more than 30 officers were involved with making the arrests.
"Paul Parker, of Quakers in Britain, said he could not recall anyone being arrested at a Quaker meeting house in living memory.
"'The forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society #CriminalisesProtest.
"'#FreedomOfSpeech, assembly, and fair trials are an essential part of free public debate which underpins #democracy,' he said.
"Police said a further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday - four at addresses in #London and one in #Exeter.
"Youth Demand, which is not affiliated with the Quakers, said the meeting was 'an opportunity to share plans for non-violent #CivilResistance actions' due to take place in April.
"The group claimed a number of houses were also raided on Thursday and Friday as part of the operation.
"Quakers in Britain said: 'Quakers support the right to non-violent public protest, acting themselves from a deep moral imperative to stand up against #injustice and for our planet.
"'Many have taken non-violent direct action over the centuries from the abolition of #slavery to women's #suffrage and prison reform.'
"The Met said the force understood the importance of the right to protest but added that Youth Demand had stated an intention to 'shut down' London in April.
"'We have a responsibility to intervene to prevent activity that crosses the line from protest into serious disruption and other criminality,' a spokesman said.
"On Thursday, officers raided a Youth Demand planning meeting where those in attendance were plotting their April action.
"Six people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
"A further five arrests for the same offence were made on Friday, 28 March. Four of the arrests were at addresses in London and one in Exeter.
'Policing priorities'
"Out of the 11 people arrested, 10 have been released on bail and one will face no further action.
"Asked about the matter on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: 'I have made clear to the police this government's priorities for policing are reducing serious violence... and bringing back neighbourhood policing, those crimes in town centres like shoplifting.'
"Youth Demand, which describes itself as a 'new youth resistance campaign fighting for an end to #genocide', began carrying out acts of #CivilDisobedience last year.
"Its demands of the government include stopping all trade with #Israel and raising money from 'the #SuperRich and #Fossilfuel #elite' to pay damages for the effects of fossil fuel burning."
Read more:
https://bbc.com/news/articles/cj3x5j6g30ro
#UKPol #ThoughtCrime #CriminalizingDissent #CriminalizingActivism #PublicNuisanceLaws #Article20 #2023PublicOrderAct #Resistance #UKResistance #ProtectMotherEarth #FreePalestine #IsraeliWarCrimes
bbc.comQuakers condemn arrests of Youth Demand activists at meeting houseQuakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and "an aggressive violation".